Ep 37. Minnie Meerkat/Leaves

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! season 1 episode 37 is called "Minnie Meerkat/Leaves." In this episode, the Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick on a trip to the African savannah to meet Minnie Meerkat. Minnie is a tiny meerkat with a big personality who lives in a vast network of underground burrows. She is always curious and energetic, constantly digging, sniffing, and scurrying around her home.

The Cat in the Hat explains to Sally and Nick how meerkats work together as a team to keep each other safe and find food. They set off on a meerkat adventure with Minnie, as she shows them how to hunt for insects and avoid predators like hawks and snakes. Sally and Nick get a bit scared when they encounter a snake, but Minnie teaches them how to stay calm and still to avoid being noticed.

After their exciting meerkat adventure, the Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick back to the yard to explore the world of leaves. They learn about photosynthesis and how leaves are important for trees and plants to make food. The Cat in the Hat demonstrates how to catch falling leaves and make leaf rubbings. Sally and Nick even create their own fall leaf mobile at the end of the episode.

"Minnie Meerkat/Leaves" is a fun and educational episode of The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! that explores the natural world. With Minnie, Sally and Nick learn about teamwork, hunting, and avoiding danger. With the Cat in the Hat, they explore the science behind leaves and trees. This episode encourages curiosity and a love for nature.