Pip and Posy - Wizards Picnic (S1E25)
The friends keep telling lies to hide that they secretly ate Frankie's cupcakes.
| Runtime (min) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-07-30 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation, Family |
| Network(s) | Milkshake! |
Storyline
In this episode, Pip and Posy are playing wizards with their friend Frankie, who has brought along special cupcakes for their magical picnic. When Frankie steps away, Pip and Posy give in to temptation and secretly eat the cupcakes, even though they know the treats were meant to be shared with everyone. The moment Frankie returns and discovers the cupcakes are gone, Pip and Posy panic and tell a lie to cover up what they've done.
As the episode unfolds, one lie leads to another as the friends try to avoid admitting the truth. The web of dishonesty grows more tangled, and Pip and Posy become increasingly uncomfortable with the situation they've created. Eventually, the weight of their deception becomes too much, and they must face the consequences of their actions and find a way to make things right with Frankie. The episode explores how small mistakes can snowball when honesty is replaced with cover-ups.
What kids learn
This episode offers young viewers a clear lesson about the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying. Children see firsthand how telling one lie often requires telling more lies to maintain the deception, creating a stressful cycle that becomes harder to escape. The story demonstrates that admitting a mistake right away, even when it feels scary, is far easier than trying to hide the truth and dealing with the growing complications that dishonesty brings.
The episode also addresses impulse control and respecting others' belongings. Pip and Posy's decision to eat Frankie's cupcakes without permission shows how acting on immediate desires without thinking about others can hurt friendships. Children learn that taking something that doesn't belong to them, even something small, is wrong and unfair to their friends.
Finally, the story models accountability and making amends. When Pip and Posy eventually confess, children see that owning up to mistakes is an essential part of repairing relationships and rebuilding trust. The episode reinforces that true friends forgive each other and that apologizing sincerely is a brave and necessary step toward making things right.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How should I talk to my child about why Pip and Posy lied? | Use this episode as a starting point to discuss how lying often begins with a mistake or poor choice, and then fear of consequences makes it worse. Explain that Pip and Posy were afraid of upsetting Frankie, but their lies only made the problem bigger. Help your child understand that everyone makes mistakes, but being honest right away prevents the situation from becoming more complicated and hurtful. Emphasize that you value honesty even when they've done something wrong. |
| What age is appropriate for discussing the consequences of lying shown in this episode? | This episode is well-suited for preschool and early elementary-aged children, typically ages three to seven. The storyline is simple enough for young children to follow, and the consequences of lying are presented in an age-appropriate, relatable way through friendship dynamics rather than harsh punishment. The seven-minute runtime and gentle storytelling make it accessible for even younger viewers while still delivering a meaningful lesson about honesty that resonates with slightly older children. |
| How can I help my child understand why taking Frankie's cupcakes was wrong? | Point out that Frankie brought the cupcakes to share with everyone at the picnic, and by eating them without permission, Pip and Posy took away Frankie's chance to enjoy the treat and the fun of sharing. Ask your child how they would feel if someone ate their special snack without asking. This helps build empathy and reinforces the concept of respecting others' belongings and waiting for permission before taking something, even when it looks tempting. |
| Does the episode show Pip and Posy apologizing and making things right? | The episode demonstrates the importance of confession and accountability when Pip and Posy eventually admit what they did. While the specific details of their apology and reconciliation with Frankie depend on the episode's resolution, the story arc centers on the friends recognizing that honesty is necessary to repair the harm caused. This provides a valuable model for children about taking responsibility and the relief that comes from telling the truth, even when it's difficult. |
| What if my child asks why they kept lying instead of just telling the truth? | Explain that Pip and Posy were scared and worried about how Frankie would react, so they thought lying would make the problem go away. Help your child see that this is a common feeling but that lying actually makes people feel worse and creates bigger problems. Reassure your child that in your family, telling the truth is always the better choice, and that you will help them fix mistakes together rather than punish honesty. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Posy doesn't know that Pip already has a penguin pirate. |
| 1 | 2 | Pip is poorly and so wants a quiet sofa day with Piggy. |
| 1 | 3 | Posy goes to Pip's house for a sleepover. |
| 1 | 4 | Pip makes a surprise treasure hunt for Posy at the sandpit. |
| 1 | 5 | Pip and Posy's friend Jamila picks up worms to save them. |
