Bookmice was created in 1991, had 67 episodes, and only has 4 available episodes on the internet, and I am trying to find a way to be able to watch more episodes of the show and to get more information on the show. I have recently emailed one of the main puppeteers of the show, Nina Keogh.
This is what I wrote to her:
"Hello. I see that you were involved in creating the show "Bookmice" from 1991. I want all the episodes of it and only 4 are on the internet. Is there a way that you can help me get these episodes? Please reply as soon as possible."
Nina Keogh had this response:
"Thanks for liking the show. Sorry I can't help you. I've only got a couple myself.
Cheers."
After this, I contacted the TV network that aired the show via their website.
This is what I wrote to them:
"Do you remember your TV series "Bookmice" from 1991? It had 67 episodes according to Wikipedia (which I actually wouldn't be surprised if that is inaccurate), and I can only find 4 on the internet. I REALLY WANT THOSE EPISODES! I'm sorry about my degree of desperateness, but I really liked the4 episodes I saw and want to improve its Wikipedia article as well as create its Wiki. I'm not asking you to broadcast it. I'm asking you to simply give me more details. Perhaps you could find some of the people involved in making the show (such as actors/actresses, producers, directors, etc.)'s contact details (of course that of which you are allowed to give me), or maybe you could give me further details about the show. Or you could upload the missing episodes somewhere on the internet and give the webpage to me. I don't care if I have to buy the episodes even, I just want those episodes! Also, I am not from Ontario, and I am not Canadian. Summary: Help me get episodes for Bookmice!"
TVOntario had this response:
"Dear Madison,
Thank you for contacting TVO, and for your interest in our programming. Unfortunately we do not sell any copies of our programming, past or present; regarding old programs broadcast on TVO, the broadcast and distribution rights to series from past decades have expired with no plans to renew due to the prohibitive costs associated with copyright clearance. This is true of both acquired content and content created in-house. This explains why such programs are largely unavailable to find anywhere at this point in time.
Regarding making episodes of Bookmice available to view, we simply do not have the resources to accommodate any requests for our content, however you may be interested to know that, with respect to the TVO Archive project (http://archive.tvo.org), we are in the process of reviewing the entire TVO archive to determine what we can preserve, what we can share online, and what the associated costs are. We have anticipated that this process will take about 5 years.
I’ve searched our database, and have found the main Producer/Director to be Jeremy Pollock and the main puppeteer to be Nina Keogh for Bookmice, however we unfortunately cannot provide any further producer/director/actor details in this regard, although I do see that many of the actors are listed on the Wikipedia page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
The only further details we can really offer in this regard is the original TV listing description for the series, the description for each corresponding episode in this series, and I can confirm that there were 67 episodes for Bookmice.
TV Listing Description - Three curious mice who love to read - Norbert, Zazi, and Leon - enjoy the wonderful world of books in their secret home in a community library. While listening in as assistant librarian Kate reads stories to children, watching animated tales on video, and exploring the library at night, the mice discover many captivating stories for children. Other characters that frequent the library are a rascally tomcat and a young boy, Lee, who befriends them. Later in the series, the mice get to know two new children, Alysha and Jason. Designed for children 4 to 9 years of age, the half-hour episodes include story reading, songs, enchanting animated tales from Czechoslovakia, and the many adventures of the inquisitive mice. More programs are in development.
Episodes:
Moving Day – Oct. 1, 1991 - The three book-loving mice change their minds about moving to a cheese factory when they realize they will miss their home in the library. Kate reads a story about moving house to Lee, a new boy in the neighborhood. Episode 1 of a Czechoslova animated film, "The Car with the Red Heart", is seen.
Hide and Seek – Oct. 8, 1991 - A prowling cat has followed Leon back to the library, and the mice game of hide and seek almost ends in disaster. Leon reads "Franklin in the Dark" by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, and Lee watches episode 2 of "The Car with the Red Heart".
The Mess – Oct. 15, 1991 - Kate loses some reading certificates while cleaning up the library, and the mice risk discovery to help her find them. Norbert is inspired by episode 3 of the animated tale "The Car with the Red Heart" to repaint an old toy car as a present for Lee.
A Friend Like You – Oct. 22, 1991 - Lee is unhappy about being the new kid in school, and trying to help him, Norbert is trapped in the library. Happy to make new friends, Lee asks Kate to read the story the mice recommend, "Big or Little?" by Kathy Stinson. Episode 4 of "The Car with the Red Heart" is shown.
Secret Friends – Oct. 29, 1991 - Norbert is in trouble when he leaves Lee's toy car in the basement, and can't retrieve it without risking a confrontation with the cat. Leon reads him "The Terrible Fight" by Sharon St. Germain to give Norbert the courage to tell Lee what happened.
Playtime – Nov. 5, 1991 - Zazi returns from a stay at her cousin's home, where she has learned to draw faces. When she decides that Cassandra would be a more suitable name for the artist she is becoming, Norbert and Leon try to think of a way to bring her back down to the ground.
Growing – Nov. 12, 1991 - When Norbert overhears Kate and Lee discussing the things that make plants grow, he decides to use the same techniques to improve his stature. Zazi's well-meaning efforts to help Lee take care of his plants make things worse.
