Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt - Space Toaster (S3E10)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-09-22 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
When a spaceship full of alien visitors called the Yum Yums arrives from Planet Zum Zum, Chico Bon Bon and the Fix-It Force discover that these extraterrestrial guests have an insatiable appetite for toast. The problem escalates quickly when the hungry aliens begin collecting every piece of toast in town, threatening to deplete the entire community's supply before returning to their home planet. Chico realizes that simply letting the Yum Yums take all the toast isn't a sustainable solution.
Rather than viewing the situation as a conflict, Chico and his team approach it as an opportunity to help. They decide to teach the Yum Yums how to make toast themselves, demonstrating the process from bread to toaster to finished product. By sharing knowledge and showing the aliens how to create their favorite food independently, the Fix-It Force ensures that the Yum Yums can enjoy toast on their journey home without leaving the town's residents without breakfast. The episode concludes with the grateful aliens departing with both toast-making skills and the equipment they need.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children the value of sharing knowledge rather than simply giving away resources. When faced with the Yum Yums' desire for toast, Chico doesn't just hand over what they want or refuse to help—he takes the time to teach them a skill they can use independently. Young viewers learn that teaching someone how to do something for themselves is often more helpful and empowering than doing it for them, a foundational concept that applies to friendships, classroom collaboration, and family dynamics.
The episode also models creative problem-solving when resources are limited. Instead of viewing the situation as a zero-sum game where either the town or the aliens must go without, Chico finds a solution that benefits everyone. Children see how thinking beyond immediate needs and considering long-term solutions can resolve conflicts peacefully. The Fix-It Force demonstrates patience and generosity in taking time to educate the visitors rather than simply sending them away.
Additionally, the story reinforces themes of hospitality and cross-cultural exchange. The team welcomes these unfamiliar visitors, seeks to understand their needs, and finds common ground through shared experience. Children learn that differences—even as extreme as being from another planet—don't have to be barriers to friendship and cooperation.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What problem-solving approach does Chico use in this episode? | Chico demonstrates a teach-rather-than-give approach to problem-solving. When the Yum Yums threaten to take all the town's toast, he doesn't simply refuse or surrender the supply. Instead, he identifies the root need—the aliens want toast for their journey—and addresses it by teaching them how to make toast themselves. This empowers the visitors with a sustainable skill while protecting the town's resources, modeling how creative thinking can turn potential conflicts into collaborative solutions. |
| Is the alien encounter scary for young children? | The Yum Yums are presented as friendly, curious visitors rather than threatening invaders. Their primary characteristic is their love of toast, which is humorous and relatable rather than frightening. The episode frames the alien encounter as an opportunity for cultural exchange and helping others, not as a source of danger. The tone remains lighthearted and educational throughout, consistent with the show's gentle approach to storytelling that reassures rather than frightens young viewers. |
| What does this episode teach about sharing? | The episode distinguishes between giving everything away and sharing knowledge sustainably. Chico shows that true generosity sometimes means teaching others to meet their own needs rather than creating dependency. Children learn that sharing doesn't require depleting your own resources—instead, you can share skills, time, and know-how. This nuanced lesson helps kids understand that helping others can take many forms, and the most valuable gifts are often the ones that enable independence and self-sufficiency. |
| How does the Fix-It Force communicate with the aliens? | The episode demonstrates that communication can happen through demonstration and shared activity even when language might be a barrier. Chico and his team teach the Yum Yums by showing them the toast-making process, using hands-on instruction rather than relying solely on words. This approach models for children that patience, gestures, and practical demonstration are effective ways to share information and connect with others who may not immediately understand verbal explanations, a useful lesson for diverse social situations. |
| What tool-related lessons appear in this episode? | The episode centers on understanding how everyday appliances work, specifically toasters. Children learn that tools and machines serve specific purposes and that knowing how to operate them properly is a valuable skill. By teaching the Yum Yums to use a toaster, Chico reinforces the show's core message that understanding how things work empowers you to solve problems independently. The episode makes technology accessible and demystifies a common kitchen appliance in an age-appropriate, engaging way. |
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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