Meet Carl, a warm-hearted young raccoon with autism, who loves to collect things! Carl and his friends live in Fuzzytown, where they play and explore together, discovering what makes each of them unique and learning there is no right or wrong way to be themselves. For kids 4 to 7, CARL THE COLLECTOR features neurotypical and neurodiverse characters and explores self-identity and community.
When Carl's growing plushie collection starts taking over his bedroom, he turns to his friends to help him get organized. Then, Carl's bouncy balls have escaped, and they are bounce-bounce-bouncing all over the neighborhood.
2. The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. It's up to the Detail Detectives to observe what makes the twins unique. Then, Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but when Sheldon runs off, Carl is confused. Does Sheldon not want to be friends anymore? Then, Carl's caterpillars turn into butterflies, and he's excited to start a butterfly collection.
When Skyler calls Lotta "headphone girl," she's determined to find a way to let her know she's more than that. Then, everyone is unsure about the new kid after he caused a hullabaloo on the playground. Are all the rumors about him true?
Carl stretches the limits of honesty when he gets a universal screwdriver for his birthday. Then, when a storm creates a hole in his walkway, Carl wants it fixed, until he discovers his friends have turned it into something magical.
When Carl freezes after Nico falls, he shares something about himself to help her understand why he didn't know what to do. Then, Carl learns a new word -- shindig. Will he get to say it just the right way at just the right time?
7. The Remote Control Collection/The Super Blue Moon Sleepover
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but his excitement gets him into trouble when he won't wait his turn. Then, Carl is hosting a Super Blue Moon Sleepover, and everything must go according to his plan.
Forrest makes too many plans on the same day and leaves a trail of disappointed friends. Then, Carl and Arugula are building an epic marble run, but despite many attempts, they can't quite seem to get the marble to run!
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? Then, Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to be a good listener?
10. The Sticker Collection/The Baby Stuff Collection
Carl realizes his favorite sour pickle scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its smell. He must get that sour pickle smell back! Then, Carl notices that his baby blanket, Knit-Knit, has a hole in it. What could have happened?