| 1 | 6 | Posy has outgrown her wellies. What can Pip do? |
| 1 | 7 | Pip and Posy find a ladybird and name it Spotty Dotty. |
| 1 | 8 | Pip and Posy are drawing ducklings, but an accident occurs. |
| 1 | 9 | Posy gets Pip's kite stuck in a tree when he isn't looking. |
| 1 | 10 | Pip discovers Posy's mega den made from boxes. |
| 1 | 11 | Pip finds Frankie more helpful than Posy. |
| 1 | 12 | Posy gets greedy when Pip shares his stickers with her. |
| 1 | 13 | Posy wants to stay home and have a 'pyjama day'. |
| 1 | 14 | Pip and Posy decide to wear silly hats to the park. |
| 1 | 15 | Posy can't find Froggy anywhere. |
| 1 | 16 | Pip and Posy have fun playing games with a balloon. |
| 1 | 17 | Posy starts a game where she is king and Pip is her subject. |
| 1 | 18 | Pip tries to teach Posy how to roller skate. |
| 1 | 19 | Pip and Posy let Zac join their band but soon regret it. |
| 1 | 20 | Pip and Posy play a fun dragon game with their friends. |
| 1 | 21 | Pip and Posy accidentally cause the bug at Jamila's bug hotel to move away. |
| 1 | 22 | Pip and Posy get into a disagreement while making pancake portraits. |
| 1 | 23 | Posy accidentally makes a promise to play with Frankie and Pip at the same time. |
| 1 | 24 | Pip is not happy when Posy and Jamila change their rainbow treasure hunt game. |
| 1 | 25 | The friends keep telling lies to hide that they secretly ate Frankie's cupcakes. |
| 1 | 26 | Posy persuades Pip to swap toys for keeps in Swapsies, but soon regrets her decision. |
| 1 | 27 | Pip picks Zac to be in his team for the wheelbarrow race and Posy plays with Jamila. |
| 1 | 28 | Posy realizes that Pip is afraid of the dark during a sleepover with a broken nightlight. |
| 1 | 29 | Pip and Posy are playing a fun game where they can't touch the ground called Croc Attack. |
| 1 | 30 | Pip can't concentrate on the Toy Quest treasure hunt that Posy has made for him. |
| 1 | 31 | Pip and Posy camp in the garden to watch falling stars, but Posy finds it hard to wait. |
| 1 | 32 | Pip can’t get the handshake right to join the club that Frankie has created. |
| 1 | 33 | Posy makes a fun robot costume that accidentally leads to breaking Frankie's model beach. |
| 1 | 34 | Pip and Posy decide to have a day devoted to playing with Jamila. |
| 1 | 35 | Pip sets the rules of a dance competition and appoints Zac as the judge. Posy helps Pip. |
| 1 | 36 | Zac is reluctant to act out a story for Pip and Posy, and he makes up a series of daft excuses. Pip and Posy get to realise that Zac is feeling uncomfortable. |
| 1 | 37 | Pip, Posy and Frankie set up a stall to ‘sell’ their modelling clay food creations. |
| 1 | 38 | Pip finds a Lucky Stick, which he and Posy use to help their friends in various ways. |
| 1 | 39 | When Posy decides to prepare a surprise party for Pip, the preparations all go wrong. |
| 1 | 40 | Pip and Posy decide to turn their funny game with Piggy and Froggy into a stage show. |
| 1 | 41 | Pip and Posy are playing space explorers when Pip sees a bird guarding her eggs in a tree. |
| 1 | 42 | Pip and Posy are play against Frankie and Zac in football. Posy becomes a bad sport. |
| 1 | 43 | Pip and Posy are having a spooky day at Posy's house trying to scare each other. |
| 1 | 44 | Posy gets upset when her football shaped lunch box is accidentally kicked into a tree. |
| 1 | 45 | Pip goes to great lengths to keep Posy from seeing her surprise he has been making. |
| 1 | 46 | Rabbit and mouse go on adventures and learn how to express feelings and make friends. |
| 1 | 47 | Pip devises a fun adventure quest for him and Posy to play but things don’t go to plan. |
| 1 | 48 | Pip and Posy team up against Jamila and Zac in Frankie’s Action Quiz. |
| 1 | 49 | Pip, Posy and Zac are having fun playing in the snow and try to get Frankie to join them. |
| 1 | 50 | Pip and Posy try to teach Jamila how to sledge down the hill but give confusing advice. |
| 1 | 51 | Posy tries to keep how she won a sledge race a secret, but the truth gets out anyway. |
| 1 | 52 | Pip decides to put on a Winter Show starring Posy and their friends. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 2 | 1 | Pip and Posy try to stay up late so they can have a midnight snack with each other. |
| 2 | 2 | Pip finds himself growing flustered at his funny joke being re-told incorrectly. |
| 2 | 3 | Pip and Posy accidentally upset Zac and must show him that storms aren't anything to be afraid of. |
| 2 | 4 | Posy fills up on snacks whilst heading to Pip's house. Unbeknownst to her, Pip has prepared a feast. |
| 2 | 5 | While playing hide-and-seek together, Pip and Posy totally forget to find Frankie. |
| 2 | 6 | Pip won't let Posy have a turn with the flying buggy he made for Piggy, in case she breaks it. When Pip breaks it himself, Posy proves how good she is at fixing things. |
| 2 | 7 | Pip, Posy, and Jamila are playing a Bug Race board game when Zac challenges them to a race. They tell Jamila they will return to play again. Unfortunately, they forget their promise. |
| 2 | 8 | While the group are playing witches, Posy and Jamila concoct a secret potion. Pip gets carried away with the game, pouring the potion out, which upsets Posy. |
| 2 | 9 | Pip and Posy wake up disappointed when the snow they expected hasn't come. However, they soon invent ways to have snowy fun without actual snow. |
| 2 | 10 | Pip and Posy give out medals for winning games. When Zac joins in, he isn't very good, but they fix the games for him to win. But Zac gets upset as he wants to earn the medals. |
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