About this season
Nanalan’ is a super-sweet preschool show that explores theme-based learning through play, stories, songs and puppet shows! Join Mona, a little green girl as she learns all about the world in the safe, loving environment of her Nana’s backyard.
Episodes (31)
1. Dragonfly
Aired 7 September 1998 • 3 min
That dragonfly won’t budge ‘til it’s good and ready!
2. Bubbles
Aired 14 September 1998 • 3 min
Sometimes the simple things in life are the most fun!
3. Birdy
Aired 21 September 1998 • 3 min
Mona sets out on a mission to find the perfect bird food. You can cross “grass” and “rocks” off that list…
4. Scarf
Aired 28 September 1998 • 3 min
Nana’s boring knitting turns into a fierce match of tug-of-war with Russell. Who will win this round?
5. Don’t Cry
Aired 5 October 1998 • 3 min
There’s no use crying over dropped walnuts…
6. Caterpillar
Aired 12 October 1998 • 3 min
Russell’s nap is rudely interrupted by a curious caterpillar.
7. Feed the Chipmunk
Aired 19 October 1998 • 3 min
Mona has a magical experience when a tiny chipmunk accepts a walnut right from her hand!
8. Lollipop
Aired 26 October 1998 • 3 min
Mona isn’t very eager to share her lollipop with Russell...
9. Leaf Raking
Aired 2 November 1998 • 3 min
Playing in the leaves is fun and all, but someone has to clean up the mess!
10. Flamingo
Aired 9 November 1998 • 3 min
Mona takes Nana's new dazzling pink flamingo for a spin, soaring high above the grass and having a blast!
11. Frog
Aired 16 November 1998 • 3 min
Am I going crazy, or did that statue just say “Ribbit”?
12. Sandbox
Aired 23 November 1998 • 3 min
The sandbox is a mysterious place full of lost treasures.
13. Over the Fence
Aired 30 November 1998 • 3 min
Sometimes it just takes a little motivation to make the impossible possible!
14. Bee
Aired 7 December 1998 • 3 min
A sensitive bumble bee buzzes around the yard.
15. Tube
Aired 14 December 1998 • 3 min
A paper towel roll makes a tubular tunnel for caterpillars.
16. Russell’s Itch
Aired 21 December 1998 • 3 min
You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours.
17. Russell’s Dinner
Aired 28 December 1998 • 3 min
In an impressive show of strength, Mona feeds Russell his dinner.
18. Russell’s Balloon
Aired 4 January 1999 • 3 min
Russell plays a daring game with a delicate balloon.
19. Snake
Aired 11 January 1999 • 3 min
Mona is delighted to find a slithery snake in the yard. Russell on the other hand…
20. Hula, Hula
Aired 18 January 1999 • 3 min
Dance to the beat of your own drum!
21. Spider
Aired 25 January 1999 • 3 min
It turns out the ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ isn’t very popular among actual spiders...
22. Butterfly Tag
Aired 1 February 1999 • 3 min
Just when you think you know a bug… it flutters off.
23. Feather
Aired 8 February 1999 • 3 min
Poor, sleepy Russell falls victim to Mona’s ticklish feather.
24. Sneeze
Aired 15 February 1999 • 3 min
That flower makes Russell sneeze like crazy!
25. Dinner Guest
Aired 22 February 1999 • 3 min
A daring caterpillar helps itself to Russell’s dinner!
26. Feeding the Birds
Aired 1 March 1999 • 3 min
Mona has a realization: The more croutons, the more birds!
27. Blowing a Balloon
Aired 8 March 1999 • 3 min
What’s more fun than blowing up a balloon? Letting it go!
28. Frog
Aired 15 March 1999 • 3 min
Catching a frog is a lot harder than you’d think…
29. The Bath
Aired 22 March 1999 • 3 min
Russell tries his best to avoid the bath, but Mona won’t let this one slide...
30. Love
Aired 29 March 1999 • 3 min
Mona and Russell feel the warmth of love.
31. Nap Swap
Aired 5 April 1999 • 3 min
Mona wants to play, and Russell wants to sleep. Now Russell wants to play, and Mona wants to sleep- You just can’t win!