This Is Daniel Cook

Episode 1

Drawing a Dragon

6 mins

Daniel Cook joins artist Michael Martchenko and learns how to draw a dragon. Daniel watches Michael before creating his own three-headed robotic dragon.

Episode 2

At the Market

6 mins

Daniel Cook tours a local market to see and taste all the different things a market has to offer. Daniel visits an art store, tours a fish shop and tastes different types of cheeses.

Episode 3

Feeding Giraffes

6 mins

Daniel Cook visits the zoo and learns what types of snacks giraffes like to eat. Daniel helps prepare the giraffe food before helping to deliver the snacks.

Episode 4

Building a Sidewalk

6 mins

Daniel Cook learns how sidewalks are built while visiting a construction site. Daniel helps operate a backhoe and smooth out freshly poured cement.

Episode 5

Learning Tae Kwon Do

6 mins

Daniel Cook joins a children's Tae Kwon Do class and learns some of the philosophy and techniques behind the art form. Daniel uses this knowledge to break a board in two.

Episode 6

Making Plasticine Art

6 mins

Daniel Cook joins artist Barbara Reid and learns how to create plastacine art. Together, Barbara and Daniel create a tornado plastacine scene.

Episode 7

Doing Gymnastics

Daniel Cook sits in on his first gymnastics class. Daniel learns how to walk across a beam and why gymnasts practice on the trampoline.

Episode 8

At the Zoo

Daniel Cook visits the zoo and discovers the animals that live there. Daniel learns about elephants before getting to see and touch some animals up close.

Episode 9

Learning Yo-Yo Tricks

6 mins

Daniel Cook meets a yo-yo master and assists him with some tricks. Daniel learns the basics of using a yo-yo before creating his own special trick.

Episode 10

Tasting New Fruits

Daniel Cook learns the importance of trying new things when he sits down with a nutritionist. Daniel tries fruit from all over the world and learns not to judge something by how it looks.

Episode 11

Creating a Story

Daniel Cook joins children's writer Robert Munsch and learns how to create a story. Together, Robert and Daniel create an exciting dragon story.

Episode 12

With the Famous People Players

Daniel Cook visits the Famous People Players and learns how this theatre group uses bright costumes and special lighting to create their magical performances.

Episode 13

In a Rainforest

Daniel Cook experiences first hand what it feels like to be in a rainforest when he visits the Science Centre. Daniel learns about tortoises before getting to see and hold some giant insects.

Episode 14

Lawn Bowling

Daniel Cook has been invited to a lawn bowling club to get his very first lesson in the sport. Daniel learns how to play the game before challenging other club members to a doubles match.

Episode 15

Making Chocolates

Daniel Cook is let loose in a chocolate shop! Daniel learns how to mix different ingredients to create different chocolate flavors.

Episode 16

Painting a Giraffe.

Daniel Cook joins painter Robert Bateman and learns how to paint animals. Together, Robert and Daniel paint a giraffe eating from a tree.

Episode 17

At the Library

Daniel Cook tours a local library and learns how to find the perfect book for bedtime. Daniel gets his very own library card and learns the different services libraries offer the community.

Episode 18

Training a Puppy

Daniel Cook meets a dog trainer who teaches him how to help take care of a new puppy. Daniel works with the trainer to teach a six-week-old puppy to sit and stay.

Episode 19

Exercising

Daniel Cook joins the YMCA for a fitness class. Daniel learns the importance of stretching and how a little bit of exercise can go a long way to staying healthy.

Episode 20

Making Ice Cream

Daniel Cook has been invited to a local ice cream shop to help them make a fresh carton of ice cream. Daniel gets to create his very own brand of ice cream by mixing together his favorite candy ingredients.

Episode 21

Doing Magic

Daniel Cook joins magician Bill Abbott and learns how to perform some magic tricks. Daniel watches Bill perform before sharing a magic trick of his own.

Episode 22

At the Science Centre

Daniel Cook tours the new KidSpark exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre. Daniel gets to help build a miniature house, use a crane, change the direction of a waterway and learn about camouflage.

Episode 23

At a Pool

Daniel Cook visits a pool and learns about water safety. Daniel learns what life jackets are used for before joining a kids swimming class to play some fun water (and underwater) games.

