Ep 17. Telly's Afraid to Play with Baby Bear

Telly's Afraid to Play with Baby Bear is the 17th episode of the 34th season of the popular children's program Sesame Street. The episode explores the theme of overcoming fears and making new friends.

The episode begins with Telly, one of the show's main characters, expressing his nervousness about playing with Baby Bear, a new character on the show. Telly is unsure how to interact with Baby Bear, and worries that he might accidentally hurt him. His fears are compounded when he sees Baby Bear playing with other characters on the show, seemingly without any trouble.

To help Telly overcome his fears, the other characters on Sesame Street begin to give him advice. Big Bird encourages Telly to simply take it slow, and to start by doing things that he and Baby Bear have in common, like playing with blocks. Elmo suggests that Telly talk to Baby Bear about his fears, and explain why he's nervous about playing with him. Rosita recommends that Telly try to find out more about Baby Bear, by asking him questions about his interests and hobbies. Through these conversations, Telly begins to realize that Baby Bear is just like any other kid, and that there's nothing to be afraid of.

To further help Telly, the characters put on a play about overcoming fears, in which Telly stars as the main character. The play depicts Telly as a scared little monster, who is nervous about playing with his new friend. But as the play progresses, Telly's friends encourage him to overcome his fears, and to take a chance on making a new friend. By the end of the play, Telly has learned to conquer his fears, and he and Baby Bear become great friends.

Throughout the episode, there are also several catchy songs and skits that reinforce the theme of overcoming fears. For example, Elmo sings a song called "Monster in the Mirror," which encourages kids to face their fears head-on. Cookie Monster and Prairie Dawn perform a skit about Luna, a little girl who is scared of the dark, and who learns to use her imagination to conquer her fears.

In addition to the theme of overcoming fears, the episode also introduces several new educational concepts. For example, there is a segment about the letter "H," in which the characters sing a song about words that begin with "H," and help kids learn about the sound of the letter. There is also a segment about counting to ten, in which Telly and Baby Bear count blocks together.

Overall, Telly's Afraid to Play with Baby Bear is a fun and educational episode of Sesame Street that teaches kids about overcoming fears and making new friends. The catchy songs, entertaining skits, and lovable characters make it a great choice for young viewers.