Ep 19. Madeline And The Talking Parrot

Madeline And The Talking Parrot is the 19th episode of the first season of The New Adventures of Madeline, a beloved animated show based on the classic book series. In this episode, Madeline and her friends encounter a magical talking parrot while on a school field trip to the local zoo.

At the start of the episode, Madeline and her classmates are ecstatic to be going on a field trip to the zoo, especially when their teacher Miss Clavel announces that they will get to see all sorts of exotic birds. Madeline is particularly excited, as she loves animals and has a special affinity for birds.

When they arrive at the zoo, Madeline and her friends are amazed by the colorful array of birds on display. But their attention is quickly drawn to a small, unassuming parrot wearing a silver collar around its neck. Suddenly, the parrot begins to speak, shocking the children with its clear, human-like voice.

As it turns out, the parrot is no ordinary bird - it is a magic parrot who has the power to grant wishes. The parrot tells the children that it will grant one wish to anyone who is able to answer a riddle correctly. Madeline, being the clever girl she is, figures out the answer to the riddle and is granted a wish.

Madeline wishes for the ability to talk to animals, and to her amazement, her wish is granted! She is thrilled at the prospect of being able to communicate with the zoo's many animal residents, and sets off to explore the zoo with newfound excitement.

As Madeline wanders around the zoo, she discovers that the animals are more than willing to talk to her now that she can understand them. She has many interesting conversations with all sorts of creatures, from the wise old elephant to the mischievous monkey. She even manages to convince a stubborn hippopotamus to move out of the way so that the other animals can get to the water.

However, Madeline's happiness is short-lived when the parrot suddenly disappears. The children realize that the parrot must have been stolen, and they set out to find it. With Madeline's newfound ability to communicate with animals, she enlists the help of some of the zoo's residents to track down the parrot's captors.

Eventually, they discover that a group of mischievous monkeys has taken the parrot and hidden it in a secret location. But with Madeline's new powers and the help of her friends, they are able to outsmart the monkeys and rescue the parrot.

In the end, the children are thrilled with their adventure and grateful to the parrot for showing them the value of teamwork and the power of wishing. Madeline is especially grateful for her newfound ability to communicate with animals, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities for her.

Madeline And The Talking Parrot is a heartwarming episode that teaches children about the importance of kindness, teamwork, and the power of imagination. With its charming characters and engaging plotline, it is sure to captivate viewers of all ages.