Ep 5. Burst My Balloon
- TV-Y
- July 8, 2016
- 25 min
Word Party is an American animated television series created by the Jim Henson Company and airing on Netflix. The show follows four adorable baby animals, Bailey the Elephant, Franny the Cheetah, Kip the Wallaby, and Lulu the Panda, who are always eager to learn new words and skills. In each episode, they embark on a new adventure exploring the world around them and encountering new problems and solving them through teamwork and communication.
Season 1 episode 5, titled "Burst My Balloon," starts with the four baby animals playing with their balloons. Bailey has a balloon that is bigger than everyone else's and he is so proud of it. However, during their playtime, Bailey accidentally lets go of his balloon, and it floats away into the sky. The other animals try to console him, but he is too upset and decides to set off on a mission to get his balloon back.
The group wanders around looking for Bailey's balloon, and they come across a group of birds who are building their nests. The birds are using shiny objects to decorate their nests, and Bailey sees his balloon stuck in the middle of one of the nests. The birds get angry when Bailey tries to take back his balloon, and they chase after him.
Bailey, Franny, Kip, and Lulu, now being chased by the birds, find themselves in an unfamiliar part of the forest. They meet a wise old crab, who advises them to work together to solve their problems. The crab tells them that their best chance to get Bailey's balloon back is by using their individual skills and combining them.
The show then focuses on the animals working together to come up with a plan to get the balloon back. Franny uses her speed and agility to distract the birds, while Lulu uses her strength to create a diversion. Kip uses his jumping and landing abilities to bounce up to the nest and retrieve the balloon, and Bailey uses his trunk to blow the balloon back down to safety.
The group finally retrieves Bailey's balloon, and they all celebrate their success by playing together in the forest. They have learned the importance of teamwork and communication, and how they can use their skills together to solve problems and achieve their goals.
Overall, Word Party season 1 episode 5 is an entertaining and educational episode that teaches young children about the importance of working together to solve problems. The adventure-filled episode is full of laughter, excitement, and valuable lessons that teach kids words and skills that they can use in their daily lives.