The Prankster – Nov. 19, 1991 - A mysterious prankster plagues the library with practical jokes. The mice try to catch the culprit, and in the process, have a close call with the cat.
The Wiz of Wonder – Nov. 26, 1991 - On a stormy night, Zazi tries to write a "mouse tale" while Leon and Norbert barricade the basement window to try to keep the cat out of the library. They're all taken by surprise when a tiny wizard drops in.
Lost and Found – Dec. 3, 1991 - Norbert and Zazi discover a magic wand in the library, and learn from its owner, the Wizard of Wonder, how powerful imagination can be. Leon is busy repairing old toys when the Wizard suddenly appears and reads a story to him, "The Paper Crane" by Molly Bang.
Surprises – Dec. 10, 1991 - Norbert thinks that Lee is the only one who has remembered his birthday, but Zazi and Leon are secretly organizing a party. A magic seashell arrives from the Wizard.
Muscle Mouse – Dec. 17, 1991 - While Leon exercises in preparation for a confrontation with the cat, Norbert mopes around because it's too dangerous to leave the library for a game of baseball. Lee, who is collecting old toys for the annual Humane Society sale, comes to Norbert's rescue.
Claws for Alarm – Dec. 24, 1991 - Despite Leon's efforts to secure the library, the cat gets in again and plots his revenge against the mice. Leon and Lee have a fight over Lee's project on cats.
Tall Tails – Dec. 31, 1991 - A new girl named Jenna comes to the library to work on a school project; Lee is initially put off by her boasting, but Zazi, watching from the wall grate, is smitten by Jenna's glamorous clothing and the exciting lifestyle she leads.
On Our Own – Jan. 7, 1992 - Zazi and Leon miss Norbert when he spends a couple of nights away from home for the first time. Kate is worried about Lee when he doesn't drop by the library for a few days.
Friend Or Foe – Jan. 14, 1992 - The mice discover the cat in the basement badly injured in a fight. Zazi insists that they nurse him back to health; Leon and Norbert reluctantly help.
The Hobby – Jan. 21, 1992 - Feeling as if he's the only one without a hobby, Norbert begins looking for something special that he can do. Lee competes with a girl named Alison to make the best model dinosaur, and accidentally lets the library's iguana loose.
The Puppet Makers – Jan. 28, 1992 - While Leon searches for a place in the library to hide some "treasure," he is stalked by the cat. Lee's new interest in puppets gives the mice an idea to frighten the cat.
The Circus – Feb. 4, 1992 - When Norbert and Leon investigate a strange sound coming from the basement, they discover the cat suffering from a bad case of the hiccups. After Kate invites Lee to a performance by the Cirque du Soleil, Norbert begins wondering whether he will ever see a circus.
Time Will Tell – Feb. 11, 1992 - Using a new alarm clock, Zazi begins carefully scheduling her activities, much to the annoyance of Norbert. Kate prepares for her driving test, while Lee struggles with the knowledge that a classmate is stealing from the library.
Out Of This World – Feb. 18, 1992 - A party invitation from the Wizard of Wonder causes a flurry of activity as the excited mice get ready to go out; while looking for cheese puffs, Norbert discovers a book about 12 princesses; and the Wizard of Wonder overdoes it when he tries to teach Norbert to dance.
Scout’s Honour – Feb. 25, 1992 - Inspired by Lee, who has just earned his Cub Scout woodman's badge, Leon plans to camp out overnight too. Leon gets some unexpected help from the cat, then reads a story to his new furry friend.
Truth To Tell – Mar. 3, 1992 - Leon struggles to control his tendency to exaggerate, while Zazi tries to cut down on snacking. Mrs. Keaton gets caught up in the glamour of winning a library award; Lee has trouble telling her she's gone too far.
‘C’ Is For Cat – Mar. 10, 1992 - Norbert pretends to be the king of the library; Kate isn't happy about the new after-school drama teacher; and Zazi helps the cat learn the alphabet. The cat acquires a name.
All Together Now – Mar. 17, 1992 - Designed to do housework, Leon's "mobot" goes out of control and breaks things all around it, including Norbert's sailboat. Norbert is so mad that he moves to the basement and bunks in with Exit the cat.
Monkeying Around – Jan. 13, 1993 - Norbert becomes very downhearted when he learns that Lee won't be able to come to the library as often anymore. Zazi and Leon assure their friend that Lee will not forget them, and even Exit tries to cheer Norbert with a story.
The Teddy Bear Party – Jan. 20, 1993 - The mice are worried that Alysha and Jason will tell Kate about them, but they're also excited by all the toys that have been brought into the library for Teddy Bear Day. Norbert wishes his stuffed frog could go to Teddy Bear Day too, so that night he takes his little green friend into the library.
Helping Hands – Jan. 27, 1993 - Disguised as Mr. Flower, the Wizard of Wonder comes to the library with a mission to put some sparkle into the imaginations of a few children. Luckily for the wizard, Mrs. Keaton happens to be looking for someone to help Kate.
