BOISE — Donkey Hodie, a vibrant new puppet series impressed by Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, empowers younger viewers to dream massive, be resourceful and persevere to comprehend their objectives. The present premieres Monday, May 3, at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM on our IDAHO Channel (see beneath for a full record of air instances).Set within the whimsical land of Someplace Else, created by Fred Rogers on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the imaginative social-emotional series for youngsters ages 3-5 facilities on the adventures of Donkey Hodie, an enthusiastic, “can-do” yellow donkey with a vibrant magenta mane. Joining in on her adventures are her friends: Purple Panda, her loyal and empathetic greatest pal who wears his massive coronary heart on his sleeve; Duck Duck, a sensible, quick-witted younger mallard who likes to determine issues out; and Bob Dog, an brisk and keen canine who’s all the time able to boogie to music or fetch a ball.In Someplace Else, everybody’s massive desires are potential — whether or not it’s Purple Panda discovering the top of the Golden Rainbow, Duck Duck planning a Book-A-Palooza Festival or Bob Dog enjoying the biggest kickball sport in historical past. Episodes embody catchy songs that reinforce the tales’ constructive messages and enjoyable adventures.This Donkey Hodie is the granddaughter of the unique Donkey Hodie character from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (now often called “Grampy Hodie”). The authentic puppet appeared in 59 episodes of the beloved children’s series. Inspired by the quirky, humorous aspect of Fred Rogers, Donkey Hodie furthers Rogers’ mission of serving to younger viewers navigate the challenges of childhood.The series premieres on our foremost broadcast channel, the Idaho Channel, on Monday, May 3, with two episodes at 9:30 & 10 a.m. and once more at 1:30 & 2 p.m. The present continues all through the week at its frequently scheduled instances on the IDAHO Channel: every Monday via Friday at 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 8 AM. The present additionally airs on our Idaho PBS KIDS Channel, with a two-episode premiere on Monday, May 3, at 4 & 4:30 p.m. It continues all through the week at its frequently scheduled instances on the IDAHO PBS KIDS Channel, every Monday via Friday at 4 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.Digital content material for teenagers, dad and mom and lecturers will launch in tandem with the series. Games shall be obtainable on pbskids.org and on the free PBS KIDS Games app, together with clips and full episodes streaming throughout PBS KIDS’ video platforms, together with the free PBS KIDS Video app. Parent assets, corresponding to ideas and hands-on actions to increase the training at house, shall be obtainable on PBS KIDS for Parents, and PBS LearningMedia will supply classroom-ready supplies for lecturers, together with video excerpts, video games, instructing ideas and printable actions.About Idaho Public TelevisionAn entity of the Idaho State Board of (*3*), Idaho Public Television is a statewide multimedia broadcast community with transmitters and translator stations that ship packages to greater than 99 % of Idaho households, and is among the many most-watched PBS affiliate networks per capita within the United States. The mission of Idaho Public Television is to “harness the ability of public media to encourage lifelong studying, join our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We inform Idaho’s tales.”
New children’s series ‘Donkey Hodie’ premieres May 3 | News
