Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt - Garden Gobblers (S2E5)
Garden Gobblers are eating up all of the mayor's carrots, and soon there won't be any more left! Can the power of suction save the day?
| Runtime (min) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-07-01 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
When Mayor McBrisk discovers that mysterious creatures called Garden Gobblers are devouring all the carrots in her garden, she calls on Chico Bon Bon and the Fix-It Force for help. The team arrives to find the garden in disarray, with carrots disappearing at an alarming rate. Chico and his friends must figure out how to stop the Garden Gobblers before the entire crop is gone.
Using their problem-solving skills and Chico's tool belt, the team devises a plan centered around the power of suction. They work together to design and build a solution that can safely remove the Garden Gobblers from the mayor's garden without harming them. Through trial and error, the Fix-It Force demonstrates how the right tool and creative thinking can solve even the trickiest problems, ultimately saving the mayor's carrots and restoring peace to the garden.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about creative problem-solving and the practical application of simple machines. By watching Chico and his team tackle the Garden Gobbler invasion, kids learn that challenges can be overcome by thinking through a problem step by step and selecting the right tools for the job. The focus on suction introduces a basic scientific principle in an accessible, hands-on way that encourages curiosity about how things work.
The episode also reinforces the value of teamwork and collaboration. Each member of the Fix-It Force contributes their unique perspective and skills to develop a solution, showing children that working together often leads to better outcomes than working alone. Kids see that it's okay to experiment and make adjustments when the first attempt doesn't work perfectly.
Additionally, the story models compassion and environmental awareness. Rather than simply eliminating the Garden Gobblers, the team finds a humane solution that addresses the problem without causing harm. This teaches children to consider the impact of their actions on other living creatures and to seek solutions that are both effective and kind.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What science concept does this episode teach? | The episode introduces the concept of suction and how it can be used as a tool to solve problems. Chico and the Fix-It Force demonstrate how suction works in a practical context, showing children that air pressure and vacuum principles have real-world applications. The hands-on demonstration makes an abstract scientific idea concrete and understandable for young viewers, potentially sparking interest in how everyday tools and machines function. |
| Is the problem-solving approach realistic for young children? | While the specific tools and solutions are simplified for the show's animated format, the problem-solving process itself models realistic steps that children can apply. The team observes the problem, brainstorms solutions, tests their ideas, and makes adjustments when needed. This methodical approach teaches children that solving problems involves thinking, planning, and sometimes trying multiple strategies, which are skills they can use in their own age-appropriate challenges. |
| How does the episode handle the Garden Gobblers? | The Fix-It Force treats the Garden Gobblers humanely, focusing on relocating them rather than harming them. This approach teaches children that creatures causing problems aren't necessarily bad and that solutions can be both effective and compassionate. The episode models respect for living things and encourages kids to think about gentle problem-solving methods that consider the well-being of all involved. |
| Does this episode encourage kids to use real tools? | The episode presents tools in a fantastical, animated context with a monkey protagonist, which creates clear separation from real-life tool use. While it celebrates the idea that tools help us solve problems, the scenarios are imaginative rather than instructional. Parents should supervise any real-world tool exploration and use the episode as a starting point for age-appropriate discussions about safety and proper tool use under adult guidance. |
| What teamwork lessons does this episode offer? | The Fix-It Force demonstrates that successful teamwork involves listening to each member's ideas, combining different skills, and supporting one another through challenges. Each character contributes something valuable to the solution, showing children that everyone has strengths to offer. The episode reinforces that collaboration often leads to better solutions than working alone and that respecting teammates' contributions creates a positive, productive environment. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | It's time for Blunderburg's annual Underwear Parade — but the mayor's royal undies won't stay up! Can the Fix-It Force restore their elasticity? |
| 1 | 2 | Famous piano man Elkin John is performing a concert high atop Blunderburg Tower. There's just one problem: His instrument won't fit in the elevator. |
| 1 | 3 | Bridge-eating beetles are keeping pizza delivery man Mr. McFluster from getting his pie across the canyon to a hungry customer. Can air pressure help? |
| 1 | 4 | The high-tech refrigerator that the Fix-It Force built for their neighbor transforms when she pushes the wrong button. Now it's a robot on the loose! |