Episode 24

Hiking

Daniel Cook takes a guided tour through a forest and learns about the different animals and plants that live there. Daniel follows animal trails, looks through binoculars and investigates an abandoned birds nest.

Episode 25

Making an Apple Pie

Daniel Cook has been invited to a local bakery to help make his favourite pie - apple. Daniel rolls out the dough, molds it into the pie plate and pours in the filling.

Episode 26

Playing Drums

Daniel Cook joins a local musician for a lesson on how to play the drums. Daniel learns to mix different drum noises to create his own musical number.

Episode 27

At the Fire Station

Daniel Cook tours a fire station and learns about the different tools fire fighters use to fight fire. Daniel suits up in a fire fighter's outfit, sprays a fire hose and even sounds the fire engine's siren.

Episode 28

Learning About Ponds

Daniel Cook explores a pond and discovers the animals and insects that live there. Daniel learns about snails and turtles before getting to see and touch some animals up close.

Episode 29

Learning About Electricity

Daniel Cook has an electrifying experience when he visits the science arcade at the Ontario Science Centre. Daniel learns about how electricity is created before getting to experience static electricity first hand.

Episode 30

Doing Ballet

Daniel Cook has been invited to a local dance studio to try a ballet lesson. Daniel learns how to stand on his tiptoes, pirouette and spin.

Episode 31

Making Paper

Daniel Cook learns how to shred old pieces of newspaper and mix it into pulp to create a new piece of paper. Daniel puts his creativity to the test by adding different colors of pulp to his new paper creation.

Episode 32

At the Farm

Daniel Cook visits a local farm and learns about the different animals that live there. Daniel helps feed the sheep and goats before exploring the barn.

Episode 33

Composting

Daniel Cook learns to sort and identify what can go in a composter. Daniel learns about the different insects that work in compost heaps and how to start composting at home.

Episode 34

Learning to Break Dance

Daniel Cook takes his first break dancing lesson. Daniel learns how to listen and dance to the beats in a song before creating his own break dancing moves.

Episode 35

Making Cookies

Daniel Cook learns how to mix different ingredients to make his favorite type of cookie - chocolate chip.

Episode 36

Taking Pictures

Daniel Cooks learns how to take pictures with a pinhole camera. Daniel helps develops the pictures and watches as the pictures he took come into focus.

Episode 37

Learning About Egypt

Daniel Cook learns about ancient Egypt as he explores the Egyptian exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. Daniel tours the Egypt exhibit, gets to see a Mummy up close and sits down with an archaeologist to examine actual Egyptian artifacts.

Episode 38

Learning to Milk a Cow

Daniel learns about the different types of cows on a farm and how farmers take care of their animals. Daniel brushes and feeds a cow before learning how to milk her.

Episode 39

Tap Dancing

Daniel Cook gets his first formal tap dancing lesson. Daniel learns about tap shoes before hitting the dance floor to create his own tap dancing moves.

Episode 40

Learning to Fly a Plane

Daniel Cook takes to the sky! Daniel has been invited to help co-pilot a small airplane. Daniel learns about all the different controls pilots use to fly their airplanes. Good thing Daniel's not afraid of heights.

Episode 41

Making a Clay Dragon

Daniel Cook learns how to work clay into a dragon shape. Daniel paints his clay dragon before putting it in the kiln.

Episode 42

At Medieval Times

Daniel Cook jumps back a thousand years to the exciting, action filled world of knights and armor when he visits Medieval Times. Daniel puts on an authentic medieval costume and watches as two knights joust.

Episode 43

Learning About Dinosaurs

Daniel Cook gets to see dinosaur bones up close for the first time when he visits the dinosaur exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. Daniel will look at several dinosaurs including his favourite - the mighty T-Rex - before getting to touch and examine real dinosaur bones!

Episode 44

Canoeing

Daniel Cook joins a local camp to try canoeing for the first time. Daniel learns how to use a paddle to control the direction and speed of the boat, knowledge that will prove useful when steering towards the sprinklers.

