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11. Harry, Ace Reporter! |
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Synopsis: Harry decides to imitate his Mum by becoming a newspaper reporter
for the day. Harry can find nothing news-worthy at home so goes to Dino World
to report on the world's first ever dinosaur race!
Lesson: Creative play.
Humor: Developing one’s imagination. |
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12. What's for Breakfast? |
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Synopsis: When Harry is disappointed that he can't have what he wants
for breakfast he goes to Dino World where he has created a diner and appointed
himself as head chef. Harry starts to feel the pressure of running a diner when
the dinos start complaining about the quality of the food. In an attempt to please
everybody, Harry bakes a special dino-cake, but this turns out to be very unpopular.
The episode ends with Harry returning home for some of Nana's cooking which he
thoroughly enjoys.
Lesson: Appreciating others.
Humor: Reinforcing the lesson in a non-threatening manner. |
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13. I Wish it Would Stop Raining |
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Synopsis: Harry fails to see any benefit in rain when a visit to the beach
is rained off. He decides to go to Dino World where it is extremely sunny and
hot, and more importantly, he can wear his new sunglasses. However, the discovery
of a beached dolphin and subsequent rescue operation soon makes Harry realize
just how important rain is.
Lesson: Sensitivity. The importance of nature.
Humor: Humor is used as a vehicle to make the main character more aware of the
people and things around him. |
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14. Goal! |
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Synopsis: Harry and Charlie have their football confiscated because they
are unable to play football together without arguing. They go to Dino World to
find a replacement football and have another match. Charlie is not very good
at football so Harry becomes vociferously frustrated with her and then sulks
off on his own. While Harry is alone reflecting on his behavior, the dinos help
Charlie to improve her football skills. He ends up apologizing for being so mean
to Charlie and the story ends with the pair reconciled and enjoying a friendly
game of football in Harry's garden.
Lesson: Getting along. Cooperation.
Humor: Dealing with frustration. |
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15. Achoo! |
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Synopsis: Harry has a cold but gets bored staying in bed so decides to
go and play in Dino World where he manages to make all of the other dinosaurs
sick, except Steggy who gets upset when he can't even catch one of Taury's stray
spots. Patsy and Harry set up a hospital to take care of the sick dinos, but
when Patsy also falls ill and Taury's cure recipe fails, Harry takes all the
dinos back to his room for some of Mum's chicken soup.
Lesson: Learning responsibility for one’s actions.
Humor: Coping with frustration. |
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16. Super Harry |
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Synopsis: At home, Harry is pretending to be a Super Hero, but his efforts
to help his family only cause more problems, so he goes to Dino World where he
can be a real Super Hero thanks to the super-hero qualities displayed by each
of his dinos! When he finds his Mum's missing car keys Harry becomes a true Super
Hero in her eyes.
Lesson: Building self-confidence.
Humor: Creative play as a means of focusing on one’s behavior. |
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17. Today's the Day |
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Synopsis: Harry is finding it difficult to learn to play the violin and
is fearful about performing in his school concert so he goes to Dino World to
practice. As he is playing, musical notes come to life around him. When Harry
finds he is making lots of mistakes he decides to quit, at which point the musical
notes run away to the jumpin' joint on Piano Hill. Harry and the dinos follow
the notes and learn that making music, even when making mistakes, is great fun!
Lesson: Learning to have fun. Dealing with potentially stressful situations.
Humor: Dealing with anxiety and stress. |
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18. You're Too Little |
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Synopsis: When Harry discovers that he is too small to pick apples he
goes to the Dino World Mooseum to find some growth enhancing milk from a mechanical
cow. To Harry's surprise and concern the milk first makes him far too big then
far too small. With the help of an ant army, Harry and the dinos manage to find
the cow again and return Harry to his normal size.
Lesson: Developing a sense of self.
Humor: Coping with frustration. |
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19. Can you hear a drip? |
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Synopsis: When Sam uses Harry's bucket to collect drips from a leak in
the house Harry rushes to Dino-World to save the dinos from drowning. Dino World
has flooded and is inhabited by Harry's bathtub toys which lead him to discover
that the source of the leak is the running bath faucet. Harry rushes home to
stop the leak.
Lesson: Problem solving.
Humor: Creative play and problem solving. |
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20. Who Says Dinosaurs Aren't Cool? |
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Synopsis: At his school's 'Show and Tell', Harry's dinosaurs are branded
as old-fashioned in comparison to one of the other kid's hi-tech Dino-Robot.
Harry's dinos decide to build him a Raging-Rex robot, but upon completion the
creature quickly becomes out of control. Harry rushes to rescue the dinos and
is so impressed by their bravery and the powers attributed to them by his imagination
that he proudly informs his peers at the next 'Show and Tell' just how amazing
his dinos really are.
Lesson: Learning to appreciate others.
Humor: Values of friendship. |
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