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Barney & Friends: 5×05 The One and Only You (1998) – Multiple sources

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Kim is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her adopted baby brother. The children share in Kim’s excitement, but Kristen begins to feel that her family is not quite as special because she is an only child. This sparks discussion about families and the differences and similarities between families. All the children agree that sharing is an important part of all families. Barney and the children help Kristen realize that all families are unique and special, even her only-child family.... Read More

Barney & Friends: 5×04 Circle of Friends (1998) – Multiple sources

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Barney and the children all have fun with circles when they play ring-around- the-rosie and have a circle snack picnic. Meanwhile, BJ is having a snack of his own; he eats so many pancakes that he gets a tummy ache. Every time he sees a circle or something round, it makes him think of the pancakes, which makes his tummy hurt all over again. Barney and the children try to do things to help him feel better. In the end, they all agree that there are lots of things shaped like circles that make up our world. Barney tells the children about a very special circle: a circle of friends.... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×08 It’s Tradition (1997) – 2001 WETA broadcast

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The children are sharing stories about their family traditions/celebrations. Ashley and Alissa tell everyone about the “Sister Celebration” that their family has each year. Robert can’t think of a tradition that his family shares. Barney explains that a family tradition is something that a family does together. Stella tells a story about a special quilt, and the children make family flags with the use of the Barney Bag. They discover how special times and shared experiences become traditions.... Read More