What's The Big Idea?

Hugo explores things that are big, from elephants to trees, to cities and planets; he learns that big can be all kinds of things, like a big appetite, or a big surprise.

Hugo can learn all kinds of things at school, such as counting and drawing.

Hugo learns what friends are and goes to the moon to find a friend of his own.

Lily and Felix explain different ways to be kind, such as helping someone who is hurt and taking care of pets.

Hugo finds out what play is, and why kids love to do it; there are so many games to play, Hugo could play his whole life.

Hugo learns about fairness when he gives the same-sized cupcake to his yeti friend and a tiny ant.

Hugo feels jealous when he's left out of a group of friends doing yo-yo tricks.

Hugo learns that sometimes he makes mistakes before he can learn something.

Hugo goes on a journey to learn what things are part of nature.

Hugo learns about art by looking at different paintings, sculptures and photos.

Hugo learns that heroes are not just ones with superpowers; there are also heroes in real life, like fire-fighters, rock stars, and even his granny. Even Hugo can be a hero to someone.

Felix and Lily tell Hugo about different types of work, and Hugo gets to work on a busy construction site.

Hugo always has something to think about, and wonders if there is ever a time when he's not thinking.

Hugo tries lots of things to cheer up his friend the yeti.

Lily and Felix help Hugo figure out how memory works.

Hugo conducts an experiment to find out if his friend the elephant can fly.

Hugo learns a lesson on taking advice.

Hugo is worried about moving to a new home; Felix and Lily help him learn that a home is a place to feel safe and spend time with family.

When a monkey steals Hugo's ice cream, Hugo can't help but feel all hot and bothered. Is this anger?

Hugo explores things that are beautiful, from flowers and rainbows to his cool new bike; he learns that beautiful can be all kinds of things, even Mr Yeti and Mrs Yeti.

Hugo knows some things are true, like elephants are big; he wonders if skateboarding llamas or his friend's claims that a giant dinosaur still walks the earth are true.

Hugo learns there are animals that make good pets, like dogs and cats, and other animals that are too big to be pets, like elephants.

Felix and Lily show Hugo that it can be fun to share things, like a comic book, an idea, or your time; Hugo also learns that sometimes sharing is not a good idea, like sharing his bath with a naughty monkey.

Hugo wants his friends to like him for his fancy tricks and his parents and teachers to be proud of him for his super smarts. He learns that sometimes it's also important that he be himself.

Hugo finds that rules are everywhere, telling you what to do and what not to do, rules in games and rules to keep you safe. Should Hugo always stick to the rules?

The universe is so big, some say it's infinite; Hugo ventures out into space with his trusty robot friend to find out how big infinity really is.

Hugo always has something on his mind, but what is a mind, and where is it? Lily and Felix help him search for the answer.

Hugo knows lots of people who are clever, like his parents, his teacher and his friend the scientist; he tries to find out if he is clever by building a rocket.

Hugo learns that some things can take a long time, which means he has to be patient.

Hugo explores all his senses, from hearing and smelling to tasting, touching and seeing. At the amusement park, he learns that sometimes your senses can fool you!

Felix and Lily explain to Hugo that music is all kinds of noises that people make on purpose, most of the time on an instrument like a trumpet or guitar - and if they practice a lot they can make a very good song!

Hugo learns that sometimes someone may tell him the wrong thing to do.

Hugo learns that one day he'll be a grownup, but wonders if grownups can still act like kids sometimes.

Hugo grows taller all the time, which means he can do exciting things, like fly an airplane.

Oscar, Hugo and everyone else learn what fear is and how to fight it.

Hugo thinks he’s human because he’s got legs, ears, eyes, nose and mouth. But his pet spider and his friend the naughty monkey have all those things too! Felix and Lily help Hugo work out what makes humans different.

Hugo wonders what dreams really are.

Hugo imagines a perfect world where every kid looks, thinks and acts exactly like him. But this gets pretty annoying fast, and Felix and Lily help Hugo learn that variety is the spice of life.

Hugo can't wait to grow up so that he can drive cars, watch scary movies and do what he wants to do.

Hugo wonders if he needs big muscles to be strong.

Felix and Lily show Hugo that he can use his imagination to figure out problems and to help people.

Hugo learns that sometimes fighting is necessary, so he defends a princess from a marauding dragon.

Hugo learns that choosing some things is difficult, and sometimes he has no choice at all.

Hugo learns all about his big family.

Hugo learns about love by looking at the things and people around him.

Felix and Lily teach Hugo about the things he needs and the things he wants.

Hugo and his friends learn to compromise and go on a bumper car ride together.

Hugo wonders if the world would be better if it was made up of only things he likes.

Hugo learns that lots of things change when they grow up, but he likes some things just the way they are.

Hugo wonders how many birthdays it takes to get old.

A talk about being brave.