Big Blast Party

**Big Blast Party** is the second segment of the fifth episode of season 2 of Elinor Wonders Why.

## Plot

Elinor, Ari, and Olive are very excited! Becuase they get to go to a big blast party held by Mr. Fox. they even get to see fireworks! But elinor has forgotten about how Ari did not like fireworks due to when he said they burn him and keep him hurtful. So she reminds him that they are so cool, and he might stay away from the burns. Will he feel better on time for the show to begin?

## Transcript

(The episode begins with watercolor graphic irises revealing Elinor skipping across rocks next to a stream.)

Elinor: "Big Blast Party"!

(She looks across the nature trail, looking at first butterflies migrating, second a leaf falling off a tree, and finally an old rock with the words "Happy 4th of July" written on it.)

Elinor: Hey! What is this rock?

(She hears Olive and Ari laughing and they walk over to her.)

Olive: Hi, Elinor. What are you doing?

Elinor: I'm looking at this cool rock, see? (She shows the 4th of July themed rock to them.)

Ari: Wow, it's best rock I ever seen!

Olive: Me too.

Elinor: Glad you agree. I found it while looking for stuff.

(Suddenly, a mysterious animal hand gives the kids 150 x 300 pieces of paper. They invitations to some kind of a party decorated with rainbow flower-like patterns, firework explosions, fireflies, etc.)

Mr. Fox: Why! Hello, kids! I invite you to come to this party.

Elinor: Ooh! I love parties! But what one? Is it somebody's birthday?

Ari: Oh, maybe it's a couple's anniversayr.

Mr. Fox: No, it's even better! It's a big blast party at Farmer Bear's farm!

Ari: That's awesome!

Elinor: Yeah, we never been to a big blast party before! What is that?

Mr. Fox: It's for a big fireworks display celebration.

Ari: Fireworks?

Mr Fox: Why, yes Ari. Fireworks are so magical! They explode in the air.

Olive: Ooh, I love fireworks!

Elinor: Me too! They so pretty in colors!

Mr. Fox: Glad to hear! What about you Ari?

Ari: I don't!

(Everyone except for Ari gasps.)

Mr. Fox: You don't?

Ari: Yeah! They're keeping me hurtful! And they burn me to! I just won't handle hem.

Elinor: But Ari... Fireworks are soooooo interesting! They boom and sparkle everywhere in the night sky! You are going to love them!

Ari: I mean, yeah, I just don't! Last time I watched fireworks it was the 4th of July, and, there were really big ones that came into me and I ended up in the hospital. That's why I don't like them.

Mr Fox: Ha ha ha! Don't worry Ari! They won't hurt you at all. There any way?

Ari: I know! I'll bring in protective gear!

Mr. Fox: Great, now, come over to the big blast party immediately now and you'll see them! See you! (He leaves)

(Watercolor graphic irises)

(The three walk out right into the park and will soon go to Farmer Bear's farm.)

Olive: Wow! I can't wait to watch the fireworks! They're going to be so beautiful and I hope they will also boom in the sky!

Elinor: (to Olive) Me too! I don't want us to miss them! (to Ari) It's gonna be alright, Ari. We'll find you the best ideas to enjoy Farmer Bear's Big Blast Party.

Ari: Great. But, I think we'd remember this invitation?

Elinor: What invite?

Ari: This

(Ari shows Olive and Elinor his invitation that reads "You're invited to a 4th of July celebration The Big Blast Party! Annually put up by Farmer Bear and Mr. Fox Get ready to watch fireworks at Farmer Bear's farm! We will also have concessions and games too and there will also be fireflies. July 4, 20XX, at 7pm to 9pm. Bring glow toys and protective gears with you! Signed by Farmer Bear".)

Elinor: The invitations say that every year Farmer Bear puts up the party along with Mr. Fox. But I wonder... How can we make you get ready to go to Farmer Bear's farm and be in there without getting hurt?

Ari: I don't know.

Elinor: Me niether, so let's go!

(They walk over to see Mr. Dog)

Ari: Hey! Mr. Dog! I need something to not get hurt by the fireworks!

Mr. Dog: Well Ari, you certainly come to the right place! I buried a list for you to find the right gear.

Ari: Awesome!

Olive: Ok. Now let's find it!

(They look under several holes to find the list.)

Mr. Dog,: Okay Ari. You are to go over to get the following things: go over to Mrs. Beaver's to get the protective goggles, to Señor Tapir's to get the protective suit, and finally to Mr. Cat's to get the protective hat. Do I make myself clear?

Elinor, Ari, and Olive: Yes sir!

Ari: We'll see you at Farmer Bear's farm!

(Watercolor graphic irises)

(The three kids bump into Koa,who has his invitation.

Koa: Oh, hello Elinor, Olive and Ari you gonna see the fireworks at the Big Blast Party at Farmer Bear's farm too?

Elinor: We sure are! Olive and I are excited!

Koa: Me too! I like the fireworks, because they go boom!