Lucky Leon – Feb. 3, 1993 - When Norbert and Leon break Zazi's new "walkmouse," Leon relies on good luck to replace it. Meanwhile, Mr. Flower (the Wiz) is helped by Alysha and Jason to get ready for special-interest day at the library; it's also Friday the thirteenth, s they collect everything they can find about superstition and lucky charms.
Dinner Is Served – Feb. 10, 1993 - The mice are invited to dinner at the Wiz's new place down the hall, but they end up in Wonderworld. The Wiz looks for some dessert to go with dinner; Norbert reads "The Little Red Hen" by Paul Galdone; and Zazi and Leon get in trouble with a wicked witch.
Tricky Business – Feb. 17, 1993 - Leon and Zazi try to catch two bees that are plaguing their home, while Exit, who's decided he wants to be someone's house pet, takes lessons from Norbert in being cute and cuddly. Jason's dog has run away.
Winter Woes – Feb. 24, 1993 - While Norbert and Leon go tobogganing, Zazi auditions for a special skating class. When she returns, her friends present her with a gift to congratulate her; she doesn't have the heart to tell them she was not accepted.
Shining Through – Mar. 3, 1993 - While the mice prepare for Christmas, the children in the library decorate a tree, and Jason makes a gift for his parents for Hanuka. But the fun is lessened when Jason learns that his father won't be coming home for the season after all and Kate knocks over the tree.
Ode To Alysha – Mar. 10, 1993 - Norbert becomes smitten with Alysha, and consults with Exit on how to impress her. Exit helps Norbert write a love poem, but Alysha, believing the note was sent to her by a boy at school, just laughs at it.
Tooth Fairy Troubles – Mar. 17, 1993 - Norbert loses his first tooth, and excitedly places it under his pillow. Not only is the tooth fairy a day late, but Norbert's tooth is now missing, and the fairy can't return to Wonderworld without her trophy. She begins eating the mice out of house and home.
A Genie In The Basement – Mar. 24, 1993 - Zazi finds a 20-dollar bill in a cookbook. After Leon reads the story of Aladdin, Exit sets a trap for a genie. And Mr. Flower (the Wiz) accidentally ruins a video that Mrs. Keaton had intended to use for the library's folktale festival.
Mysterious Monsters – Mar. 31, 1993 - After watching a monster movie with Leon and the Wiz, Norbert becomes terrified of monsters and even thinks he sees one in the library. Norbert gets help facing his nemesis from Jason, who tells how he overcame the fear of having his bedroom closet open at night.
Live And Let Live – Apr. 7, 1993 - Exit regresses back to the tough, mouse-eating cat he once was when he joins the Alley Cat Club. The Wiz is looking after an egg that contains the ugly duckling, and entrusts it to the mice during the day while he is working.
A Talent For Trouble – Apr. 14, 1993 - Alysha and Jason begin working on a puppet show together for the talent show, but they can't get along and end up working on separate projects. After reading "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by the Brothers Grimm, Zazi and Norbert decide to help overworked Kate clean up the library.
You Can Do It! – Apr. 21, 1993 - Exit's cat buddies accuse him of having become soft, living the easy life in a library; to prove them wrong, he has agreed to a fight. Kate has been chosen to enter a story in a young authors" contest, but can't come up with an idea; Norbert and Zazi try to help.
Chocolate Chip Trouble – Jan. 3 1994 - Leon finds an old electric keyboard that he and Norbert try to fix; Zazi makes chocolate chip cookies for Alysha for her birthday; and Luke, a new boy in the library, thinks he is not invited to Alysha's birthday party. Norbert sneaks one of Zazi's cookies and becomes transparent.
Double Exposure – Jan. 5, 1994 - Zazi's skating banquet and Leon's scout dinner are scheduled on the same night. Zazi is angry because Norbert and Leon promised to attend her function, Leon thinks his event is as important as Zazi's, and Norbert doesn't know what to do. Fair godmother Fiona Fay tries to help but only complicates matters.
Work And Play – Jan. 7, 1994 - Exit drops in on Leon and Norbert while they are practising their music and says he might be able to get them a real set of drums; he comes through later on but then tries to take control of the band. Norbert is a nuisance when the three mice clean their room together.
Write Right – Jan. 10, 1994 - Alysha finds time to try out for the baseball team only after she talks Norbert into helping her with a book report; he ends up reluctantly writing the whole assignment. Exit continues to try to take control of the band; Norbert continues to resist, but accepts some sheet music the cat offers him.
Sour Notes – Jan. 12, 1994 - While Norbert has enthusiastically worked on his part for band practice, Leon shows up unprepared. Exit comments on the bad notes Leon is playing, and Leon walks out. Meanwhile, Alysha and Luke join Kate in a lip sync contest. Luke meets the mice.
The Sky Is Falling – Jan. 14, 1994 - During a storm, a large pole falls through the skylight above the mice's room; while the window is being repaired, Zazi and Norbert stay with Exit and then the Wiz and learn about sharing with someone they're not used to. Luke makes similar adjustments when his grandfather comes to live with him.
