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Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

2001·Show
26Episodes in1Season
IMDb4.6

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The Roku

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."
Children's StorytellingEducational & CreativeMuppet ShowWholesome Family EntertainmentImagination EncouragementLiterary & Artistic FocusGentle HumorInteractive LearningHeartwarming

Crew

Produced by:
Kathy Katz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola legally?

The Roku

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Is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola air?

It ran from 2001 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.