Pip and Posy - It's Not a Ball! (S1E44)

Pip and Posy – Season 1 - Episode 44 – It's Not a Ball!

Posy gets upset when her football shaped lunch box is accidentally kicked into a tree.

Runtime (min)	7
Air Date	2021-11-17
Genres	Kids, Animation, Family
Network(s)	Milkshake!

Storyline

Posy arrives at the park carrying her special football-shaped lunch box, excited to share snacks with Pip. The distinctive shape of her lunch box catches Pip's eye, and in his enthusiasm, he mistakes it for an actual football. Before Posy can explain, Pip gives the lunch box a kick, sending it flying high into the branches of a nearby tree where it becomes stuck.

Posy is immediately upset, both because her lunch box is trapped and because Pip didn't listen when she tried to tell him it wasn't a ball. The friends must work together to retrieve the lunch box from the tree, navigating both the physical challenge of getting it down and the emotional challenge of Posy's hurt feelings. Through their efforts to solve the problem, Pip learns the importance of paying attention before acting, while Posy discovers how to express her feelings when accidents happen.

What kids learn

This episode teaches children the importance of listening carefully before taking action. Pip's mistake demonstrates what can happen when we act on assumptions without checking first, showing young viewers that taking a moment to listen and ask questions prevents misunderstandings and accidents. Children learn that even when something looks familiar, it's important to confirm what it actually is before interacting with it.

The story also models healthy emotional expression and conflict resolution between friends. Posy's upset feelings are validated as a natural response when something important to her is damaged, teaching children that it's okay to feel frustrated when accidents affect their belongings. At the same time, the episode shows how friends can work through these moments together, combining problem-solving with empathy.

Young viewers also observe the value of taking responsibility when mistakes happen and the power of cooperation in fixing problems. The episode reinforces that accidents don't have to end friendships when both people communicate openly and work together toward a solution.

Parents' top 5 questions

Question	Answer
How should I help my child respond when a friend accidentally damages their belongings?	Validate your child's feelings first, acknowledging that it's normal to feel upset when something special is damaged. Help them express their emotions using words rather than actions. Then guide them toward problem-solving by asking what might help fix the situation. Emphasize that accidents happen and that good friends work together to make things right, just as Pip and Posy do in this episode.
What if my child is the one who acts impulsively like Pip and causes an accident?	Use the situation as a teaching moment about pausing before acting. Help your child understand the connection between their quick action and the consequence. Encourage them to apologize sincerely and participate in fixing the problem. Reinforce that listening when others speak and asking questions before touching things that aren't theirs are important skills that prevent many accidents from happening in the first place.
How can I teach my child to be more careful with other people's property?	Establish a simple rule: always ask before touching something that belongs to someone else. Practice this at home with siblings' toys and your own belongings. Explain that even if something looks like a toy, it might be special or fragile. Role-play scenarios where they ask permission first, and praise them when they remember to check before acting, building the habit gradually through consistent reinforcement.
Is seven minutes long enough for my preschooler to absorb the lesson about listening first?	The brief runtime actually works well for preschoolers, whose attention spans and processing abilities suit shorter, focused stories. The simple plot allows young children to follow the cause-and-effect clearly: Pip didn't listen, the lunch box got kicked, Posy got upset, they fixed it together. After watching, reinforce the lesson by asking your child what happened and what Pip could have done differently.
Should I be concerned that this episode might give my child ideas about kicking things?	The episode actually demonstrates why kicking random objects is problematic, making it more preventive than suggestive. The immediate negative consequence—the stuck lunch box and Posy's distress—creates a clear deterrent. If you're concerned, simply discuss afterward why we only kick actual balls in appropriate places, and point out how Pip's assumption led to a problem that required effort to fix.

