‘Wowsabout’ Looks to Nature, and Jim Henson, in Hopes of Inspiring Awe
'Wowsabout' is a new children's special produced by the Jim Henson Company in collaboration with PBS Kids, set in Sequoia National Park. The program features puppet characters Ronald the pig and Roxy the hedgehog exploring nature to inspire awe in young viewers. It is part of a broader initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- ▪'Wowsabout' is a children's special created by the Jim Henson Company and aired on PBS Kids.
- ▪The special is filmed in Sequoia National Park and emphasizes the awe-inspiring aspects of nature.
- ▪It features puppet characters Ronald the pig and Roxy the hedgehog as guides for young audiences.
- ▪The program is part of a series of initiatives connected to America’s 250th anniversary.
- ▪Producers hope 'Wowsabout' will expand into a full series in the future.
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