Wishful Thinking – Jan. 17, 1994 - Norbert rubs a lamp he finds in the library and genie-in-training Fiona Fay appears. She conjures up a pizza for him, but then eats it herself. Meanwhile, Alysha loses all the money she earned in a run to raise money for the local community centre.
Someone’s Sick – Jan. 19, 1994 - Zazi, Luke, and Mrs. Keaton all have the flu, but when Mr. Flower (the Wiz) starts coming down with it too, his tracking systems go haywire and he disappears with every sneeze. Alysha is frightened when he vanishes before her eyes; he confesses to being a wizard in disguise.
Call Of The Wild – Jan. 21, 1994 - Leon brings a cricket home for a pet; Zazi and Exit try to convince him that the insect belongs outside when its chirping keeps them awake all night. Kate learns about the responsibilities that go along with a pet when she is given a kitten.
Good News, Bad News – Jan. 24, 1994 - When the Mousetones are invited to play at a mouse hop without their lead member Exit-the saxophone-playing cat-the mice try to find a way to break it to him gently. Mrs. Keaton falls off a step stool and sprains her ankle; Leon watches an episode of "Kaspar and the Kangaroo"; and the mice read "Song and Dance Man" by Karen Ackerman.
The Library Fairy – Jan. 26, 1994 - When Fiona Fay is fired from the Federation of Fairies, Norbert, Zazi, Leon, and the Wiz try to find her a new job. Luke encounters tough competition when he tries out for a soccer team; and Fiona watches an episode of "Kaspar and the Kangaroo".
The Story Thief – Jan. 28, 1994 - Cosmo (Jack Duffy), head wizard of Wonderworld, calls on the Wiz, Norbert, Zazi, and Leon to help find who or what is stealing Wonderworld's fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters.
Lights! Camera! Exit! – Jan. 31, 1994 - Because Zazi is away on a trip, Norbert decides to make a video of the library's tenth-anniversary celebrations. Exit starts believing that he is destined for video stardom; Luke discovers that Mr. Flower is a wizard; and Norbert reads "Something from Nothing" by Phoebe Gilman.
All That Glitters – Feb. 2, 1994 - In need of money and more living space, the mice decide to hold a rummage sale. While going through his old junk, Norbert finds a divining rod and goes looking for gold in the library. Also an episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Not Nice – Feb. 4, 1994 - The wicked witch (Marilyn Boyle) takes advantage of Cosmo's absence from Wonderworld to drop in at the library and torment Norbert and Zazi. After the witch makes friends with Exit, and reads him "Winnie the Witch" by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas, her plan to turn the mice into frogs is foiled by Exit's "power of friendship." Also: another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Magic Or Not – Feb. 7, 1994 - When Fiona drops in with her book of spells, her magic becomes very disruptive to everyone at the library-especially when it falls into the wrong hands.
The Word Wizard – Jan. 23, 1995 - Norbert can´t seem to be able to do anything right; a new ´word wizard´ program is started at the library to encourage reading - but Alysha´s new friends convince her that books are not cool; Mr. Flower and Luke help to gather books for the community centre. Norbert reads "Something Special" by David McPhail.
Winning Ways – Jan. 24, 1995 - Norbert is very excited that Zazi and Leon are going to see him play in the big baseball game against the Squirrels; the Wiz is studying for his wizard first-class licence; and another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch" is featured.
The Dream Team – Oct. 30, 1994 - The library is hosting a big Halloween party - but Alysha feels she´s too old to dress up and Norbert refuses to attend when his friend Ramone the pumpkin is inadvertently carved into a jack-o´-lantern. Hoping to change their minds, Fiona Fa and the Wiz team up to cast a spell. The mice read “A Dark Dark Tale" by Ruth Brown and watch another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Exit To Egypt – Jan. 26, 1995 - The library kicks off its celebration of the cultures of the world with an exhibit on Egypt; Exit, who is being pestered by a neighborhood dog, overhears that in Egypt, cats are treated like kings, and decides to escape to the ´land of the pharaohs.´ Norbert reads "Zoom Upstream" by Tim Wynne-Jones.
What A Ball! – Jan. 27, 1995 - The Mousetones receive a rave review after a performance - but Exit´s name is left out; Fiona Fay asks Exit and the Mousetones to play at Cinderella´s wedding. The Wiz reads from "Fish and Flamingo" by Nancy White Carlstrom.
It Only Hurts When I Laugh – Jan. 30, 1995 - Leon´s big dream of becoming a stand-up comic doesn´t pan out exactly as planned when he appears at the Rat´s Nest Comedy Club´s amateur night; Mrs. Keaton is hurt to learn that she doesn´t have a sense of humor. Leon watches another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
The Sky Travellers – Jan. 31, 1995 - Cosmo (Jack Duffy) decides to step down as Head Wizard of Wonderworld because he believes his imagination is running out; the Wiz is forced to take Cosmo´s old job with some disastrous results. Cosmo reads "Leo the Late Bloomer" by Robert Kraus.
That’s Funny – Feb. 1, 1995 - Fiona Fay drops in and tries to plug her new sideline - fun kits; Luke desperately tries to raise money to fix his bike. Norbert watches an episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Ready To Roll! – Feb. 2, 1995 - The mice hope to be booked on a cross-country tour with their band - but Exit wants no part of the deal. Mr. Flower is asked to speak at a magic convention.
