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Ottawa-based animation studio Big Jump Entertainment, together with its co-production partners Moody Street Kids from Australia and Telegael from Ireland, began production in the first season of a fun new animated series dedicated to children vocabulary titled Big words, little stories.

"When we were first introduced Big words, little storiesWe quickly realized through the books that it would work for children's television and quickly selected the property, "said Karen Swerdfeger, vice president of development at Big Jump." Educating through the best possible method, without meaning, while giving children a chance to surpass their parents. I'd like my four-year-old daughter to tell me there was a dispute between her brothers ... no ... wait ... "

"The enthusiasm for the show remains exceptional and contagious, having earned commissions from children TVO, SRC, TFO and Knowledge Network in Canada alone," said Rick Morrison, president of Big Jump Entertainment.

The animated series will focus on short stories that will enlighten children with the meaning of "big" words through entertaining and delightfully witty narratives. Collected through the eyes of a cast of four spinning children and their anthropomorphic pets, each five-minute episode sprinkles a big word into these children's lives, be it "stunned", "dillydally", or "riddle", from a Spruzza. the fairy and her staff, the candy sprinklers. The children of the story and the audience at home leave with their slightly older and much dumber vocabularies.

Big words, little stories It consists of 65 five-minute episodes and is based on popular books created and written by Judith Henderson, illustrated by TL McBeth and published by Kids Can Press.

Series production partners share Big Jumps' enthusiasm for clarification!

“We are delighted to co-produce such a great series. One that is incredibly important in today's world, where encouraging a love of words and reading is more important than ever, "said Gill Carr, Moody Street Kids Australia." Having ABC as our broadcaster in Australia is a perfect match, a quality presenter for a quality show! "

“At Telegael, our main goal is to create content for a young audience that empowers and enjoys it in equal measure.Big words, little stories it's a show that will truly fuel the imagination and ignite the love of reading and vocabulary for years to come, ”said Paul Cummins, CEO of Telegael. "The Telegael team is honored to animate this wonderful book series with our co-production partners Big Jump Entertainment and Moody Street Kids."

And TV stations are eager to present these word-hungry characters to their young viewers.

Marney Malabar, director of Kids TV at TVO, said: “Our viewers will be happy Big words, little stories. Introducing them to a new world of words, the program promotes a love of the language from an early age, which will help children prepare for school and life. "

"We love it Big words, little stories allows children to be proud of using words that even their parents don't know. This aspect of the series will develop their love of words and language, which is very important and valuable, ”said Nathalie Chamberland, director of youth programming, SRC.

"TFO loves the idea of ​​putting big words into small stories," said Marianne Lambert, co-production and acquisition director for TFO. "Each episode is silly and fun and introduces a word that will broaden the children's vocabulary and spark their curiosity about the language!"