Ep 5. Come Back, Little Monster / The Big Sweep
- June 13, 1999
Come Back, Little Monster / The Big Sweep is an episode from the second season of the animated children's television series "PB&J Otter". This show follows the adventures of three otter siblings, Peanut, Butter, and Jelly, as they navigate their daily lives in Lake Hoohaw.
In the first segment, "Come Back, Little Monster", the Otter family receives a cute, fuzzy pet monster named Flick from their Aunt Nanner. The siblings are excited to play with their new pet, but Peanut becomes overwhelmed with responsibility when Flick goes missing. In a panic, Peanut believes he's lost the pet forever. Peanut eventually finds Flick, however, he realizes that it's time for Flick to go back to the wild. Peanut must come to terms with the fact that even though he loves Flick very much, it's not his appropriate habitat.
In the second segment, "The Big Sweep", the Otter family decides to participate in the annual Lake Hoohaw cleanup day. However, when some unexpected rain ruins their plans, they are left with no choice but to clean up their own backyard. The siblings are hesitant at first, but they soon realize that cleaning up the lake is important and they need to do their part. They learn that by working together and having fun while doing it can make a big difference.
Overall, this episode emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility and teamwork. It also touches on the idea of letting go of something you love, even though it might be difficult. This episode is suitable for young children and teaches them valuable lessons about caring for animals, taking care of their environment and working together to achieve a common goal.