Barney & Friends Episode
Books Are Fun!
Season 5, Episode 1
Air date	November 2, 1998
Written by	Stephen White
Directed by	Steven Feldman
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"Books Are Fun!" is the first episode from Season 5 of Barney & Friends.

PlotEdit

Curtis brings Barney to return some books to the school library where they find Booker T. Bookworm. After Curtis wishes he could be more like Booker T, he is recruited to be the library helper. Ashley, Robert, Hannah, and Barney all check out books from the library. From building an "ocean in a box" to making muffins to reading silly poems, they discover the delights of reading books. When Barney and the kids return to the library, they find Curtis' obsessive nature has completely transformed him into Booker T's assistant. With a little reminder of how special he is, Curtis returns to being himself.

Educational Theme: The Fun of Reading Books and Being Yourself

Stories: None

Song List Edit

1. Barney Theme Song

   

2. Books Are Fun!
3. Five Little Butterflies
4. The Barney Bag
5. If I Lived Under the Sea
6. Muffin Man Medley (The Muffin Man, Hot Cross Buns, and Pat-A-Cake)
7. Laugh With Me!
8. Everyone is Special
9. I Love You

Cast Edit

• Barney
• Curtis
• Ashley
• Hannah
• Robert
• Miss Etta Kette
• Scooter McNutty
• Booker T. Bookworm

TriviaEdit

• This episode marks Booker T. Bookworm's first appearance on the TV series.
• This episode marks the first appearance of Barney's Season 5 costume.