This Is Daniel Cook
From the people who brought you Blue's Clues, and Dora The Explorer, comes a brand new Prechool TV Series, "This is Daniel Cook", "This is Daniel Cook" is a children's television series that follows its host - six year old Daniel Cook - as he discovers the world from his perspective. In this original, spontaneous and on-location show, Daniel explores, learns and creates with everyone from chocolatiers to magicians, firefighters to pilots.
- 2004-2006
- 2 seasons
- Disney Channel
- Family, Reality
- TV-Y
From the people who brought you Blue's Clues, and Dora The Explorer, comes a brand new Prechool TV Series, "This is Daniel Cook", "This is Daniel Cook" is a children's television series that follows its host - six year old Daniel Cook - as he discovers the world from his perspective. In this original, spontaneous and on-location show, Daniel explores, learns and creates with everyone from chocolatiers to magicians, firefighters to pilots.
Season 2 Episode Guide
66 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Dogsledding
Daniel Cook learns about different forms of travel when he learns about dogsledding. One snowy day, Daniel helps care for a pack of huskies before learning the call signs to tell them where he wants to go.
Episode 2
Making Maple Syrup
Daniel Cook learns how to tap trees, collect sap, and boil the sap to create maple syrup. Daniel then gets to pour this fresh maple syrup and enjoy his sugary treat.
Episode 3
Downhill Skiing
Daniel Cook is let loose on a ski slope! Daniel learns about ski equipment and safety before hitting the slopes with his ski instructor for some downhill fun.
Episode 4
Tobogganing
Daniel Cook joins a toboggan expert and has fun racing down snowy slopes. Daniel learns how to control the speed and direction of his toboggan and how to fall off safely if he's heading towards a tree.
Episode 5
At a Winter Festival
Daniel Cook has been invited to tour a winter festival. Daniel visits a rural town to try his hand at the pancake cook-off, try some new cuisine and participate in a lumberjack sawing contest.
Episode 6
Baking a Birthday Cake
Daniel Cook's brother is having a birthday party and Daniel wants to bake him a cake. Daniel and a chef work together to make and decorate a train cake.
Episode 7
Curling
Daniel Cook has been invited to a curling club to get his very first lesson in the sport. Daniel learns how to play the game before challenging other kids to a match. Sweep. Sweep.
Episode 8
Building a Road
Daniel Cook learns about all the different pieces of equipment that work together to make a road. Daniel watches as construction workers prep the area before bringing in the big vehicles to finish the job. In the end, Daniel assists the construction workers to finish a segment of the road.
Episode 9
Getting an Eye Exam
Daniel Cook has an optometrist appointment to get his eyes checked. Daniel learns what each of the doctor's tools is used for and why it's important to get your eyes checked every year.
Episode 10
Carving a Pumpkin
Daniel Cook visits a pumpkin patch to choose a pumpkin he would like to carve. Using stencils, Daniel maps out the pieces he needs to cut out to make his scary pumpkin face complete.
Episode 11
Trick-or-Treating
Daniel Cook loves collecting - especially when it's collecting candy! Daniel chooses his Halloween costume and sets out to go Trick-or-Treating with his police officer friend who offers Daniel safety tips on how to have a fun, safe Halloween experience.
Episode 12
Making Felt Art
Daniel Cook has been invited to join a local artist and create felt art. Daniel learns how to use a little bit of water to fuse different colourful pieces of felt together to create a picture.
Episode 13
Learning to Conduct
Daniel Cook has been invited to be the guest conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Daniel will learn how to use his conductor's baton to speed up, slow down, and increase the volume of the orchestra.
Episode 14
Painting with Watercolours
Daniel Cook learns how painting with watercolours can liven up a picture. Daniel sits down with an artist and sketches a picture using a pencil before adding watercolour paint to liven up his artwork.
Episode 15
With a Veterinarian
Daniel Cook explores a veterinary clinic and learns about the different animals that are helped. Daniel learns about some of the things a vet does before getting to assist him in performing a routine check-up on Daniel's cat Russell.
Episode 16
Setting Up an Aquarium
Daniel Cook sits down with a fish expert and learns how the different parts of a fish tank work. After setting up his aquarium, Daniel chooses a fish to go inside.
Episode 17
Making a Valentine's Day Card
Daniel Cook wants to make a Valentine's Day card for his mom. Daniel is joined by a local artist who shows him how a little bit of creativity can go a long way in designing the perfect card.
Episode 18
Learning About the Desert
Daniel Cook learns about what types of animals and plants can survive in the dry desert environment. Daniel learns how snakes, scorpions, and cacti have adapted to the desert climate.
Episode 19
Decorating Eggs
Daniel Cook wants to decorate eggs for Easter. A local artist teaches Daniel how to prepare and handle the eggs so that the eggs don't break as he paints them.
