PBS Kids launches a new puppet series named Donkey Hodie, a whimsical show produced by Spiffy Pictures and Fred Rogers Productions. The series encourages children to aim high and work hard, embrace challenges, and work hard towards their goals. Donkey Hodie is set to premier on May 3rd later this year and follows the journey of the bright character, who is the granddaughter of the original character from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood known now to be Grampy Hodie.
The quirky and funny side of Fred Rogers is the inspiration behind the puppet series and follows the goal of helping young viewers navigate through the challenges of childhood and growing up. Head of PBS Kids Content, Linda Simensky states, "As kids laugh and sing along with Donkey Hodie and her friends, they will learn important life lessons about teamwork, empathy and resilience to help them see a world full of possibilities.”
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