Curtis is embarrassed to be a tree in the school play. Barney assures him it's a great part and hopes he comes around by learning more about trees. Barney and the kids learn about the various things that come from trees, how they grow, and how they change in the seasons. A discussion on lumberjacks leads Barney to tell the tale of Paul Bunyan. Scooter and Miss Etta remind the children that trees also make great homes for animals. In the end, Curtis has a new outlook on his role.
Songs
- Barney Theme Song
- Laugh With Me!
- Rain, Rain, Go Away
- Mister Sun
- The Fall Song
- Way Up in a Tree
- Growing
- And the Green Grass Grows All Around
- Help Protect the Earth
- I Love You
This episode contains examples of:
- Alliterative Title
- Green Aesop: Recycling paper is discussed as a way to save trees.
- Oh, Crap!: The kids freak out when Barney rolls down the ramp on the skateboard he's standing on the minute he comes to life.
- Playing a Tree: Curtis is ashamed to be playing a tree, not helped by his friends laughing at him at first. Thanks to Barney and the others, he changes his tune. In the end, even the other kids want to perform as trees in the play.
- Promise Me You Won't X: Curtis initially doesn't want to come outside in his tree costume, because his friends would laugh at him. They assure him they'll try not to. Once he's outside however, the kids laugh at his appearance (though they apologize shortly thereafter).
- Pun-Based Title
