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Hey boys and girls! Here’s the place to find drawings Pappy draws on his shows. And, if you click your mouse on the song title for each show, you can get the lyrics (the words) to each song! You and the grown-ups in your house can also see what books Pappy likes to read out loud for each show. We call it suggested reading.

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300 Series Episodes
Program Descriptions

#301 Elmer's Birthday Party Mystery

Elmer is missing on the day of his surprise birthday party, and everyone in Pappyland learns about the meaning of CONCERN. Words to "Concern".


#302 Chucky Wins At Having Fun

With Pappy's help, Chucky Woodchuckles discovers from Turtle Lou that there is much more to COMPETITION than coming in first. Words to "You're a Winner If You Try".


#303 Chucky Learns To Keep Trying

Pappy teaches Chucky Woodchuckles, who is learning to read, that PERSEVERANCE is needed to learn new things and that making progress feels great! Words to "Stick To It".


#304 Pappy Talks With His Hands

Buddy Bear's pen pal, Elizabeth, visits Pappyland and Buddy Bear is worried he can't talk to her because she is hearing impaired. Pappy demonstrates there are many ways to COMMUNICATE, including sign language. Words to "We Can Talk with Our Hands".


#305 Donkey Dan Gets A Case of the Jittery Nerves

The Hee-Haw-Hoedown is tonight and Donkey Dan wants to go, but is nervous because he can't dance. With the help of Pappy, Donkey Dan discovers COPING STRATEGIES to help get rid of the jittery nerves. Words to "Nervous".


#306 Buddy Bear and Turtle Lou Trade Places

Pappy discovers Buddy Bear and Turtle Lou can't agree on a path to take for their walk. In this episode Pappy teaches both about BEING SENSITIVE to another point-of-view. Words to "Pretend you are me".


#307 Eloise and Elmer Compliment Each Other

Elmer's sister, Eloise, visits Pappyland and teaches Elmer (with Pappy's help) a few things about GIVING and ACCEPTING APPROVAL. Words to "Compliments".


#308 Turtle Lou Gets A Package

Mailbird delivers a surprise package for Turtle Lou, but no one can get his attention to open it. In this episode Turtle Lou learns the importance of LISTENING. Words to "Listening".


#309 Chucky Plants Some Clover

Chucky Woodchuckles wants to plant clover around his place, but he's afraid he might not do it right. Luckily for Chucky, Pappy has a few ideas to help Chucky build up his SELF-CONFIDENCE. Words to "Confidence".


#310 Turtle Lou and Buddy Bear Play Fair With Chucky

Buddy Bear and Turtle Lou are trying to enjoy a game of checkers. The dilemma is Chucky wants to play as well, and only two can play the game. Pappy helps teach everyone the importance of FAIRNESS. Words to "Celebration of Imagination".


#311 Donkey Dan and Buddy Bear Cook Up an Idea

Donkey Dan and Buddy Bear discover how Pappy gets inspiration for his imagination. Before long, all of Pappyland is joining in a CELEBRATION OF IMAGINATION. Words to "Talk It Out".


#312 Turtle Lou Minds His Manners

Pappy helps Turtle Lou polish up his manners so he'll be ready to greet a special guest. By the end of this show, Buddy Bear, Elmer, and even Binky the Brush find out that GOOD MANNERS bring good feelings to everyone. Words to "Manners".


#313 Fish Face and Turtle Lou Talk Things Through

Turtle Lou is upset at Fish Face. He thinks Fish Face is teasing him by calling him a name he's never heard before. In this episode, Turtle Lou learns the importance of TALKING THINGS THROUGH. Words to "Fairness".


400 Series Episodes
Program Descriptions

#401 - "THE CASE OF THE LOST WATERCOLOR SET"

In this episode, Chucky Woodchuckles is distraught because he has lost the watercolor set he borrowed from Mailbird. Chucky has also borrowed other things from his friends in Pappyland, including crayons from Pappy-- and he can't find any of them! A special drawing from Pappy helps Chucky learn about responsibility. Words to "Other People's Stuff".

Reading: Where Can It Be, written and illustrated by Ann Jonas (Greenwillow Books). Araminta's Paint Box, written by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Betsy Lewin (Atheneum/Macmillan). Find Your Coat Ned, written by Pam Zinneman-Hope and illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton (Macmillan).


#402 - " I'M NOT A GOOD ENOUGH ARTIST"

Buddy Bear can't paint the sunset in Pappyland as well as all the other Pappy pals... at least, that's what he thinks until Pappy shows how everything we create is special in its own way. Buddy learns that being a good artist is expressing yourself in ways that make you feel good, and as a result he becomes proud of his creations. Words to "Your Impression is Expression".


#403 - "PAPPY'S IMAGINARY SPACE ADVENTURE"

Inspired by a drawing of a space creature that comes to life, Pappy and his pals use the fuel of their imaginations to blast off into outer space with the cabin as their space ship! This exciting celestial adventure takes them soaring by planets, and meeting up with Sing-a-Song Sam on the moon. Everyone has fun discovering "there's no limitation to your imagination!". Words to "Flying By the Moon".