Shamrocks And Shilalees – Mar. 17, 1995 - Alysha, Leon, and Norbert unwittingly unleash into the library Seamus McFee, a leprechaun who turns everything upside down. The Wiz warns his little friends to stay away from the troublemaker, but after reading "Clever Tom and the Leprechaun" by Linda Shute, Leon has other ideas.
Norbert’s Dream – No Air Date Listed - After a nasty bump on the head, Norbert dreams that he is a puppet on a television show and that everything he does and says is scripted. In Norbert's "dream," the people behind the scenes, from puppeteer Nina Keogh to producer-director Jeremy Pollock, describe how they create "Bookmice."
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Thank you for contacting TVO, and for your interest in our programming. Unfortunately we do not sell any copies of our programming, past or present; regarding old programs broadcast on TVO, the broadcast and distribution rights to series from past decades have expired with no plans to renew due to the prohibitive costs associated with copyright clearance. This is true of both acquired content and content created in-house. This explains why such programs are largely unavailable to find anywhere at this point in time.
Regarding making episodes of Bookmice available to view, we simply do not have the resources to accommodate any requests for our content, however you may be interested to know that, with respect to the TVO Archive project (http://archive.tvo.org), we are in the process of reviewing the entire TVO archive to determine what we can preserve, what we can share online, and what the associated costs are. We have anticipated that this process will take about 5 years.
I’ve searched our database, and have found the main Producer/Director to be Jeremy Pollock and the main puppeteer to be Nina Keogh for Bookmice, however we unfortunately cannot provide any further producer/director/actor details in this regard, although I do see that many of the actors are listed on the Wikipedia page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
The only further details we can really offer in this regard is the original TV listing description for the series, the description for each corresponding episode in this series, and I can confirm that there were 67 episodes for Bookmice.
TV Listing Description - Three curious mice who love to read - Norbert, Zazi, and Leon - enjoy the wonderful world of books in their secret home in a community library. While listening in as assistant librarian Kate reads stories to children, watching animated tales on video, and exploring the library at night, the mice discover many captivating stories for children. Other characters that frequent the library are a rascally tomcat and a young boy, Lee, who befriends them. Later in the series, the mice get to know two new children, Alysha and Jason. Designed for children 4 to 9 years of age, the half-hour episodes include story reading, songs, enchanting animated tales from Czechoslovakia, and the many adventures of the inquisitive mice. More programs are in development.
Episodes:
Moving Day – Oct. 1, 1991 - The three book-loving mice change their minds about moving to a cheese factory when they realize they will miss their home in the library. Kate reads a story about moving house to Lee, a new boy in the neighborhood. Episode 1 of a Czechoslova animated film, "The Car with the Red Heart", is seen.
Hide and Seek – Oct. 8, 1991 - A prowling cat has followed Leon back to the library, and the mice game of hide and seek almost ends in disaster. Leon reads "Franklin in the Dark" by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, and Lee watches episode 2 of "The Car with the Red Heart".
The Mess – Oct. 15, 1991 - Kate loses some reading certificates while cleaning up the library, and the mice risk discovery to help her find them. Norbert is inspired by episode 3 of the animated tale "The Car with the Red Heart" to repaint an old toy car as a present for Lee.
A Friend Like You – Oct. 22, 1991 - Lee is unhappy about being the new kid in school, and trying to help him, Norbert is trapped in the library. Happy to make new friends, Lee asks Kate to read the story the mice recommend, "Big or Little?" by Kathy Stinson. Episode 4 of "The Car with the Red Heart" is shown.
Secret Friends – Oct. 29, 1991 - Norbert is in trouble when he leaves Lee's toy car in the basement, and can't retrieve it without risking a confrontation with the cat. Leon reads him "The Terrible Fight" by Sharon St. Germain to give Norbert the courage to tell Lee what happened.
Playtime – Nov. 5, 1991 - Zazi returns from a stay at her cousin's home, where she has learned to draw faces. When she decides that Cassandra would be a more suitable name for the artist she is becoming, Norbert and Leon try to think of a way to bring her back down to the ground.
Growing – Nov. 12, 1991 - When Norbert overhears Kate and Lee discussing the things that make plants grow, he decides to use the same techniques to improve his stature. Zazi's well-meaning efforts to help Lee take care of his plants make things worse.
The Prankster – Nov. 19, 1991 - A mysterious prankster plagues the library with practical jokes. The mice try to catch the culprit, and in the process, have a close call with the cat.
The Wiz of Wonder – Nov. 26, 1991 - On a stormy night, Zazi tries to write a "mouse tale" while Leon and Norbert barricade the basement window to try to keep the cat out of the library. They're all taken by surprise when a tiny wizard drops in.
Lost and Found – Dec. 3, 1991 - Norbert and Zazi discover a magic wand in the library, and learn from its owner, the Wizard of Wonder, how powerful imagination can be. Leon is busy repairing old toys when the Wizard suddenly appears and reads a story to him, "The Paper Crane" by Molly Bang.