Elinor: Yeah, like this! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Olive: I can do it too! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! I am the fireworks!

Ko: Nice.

Ari: I don't like fireworks, Koa. Mr. Dog sent me a list of protective equipment things that I need so I won't get hurt by them.

Koa: Fireworks are so cool! So, if you want to see them, good luck with that!

Elinor: Bye Koa! See you at Farmer Bears farm!

(They leave off, get to Mrs. Beaver's house.)

Elinor: Check the list to see what protective gear you need for the fireworks display.

(Ari sees a picture of protective goggles.)

Ari: The protective goggles!

Elinor: That's it! (Goes over to Mrs. Beaver's house, knocks on her door, and answers.)

Mrs. Beaver: Hello, Elinor.

Elinor: Hi, Mrs. Beaver. Do you have any protective goggles for Ari? He wants to wear them to Farmer Bear's big blast party.

Mrs. Beaver: In fact, I sure do. Let Ari in.

Elinor: Okay. (to Ari) Come in, Ari! Mrs. Beaver has protective goggles.

(Ari proceeds walking to Mrs. Beaver's house. He gets his protective goggles and puts them on.)

Elinor: Oooooooh, Ari you look good! In fact, the protective goggles are perfect for protecting your eyes and seeing booming and sparkling fireworks! And when you see the colors, you'd better be careful they won't hurt you.

Olive: And once the amazing fireworks begin to brighten the sky, they'll be like shooting stars, and you'll definitely see them with the protective goggles on.

Ari: Yeah. And that's great.

Elinor: Well, that is sooooo interesting! We need more observations!

Olive: Elinor, we are not observing anything, remember. We're helping Ari get the protective gear for the big blast party.

Elinor: Ohhh. Right. To Senor Tapir's!

(Watercolor graphic irises)

(They walks over to Senor Tapir's house for Ari's protective suit.)

All: Hi, Senor Tapir!

Senor Tapir: Oh, Hola amigos! I was just writing a fireworks song to perform at the big blast party. It goes like this: (playing the guitar and singing) 🎵 Did you just hear something? That's the sound of fireworks I hear! Such a sight, they can blow up in the air in great height, so, let's all get excited you know what I mean, in colors like red, blue, yellow, orange, purple, even green. 🎵

All: YAY!

Senor Tapir: Thanks. I written this song when i saw fireworks from my aunt Christy's backyard during her granddaughter's quinceanera. Now is there anything I can do for you?

Ari: I need a protective suit.

Senor Tapir: Ha ha ha! A protective suit? For what?

Olive: Speak up Ari! It's getting dark.

Ari: I need it for fireworks.

Senor Tapir: Ha! I knew it! Let me get it right now.

(Montage of Elinor, Olive, and Senor Tapir helping Ari with the protective suit.)

(Watercolor graphic irises)

Senor Tapir: Why, you look maravilloso!

Ari: Thanks!

Elinor: See you at Farmer Bear's farm!

Olive: Bye!

Senor Tapir: Adios amigos! See you at the party!

(Watercolor graphic irises)

Olive: Okay, Ari. Let's check things off.

Ari: All right.

Elinor: We got the protective suit, and the protective goggles. Now what?

Olive: Check the list!

Ari: (looking at the list) Mr. Cat's house. We have to get the protective hat from there.

Elinor: Okay! To Mr. Cat's house!

(Watercolor graphic irises)

(The three kids head over to Mr. Cat's house. Elinor knocks, then Mr. Cat appears.)

Mr Cat: Oh, if it isn't for Elinor, the truest bunny rabbit I in the world.

Elinor: Hi, mr. Cat!

Mr. Cat: Why don't you come in to my house.

Elinor: Okay.

(They head inside Mr. Cat's house.)

Mr. Cat: Now, tell me Ari. What do you need in my house?

Ari: I need protective hat.

Elinor: (facepalms) Oh! For the love of Daniel Whiteson over a woman named Kate Barris!

Ari: I said I need a protective hat so that way I can stay safe from fireworks.

Mr. Cat: Got it! Come with me.

(He takes Ari to where his closet is.)

Mr. Cat: Now tell me, what kind of hat?

Ari: A protective hat!

(He gets a protective hat and puts it in his head.)

Elinor: Now you're ready! Now we can go to Farmer Bear's farm and enjoy the big blast party!

(Watercolor graphic irises, then the kids on backdrops coinciding with fireworks)

All: (singing) 🎵 Do you want to be fireworks lighting in the sky? They are a wonderful sight when you look really high! 🎵

Elinor: 🎵 Fireworks are like shooting stars that boom in the air! 🎵

Olive: 🎵 Fireworks changes different colors like a beautiful flare! 🎵

Ari: 🎵 Fireworks might hurt me, so I have protective gear! 🎵

Elinor: 🎵 And I'm so glad we helped all the way from here! 🎵

All: 🎵 Do you want to be fireworks lighting in the sky? They are a wonderful sight when you look really high! 🎵

Elinor: 🎵 Different colors like red and blue go boom boom boom! 🎵

Olive: 🎵 Like pretty lights of colors they all go boom boom boom! 🎵

Ari: 🎵 I never thought of anything else that goes boom boom boom! 🎵

All: 🎵 Well you got to see the bright colors of the rainbow that boom! 🎵

Elinor: 🎵 Fireworks! Fireworks! Lights in the sky and beautiful fireworks! 🎵

All: 🎵 Do you want to be fireworks lighting in the sky? They are a wonderful sight when you look really high! When you look... Really... High! 🎵

(Fireworks boom over them as the song ends.)

