Nanalan' is a Canadian television show broadcast by CBC Television in Canada and by PBS in the US, created by The Grogs. Its target audience is preschool kids and Nanalan' is "designed to foster children's curiosity and love of learning, with the hope they will carry it with them as they grow". Excerpts from the show also air on Fox Kids UK. Nanalan also aired on Nick Jr. as short episodes in between shows. Nanalan' began airing in 1999. In 2004, it was nominated for the following three Gemini Awards: Best Performance in a Pre-School Program or Series; Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series; and Best Pre-School Program or Series. Nanalan' won Best writing and Best performance, an award shared by Jamie Shannon, Jason Hopley, Marty Stelnick, Todd Doldersum, and Ali Eisner. Several compilation DVDs of the show and a CD of musical highlights are also available.
Nanalan' (Season 2)
Pea Pod (Episode 1)
Air date: 1999-09-06
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Sometimes you have to break the rules to learn something new.
Ouch (Episode 2)
Air date: 1999-09-13
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Russell gets a bit dramatic when Nana steps on his paw by accident.
Wind (Episode 3)
Air date: 1999-09-20
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Flying a kite is frustrating business when there’s no wind!
Big Dog (Episode 4)
Air date: 1999-09-27
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: A good friend will always have your back.
Apple (Episode 5)
Air date: 1999-10-04
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: There’s a nice, ripe apple hanging there waiting to be eaten, but it’s juuuust out of reach.
Picnic (Episode 6)
Air date: 1999-10-11
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Mona and Russell are ejoying their picnic, but they aren't the only hungry ones in the yard...
Birthday (Episode 7)
Air date: 1999-10-18
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: They always seem to like the wrapping more than the gift itself…
New Friend (Episode 8)
Air date: 1999-10-25
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Some big excitement in the backyard when a bug lands on Mona's head.
Clouds (Episode 9)
Air date: 1999-11-01
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Sit back, relax, and watch the clouds roll by… Hey! – That one looks like a cat!
Worm (Episode 10)
Air date: 1999-11-08
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Playing in the dirt is fun and all… but something is moving in there!
Stretching (Episode 11)
Air date: 1999-11-15
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Mona and Russell are sleepy and they stretch themselves awake.
Potato Bug (Episode 12)
Air date: 1999-11-22
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Did that bug just turn into a ball? That was weird.
Hose (Episode 13)
Air date: 1999-11-29
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Russell is so thirsty he gets his tongue stuck in the hose!
First Snow (Episode 14)
Air date: 1999-12-06
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: A blanket of fresh, undisturbed snow. You know what that means… Snow angels!
Stick (Episode 15)
Air date: 1999-12-13
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: It’s all fun and games in fetch ‘till the stick goes over the fence.
Puppet (Episode 16)
Air date: 1999-12-20
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Mona goes on a scaring spree with her new puppet.
Bent Flower (Episode 17)
Air date: 1999-12-27
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: I don’t think pretend watering is going to help that droopy flower…
Carrot (Episode 18)
Air date: 2000-01-03
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Picking a carrot is a real team effort.
Hot Day (Episode 19)
Air date: 2000-01-10
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Going for a swim is a great way to cool off on a hot day… if you can manage to get in the pool, that is!
Nana’s Fish (Episode 20)
Air date: 2000-01-17
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Mona serves up a five-star feast for Nana’s goldfish.
Dance (Episode 21)
Air date: 2000-01-24
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: When you just can’t think of something to do– dance!
Snowball (Episode 22)
Air date: 2000-01-31
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: A big snowball can always be a bigger snowball... until it can't.
Garden Gnome (Episode 23)
Air date: 2000-02-07
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: This Gnome fellow seems awfully shy…
Costume Party (Episode 24)
Air date: 2000-02-14
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Somehow scaring Nana with ghost costumes never gets old.
Secret (Episode 25)
Air date: 2000-02-21
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: What’s that? You have a secret? Well now you really have to tell me...
Out of the Pool (Episode 26)
Air date: 2000-02-28
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: There’s a chipmunk pool party happening… in Mona’s pool!
New Doll (Episode 27)
Air date: 2000-03-06
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Russell goes fishing for attention when Mona’s new stuffed duck steals the show.
Imitate Bugs (Episode 28)
Air date: 2000-03-13
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Every bug has its own funny way of moving.
Mona Lisa (Episode 29)
Air date: 2000-03-20
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Now that one is going on the fridge!
Save the Fish (Episode 30)
Air date: 2000-03-27
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Russell scares the goldfish right out of the bowl!
Lighting (Episode 31)
Air date: 2000-04-03
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Lightning is a little scary, but rainy days are beautiful in their own way.
Patio (Episode 32)
Air date: 2000-04-10
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Nana puts up some snazzy new lights in the backyard… Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Dance Party!
Snow Person (Episode 33)
Air date: 2000-04-17
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Russell helps himself to a convenient carrot after building the whole snowman himself.
Firefly (Episode 34)
Air date: 2000-04-24
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: Is that bug glowing? What a wonder of nature!
Whirlpool (Episode 35)
Air date: 2000-05-01
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: The pool is a place of endless possibilities.
Cocoon (Episode 36)
Air date: 2000-05-08
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: There’s no way that’s just a leaf...
Grey Day (Episode 37)
Air date: 2000-05-15
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: When the whole day seems drab, maybe it's time for a nap!
Blanket (Episode 38)
Air date: 2000-05-22
Runtime: 3 min
Maraca (Episode 39)
Air date: 2000-05-29
Runtime: 3 min
Munk Love (Episode 40)
Air date: 2000-06-05
Runtime: 3 min
The Cow (Episode 41)
Air date: 2001-04-09
Runtime: 3 min
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