Ep 3. Apple Squash
- January 1, 1970
- 11 min
Tractor Tom season 1 episode 3, titled "Apple Squash," follows Tom, a red tractor, as he helps his farmer friend, Fi, with her apple and squash harvest. As the episode opens, Fi is busy picking apples from the trees while Tom pulls a cart behind him, ready to collect the fruit. Tom and Fi work quickly and efficiently, filling the cart to the top with apples before moving on to the squash patch.
While picking squash, Fi realizes that she has lost her lucky hairband, without which she cannot work. Tom spots the hairband in the dirt and cleverly uses his attachments to retrieve the treasured item. Fi is delighted and thanks Tom for his help.
As the day progresses, Tom and Fi continue their work, hauling apples and squash to the barn for storage. Just as they are finishing up for the day and heading back to the barn, they come across a group of mischievous crows who are stealing the apples from the trees. Tom and Fi devise a plan to scare away the crows, using an old scarecrow costume and some clever tricks to make it come alive.
Their plan works, and the crows flee, leaving the apple trees untouched. Tom and Fi celebrate their successful day and prepare to feast on fresh apple pie made with the apples they collected.
Throughout the episode, viewers learn about the importance of hard work and creativity, as Tom and Fi work together to tackle the challenges of the farm. The episode also highlights the value of friendship, as Tom goes out of his way to help Fi find her lost hairband.
Overall, "Apple Squash" is a heartwarming and educational episode that teaches children about farm life and the importance of teamwork and problem-solving. The lovable characters and charming setting are sure to captivate young viewers and leave them eager to watch more of Tractor Tom's adventures.