Find What Makes Your Family Special

Episode: 413a
Air Date: September 17, 2019
Previous Episode: 412b - Margaret's Birthday Party
Next Episode: 413b - Family Day
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Katerina Kittycat is playing outside with Daniel Tiger. Daniel shows Katerina a game he taught Margaret but when Katerina tries to play the game with her, Margaret is hesitant. They decide to play family -- a sister, a brother, and a baby -- but Margaret still does not want to be near Katerina. This saddens Katerina who wishes she had a baby sister of her own. Mom Tiger encourages Katerina to think about the things that make her own family special.

Henrietta Pussycat arrives to pick up Katerina who shares that she enjoys spending special time with her mom.

Teddy and Leo Platypus are playing outside with Nana. Daniel make-believes that he lives in different families around the neighborhood.

Daniel is invited to play with Jodi Platypus and Prince Wednesday who are pretending to be astronauts. When Teddy and Leo become uncooperative, Jodi becomes frustrated and suggests that she sometimes wishes she did not have younger brothers. Nana reminders her of the special people and things about her family -- including Teddy and Leo.

Prince Tuesday stops by to pick up Prince Wednesday and Daniel wishes he had a big brother of his own. Prince Tuesday reminds Daniel that he is the big brother in his own family.

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"All families are different. Find what makes your special."

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Episode Credits

Written by Becky Friedman
Created by Angela C. Santomero
Based on the work of Fred Rogers