Surprises – Dec. 10, 1991 - Norbert thinks that Lee is the only one who has remembered his birthday, but Zazi and Leon are secretly organizing a party. A magic seashell arrives from the Wizard.
Muscle Mouse – Dec. 17, 1991 - While Leon exercises in preparation for a confrontation with the cat, Norbert mopes around because it's too dangerous to leave the library for a game of baseball. Lee, who is collecting old toys for the annual Humane Society sale, comes to Norbert's rescue.
Claws for Alarm – Dec. 24, 1991 - Despite Leon's efforts to secure the library, the cat gets in again and plots his revenge against the mice. Leon and Lee have a fight over Lee's project on cats.
Tall Tails – Dec. 31, 1991 - A new girl named Jenna comes to the library to work on a school project; Lee is initially put off by her boasting, but Zazi, watching from the wall grate, is smitten by Jenna's glamorous clothing and the exciting lifestyle she leads.
On Our Own – Jan. 7, 1992 - Zazi and Leon miss Norbert when he spends a couple of nights away from home for the first time. Kate is worried about Lee when he doesn't drop by the library for a few days.
Friend Or Foe – Jan. 14, 1992 - The mice discover the cat in the basement badly injured in a fight. Zazi insists that they nurse him back to health; Leon and Norbert reluctantly help.
The Hobby – Jan. 21, 1992 - Feeling as if he's the only one without a hobby, Norbert begins looking for something special that he can do. Lee competes with a girl named Alison to make the best model dinosaur, and accidentally lets the library's iguana loose.
The Puppet Makers – Jan. 28, 1992 - While Leon searches for a place in the library to hide some "treasure," he is stalked by the cat. Lee's new interest in puppets gives the mice an idea to frighten the cat.
The Circus – Feb. 4, 1992 - When Norbert and Leon investigate a strange sound coming from the basement, they discover the cat suffering from a bad case of the hiccups. After Kate invites Lee to a performance by the Cirque du Soleil, Norbert begins wondering whether he will ever see a circus.
Time Will Tell – Feb. 11, 1992 - Using a new alarm clock, Zazi begins carefully scheduling her activities, much to the annoyance of Norbert. Kate prepares for her driving test, while Lee struggles with the knowledge that a classmate is stealing from the library.
Out Of This World – Feb. 18, 1992 - A party invitation from the Wizard of Wonder causes a flurry of activity as the excited mice get ready to go out; while looking for cheese puffs, Norbert discovers a book about 12 princesses; and the Wizard of Wonder overdoes it when he tries to teach Norbert to dance.
Scout’s Honour – Feb. 25, 1992 - Inspired by Lee, who has just earned his Cub Scout woodman's badge, Leon plans to camp out overnight too. Leon gets some unexpected help from the cat, then reads a story to his new furry friend.
Truth To Tell – Mar. 3, 1992 - Leon struggles to control his tendency to exaggerate, while Zazi tries to cut down on snacking. Mrs. Keaton gets caught up in the glamour of winning a library award; Lee has trouble telling her she's gone too far.
‘C’ Is For Cat – Mar. 10, 1992 - Norbert pretends to be the king of the library; Kate isn't happy about the new after-school drama teacher; and Zazi helps the cat learn the alphabet. The cat acquires a name.
All Together Now – Mar. 17, 1992 - Designed to do housework, Leon's "mobot" goes out of control and breaks things all around it, including Norbert's sailboat. Norbert is so mad that he moves to the basement and bunks in with Exit the cat.
Monkeying Around – Jan. 13, 1993 - Norbert becomes very downhearted when he learns that Lee won't be able to come to the library as often anymore. Zazi and Leon assure their friend that Lee will not forget them, and even Exit tries to cheer Norbert with a story.
The Teddy Bear Party – Jan. 20, 1993 - The mice are worried that Alysha and Jason will tell Kate about them, but they're also excited by all the toys that have been brought into the library for Teddy Bear Day. Norbert wishes his stuffed frog could go to Teddy Bear Day too, so that night he takes his little green friend into the library.
Helping Hands – Jan. 27, 1993 - Disguised as Mr. Flower, the Wizard of Wonder comes to the library with a mission to put some sparkle into the imaginations of a few children. Luckily for the wizard, Mrs. Keaton happens to be looking for someone to help Kate.
Lucky Leon – Feb. 3, 1993 - When Norbert and Leon break Zazi's new "walkmouse," Leon relies on good luck to replace it. Meanwhile, Mr. Flower (the Wiz) is helped by Alysha and Jason to get ready for special-interest day at the library; it's also Friday the thirteenth, s they collect everything they can find about superstition and lucky charms.
Dinner Is Served – Feb. 10, 1993 - The mice are invited to dinner at the Wiz's new place down the hall, but they end up in Wonderworld. The Wiz looks for some dessert to go with dinner; Norbert reads "The Little Red Hen" by Paul Galdone; and Zazi and Leon get in trouble with a wicked witch.
Tricky Business – Feb. 17, 1993 - Leon and Zazi try to catch two bees that are plaguing their home, while Exit, who's decided he wants to be someone's house pet, takes lessons from Norbert in being cute and cuddly. Jason's dog has run away.