(Watercolor graphic irises)

(They made it to Farmer Bear's farm! Yay!)

Elinor: Wow, so many people.

Ari: Yeah, and look at all the decorations too.

Mr. Fox: There you are! Welcome to the big blast party! Ari, nice suit you're wearing!

Ari: It's my protective gear!

Elinor: Mr. Fox, when will the fireworks begin?

Mr. Fox: After Señor Tapir's concert.

Elinor: Yay!

Koa: Hey Elinor! Over here! (Koa waves at her.)

Elinor: Hey, there's Koa!

(The three run over to see Koa)

Koa: You're here! I brought you sparklers!

All: Yay!

(They each have gotten a sparkler from a box that Koa holds. He lights them up with a BiC esque lighter. The kids giggle, playing with the sparklers.)

Ari: Wow, I like sparklers!

Elinor: Me too.

Olive: Tis is so awesome.

(A firefly comes up, then another as Farmer Bear clears her throat before speaking up.)

Farmer Bear: Everybody, welcome all to the Big Blast Party! You can all catch as many fireflies as possible while I get ready to get the fireworks to begin!

Olive: Yay! Fireworks! I can not wait!

Elnor: I'm excited for the fireworks! And I cannot wait to see lots of pretty colored lights explode in the air! Let's go and catch fireflies!

(They walk over and look for fireflies.)

Elinor: Look, here's some fireflies.

(Montage of kids catching fireflies in jars.)

(They take the fireflies and put the jars next to them, just in time for Señor Tapir to perform.)

Señor Tapir: Hola amigos! I will perform for you!

Elinor: Look! Señor Tapirs about to sing! I'm going to sing along with him!

Señor Tapir: Okay, right key, tuning my guitar right now... (After he tunes the guitar, he begins to sing. Elinor goes on the stage with her fireflies to sing along.)

Señor Tapir and Elinor: (singing) 🎵 Did you just hear something? That's the sound of fireworks I hear! # # Such a sight, they can blow up in the air in great height, so, let's all get excited you know what I mean, in colors like red, blue, yellow, orange, purple, even green. 🎵

(The crowd cheers, then Farmer Bear comes up as Elinor and Señor Tapir fist bump before leaving the stage.)

Farmer Bear: And now, citizens of Animal Town, the moment you're all been waiting for! Grab yourselves a spot that you want to be on, and get yourselves ready...

Elinor: (gasps) It must be time for the fireworks to begin!!!

Ari: Yeah! Let's go!

Koa: Yay, firework time!!!

(Elinor, Ari and Olive find a spot on the farm and sit on it.)

Ari: This is great

Elinor: How very exciting, guys!

Farmer Bear: Alright! Ready for blast-off! All set! Five, four, three, two, one! Blastoff!

(At that moment, she gets the show to begin. As the citizens of Animal Town looked, the fireworks were booming everywhere in the sky. Different colors are present in their exploding sparkles. Elinor, Ari and Olive lie down on the grass and watch.)

Olive: Ooooooh!

Elinor: Wow!!!

Ari: Awesome.

(Happy and all in shock by surprise and exclamations, the three kids enjoy the show. Other Animal Town citizens are amazed over them. At the end of the firework show, watercolor graphic irises occur, then reveal the three kids exiting the party. laughing and giggling)

Elinor: Did you like the fireworks, Ari?

Ari: I sure did! And none of them did not hurt me!

Olive: Those were the best fireworks I have ever seen!

Elinor: Yeah. I know. They wer awesome. And just like that they are a wonderful sight when you look really high.

Olive: Great. Should we go now?

Elinor: Yeah, let's go! Like firework rockets! Blastoff!!!

(They run off into their homes, and the episode ends with a final watercolor graphic iris closing in on white, then fading to black.)

## Trivia

* This is the first appearance of Mr. Fox.
* In this episode, Elinor mentions Daniel Whiteson, one of the creators of the series.
	+ She also mentions Kate Barris, the writer of some episodes.
* When Koa brought sparklers to the big blast party, he lit each if them with a BiC esque lighter.
	+ Israeli airings of the episode on Hop! Channel have this censored.
* The home media releases with this episode are One Summer Changes Elinor, The Complete Second Season, The First 100 Episodes, Elinor's Patriot Parade , PBS Kids: July 4th Stories and PBS Kids: 15 Celebration Stories.