Babar Season 2 Episode 215 School Days
- August 28, 1989
- 23 min
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5.9 (19)
Babar, the beloved children's show based on the classic book series by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, returns for its second season with an all-new episode entitled "School Days." In this episode, Babar, the king of the elephants, will once again be teaching children important lessons about life, love, and the power of education.
The episode opens with Babar and his best friend, Zephir the monkey, enjoying a beautiful day outside. Babar remarks on how lucky they are to have the freedom to enjoy such a day, and Zephir agrees, adding that not all animals are as fortunate. This sparks Babar's desire to help educate all the animals of the jungle so that they can enjoy the same freedoms that he and Zephir do.
With this noble goal in mind, Babar sets out to establish a school in the jungle. He enlists the help of Cornelius, the wise old elephant who serves as his advisor, and together they begin to build the school. Babar decides to name the school after his late mother, Celeste, who was a great believer in the power of education.
As the school takes shape, Babar and Cornelius realize that they will need to hire a teacher to run it. They put out a call for applicants and are soon inundated with resumes from eager animals all over the jungle. After much deliberation, they decide to hire Miss Simms, a friendly and enthusiastic kangaroo who has a passion for teaching.
Miss Simms quickly sets about getting the school up and running, and Babar is thrilled to see children of all different species coming together to learn. He emphasizes the importance of respecting each other's differences and working together as a team. He also stresses the importance of perseverance and never giving up, no matter how difficult a task may seem.
Throughout the episode, we see the children of the school learning not just academic subjects, but also important life skills. They learn to share, to be kind to one another, and to stand up for what they believe in. They also learn about the importance of taking care of the environment, and together they work to clean up the jungle.
As the school year draws to a close, Babar and Cornelius are incredibly proud of all that the children have accomplished. They decide to hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate the children's achievements and to welcome them into the next phase of their lives.
At the ceremony, Babar delivers a stirring speech in which he encourages the children to continue their learning and to never stop growing as individuals. He tells them that they are the future of the jungle, and that he has faith in them to make a positive difference in the world.
In the end, "School Days" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of education and the power of working together as a community. It is a message that is just as relevant now as when the Babar books were first written, and one that children (and adults) of all ages can appreciate. Fans of Babar and those new to the series are sure to enjoy this charming and uplifting episode.