Episode 20
Making a Birdhouse
Daniel Cook joins a bird enthusiast and learns how different types of birds live in different types of environments. Daniel uses this knowledge to build a bird feeder for his favorite type of bird - the robin.
Episode 21
Making a Self-Portrait
Daniel Cook meets an artist before sitting down in front of a mirror to paint his own portrait. Daniel learns how to mix different colors to get the color of his skin tone and how to use different paint brushes for different effects.
Episode 22
At a Recycling Plant
Daniel Cook learns the importance of recycling when he visits a recycling depot. Daniel learns how to sort recyclables into different categories and watches the process as old newspapers are broken down and recycled into new paper.
Episode 23
Go-Carting
Daniel Cook feels what it must be like to be a professional race car driver when he visits a go-carting arena for a few spins around the track. Along side his new racing buddy, Daniel challenges his Dad to a race.
Episode 24
Creating a Paper Mache Monster
Don't be scared, that's just Daniel Cook's paper mache monster. Daniel joins a local artist to create his very own paper mache creation. Daniel learns how to mix flour, water, and salt to make the paste for his paper mache monstrosity.
Episode 25
Writing a Song
Daniel Cook joins noted singer and songwriter Ed Roberton and learns how to write a song. Daniel listens to some of Ed's songwriting techniques.
Episode 26
Learning About Dog Guides
Daniel Cook has been asked to help train a guide dog. Daniel will learn why these animals are so important and how they help blind people become more independent.
Episode 27
Making an Animal Totem
Daniel Cook joins a local craftsman and learns how to make an aboriginal animal totem. Daniel listens to the history behind the craft and chooses his own animal guide before sitting down to build his totem creation.
Episode 28
Making a Puppet
Daniel Cook has been invited to a local puppet shop to learn how to put on a puppet show. Daniel works with a puppeteer and learns how to use his hand and cutouts to create various puppet characters.
Episode 29
Creating Stop Motion Animation
Daniel Cook meets a stop motion animator and learns how he slowly manipulates a piece of clay to give the illusion that the clay is moving by itself. Daniel helps move this clay pieces and operates the camera to create his own animated story.
Episode 30
Making a Holiday Ornament
Daniel Cook is getting ready for the holidays. Daniel sits by the fire and learns how to use felt, glue and bells to create beautiful Christmas decorations.
Episode 31
In a Marching Band
Daniel Cook learns about marching bands when he is invited to join a band practice. Daniel gets to play with a few instruments before leading the marching band as they perform a special selection.
Episode 32
Making Candy Canes
Daniel Cook visits a candy shop and learns about how the candies are made. Daniel helps mix and form a sheet of candy canes to take home as a holiday treat.
Episode 33
Making Soap
Daniel Cook is cleaning up his act and making some soap in the process. Daniel visits a soap shop and gets to mix all his favorite ingredients and smells to make his very own soapy creation.
Episode 34
Meeting an Elephant
Daniel Cook joins a zoologist to visit an elephant he's taking care of. Daniel learns what snacks elephants like to eat and how they use their trunks to drink water.
Episode 35
On a Safari
Daniel Cook has been invited to go on a safari expedition. Daniel's safari guide introduces him to all the different animals that live in the park including giraffes, impalas and rhinos.
Episode 36
Trying New Vegetables
Daniel Cook is playing with his food... again! Daniel and his nutritionist friend visit a local produce market to choose some new vegetables that he would like to try.
Episode 37
Playing Baseball
Bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded and Daniel Cook is up to bat. Daniel learns from the pros of the Toronto Blue Jays on how to properly hold a bat, throw a ball and how to time his swing for the best hit.
Episode 38
Learning About Butterflies
Daniel Cook gets to get up and close to hundreds of butterflies when he visits a butterfly conservatory. Daniel tours the conservatory before helping the curator release a new batch of day-old butterflies.
Episode 39
Learning About Whales
Daniel Cook has been invited to learn about whales... up close. Daniel brings food for both the Beluga and Killer whales and learns how the two species are different and how they communicate under water.
Episode 40
In a Helicopter
Daniel Cook takes to the sky! Daniel has been invited to help co-pilot a helicopter. Daniel learns about all the different controls pilots use to fly their helicopters and how these aircraft can be used to help rescue people.
Episode 41
At a Waterfall
Daniel Cook visits Niagara Falls! Daniel learns how much water goes over the falls when he takes a boat ride to the base of the falls.
Episode 42
With a Zoo Keeper
Daniel Cook has been invited by a zoo keeper to give him a hand for the day. Daniel relocates some large turtles, takes care of some baby beavers and feeds two hungry lions.
Episode 43
Drawing a Turtle
Daniel Cook joins "Franklin" illustrator Brenda Clark and learns how to draw turtles. Daniel watches Brenda draw before creating his own turtle picture.
