The Platypus and the Sword in the Store

Daniel is playing splat ball at the park with Miss Elaina when Jodi arrives with her Nana and Merlin. After teaching Jodi how to play the game, Daniel becomes frustrated when she and Miss Elaina leave him out. Lady Elaine Fairchilde reminds Daniel, "Even when friends play with someone new, they will still be friends with you." Recognizing Daniel's feelings, Miss Elaina invites him to rejoin the game.

Daniel make-believes that he can do "lots and lots of tiger-tastic splat ball tricks."

When Daniel and Jodi pretend they are polar bears living in an ice cave, Miss Elaina would rather play jungle explorers. Daniel joins Miss Elaina and Jodi feels left out. Realizing that they are all still friends, Jodi decides to play explorers with Daniel and Miss Elaina. They all agree to compromise by playing "polar bear explorers." Merlin then takes Miss Elaina and Jodi to a magical world.

Strategy

 * "Even when friends play with someone new, they will still be friends with you."

Songs

 * Even When Friends Play With Someone New
 * It's Such a Good Feeling
 * Splat Ball
 * Higitus Figitus

Appearing In This Episode

 * Daniel Tiger
 * Jodi Platypus
 * Lady Elaine Fairchilde
 * Miss Elaina
 * Nana Platypus
 * Merlin