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ADVENTURES FROM THE BOOK OF VIRTUES Based on William J. Bennett's anthology of classic stories from around the world. The animated shows center around Zach and Annie, two youngsters who confront the universal uncertainties and fears of childhood with the aid of a group of talking animals. The characters share stories from around the world that illustrate the importance of virtues. 
Sundays
10:30/9:30 a.m.
1 Year  
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, THE ILLUSTRATED SERIES follows the adventures of the irrepressible Anne Shirley, whose independent spirit and impetuous nature makes Avonlea an exciting place to live. The well-loved characters of Avonlea are all on hand, but so too are fairies, wood nymphs and goblins, all products of Anne's fertile imagination.
Sundays
11:00/10:00 a.m.
1 Year
ARTHUR Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends have been delighting young readers for over 20 years. Now the animated TV show demonstrates effective, age-appropriate problem-solving skills. Each episode consists of two independent ARTHUR stories focusing on themes and events central to children's lives.
Monday - Friday 
7:00/6:00 a.m.

10:00/9:00 a.m.

3:30/2:30 p.m.

Sundays 
9:30/8:30 a.m.

1 Year
BARNEY The lovable purple dinosaur and his young friends share adventures featuring songs, dances and games that make learning fun for children. Shows are thematic including home, neighborhood, family, animal friends and transportation, among others. A strong emphasis is placed on positive pro-social skills such as making friends, sharing, cooperating, using good manners. 
Monday - Friday
8:00/7:00 a.m.
2:00/1:00 p.m.
3 years
BETWEEN THE LIONS
A family of friendly lions lives at a magic library where the books come to life. An eclectic cast of characters makes the program fun for young viewers with catchy character names. The series combines innovative puppetry, animation, live action, and music to achieve its educational mission of helping young children learn to read.
Monday-Friday
11:00/10:00 a.m.

& 5:00 p.m. PT only
1 Year
BOOKWORM BUNCH THE BOOKWORM BUNCH is a three-hour block of seven different segments, each based on a popular children’s book series.  Each segment features an engaging variety of entertaining animation and live action, built around various curricula of knowledge, learning and values. Children’s books in the reading series include Timothy Goes to School, Seven Little Monsters, George Shrinks and Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse. 
Saturdays
7:00/6:00 a.m.
1 Year
CAILLOU is a lovable four-year-old with a unique way of relating to the world.  Based on a series of children's books, CAILLOU blends live-action and animation--featuring CAILLOU, real kids, and puppets.  Stories are designed to help children gorw through the development stages of self-esteem, confidence, and independence.  With humor, four-year-old logic and imagination, CAILLOU helps preschoolers make sense of the world.
Monday-Friday
9:00/8:00 a.m.
1 Year
CLIFFORD is big, red, and totally irresistible.  CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from the enormously popular book series by Norman Bridwell, comes to television for the first time in this animated series.  Guided by fundamental principles of developmental theory, shows are based on social and emotional challenges that children face.  Emphasis is on good citizenship and the importance of community.

Monday-Friday
9:30/8:30 a.m.

3:00/2:00 p.m.
&
4:30 p.m. PT only

1 Year
CYBERCHASE In the world of cyberspace, a classic good-versus-evil battle rages! When the dastardly villain Hacker launches a mad mission to conquer the virtual universe, Motherboard calls on Jackie, Matt and Inez for
help. Each episode takes the kids on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept -- from tackling time in ancient Egyptian tombs, to cracking codes in creepy caves.

Monday - Friday
4:00/3:00 p.m.

1 Year
DRAGON TALES is an animated, fantasy adventure series for preschool-aged children that helps them learn new skills such as how to make friends or overcome fear 
of the dark. 
Monday - Friday
10:30/9:30 a.m.
5:00/4:00 p.m.
1 Year
JAY JAY, THE JET PLANE follows the adventures of a young airplane and his friends and mentors around Tarrytown airprot. The program centers on developing social and emotional skills as well as on early earth sciences curriculum.

Monday - Friday
1:30/12:30 p.m.