Episode 44
Building a Robot
Daniel Cook is taking over the world, one robot at a time. Daniel has been invited to the science centre to build his very own customized robot. Daniel learns about the different pieces that go together to build a robot and gets to compare his creation with a real police robot.
Episode 45
Singing Jazz
Daniel Cook learns about different noises he can make with his voice when he visits with professional singer Molly Johnson. Daniel does some warm up exercises before belting out a few of his favorite songs at the piano.
Episode 46
Making a Yule Log
Daniel Cook is in the holiday spirit when he visits local chef Susur Lee to make a holiday yule log. Daniel mixes all the ingredients together and gets to decorate the final product with different types of candy.
Episode 47
Disco Dancing
Daniel Cook has caught some Saturday Night Fever when he takes his first disco dance lesson. Daniel learns a few key moves before hitting the light-up dance floor to show off his new steps with his new friends.
Episode 48
At a Water Park
Daniel Cook has been invited to a water park to try the different slides and attractions. Daniel learns how waves are made in the wave pool, how to control your speed in the water tube, and how to race down the water slide.
Episode 49
Riding in a Hot Air Balloon
Daniel Cook is going on a hot air balloon ride! Daniel learns how to set up the balloon, fill it with hot air and control how high you fly as he assists the hot air balloon operator in controlling the big machine.
Episode 50
Inventing a Toy
Daniel Cook is going to the toy store! Daniel learns how toys are made when he meets an actual toy inventor. Daniel has a few ideas of his own on what would make the perfect toy.
Episode 51
Learning Yoga
Daniel Cook tours a local fitness center and learns about the different exercises and stretches people use to stay healthy. Daniel joins in on an all-kids yoga lesson.
Episode 52
Digging for Dinosaur Bones
Daniel Cook is going dinosaur hunting! Daniel has been invited by a renowned giganotosaurus expert to join him on a dinosaur dig for Daniel's favorite dinosaur. Daniel learns what tools paleontologists use to uncover dinosaur bones and how to log his findings.
Episode 53
Camping
Daniel Cook loves the great outdoors. Especially slumber parties in the wilderness! Daniel learns how to pitch a tent, make smores, and rules about fire safety, all under the beautiful blanket of stars.
Episode 54
Exploring a Cave
Daniel Cook visits a cave and learns about the different kinds of animals that live in the dark. Daniel learns about bats before helping a scientist collect samples for study.
Episode 55
On an Eco Adventure
Daniel Cook is going on an eco adventure! Daniel learns how eco adventures help the environment by not disrupting it as he walks from treetop to treetop.
Episode 56
Learning About Visual Effects
Daniel Cook finally gets to be a superhero... sort of. Daniel learns how visual effects artists use computers and green screens to create all kinds of superhero effects for movies.
Episode 57
Learning About Space
Daniel Cook has always wondered what it feels like to be in space. He'll get his answer when real life astronaut Dave Williams joins him on a tour of the science center's space exhibit. Daniel will experience a simulated shuttle launch and get to examine a real asteroid.
Episode 58
At the Airport
Daniel Cook takes a guided tour through an airport and learns how many different people work together to make sure passengers take off safely and on time. Daniel inspects an airplane, welcomes passengers, and even gets to ride the conveyor belt!
Episode 59
Fishing
Daniel Cook gets to do one of his favorite things when he joins a local fisherman to go fly fishing. Daniel learns how to make a lure, throw a line, and the importance of the 'catch and release' philosophy.
Episode 60
Whale Watching
Daniel Cook learns about the different animals that live in the ocean when he goes whale watching in a small coastal fishing village. Daniel sees a porpoise, a seal colony, and a minkey whale.
Episode 61
Exploring a Beach
Daniel Cook is spending the day at the beach on the coast with a friend. Together, they search through seaweed, find snails hiding in the mud, and learn how ocean tides work.
Episode 62
Studying Rocks
Daniel Cook learns about all the different types of rocks that exist when he goes rock collecting with a geologist. On his expedition, Daniel finds crystals, rocks with fossils in them, and the perfect skipping stone.
Episode 63
On a Roller Coaster
Daniel Cook visits a theme park for a spin on a rollercoaster. Daniel learns how the rollercoasters are attached to the track and how some rollercoasters can even do loops.
Episode 64
At a Theme Park
Daniel Cook is going to the most magical place in the world... a theme park! Daniel learns how theme parks are created around a story, discusses what his theme park would be, and enjoys a few rides.
Episode 65
Learning About Stunts
Daniel Cook has been invited to see a stunt show. Daniel investigates one of the stunt cars, talks to an actual stunt car driver, and gets to sit in the front row to see the stunt cars in action.
Episode 66
Learning About Fish
Daniel Cook visits an aquarium to see different kinds of fish. Daniel learns about the difference between salt and fresh water fish and even gets to help feed a shark.