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Wondergarten

The Gnomes of Wondergarten

The Gnomes of Wondergarten is a collection of seasonal short stories following Hamilton, a young squirrel who finds a home among a community of gnomes and fairies. Originally created for the Wondergarten Early Childhood Curriculum, these stories are free of dark or frightening themes, focusing instead on enriching the lives of children with goodness and beauty.

Parent info: The Gnomes of Wondergarten is recommended for ages under 5 and 6-10. It's a Story led show that should be listened to in order. Made in the USA, it's about Faerie Tales for kids. Launched in 2025.

There are 46 episodes

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • Summer: Chapter 7 - Swimming Day

    16 min 9 July 2026

    In which Thumbkin discovers that his friends donʼt like to get wet. So while Hamilton, Morrison, and Rutabug sit on a potato boat, everyone else goes swimming until Petipom looses his hat. Diving for it, he hears singing under the water. Curious to hear the mu…

  • Summer: Chapter 6 - The Black Beauty

    12 min 2 July 2026

    In which, after Hamilton gets a canning lesson from Rutabug and Thumbkin, Petipom discovers a giant zucchini. Then, rolling it down to the creek, they discover it floats, which Rutabug has the bright idea of transforming it into a ship they appropriately call,…

  • Summer: Chapter 5 - The Oak Tree

    20 min 25 June 2026

    In which Hamilton leads everyone on a small adventure outside the garden to his old home, a great oak tree. Upon returning, Hamilton realizes that a house is not a home, but the people are. Grateful for his friends, and his new home, they all spend the night t…

  • Summer: Chapter 4 - Summer's Day

    20 min 18 June 2026

    In which everyone gathers on the grassy knoll to watch the sunrise. After the Prince of Summer arrives in his castle in the sky, the summer games begin. Hamilton wins the ground events and, though Eliza comes very close, Citrine wins the flying events. The lon…

  • Summer: Chapter 3 - The Strawberries

    19 min 11 June 2026

    Petipom discovers Tourmaline eating the green strawberries and cannot get her to stop. Then the corps fairies try, but that does not work. Finally, Pearl comes and teaches her how to be patient, then walks them over to Ruby, who ripened all the strawberries re…

  • Summer: Chapter 2 - The Dandelion

    15 min 4 June 2026

    In which Hamilton learns what makes a good gardener and helps Rutabug weed the garden. When the gnomes discover a dandelion, Emerald convinces them to let it be. Later, after Tourmaline accidentally breaks a stem, Morrison turns it into a trumpet that they all…

  • Summer: Chapter 1 - The Picnic

    14 min 28 May 2026

    Excited for the day, Petipom wakes everyone for a picnic on the grassy knoll. Sapphire makes everyone special sandwiches, and Hamilton tries peanut butter and jelly. The party then enjoys an afternoon of cloud watching, and Rutabug includes Morrison with a spe…

  • Spring: Chapter 12 - The Bubble Party

    20 min 14 May 2026

    In which the gnomes and fairies gather at the pond to wash their clothes for laundry day. But when things get too bubbly, each of the gnomes gets caught in a giant bubble and floats into the sky—only to fall right back into the pond to do it all again!…

  • Spring: Chapter 11 - Ms. Eliza Hummingbird

    10 min 7 May 2026

    In which Petipom takes Tourmaline to the beehive to refill his honey jar, but when they arrive, the bees are swarming a tiny bird. Petipom saves her and makes a new friend—Ms. Eliza Hummingbird—who in return, offers them both a magical ride through the sky.…

  • Spring: Chapter 10 - Butter & Biscuits

    7 min 30 April 2026

    As a parting gift, Mother Rabbit leaves behind vats of fresh milk. Thumbkin teaches Hamilton how to make butter, buttermilk, and biscuits—treats they joyfully share with all their friends in Wondergarten.

  • Spring: Chapter 9 - The Flower Festival

    14 min 23 April 2026

    In which the Flower Festival has arrived, and Hamilton joins the fairies in making flower crowns. It's also Rutabug's birthday, and the everyone gathers to raise the merry pole, dance in a ring, and enjoy one of the most memorable days of the year.…

  • Spring: Chapter 8 - Planting Day

    8 min 16 April 2026

    In which planting day is here, and Rutabug is excited—until Morrison accidentally knocks over all the seeds! Unbothered and gracious, Rutabug teaches his friends how to identify and sort the seeds. With everyone's help, the seeds are quickly organized, and the…

  • Spring: Chapter 7 - The Egg Hunt

    11 min 2 April 2026

    In which the robins leave and Petipom feels sad. So the gnomes prepare a surprise to cheer him up— decorated chocolate eggs. But when baby bunnies discover the eggs and hide them, it sparks an egg hunt that lifts Petipom's spirits and begins a new spring tradi…

  • Spring: Chapter 6 - The Robin's Nest (Extended)

    19 min 27 March 2026

    In which a mother robin builds her nest on Petipom's porch, and he learns that she's expecting. With help from his friends, Petipom prepares food, gathers soft bedding, and lovingly cares for her— until at last, four baby birds are born.…

