Mister Rogers visits his friend Adelia Moore to see how she makes stuffed animals for her children. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, the Neighbors are making presents for Ana Platypus’ birthday.
Bob Trow brings his dog Barney to meet Mister Rogers before leaving him overnight, and Mister Rogers shows a film of children and their pets. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Ana Platypus wants a pet for her birthday that she can hug and love. The neighbors have very definite ideas about what kind of pet she should have.
Different pets are visiting Mister Rogers — Barney, Bob Trow’s dog, and a parrot that Mrs. McFeely brings. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday wants to give Ana a parrot, but changes his mind when the parrot talks back to him. He decides he likes his wooden bird, Mimus Polyglotis, better.
Mister Rogers takes Barney the dog out for a walk. It’s nighttime in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and as Ana gets ready for bed, she decides what she’d really like for her birthday is a kitten. Lady Elaine Fairchilde is very busy planning a big birthday parade for Ana with a whale, apes, and Purple Panda.
Mister Rogers visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where he helps prepare food for the giant pandas. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Ana endures the elaborate birthday parade and finally receives her birthday present — a kitten to love and hug.
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