The new animated social studies series “Let’s Go Luna!” will premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network at 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21.
“Research shows that young children have limited exposure to social studies concepts in school,” according to a news release. “To help address this gap, ‘Let’s Go Luna!’ will encourage kids ages 4-7 to explore and appreciate cultures worldwide and build global citizenship and social skills.”
The series will follow the adventures of three friends – Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. – as they travel the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, Circo Fabuloso.
“At each of the Circo’s stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang’s adventures take them through cities around the globe – from London to Cairo to Beijing – where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive. Episodes end with the kids back at the Circo Fabuloso and Luna back in the sky, with a reminder that there’s always more to see, learn and experience in every place they visit,” according to the release.
“Let’s Go Luna!” will air on AETN at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays and on AETN PBS KIDS at 4 p.m. daily.
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“One of the few storyboard-driven shows for preschoolers, ‘Let’s Go Luna!’ is produced with the goal of providing children with an authentic, immersive cultural experience,” according to the release. “Each episode includes two 11-minute stories that are developed in consultation with cultural advisors from each region the Circo visits. The writers then work with storyboard artists to create visually-driven narratives that highlight each city’s distinctive landscape and features. Songs capture regional musical styles and instrumentation, and interstitials feature traditional folktales associated with each location.”
The series is part of a multiplatform media experience that will also include digital content for youth, parents and teachers. The program will offer a variety of games at pbskids.org and on the PBS KIDS Games App, as well as clips and full episodes across PBS KIDS’ streaming video platforms, including the PBS KIDS Video App.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is Arkansas’ only statewide public media network.