  • Spring: Chapter 5 - New Dishes

    15 min 24 March 2026

    In which Hamilton accidentally falls and breaks Puddleblume's dishes. Instead of getting upset, Puddleblume suggests they make new ones— so with help from Thumbkin and Rutabug, Hamilton learns pottery and creates beautiful new dishes for Puddleblume to enjoy.…

  • Spring: Chapter 4 - The Spring Ball

    14 min 19 March 2026

    In which, to celebrate the first day of spring, the gnomes and fairies host a grand ball beneath the cherry blossoms. With help from Thumbkin, Hamilton and Morrison learn how to waltz, and by nightfall, everyone gathers to dance late into the evening.…

  • Spring: Chapter 3 - Lovely Potatoes

    7 min 12 March 2026

    In which Rutabug discovers Petipom eating raw potatoes, but then teaches him how to cook them properly. Together, they prepare a delicious potato feast that everyone enjoys together.

  • Spring: Chapter 2 - The Colorful Beard

    10 min 5 March 2026

    In which Rutabug discovers a four-leaf clover, but when Tourmaline tries to take it, she accidentally turns his beard pink! The fairies try to fix it, but turn his beard every color of the rainbow—until Pearl teaches them how to make brown. Restored to his pro…

  • Spring: Chapter 1 - Return of the Fairies

    13 min 26 February 2026

    In which Brother Wind and Sister Rain make a storm, but Father Sun breaks it up, revealing a rainbow in the sky. Hamilton and Petipom search for the rainbow's end, but when it fades, the fairies return to Wondergarten, and the gnomes and fairies joyfully reuni…

  • Winter: Chapter 12 - Petipom's Banquet, Part 2

    8 min 19 February 2026

    In which Rutabug and Hamilton restock Petipom's cupboards, while Thumbkin and Puddleblume prepare a banquet in his honor. When Petipom returns, he discovers not only full shelves, but a feast prepared just for him—reminding him that he is deeply loved, generou…

  • Winter: Chapter 12 - Petipom's Banquet, Part 1

    18 min 16 February 2026

    In which the first sunny day of spring leads to a picnic—but Petipom is missing. Rutabug finds him hiding, because he didn't have any food to bring. Gently, Rutabug reminds Petipom that he is a Gnome of Wondergarten and is always welcome to join, even if he ha…

  • Winter: Chapter 11 - Sick Gnomes

    11 min 12 February 2026

    The gnomes are sick—Thumbkin has a fever, Petipom a cold, and Rutabug a stomach ache. Hamilton and Morrison seek help from Puddleblume, who provides special remedies for each illness and teaches them how to care for their friends.…

  • Winter: Chapter 10 - Chocolate

    8 min 5 February 2026

    In which Sir Alistar Owl visits Puddleblume with a special birthday gift—chocolate. While they visit, the others bake Puddleblume a cake. After Sir Alistar leaves, Puddleblume is surprised, and they spend the day making chocolates together.…

  • Winter: Chapter 9 - Halfway Through

    12 min 29 January 2026

    In which the Snow Queen is gone, the garden is asleep, and Rutabug is feeling down. Thumbkin and Hamilton cheer him up by cleaning his home and making his favorite meal. Grateful, Rutabug's spirits are lifted, and they all gather at Puddleblume's to celebrate …

  • Winter: Chapter 8 - Bored Gnomes

    9 min 22 January 2026

    In which the gnomes, snowed in at Puddleblume's, grow weary with boredom until Petipom lifts their spirits with a new song. Energized, the gnomes find ways to stay busy until Rutabug and Morrison dig a tunnel that connects to the underground network. Free at l…

  • Winter: Chapter 7 - The Snowy Day

    11 min 15 January 2026

    In which late at night, the Snow Queen arrives, bringing great joy to Rutabug. The next morning, everyone gathers in the field to play in the snow. When the day is over, the friends head over to Puddleblume's to warm up with tea and cookies.…

  • Winter: Chapter 6 - The Frozen Pond

    7 min 8 January 2026

    In which the garden is frozen—the Winter King has arrived. After discovering the frozen pond, Puddleblume surprises everyone with new skates. The friends spend the whole day skating and playing on the ice until nightfall.…

  • Winter: Chapter 5 - The Winter King

    14 min 5 January 2026

    In which on a cold winter morning, Petipom joins his friends at Puddleblume's, where the old gnome shares the story of how he met the Winter King. Cozy by the fire, with Sister Flame warming the house, they listen closely until they all fall asleep listening t…

  • Winter: Chapter 4 - Winter's Day

    15 min 18 December 2025

    In which the gnomes wake up on Winter's Day in the gingerbread house to the smell of cinnamon rolls. They share heartfelt gifts, including Hamilton's special gift basket for Thumbkin. The joyful day ends with a surprise snowfall, as they sing around the winter…

  • Winter: Chapter 3 - The Gift Basket (Extended)

    13 min 11 December 2025

    In which Hamilton learns about the gift of giving and decides to make Thumbkin a gift basket for Winter's Day. Puddleblume, Petipom, and Rutabug each assist by helping him create something special to add to the basket.…

  • Winter: Chapter 2 - The House of Gingerbread

    10 min 4 December 2025

    Hamilton joins the Great Winter Bake-off, but this year, Rutabug decides to do something extra special—build an entire house made of gingerbread! Surprised and inspired by the idea, everyone joins in, contributing their own winter treats to help create the bes…

  • Winter Special - The Story of Winter's Day

    18 min 1 December 2025

    In which Hamilton hears the story of Winter's day and learns about the history of Wondergarten.