1 Year
MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD themes deal reassuringly with real-life issues faced by young children. Topics with sensitive emotional concerns are always caringly blended with fun and whimsy to match a young child's interests and level of understanding. 
Monday - Friday 
1:00 p.m./NOON
1 Year
NODDY is set in an old-fashioned curiosity shop owned by retired sea captain Noah Tomtem. Everyday after school his grandchildren Kate and Truman and their friend DJ gather at the shop to play and wait for their parents to finish work. The series focuses on storytelling which segues into the use of imagination and creative play to solve all kinds of real like concerns and issues that face today's young children. 
Sundays 
7:00/6:00 a.m.
1 Year
PLAZO SESAMO Plaza Sesamo is a Spanish language series for pre-schoolers. Consisting of songs, music, and a cast of Muppets and live actors, the series addresses the educational needs of Latin American children and incorporates a curriculum with particular focus on health, hygiene and safety. 

Sundays

8:00/7:00 a.m. 
1 year
READING RAINBOW LeVar Burton reads award-winning books and takes you on adventures that help stimulate an interest in reading for pleasure and
entertainment. 

Read the Stories of the Young Readers & Illustrators Contest Winners

Monday - Friday 
2:30/1:30 p.m.
1 Year
REDWALL is based on the first two books in the best-selling series by author Brian Jacques. Each episode introduces viewers to a medieval land populated by woodland creatures who embody the positive and endearing qualities of humor, companionship and courage. Matthias, the young mouse hero, solves mysteries, survives fantastic ordeals and ventures on challenging quests to protect the honor of local townsfolk from a rodent horde led by Cluny the Scourge.

 

Sundays
11:30/10:30 a.m.

 

1 year
SAGWA Based on Amy Tan's children's book, this new children's series is set in historic China and follows the adventures of a spirited, adventurous young cat named Sagwa as she explores her widening world. Though she's an independent spirit trying on her own to figure out the world and her place in it, she can always come home to her caring friends and family.

Monday - Friday
7:30/6:30 a.m.

Sundays
9:00/8:00 a.m.

1 Year
SESAME STREET   Generations of children have learned their numbers and alphabet from Big Bird, Maria, and other friends. 
Monday - Friday
11:30/10:30 a.m.

Sundays
6:00/5:00 a.m.

1 Year
STANDARD DEVIANTS offers a modern approach to learning that is anything but standard. The fast-paced, fresh shows are so smart, crazy and fun, you'll actually forget you're learning. Each program is a different learning adventure that covers subjects ranging from Shakespeare to Spanish to the Internet!
Saturdays
9:00/8:00 a.m.
1 Year
TELETUBBIES is a celebration of play and exploration. In a world of technology, this series introduces young children ages one and above to the wonders and magic of high-tech in a safe and friendly way. Teletubbies unique format and characters are designed to nourish young children's thinking skills, teach them to listen, help build their curiosity, expand their imagination, and increase their
confidence.
Monday - Friday
8:30/7:30 a.m.
3 Years
THEODORE TUGBOAT an award-winning series for preschoolers that explores issues of feelings, fairness and friendship through the adventures of a magical harbor filled with tugboats. 
Sundays
10:00/9:00 a.m.
1 Year
TOTS TV This charming series for preschoolers features puppets Tilly, Tom and Tiny who live in a secret house. The Tots care for their house and venture forth for a small, preschooler-sized adventure from which they learn important lessons about how the world works. Tilly, who speaks only Spanish, helps children accept different languages as part of everyday life in a multi-cultural society. 
Sundays
7:30/6:30 a.m.
1 Year
ZOBOOMAFOO   A groundbreaking, energetic series designed especially for preschoolers about that great moment of discovery when a kid meets an animal for the first time. Using music, songs and sounds from around the world, the series teaches children how to respect and care for the creatures with which they share the planet. Through live action and the wonders of puppetry, animation and claymation, Zoboomafoo is every little kid’s dream: a wonderful talking animal who’s a special friend. 
Monday - Friday
12:30/11:30 a.m.

Sundays 
8:30/7:30 a.m.

1 Year
ZOOM   Created for and by kids, ZOOM features games, plays, science experiments and other activities based on contributions sent in by kids from across the country. Though first and foremost a television series, ZOOM reaches far beyond the TV screen. An exciting Web site and a variety of companion outreach materials and activities accompany the show. 
Monday - Friday
4:30/3:30 p.m.
1 Year