Winter Woes – Feb. 24, 1993 - While Norbert and Leon go tobogganing, Zazi auditions for a special skating class. When she returns, her friends present her with a gift to congratulate her; she doesn't have the heart to tell them she was not accepted.
Shining Through – Mar. 3, 1993 - While the mice prepare for Christmas, the children in the library decorate a tree, and Jason makes a gift for his parents for Hanuka. But the fun is lessened when Jason learns that his father won't be coming home for the season after all and Kate knocks over the tree.
Ode To Alysha – Mar. 10, 1993 - Norbert becomes smitten with Alysha, and consults with Exit on how to impress her. Exit helps Norbert write a love poem, but Alysha, believing the note was sent to her by a boy at school, just laughs at it.
Tooth Fairy Troubles – Mar. 17, 1993 - Norbert loses his first tooth, and excitedly places it under his pillow. Not only is the tooth fairy a day late, but Norbert's tooth is now missing, and the fairy can't return to Wonderworld without her trophy. She begins eating the mice out of house and home.
A Genie In The Basement – Mar. 24, 1993 - Zazi finds a 20-dollar bill in a cookbook. After Leon reads the story of Aladdin, Exit sets a trap for a genie. And Mr. Flower (the Wiz) accidentally ruins a video that Mrs. Keaton had intended to use for the library's folktale festival.
Mysterious Monsters – Mar. 31, 1993 - After watching a monster movie with Leon and the Wiz, Norbert becomes terrified of monsters and even thinks he sees one in the library. Norbert gets help facing his nemesis from Jason, who tells how he overcame the fear of having his bedroom closet open at night.
Live And Let Live – Apr. 7, 1993 - Exit regresses back to the tough, mouse-eating cat he once was when he joins the Alley Cat Club. The Wiz is looking after an egg that contains the ugly duckling, and entrusts it to the mice during the day while he is working.
A Talent For Trouble – Apr. 14, 1993 - Alysha and Jason begin working on a puppet show together for the talent show, but they can't get along and end up working on separate projects. After reading "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by the Brothers Grimm, Zazi and Norbert decide to help overworked Kate clean up the library.
You Can Do It! – Apr. 21, 1993 - Exit's cat buddies accuse him of having become soft, living the easy life in a library; to prove them wrong, he has agreed to a fight. Kate has been chosen to enter a story in a young authors" contest, but can't come up with an idea; Norbert and Zazi try to help.
Chocolate Chip Trouble – Jan. 3 1994 - Leon finds an old electric keyboard that he and Norbert try to fix; Zazi makes chocolate chip cookies for Alysha for her birthday; and Luke, a new boy in the library, thinks he is not invited to Alysha's birthday party. Norbert sneaks one of Zazi's cookies and becomes transparent.
Double Exposure – Jan. 5, 1994 - Zazi's skating banquet and Leon's scout dinner are scheduled on the same night. Zazi is angry because Norbert and Leon promised to attend her function, Leon thinks his event is as important as Zazi's, and Norbert doesn't know what to do. Fair godmother Fiona Fay tries to help but only complicates matters.
Work And Play – Jan. 7, 1994 - Exit drops in on Leon and Norbert while they are practising their music and says he might be able to get them a real set of drums; he comes through later on but then tries to take control of the band. Norbert is a nuisance when the three mice clean their room together.
Write Right – Jan. 10, 1994 - Alysha finds time to try out for the baseball team only after she talks Norbert into helping her with a book report; he ends up reluctantly writing the whole assignment. Exit continues to try to take control of the band; Norbert continues to resist, but accepts some sheet music the cat offers him.
Sour Notes – Jan. 12, 1994 - While Norbert has enthusiastically worked on his part for band practice, Leon shows up unprepared. Exit comments on the bad notes Leon is playing, and Leon walks out. Meanwhile, Alysha and Luke join Kate in a lip sync contest. Luke meets the mice.
The Sky Is Falling – Jan. 14, 1994 - During a storm, a large pole falls through the skylight above the mice's room; while the window is being repaired, Zazi and Norbert stay with Exit and then the Wiz and learn about sharing with someone they're not used to. Luke makes similar adjustments when his grandfather comes to live with him.
Wishful Thinking – Jan. 17, 1994 - Norbert rubs a lamp he finds in the library and genie-in-training Fiona Fay appears. She conjures up a pizza for him, but then eats it herself. Meanwhile, Alysha loses all the money she earned in a run to raise money for the local community centre.
Someone’s Sick – Jan. 19, 1994 - Zazi, Luke, and Mrs. Keaton all have the flu, but when Mr. Flower (the Wiz) starts coming down with it too, his tracking systems go haywire and he disappears with every sneeze. Alysha is frightened when he vanishes before her eyes; he confesses to being a wizard in disguise.
Call Of The Wild – Jan. 21, 1994 - Leon brings a cricket home for a pet; Zazi and Exit try to convince him that the insect belongs outside when its chirping keeps them awake all night. Kate learns about the responsibilities that go along with a pet when she is given a kitten.