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	The Present Posy doesn't know that Pip already has a penguin pirate.
1	2	Feel Better Pip Pip is poorly and so wants a quiet sofa day with Piggy.
1	3	Bedtime Piggy Posy goes to Pip's house for a sleepover.
1	4	Sandpit Friends Pip makes a surprise treasure hunt for Posy at the sandpit.
1	5	Save the Worms Pip and Posy's friend Jamila picks up worms to save them.
1	6	Puddle Twins Posy has outgrown her wellies. What can Pip do?
1	7	Spotty Dotty Pip and Posy find a ladybird and name it Spotty Dotty.
1	8	The Duckling Picture Pip and Posy are drawing ducklings, but an accident occurs.
1	9	Big Bad Kriumska Posy gets Pip's kite stuck in a tree when he isn't looking.
1	10	Mega Den Pip discovers Posy's mega den made from boxes.
1	11	Keep or Go Pip finds Frankie more helpful than Posy.
1	12	Oops Froggy Posy gets greedy when Pip shares his stickers with her.
1	13	Pyjama Day Posy wants to stay home and have a 'pyjama day'.
1	14	Silly Hats Pip and Posy decide to wear silly hats to the park.
1	15	The Lost Frog Posy can't find Froggy anywhere.
1	16	Bob Balloon Pip and Posy have fun playing games with a balloon.
1	17	King Posy Posy starts a game where she is king and Pip is her subject.
1	18	Roller Skates Pip tries to teach Posy how to roller skate.
1	19	Too Loud Zac Pip and Posy let Zac join their band but soon regret it.
1	20	Dragon Tale Pip and Posy play a fun dragon game with their friends.
1	21	Bug Hotel Pip and Posy accidentally cause the bug at Jamila's bug hotel to move away.
1	22	Pancake Pals Pip and Posy get into a disagreement while making pancake portraits.
1	23	Fun and Games Posy accidentally makes a promise to play with Frankie and Pip at the same time.
1	24	Rainbow Treasure Hunters Pip is not happy when Posy and Jamila change their rainbow treasure hunt game.
1	25	Wizards Picnic The friends keep telling lies to hide that they secretly ate Frankie's cupcakes.
1	26	Swapsies Posy persuades Pip to swap toys for keeps in Swapsies, but soon regrets her decision.
1	27	Pip vs Posy Pip picks Zac to be in his team for the wheelbarrow race and Posy plays with Jamila.
1	28	Night Pip! Posy realizes that Pip is afraid of the dark during a sleepover with a broken nightlight.
1	29	Croc Attack Pip and Posy are playing a fun game where they can't touch the ground called Croc Attack.
1	30	Rrroarsome! Pip can't concentrate on the Toy Quest treasure hunt that Posy has made for him.
1	31	Star Search Pip and Posy camp in the garden to watch falling stars, but Posy finds it hard to wait.
1	32	Join the Club Pip can’t get the handshake right to join the club that Frankie has created.
1	33	Robo-Posy Posy makes a fun robot costume that accidentally leads to breaking Frankie's model beach.
1	34	Jamila Day Pip and Posy decide to have a day devoted to playing with Jamila.
1	35	Wiggle for the Win Pip sets the rules of a dance competition and appoints Zac as the judge. Posy helps Pip.
1	36	Bad Luck Zac 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	Frankie's Funny Food Pip, Posy and Frankie set up a stall to ‘sell’ their modelling clay food creations.
1	38	Lucky Stick Pip finds a Lucky Stick, which he and Posy use to help their friends in various ways.
1	39	Perfect for Pip When Posy decides to prepare a surprise party for Pip, the preparations all go wrong.
1	40	The Piggy and Froggy Show Pip and Posy decide to turn their funny game with Piggy and Froggy into a stage show.
1	41	Mission: Explore Pip and Posy are playing space explorers when Pip sees a bird guarding her eggs in a tree.
1	42	Goal! Pip and Posy are play against Frankie and Zac in football. Posy becomes a bad sport.
1	43	A Good Scare Pip and Posy are having a spooky day at Posy's house trying to scare each other.
1	44	It's Not a Ball! Posy gets upset when her football shaped lunch box is accidentally kicked into a tree.
1	45	Keep Posy Out Pip goes to great lengths to keep Posy from seeing her surprise he has been making.
1	46	Picture Perfect Rabbit and mouse go on adventures and learn how to express feelings and make friends.
1	47	The Grumpy Pebble Pip devises a fun adventure quest for him and Posy to play but things don’t go to plan.
1	48	The Action Quiz Pip and Posy team up against Jamila and Zac in Frankie’s Action Quiz.
1	49	Snow Thanks Pip, Posy and Zac are having fun playing in the snow and try to get Frankie to join them.
1	50	Snow Coaches Pip and Posy try to teach Jamila how to sledge down the hill but give confusing advice.
1	51	Ready Steady Snow Posy tries to keep how she won a sledge race a secret, but the truth gets out anyway.
1	52	The Winter Show Pip decides to put on a Winter Show starring Posy and their friends.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Midnight Snack Pip and Posy try to stay up late so they can have a midnight snack with each other.
2	2	The Joke Chase Pip finds himself growing flustered at his funny joke being re-told incorrectly.
2	3	Storm Wizard Pip and Posy accidentally upset Zac and must show him that storms aren't anything to be afraid of.
2	4	Lots of Lunch Posy fills up on snacks whilst heading to Pip's house. Unbeknownst to her, Pip has prepared a feast.
2	5	Hide No Seek While playing hide-and-seek together, Pip and Posy totally forget to find Frankie.
2	6	Flying Piggy Buggy 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	Bug Race 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	Witches' Potion 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	The No-Snow Day 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	So Many Medals 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.
2	11	Happiness Hill
2	12	Go to Sleep Zac
2	13	What a Catch!
2	14	A Painting for Pip
2	15	Magico Mystico
2	16	Ducky Ducky Quack Quack
2	17	Same-zies
2	18	Biggle and Boggle
2	19	Floaty Bubble
2	20	Catchy Leaf
2	21	U-kulele Me-kulele
2	22	The Mystery Artist
2	23	Fishy's Birthday
2	24	Dino Egg Hunt
2	25	Boat Buddies
2	26	Jamila's Funny Facts
2	27	Sillybillies
2	28	The Great Toy Giveaway
2	29	Monster Race
2	30	Troll Bridge
2	31	Painty Bottom
2	32	Shadow Stompers
2	33	Frankie's Fine Monster
2	34	Marvellous Marble Run
2	35	Mermaid's Tail
2	36	Circus Spectacular
2	37	Mrs Crunchybum
2	38	Super-Pip
2	39	Cressheads
2	40	Mysterious Footprints
2	41	Snowy Joey
2	42	Happy to See You
2	43	Wishing Fairies
2	44	Perfect Playday
2	45	Cycle Chums
2	46	Zac's Den
2	47	Jungle Pop
2	48	Find the Treasure
2	49	Tidy Up Trouble
2	50	Capture the Piggy
2	51	Ocean Explorers
2	52	The Band

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