Ep 10. Madeline's Birthday at the Zoo

Madeline's Birthday at the Zoo is the tenth episode of the first season of the animated children's series, Madeline. The show broadcasts the adventures of the precocious French schoolgirl Madeline and her friends at the boarding school of Miss Clavel. In this episode, Madeline is preparing to celebrate her birthday by going to the zoo with her friends and Miss Clavel.

The first scene shows Madeline and Miss Clavel making a birthday cake for Madeline. The girls are gathered around the table, singing a cheerful song as they mix the batter, and Miss Clavel is reminding Madeline of the importance of good manners. Madeline is excited about the cake and is eager to celebrate her special day with her friends.

As the group heads off to the zoo, trouble starts brewing in the form of Pepito, the naughty neighbor boy. Known for his antics, Pepito has not been invited to the zoo. However, he plans to sneak in and cause some trouble. At the zoo, the girls are giddy with excitement, enjoying all the sights and sounds of the animal exhibits. Madeline is grateful for her friends and the fun they are having.

Meanwhile, Pepito is up to his usual tricks. He is stealing balloons, playing foolish tricks, and being disruptive. Madeline's hope is that Pepito will behave himself and join in on the fun.

The birthday fun continues with the girls going on a train ride around the zoo. They encounter more animals along the way and marvel at all the wonderful things there are to see. Just when you think the day can't get more exciting, Madeline and her friends find themselves in the middle of a daring animal escape. The animals run rampant around the zoo, creating chaos everywhere. The girls are scared but then remember their manners and call for calm. They help the zookeepers locate the escaped animals and get things back in order.

After a long and eventful day, the girls head back to the boarding school, still in a state of excitement. Madeline's birthday celebration concludes with more singing of happy birthday, and the girls are excitedly discussing all of the adventures they had at the zoo. As the sun sets on this special day, Madeline looks forward to the next year and all the fun and surprises that it might bring.

Madeline's Birthday at the Zoo is a fun and engaging episode that perfectly captures the spirit of childhood wonderment. Madeline and her friends are just the right characters to take on this adventure, and their strength, courage, and politeness are admirable qualities that make the show safe and positive for young viewers. The episode is full of action, with enough danger and excitement to keep children on the edge of their seats, but never so much that they feel overwhelmed or frightened. In the end, it's a great story about friendship, celebrating special occasions, and the importance of good manners.