Ep 9. Size of the Beholder/Zoomicorn Toss

Shimmer and Shine is a popular animated television series for children that follows the magical adventures of twin genie sisters named Shimmer and Shine and their human friend Leah. In season 3 episode 9, titled "Size of the Beholder/Zoomicorn Toss," the trio embarks on two exciting and whimsical quests.

In the first half of the episode, "Size of the Beholder," Shimmer and Shine grant Leah's wish to be able to change her size at will. Leah is ecstatic to explore the benefits of being both big and small, but she quickly learns that her new power comes with unexpected challenges. At first, being small proves to be useful for slipping through tight spaces and avoiding obstacles. However, when Leah accidentally shrinks herself too much, she becomes so tiny that she can't even see or hear her friends. She panics and tries to undo the spell, but she's too small to reach her genie friends and ask for help.

Meanwhile, Shimmer and Shine are trying to locate Leah and come up with a rescue plan. As they fly around on their magic carpet, they encounter various creatures who might be able to assist them. They come across a talking dragonfly, a beetle with a camera, and a friendly squirrel who all offer their help in locating Leah. However, none of them prove to be successful until they meet a mysterious owl who claims to know the location of a rare flower that can reverse the size-changing spell. The owl agrees to lead Shimmer and Shine to the flower and they set off on the next leg of their adventure.

In the second half of the episode, "Zoomicorn Toss," Leah and her friends attend a carnival that has come to town. One of the carnival games is called the Zoomicorn Toss, where players try to throw rings onto the horns of a mechanical "zoomicorn" in order to win a prize. Leah is eager to win one of the coveted stuffed animals, but she soon realizes that throwing a ring onto a moving target is much more difficult than it looks.

As Leah gets frustrated and discouraged, her genie friends come up with an idea to use their magic to make the game a little easier. Shimmer and Shine conjure up a cloud that mimics the trajectory of the zoomicorn's horns, and Leah practices throwing her rings at the floating cloud. She soon gets the hang of it and starts to feel more confident. However, just as she's about to win the game, a mischievous little bird swoops down and steals the zoomicorn toy right out of Leah's hands.

Leah is crestfallen, but her genie friends remind her that the whole point of the carnival is to have fun, not to win prizes. They offer to use their magic to conjure up some special carnival treats instead, and Leah happily agrees.

"Size of the Beholder/Zoomicorn Toss" is a fun and exciting episode that showcases the creative and adventurous spirit of the show's main characters. It teaches important lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of having fun rather than winning at all costs. Young viewers will love the colorful animation, catchy music, and fantastical elements of this engaging episode, and parents will appreciate the positive messages and wholesome content of the show as a whole.