There is a new show coming to Playhouse Disney on Monday January 18th at 10:30 am EST called Chuggington and my 4 year old son is going crazy waiting to see it! Every time we see the commerical for it he says (in his 4 year old attitude voice) “Mommy, why won’t the TV let me watch that show? Don’t worry hunny the wait is almost over!
Using feature-quality CGI animation, Chuggington’s fast-paced, kid-centric stories highlight a colorful, modern cast of characters and are designed to teach simple, yet important, social-emotional lessons that help preschoolers ‘ride the rails’ through their learning years. Throughout each episode, children climb aboard and follow the trainees as they embark on different adventures where they learn to explore Chuggington, an exciting and safe world.
Chuggington was created by Ludorum, a London-based company whose founders and principals have extensive backgrounds in building and managing some of the most beloved children’s entertainment properties including Bob the Builder™, Barney™ and Thomas the Tank Engine™.
Chuggington made its global debut in September 2008 in the U.K. on BBC TWO and launched on CBeebies, BBC’s preschool channel, in January 2009. Already a ratings success in the U.K., France, Australia, Germany, Japan and Canada, Chuggington is positioned to be a hit in the U.S. as a global, contemporary series geared toward both boys and girls.
Chuggington’s online presence includes a rich, engaging website – www.chuggington.com – featuring games, interactive adventures, stories and original content designed specifically for preschoolers to learn and play. For the latest Chuggington news, fans can check out Chuggington on Facebook (www.facebook.com/chuggington) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/chuggington)
Want to learn more about Chuggington and win some great prizes too? Tune in to twitter tonight for Resourcefulmommy’s Site Warming party from 9 – 10 pm EST using the hashtag #Chuggington. Click here to head over to Resourcefulmommy’s site and read more about the party, the prizes and to RSVP. Hope to see you there.
