Seasons & Episodes
Nello
As every morning, Nello and his grandfather Jehan take the milk to Antwerp. In the city he sees a man brutally beating t
With Alois in the Forest
Grandfather Jehan brings the milk to town alone today. Nello and Alois want to collect strawberries. When a thunderstorm
At the Town of Antwerp
In front of the cathedral in Antwerp, Nello sees a painter and lets him teach him the art of painting. In the evening, b
New Friends
Nello wants to go fishing and meets George and Paul at the canal. They tease him. When Paul falls into the water, Nello
Patrasche
George and Paul are waiting for Nello. They watch the ironmonger maltreat his dog. Later they learn that the dog's name
Don't Give Up, Patrasche
Nello has helped the grandfather. Now he is looking for Patrasche, who collapsed and was left for dead by the ironmonger
Eat Your Soup
Patrasche is very sick. Nello gives the animal some medicine, but the dog is getting worse. Jehan comes by and brings me
He Barked, Grampa
Thanks to the food that Alois brings daily, Patrasche recovers quickly. Alois and Nello build a dog bed for their friend
Memories of a Bell
Patrasche has fully recovered and even wants to pull the cart again. On the way to town they meet George and Paul. In to
Alois's Brooch
Patrasche is told to go and collect wood, and Alois accompanies him. While playing, she loses her brooch. Nello finds it
Elina's Garden
The grandfather and Nello return from Antwerp. At home, the steward Hanse is already waiting for them to collect the ren
Grampa's Piggy Bank
The grandfather can no longer keep Patrasche from pulling the milk cart. So he makes him a pulling harness. Patrasche's
A Windmill from Napoleon's Times
A storm has damaged the old windmill. Noël is supposed to repair it. Nello observes and draws him as he does so. When t
A Picture Painted in the Sky
The grandfather is on his way to town. He is talking to some neighbors about his grandson's future. He wants him to beco
The Old Account Book
Nello has discovered that he can draw with charcoal. Alois is thrilled. She runs home to get paper and takes one of her
10 Cents Picture Album
In town, Nello sees a store for drawing materials. But where is he going to get ten cents for a sketchbook? Working hard
Under the Tree on top of the Hill
Nello is all excited about his sketchbook. In Antwerp, he tries to draw on the old tower, but he doesn't succeed. Alois
Kuro, the Prankster
Mrs. Noulette is supposed to move in with her daughter Milene, but she is attached to her house and her animals. When Bl
A Hardware Salesman is in Town
A month has passed and Jehan has to pay for Patrasche. With difficulty he is able to raise the money. But unfortunately
Friends Forever
George and Paul also join the search for Patrasche. Nello moves away from the others, and in the end Patrasche finds his
Alois' Aunt
Alois' aunt Sophie comes to visit. She wants to take the girl to England to take care of her education there. Nello is s
Presents from England
Nello dreamed that Alois left for England on a big ship. There she wants to go to school. When Alois then also gives him
Alois' Birthday
Alois celebrates her birthday. Of course, Nello is also invited. The friends play and in the process a precious vase get
Alois' Portrait
Nello helps Alois' father with the hay harvest. When he is finally relieved by his grandfather, he can finally start dra
Alois is Gone
Alois has run away from home because her father wants to send her to England. Patrasche finds the girl again. Nello is a
Goodbye, Alois
Secretly, Alois and Nello meet in a store. They study maps. They discover that Antwerp and England are not that far apar
Christmas without Alois
Nello is missing Alois. After weeks, mail finally arrives from her in England. The letter, however, is addressed to her
A Kind Lady
Nello is on his way to the Antwerp Cathedral. There he wants to talk to Alois, as she suggested in her letter. In the ci
Two Paintings by Rubens
Nello is alone in Antwerp and immediately goes to the cathedral. The lady has told him about two other Rubens paintings.
Meeting in the Snow
In Antwerp, Nello meets the friendly lady again. She tells him about her deceased son. Then she wants to see Nello's ske
Nello's Decision
The woodcutter Michel has injured his foot. Nello helps him with the work. He spends the night in his hut. While collect
A Big Oak Tree
Nello wants to cut down a mighty oak in the forest. In the process, he catches Hanse hunting without permission. When gr
Letter from the Heart
Aunt Noulette is not the only one who worries about Nello's future. Michel suggests to his grandfather that Nello should
Mrs. Nulette
Aunt Noulette's moving day has come, and everyone pitches in. Nello gets Blacky the duck from her, for whom he builds a
Welcome Back, Alois
When Nello goes to pick up Alois from the ship, he receives the disappointing news that his girlfriend is sick. A week l
Alois's Medicine
It was a big mistake not to let Nello see Alois, because she is getting worse and worse. Finally she comes home. The doc
Good News
Now Alois is waiting for Nello again like before. One senses that she will get well again because of his presence. The f
Nello's Big Dream
Nello is determined to win the prize in the drawing competition. But what should he draw? Alois will go to school in Ant
Flag Connecting Two Hearts
Since Alois is taken to school by Hanse, the children rarely see each other. One day the car breaks down, and Alois walk
Grampa's New Job
Grandfather Jehan works at the vegetable market in Antwerp. He convinces Nello that the work is not exhausting him. Nell
A Familiar Long Road
The grandfather has to stay in bed after a fainting spell. Therefore Nello takes over all the work in the house. Because
The New Neighbor
Once again, grandfather Jehan has to stay in bed. His condition worsens. In addition, the new neighbor takes the farmers
Alois's Help
Nello did not tell his grandfather that he had to work in the port, nor for what reason. From Alois, who takes care of t
Grampa's Gift
Nello has worked well and receives his first wage. He buys a big piece of meat and cooks a good soup for his grandfather
Nello Is Alone
After the death of his grandfather, Nello goes to the cemetery with Patrasche. It is actually Alois' birthday and she wa
Grampa's Face
Now Nello is alone in the house with Patrasche and Blacky. Uncle Michel learns from Alois that Jehan has died, and he wa
Fire at the Windmill Hut
Alois' mother Elena tries to put in a good word for Nello with her husband Peter. Unfortunately, she is not listened to.
No More Work
The villagers are against Nello, who now also loses his job. Even Alois is not allowed to see him again. His only consol
I Finished the Painting, Grampa
Finally the painting for the competition is ready. Nello goes with Paul to Antwerp to deliver it to the town house. Back
Day of the Announcement
On the day of the award ceremony, Nello sees Alois and George again. Hanse tells the boy that he will have to leave the
Two Thousand Francs
Peter, Alois' father, loses a bag with a lot of money. The dog Patrasche finds it, and Nello brings it back. Alois' fath
Picture of the Angels
Patrasche sets out to find Nello, who has left a suicide note. Now everyone is looking for the missing boy who has been