Episode 45

Making Pizza

Daniel Cook learns first hand how his favorite food is made. Daniel learns the art of pizza making from a local pizza maker including how to toss the dough and how to add just the right amount of ingredients.

Episode 46

Learning About Poetry

Daniel Cook joins poet Loris Lesynski and learns how to write poetry. Daniel listens to some of Loris's work before creating his own snake poem.

Episode 47

At the Police Station

Daniel Cook tours a police station and learns about the different vehicles police officers use to help the community. Daniel takes a ride on a police boat before exploring the inside of an actual police cruiser.

Episode 48

Riding a Horse

Daniel Cook gets his first horseback-riding lesson. Daniel learns how to properly sit on the saddle and how to use the reigns to tell the horse where he wants to go.

Episode 49

At the Dentist

Daniel Cook has a dental appointment to get his teeth cleaned. Daniel learns what each of the dentist's tools is used for and why it's important to brush his teeth everyday.

Episode 50

Making a Gingerbread House

Daniel Cook sits down with a local baker to create his very own gingerbread house. Starting with the frame, Daniel constructs a house out of gingerbread pieces before decorating his creation with different candies.

Episode 51

Making a Book.

Daniel Cook learns how books are made while watching as his own "This is Daniel Cook" book is put together at a local printer. Daniel watches as big machines print, cut, fold and staple all the various pieces to make a book.

Episode 52

At the Art Gallery

Daniel Cook learns about priceless paintings and hundred year old sculptures as he explores an art gallery. Daniel tours several galleries and plays 'I spy' with his favorite painting.

Episode 53

Learning About Beekeeping

Daniel Cook visits a beehive and learns how bees use flowers to make honey. Daniel assists the beekeeper to open up the hive, take out the panels and watch the honey ooze out.

Episode 54

Busking

Daniel Cook joins a traveling troupe of busker performers! Daniel learns how to make balloon animals and walk on stilts before being called up on stage to participate in a puppet show.

Episode 55

Learning to Figure Skate

Daniel Cook joins world-champion skater Kurt Browning for his first figure skating lesson. Daniel learns how to skate forward, how to stop and how to spin on the ice.

Episode 56

Clowning

Daniel Cook joins professional clown Doo Doo and learns the art of clowning. Together, Doo Doo and Daniel apply make-up, learn magic tricks and put on a clown show together.

Episode 57

Learning About Trains

Daniel Cook tours a historic train station before learning from the Motorman how to control the big electric trains. Daniel learns how trains have evolved over time and which trains people use today.

Episode 58

Learning About Raptors

Daniel Cook visits a local wildlife preserve and learns how wounded birds are cared for. Daniel learns about screech owls before heading outside to assist one of the instructors in a hawk flying demonstration.

Episode 59

Visiting a Doctor

Daniel Cook has an appointment for his annual doctor's check-up. Daniel learns what each of the doctor's tools is used for, what the medical tests tell him and how he uses medicine to keep his patients healthy.

Episode 60

Rock Climbing

Daniel Cook scales a rock-climbing wall! Daniel learns about the safety equipment rock climbers use and why it is important to have someone with you when you rock climb. With his harness on, Daniel climbs his way up to the top of the rock-climbing wall.

Episode 61

Making His Show

Daniel Cook learns how his television show is made by following the production process from start to finish. Daniel learns about directing, how to use a camera and even edits his own show opening.

Episode 62

At a Street Festival

Daniel Cook tours a Greek street festival where he gets to try new foods and play games. Daniel is joined at the festival by the mayor who teaches him about the role a mayor plays in leading the community.

Episode 63

With the Earth Rangers

Daniel joins the Earth Rangers and learns what people should do when they come across an injured wild animal. Daniel assists a veterinarian with a wounded squirrel and helps train a skunk to stay away from garbage.

Episode 64

Bowling

Daniel Cook shoots for a strike! Daniel teams up with a champion bowler for his first bowling lesson. Daniel learns how to use his arms and legs to control the direction he wants his bowling ball to go.

Episode 65

On a Tall Ship

Daniel Cook boards a historic tall ship and learns how to tie a knot and let the sails out. Daniel tours the great ship with the Captain before assuming the role of acting Captain and directing the ship to open waters.