Pip and Posy - Hide No Seek (S2E5)

While playing hide-and-seek together, Pip and Posy totally forget to find Frankie.
| Runtime (min) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2024-07-12 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation, Family |
| Network(s) | Milkshake! |
Storyline
Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek with their friend Frankie in this seven-minute episode. The game begins with excitement as the friends take turns hiding and seeking. However, as Pip and Posy become absorbed in their own fun and the back-and-forth of the game, they lose track of an important detail: they completely forget that Frankie is still hiding, waiting to be found.
The episode explores what happens when the two friends realize their mistake. Frankie has been patiently waiting in a hiding spot, expecting to be discovered, while Pip and Posy have moved on without noticing. The story centers on how the pair recognizes their oversight, how Frankie feels about being forgotten, and the steps they take to make things right with their friend. Through this simple but relatable scenario, the episode addresses the social dynamics of group play and the importance of including everyone.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about awareness and consideration during group play. Young viewers see that when playing games with friends, it is important to keep track of everyone involved and make sure no one is left out or forgotten. The story demonstrates that even when having fun, children need to pay attention to their friends' experiences and feelings.
Children also learn about accountability and making amends when mistakes happen. Pip and Posy's realization that they forgot Frankie models how to recognize when something has gone wrong in a friendship. The episode shows that acknowledging a mistake is the first step toward fixing it, and that sincere efforts to make things right can help repair hurt feelings.
The episode reinforces empathy by encouraging children to think about how it feels to be overlooked or left waiting. By seeing Frankie's perspective, young viewers can better understand why inclusion matters and how small oversights in play can affect a friend's enjoyment and sense of belonging in the group.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How does the episode show Pip and Posy realizing they forgot Frankie? | The episode depicts the moment when Pip and Posy notice that Frankie is missing from their play. This realization prompts them to remember that their friend is still hiding and waiting to be found. The story uses this moment to show children how to recognize when they have unintentionally excluded someone, modeling the awareness needed to catch and correct social mistakes during play. |
| How does Frankie react to being forgotten during the game? | Frankie's reaction reflects the natural hurt feelings that come from being overlooked by friends. The episode portrays these emotions honestly, helping young viewers understand that being forgotten, even accidentally, can be upsetting. This portrayal validates children's feelings when similar situations happen to them and demonstrates that it is normal to feel disappointed when friends lose track of you during play. |
| What do Pip and Posy do to make things right with Frankie? | Pip and Posy take steps to apologize and reconnect with Frankie after realizing their mistake. The episode shows them acknowledging what happened and making an effort to include their friend again. This demonstrates to young viewers that friendships can be repaired through sincere apologies and renewed attention, teaching practical conflict-resolution skills appropriate for preschool-aged children. |
| Is this episode appropriate for teaching my child about including others? | Yes, this episode provides a gentle, age-appropriate scenario for discussing inclusion and social awareness. The seven-minute runtime and simple plot make it accessible for preschoolers, while the relatable situation of forgetting a friend during play offers a concrete example parents can reference when talking about making sure everyone feels included during group activities and games. |
| Does the episode resolve positively, or does it leave conflict unresolved? | The episode follows the typical Pip and Posy format of working through social challenges toward a positive resolution. After recognizing their mistake and addressing Frankie's hurt feelings, the friends find a way to move forward together. This structure reassures young viewers that friendship problems can be solved and provides a hopeful model for navigating similar situations in their own play. |
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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