#404 - "DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE..."

Mailbird delivers a special letter from a youngster who wants to know how he can become an artist! This leads Pappy and his pals on a fun adventure where everyone learns how to be the best they can be--and how to be open to all possibilities. A drawing of a scientist who keeps experimenting comes to life and encourages the boys and girls to keep reaching for their goals. Words to "Did You Ever Wanna Be".


#405 - "TURTLE LOU'S LUCKY SNEAKERS"

It's time for the annual Pappyland race and Turtle Lou has lost his lucky sneakers! With the help of his friends, Turtle Lou gains the confidence he needs to run the race even without his "lucky" sneakers. Pappy's pals learn that a sense of community means helping others, and that includes everyone doing their best. Words to "Community Hop".


#406 - "THE DAY PAPPYLAND LOST ITS COLOR"

When Pappy walks into the cabin, everything is in black & white! A Pappyland emergency unfolds when it is learned the "Color Taker", a selfish bully resembling a vacuum cleaner, is loose again and taking all the color out of Pappyland. Pappy does a special drawing that shows Color Taker that being a bully is not the best way to get what he wants-- and Pappyland is saved with all the colors restored. Words to "The Ballad of Color Taker".


#407 - "WOULD YOU BE WOODY'S FRIEND?"

Woody is feeling stuck, and not just because he is a tree rooted to the ground. Woody is convinced the only reason his friends visit him is because he's on the main path through Pappyland and they can't avoid him. A heartwarming visit by Pappy and Chucky changes his mind, and a very special drawing makes Woody the surprise star of the show. Words to "Dear to Me".


#408 - "BUDDY BEAR'S BAD DREAM"

A thunderstorm hits Pappyland and the lights go out in the cabin just as Pappy enters. All Pappy's cabin pals are afraid. Pappy explains why it's OK to be afraid and how the characters can cope with their fear. After the lights come back on, Pappy learns that Buddy Bear is having a bad dream at the hamlet and rushes there to help. Pappy's drawing of a big elephant afraid of a tiny mouse, plus a song about being afraid, helps everyone understand how to face their fears in a positive way. Words to "Makebelieve Monsters Can't Bite".


#409 - "MAILBIRD GETS ORGANIZED"

Mailbird delivers an important letter to Pappy, except it's addressed to Buddy Bear! Soon the Pappyland phone lines are ringing as Chucky Woodchuckles, Donkey Dan, Pumpkin Pop and Pumpkid, and everyone else in Pappyland gets the wrong mail! Mailbird needs to get organized! With a little help from Pappy and his pals, Mailbird learns a lesson about organization. Before long, the Pappyland Post Office is back in operation. Words to "Get Organized".


#410 - "IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT"

A dejected Buddy Bear hesitates to send a picture to his pen pal because he thinks he looks too "different". Pappy explains that the differences between friends actually makes each of them special. A drawing of three flowers in a garden helps explain the idea to Buddy. Everyone in Pappyland learns that it's not what's on the outside that's important, it's what a person is like on the inside that counts... and being different is really just being yourself. Words to "There are many colors to draw with".


#411 - "THE SEARCH FOR THE SECRET TREASURE"

Pappy gets an urgent phone call from Elmer who has just discovered a treasure map! This starts a hunt for the most prized possession in Pappyland--the secret to creativity! Pappy and his pals learn how cooperation helps us reach our goals, and the special drawing reveals the last clue needed to find the hidden treasure. Finally, everyone shares the treasured secret of creativity. Words to "Look Into Your Heart".


#412 - "PAPPY'S CREATIVE CAMPING ADVENTURE"

Everyone in Pappyland goes on a camping adventure as only Pappy can deliver! Along the way, Pappy shows his pals how to look around and use their senses to open up to the world around them for greater creative expression. Upon reaching the campsite, Buddy Bear realizes all he brought with him is a jar of honey! Pappy uses a special drawing to help Buddy understand the importance of being prepared. Words to "Plan to Prepare".


#413 - "SNACKER JACK AND THE SNACK ATTACK"

Pappy's colorful cousin from the city, Snacker Jack, visits Pappyland and brings with him his poor eating habits. As Snacker eats bar-b-que potato chips, peanut butter cups and red licorice, he confesses to Pappy that he really doesn't feel too healthy. Pappy and his pals show Snacker how good eating makes you feel better, and Snackers newfound energy let's him join in a dance with the whole Pappyland crew. Words to "Super Snack Attack"

Song: "Super Snack Attack"

Reading: Growing Vegetable Soup, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert (Scholastic). The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Written and illustrated by Eric Carle (Philomel/Putnam & Grosset). Gregory, The Terrible Eater, written by Mitchell Sharmat and illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey (Four Winds/Macmillan).

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