| 1 | 5 | Captain Squirrelbeard is delivering a cupcake to his sea monster friend when his ship gets stuck on dry land. Can Chico's crew get him moving again? |
| 1 | 6 | While the Fix-It Force is babysitting Elkin John's dog, Bernie, the puppy wriggles out of his leash and disappears! Now the friends need to find him. |
| 1 | 7 | The Pizzarito is the hottest new snack in Blunderburg, but the Lemurettis can't make them fast enough. Time to engineer a solution — with automation! |
| 1 | 8 | Neil and Nell Ostrich are having a baby! But can the Fix-It Force come up with a way to get the egg to the hospital before it hatches? |
| 1 | 9 | Rainbow Thunder is facing off against Stormcloud Lightning to see who the best pancake flipper is. But to win, she'll need the ultimate spatula. |
| 1 | 10 | Thanks to a cold, Clark can't go to Blunderburg Station to watch the Choo-Choo Express roll in. Can his friends find a way to bring the train to him? |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | In the wake of a massive burp-quake, the Fix-It Force uses a super-sticky glue to repair broken things all over town. But it works a little too well! |
| 2 | 2 | Mayor Murphy made a sandwich so special that she locked it away ... and lost the key. Can Chico's crew use pattern logic to crack the code? |
| 2 | 3 | The Fix-It Force works together to get Mrs. Coleslaw's toaster out of a deep hole using springy energy — and pinball wizardry. |
| 2 | 4 | Herb the Hermit Crab is extra crabby because his morning cup of cocoa is cold. But what's the best way to heat it back up again? |
| 2 | 5 | Garden Gobblers are eating up all of the mayor's carrots, and soon there won't be any more left! Can the power of suction save the day? |
| 2 | 6 | Mrs. Coleslaw calls Chico and his crew to her house, where a talking rug is the first clue in a major mechanical mystery. Time to solve it! |
| 2 | 7 | The team builds a Super Sock Sorting Machine to tame a mountain of missing socks and return the lost items to their rightful owners. |
| 2 | 8 | The mayor's mechanical gardening gnomes are burning coal — and spewing smoke everywhere. Can the Fix-It Force find a clean energy source to fuel them? |
| 2 | 9 | When a mysterious "Night Tear-er" wreaks havoc in Blunderburg, Mrs. Coleslaw tags along to help Team Chico track down the culprit. |
| 2 | 10 | The Lemurettis' restaurant is on top of Mount Parmesan, making it im-pasta-ble for any customers to get up there. But everyone's hungry for a solution! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | When Mrs. Coleslaw and other Blunderfolk get stuck to a gigantic goo monster, Chico tries to get through the goo to save them with his special spray. |
| 3 | 2 | "Dancing with the Seals" is in town, and Mrs. Coleslaw needs the Fix-It Force to make her shoes that can grip and slip to keep up with her dance moves. |
| 3 | 3 | When she’s piñata wrestling, Tiny becomes the invincible Macho Mouse! But can the Fix-It Force help her in a match against the durable Piñata of Doom? |
| 3 | 4 | Captain Squirrelbeard’s loud treasure gong is keeping everyone awake, sending the Fix-It Force on a search for ways to soundproof the town. |
| 3 | 5 | To help Clark win the Elephant Ninja Warrior Race, the Fix-It Force engineers a pendulum to swing him through a too-tall wall at the finish line. |
| 3 | 6 | The Fix-It Force is stranded in the middle of a desert, miles from home, with no food or water. Building a glider is the best bet back to Blunderburg! |
| 3 | 7 | Rainbow’s nephew Ricky Pig is pretty stinky since he refuses to take baths, so Chico's crew designs the ultimate stunt course to finally get him clean. |
| 3 | 8 | Blunderburg’s new fix-it robot is causing problems instead of solving them! Can Chico's team step in to stop the bot from making more of a mess in town? |
| 3 | 9 | Mount Fudgey is about to erupt chocolate pudding everywhere unless the Fix-It Force can create a pipe system to funnel the flow and avoid disaster! |
| 3 | 10 | The Yum Yums from Planet Zum Zum love toast, so Chico and friends teach these aliens how to make it before they blast off with the town’s total supply. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | The Fix-It Force must find a monster-sized serving of ice cream before a giant creature destroys Blunderburg seeking all the scoops she can get. |
| 4 | 2 | A swarm of tree-gobbling beetles threatens Blunderburg! But Chico and friends realize their favorite pastime, Sprinkle Ball, just might save them all. |
| 4 | 3 | Chico always aces his tool belt test. Will the chain reaction of accidents all around him break his concentration — and his winning streak? |
| 4 | 4 | Skateboarders will make a mess of City Hall before Mr. McFluster’s once-a-year inspection — unless Chico's crew can build a park with a radical ramp. |
| 4 | 5 | No street cart is safe when Mrs. Coleslaw blindly slips into the driver’s seat of Tool Force One. Only Chico's makeshift parachute can slow her down! |
| 4 | 6 | Book-loving burglars are nabbing anything they can read in the treehouse. Can the Fix-It Force re-engineer a device to track them down? |
| 4 | 7 | They’ve lost all power in Blunderburg Tower! Without a battery with a big-enough charge, Chico and Co. need to find a new way to generate electricity. |
| 4 | 8 | Popsicles are the perfect treat to beat the heat. But used sticks littered around town are causing problems, so Chico must find ways to repurpose them. |
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