Good News, Bad News – Jan. 24, 1994 - When the Mousetones are invited to play at a mouse hop without their lead member Exit-the saxophone-playing cat-the mice try to find a way to break it to him gently. Mrs. Keaton falls off a step stool and sprains her ankle; Leon watches an episode of "Kaspar and the Kangaroo"; and the mice read "Song and Dance Man" by Karen Ackerman.
The Library Fairy – Jan. 26, 1994 - When Fiona Fay is fired from the Federation of Fairies, Norbert, Zazi, Leon, and the Wiz try to find her a new job. Luke encounters tough competition when he tries out for a soccer team; and Fiona watches an episode of "Kaspar and the Kangaroo".
The Story Thief – Jan. 28, 1994 - Cosmo (Jack Duffy), head wizard of Wonderworld, calls on the Wiz, Norbert, Zazi, and Leon to help find who or what is stealing Wonderworld's fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters.
Lights! Camera! Exit! – Jan. 31, 1994 - Because Zazi is away on a trip, Norbert decides to make a video of the library's tenth-anniversary celebrations. Exit starts believing that he is destined for video stardom; Luke discovers that Mr. Flower is a wizard; and Norbert reads "Something from Nothing" by Phoebe Gilman.
All That Glitters – Feb. 2, 1994 - In need of money and more living space, the mice decide to hold a rummage sale. While going through his old junk, Norbert finds a divining rod and goes looking for gold in the library. Also an episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Not Nice – Feb. 4, 1994 - The wicked witch (Marilyn Boyle) takes advantage of Cosmo's absence from Wonderworld to drop in at the library and torment Norbert and Zazi. After the witch makes friends with Exit, and reads him "Winnie the Witch" by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas, her plan to turn the mice into frogs is foiled by Exit's "power of friendship." Also: another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Magic Or Not – Feb. 7, 1994 - When Fiona drops in with her book of spells, her magic becomes very disruptive to everyone at the library-especially when it falls into the wrong hands.
The Word Wizard – Jan. 23, 1995 - Norbert can´t seem to be able to do anything right; a new ´word wizard´ program is started at the library to encourage reading - but Alysha´s new friends convince her that books are not cool; Mr. Flower and Luke help to gather books for the community centre. Norbert reads "Something Special" by David McPhail.
Winning Ways – Jan. 24, 1995 - Norbert is very excited that Zazi and Leon are going to see him play in the big baseball game against the Squirrels; the Wiz is studying for his wizard first-class licence; and another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch" is featured.
The Dream Team – Oct. 30, 1994 - The library is hosting a big Halloween party - but Alysha feels she´s too old to dress up and Norbert refuses to attend when his friend Ramone the pumpkin is inadvertently carved into a jack-o´-lantern. Hoping to change their minds, Fiona Fa and the Wiz team up to cast a spell. The mice read “A Dark Dark Tale" by Ruth Brown and watch another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Exit To Egypt – Jan. 26, 1995 - The library kicks off its celebration of the cultures of the world with an exhibit on Egypt; Exit, who is being pestered by a neighborhood dog, overhears that in Egypt, cats are treated like kings, and decides to escape to the ´land of the pharaohs.´ Norbert reads "Zoom Upstream" by Tim Wynne-Jones.
What A Ball! – Jan. 27, 1995 - The Mousetones receive a rave review after a performance - but Exit´s name is left out; Fiona Fay asks Exit and the Mousetones to play at Cinderella´s wedding. The Wiz reads from "Fish and Flamingo" by Nancy White Carlstrom.
It Only Hurts When I Laugh – Jan. 30, 1995 - Leon´s big dream of becoming a stand-up comic doesn´t pan out exactly as planned when he appears at the Rat´s Nest Comedy Club´s amateur night; Mrs. Keaton is hurt to learn that she doesn´t have a sense of humor. Leon watches another episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
The Sky Travellers – Jan. 31, 1995 - Cosmo (Jack Duffy) decides to step down as Head Wizard of Wonderworld because he believes his imagination is running out; the Wiz is forced to take Cosmo´s old job with some disastrous results. Cosmo reads "Leo the Late Bloomer" by Robert Kraus.
That’s Funny – Feb. 1, 1995 - Fiona Fay drops in and tries to plug her new sideline - fun kits; Luke desperately tries to raise money to fix his bike. Norbert watches an episode of "Lardocks and Crunch".
Ready To Roll! – Feb. 2, 1995 - The mice hope to be booked on a cross-country tour with their band - but Exit wants no part of the deal. Mr. Flower is asked to speak at a magic convention.
Shamrocks And Shilalees – Mar. 17, 1995 - Alysha, Leon, and Norbert unwittingly unleash into the library Seamus McFee, a leprechaun who turns everything upside down. The Wiz warns his little friends to stay away from the troublemaker, but after reading "Clever Tom and the Leprechaun" by Linda Shute, Leon has other ideas.
Norbert’s Dream – No Air Date Listed - After a nasty bump on the head, Norbert dreams that he is a puppet on a television show and that everything he does and says is scripted. In Norbert's "dream," the people behind the scenes, from puppeteer Nina Keogh to producer-director Jeremy Pollock, describe how they create "Bookmice."
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