Maddie & Triggs

While crunching leaves in the garden, Maddie and Triggs make a new friend, Reginald the caterpillar. Reginald tells them where he lives and what he eats, explaining his home’s location and his diet in detail. The trio listens as Reginald describes his surroundings and the leaves that make up his meals.

"Leaves" is a programme formatted as an episode, classified within the episode genre. The show centres on simple outdoor activities and the small wonders that can be found in a garden setting. Its tone is light and straightforward, inviting viewers to follow the everyday adventures of its young characters as they explore the world around them, and discover new friendships along the way through simple play in each episode. While they are busy crunching fallen leaves in the garden, Maddie and Triggs happen upon a new acquaintance—a caterpillar called Reginald. The two children pause their leaf‑crunching game to greet him, and an instant friendship begins to form. Reginald, eager to share, tells them about the place he calls home, painting a picture of his own little world within the garden. He describes the colours and textures he encounters daily. Reginald also explains what he feeds on, giving Maddie and Triggs a clear picture of his diet. He mentions the types of foliage he prefers, allowing the pair to understand the kind of food a garden caterpillar relies on. Through this simple exchange, the episode highlights how curiosity and conversation can turn an ordinary leaf‑crunching afternoon into a learning experience. It shows that even a brief chat can reveal much about nature.