  • Winter: Chapter 1 - Winter Decorations

    8 min 28 November 2025

    In which Hamilton discovers Petipom and Thumbkin decorating for Winter's Day. Rutabug and Morrison join the festivities by bringing a potted fir tree, and Thumbkin lets Petipom hang the Star of Wondergarten. The whole day is spent decorating for this special o…

  • Autumn: Chapter 12 - The Great Autumn Feast, Part 2

    11 min 24 November 2025

    In which the gnomes gather at Puddleblume's for the Great Autumn Feast. Each of the gnomes expresses their gratitude toward Hamilton and Morrison—for their friendship and all their help throughout the season. The night ends with Rutabug saying goodnight to his…

  • Autumn: Chapter 12 - The Great Autumn Feast, Part 1

    12 min 20 November 2025

    In which Thumbkin gives Hamilton a token of his friendship. Everyone dresses up and begins to prepare food for the Great Autumn Feast. Hamilton and Morrison learn that food is about more than just eating, but about bringing friends together.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 11 - The Perfect Pie

    10 min 13 November 2025

    In which everyone heads to Puddleblume's to prepare their own pies for the Great Autumn Feast, but they struggle to make them alone. So Puddleblume gives each friend a special role, and by working together, they each create the perfect pie.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 10 - Sister Rain

    12 min 6 November 2025

    In which Sister Rain arrives, flooding Rutabug's house and sweeping both him and Morrison through the tunnels and into the creek. They float downstream to Puddleblume's, where Petipom welcomes them with fresh blueberry muffins.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 9 - Leaf Mountain

    16 min 30 October 2025

    In which Petipom gets lost in a mountain of leaves, and Rutabug and Thumbkin follow. Hamilton discovers they've fallen into Morrison's tunnels. With Sister Flame, he finds them, and they all return to Rutabug's house, where they find Petipom playing table game…

  • Autumn: Chapter 8 - The Lantern Walk

    20 min 23 October 2025

    In which Hamilton joins the gnomes on their lantern walk. Brother Wind blows the clouds away, revealing Grandfather Moon and the starry night. In a procession, the friends walk through the garden, holding lanterns with Sister Flame inside, shining as lights in…

  • Autumn: Chapter 7 - The Pumpkin House

    11 min 9 October 2025

    The gnomes meet a new friend, Mr. Morrison Mole, who was mistaken for a giant worm after tunneling through Rutabug's living room. Since Morrison ate all the pumpkin seeds, Rutabug carves his pumpkin into a new house and invites everyone inside.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 6 - Brother Wind

    16 min 2 October 2025

    In which Brother Wind blows through the garden, sweeping Petipom into the sky on a leaf! Stuck atop the old birch tree, he is rescued by Hamilton, who bravely climbs up and brings him down. Thumbkin cares for the frightened gnome until his spirits are restored…

  • Autumn: Chapter 5 - The Tea Party

    16 min 25 September 2025

    In which the Autumn Princess arrives, which means it's time for the fairies to leave until spring. After saying goodbye, Hamilton joins the gnomes at Puddleblume's for a tea party, where he learns table manners and tries spiced tea and cake for the first time.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 4 - The Autumn Festival

    20 min 18 September 2025

    In which Hamilton meets Pearl and Puddleblume, who warmly welcome him to Wondergarten. After hearing how he helped Thumbkin and Rutabug, everyone celebrates Hamilton during the Autumn Festival. He is officially adopted into the Wondergarten community.…

  • Autumn: Chapter 3 - The Corn Harvest

    13 min 11 September 2025

    In which Rutabug falls from a cornstalk and hurts his arm. Hamilton and Thumbkin rush over to help. After meeting Rutabug, Hamilton offers to harvest all the corn—and does it in a single day. Impressed, Rutabug invites him to dinner and gives him a warm welcom…

  • Autumn: Chapter 2 - Petipom's Apple Cake

    13 min 6 September 2025

    In which Hamilton wakes up and meets Sister Flame. He learns how gnomes grow into their beards and, over breakfast, is introduced to Petipom, the youngest gnome. Petipom brings apple cake, and Thumbkin shares his portion with Hamilton. It was the first time Ha…

  • Autumn: Chapter 1 - Thumbkin & The Woodpecker

    11 min 1 September 2025

    In which Hamilton discovers Wondergarten and meets Thumbkin the Gnome. After helping stop a woodpecker from pecking Thumbkin's home, Hamilton is invited to dinner. When Thumbkin learns he has no home, he kindly invites Hamilton to stay in Wondergarten.…

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