Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series |
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| Genre | Comedy-drama Animated series Fantasy Slapstick |
| Directed by | Lilliane Andre Richard Allen |
| Voices of | Bryn McAuley |
| Composer(s) | Peter Breiner |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Kevin Sullivan Trudy Grant |
| Producer(s) | Marilyn McAuley |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Sullivan Animation Annemation Productions Inc. |
| Distributor | American Public Television |
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| Original network | TVOKids (Canada) PBS Kids (USA) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo Dolby Surround (USA airings) |
| Original release | September 2, 2001 – March 24, 2002 |
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series is a fun Canadian animated TV show. It was made by Sullivan Entertainment and Kevin Sullivan. The series is based on the famous 1908 book Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.
Many characters in the show also appeared in Sullivan's other TV series, Road to Avonlea. That show was based on other books by L. M. Montgomery. There was one season of Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series with 26 episodes. It first aired from 2001 to 2002. The show was created for PBS in the United States.
Each episode of the series taught a valuable lesson. Characters faced problems and learned how to solve them. Special guides were even made for teachers to use in classrooms. These guides helped them teach kids using the show's lessons.
Contents
Meet the Characters of Avonlea
This section introduces the main characters from the animated series. They are all important to Anne's adventures and learning experiences.
- Bryn McAuley – Anne Shirley: Anne is a smart and imaginative girl with red hair. She is an orphan who gets adopted by the Cuthbert siblings. Anne is the main character and appears in every episode. She can even fly in the opening credits!
- Wayne Robson – Matthew Cuthbert: Matthew is a quiet and kind farmer. He is Marilla's older brother and Anne's adoptive father.
- Emily Hampshire – Diana Barry: Diana is Anne's very best friend. She has dark hair and a cheerful personality.
- Ali Mukaddam – Gilbert Blythe: Gilbert is Anne's friend and often competes with her in school.
- Dalene Irvine – Felicity King: Felicity is a classmate who sometimes gets jealous of Anne. She tries to embarrass Anne, but they are still friends sometimes. She is based on a character from Road to Avonlea.
- Kyle Fairlie – Felix King: Felix is Felicity's younger brother. He is one of Anne's good friends. Felix is a nice, strong, and creative boy. He has a lively fox terrier dog named Caesar. He is also based on a character from Road to Avonlea.
- Linda Sorensen – Hetty King: Hetty is the schoolteacher in Avonlea. Like Marilla, she is strict but believes in her students. She is based on a character from Road to Avonlea.
- Patricia Gage – Marilla Cuthbert: Marilla is Anne's adoptive mother. She is strict and no-nonsense, but she loves Anne very much. She is the second most important character after Anne.
- Anne Anglin – Peg Bowen: Peg is an unusual woman who lives in the woods. The kids are scared of her at first. But they soon learn she often has answers to their problems. She appears in several episodes. She is based on a character from Road to Avonlea.
- Tracey Moore – Dryad: Dryad is a wood nymph from Anne's imagination. She sometimes helps Anne solve problems.
- Patricia Hamilton – Rachel Lynde: Rachel is Marilla's friend and the biggest gossip in Avonlea. She appears in many episodes. Patricia Hamilton also played Rachel in the live-action Anne movies and Road to Avonlea.
- Unknown – Caesar: Caesar is Felix's dog. He is very lively and often tries to escape by chewing through his rope. He appears in two episodes. He is a fox terrier.
- Keith Dinicol and Keith Knight – The Willows: These are two weeping willow trees that Anne talks to in her imagination. They have different personalities: one is dramatic, and the other is grumpy. They appear in several episodes.
- Richard Binsley – Mr. Lawson
- Adrian Truss – Mr. Gresham
- Andrew Craig – Perry
- No Voice – The Swings: These are the local swing set. They seem to have special powers to see the future and find lost people. They appear in one episode.
Episode Guide and Life Lessons
Each episode of Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series teaches a valuable lesson. Here's a look at the episodes and what Anne and her friends learn.
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| 1 | "The Witch of Avonlea" | High self-esteem | September 2, 2001 | |
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Anne is in a spelling bee. She thinks she's cursed by Peg Bowen and loses her spelling skills. Ms. King stresses winning, making Anne worried. Anne learns to believe in herself and that curses are just silly ideas.
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| 2 | "Carrots!" | Work | September 9, 2001 | |
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Gilbert keeps calling Anne's red hair "carrots." Anne tries to dye her hair, but it turns green! Her imaginary friend Dryad helps her realize her red hair makes her special. Anne learns to be proud of who she is.
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| 3 | "The Stray" | Responsibility | September 16, 2001 | |
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Anne finds a lost dog in the barn during a rainstorm. She names him "Magic." Peg Bowen helps Anne find a poster of the dog. Magic is then reunited with his real owner.
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| 4 | "The Best Partner" | Acceptance | September 23, 2001 | |
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Mr. Gresham's nephew, Ben, visits Avonlea. Everyone is excited for a sports day. But Ben arrives on crutches because of polio. Anne and Mr. Gresham create new sports events so everyone, including Ben, can join in.
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| 5 | "The Sleeves" | Individuality and trends | September 30, 2001 | |
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Famous Amelia Evans comes to town, wearing puffed sleeves. Everyone wants to dress like her. Anne gets so focused on looking fashionable that she forgets to practice for a talent show. She learns that being herself is more important than following trends.
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| 6 | "Taffy!" | Admittance of mistakes | October 7, 2001 | |
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A taffy contest at the Avonlea fair goes wrong. The sugar and salt cards get mixed up. Anne's taffy ends up with too much salt. She blames Felicity, but they both realize they made a mistake.
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| 7 | "One True Friend" | Friendship; loyalty | October 14, 2001 | |
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Diana gets head lice, and other kids avoid her. Anne defends Diana, but then goes to a party Diana wasn't invited to. Diana feels betrayed. Anne realizes true friends stick together, and they become friends again.
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| 8 | "Lost and Found" | Preparedness | October 21, 2001 | |
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Anne and Diana go into the woods looking for treasure. They get lost. They find their way back by remembering landmarks they passed. This teaches them to be prepared and pay attention.
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| 9 | "Idle Chatter" | Being informed before making conclusions | October 28, 2001 | |
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Anne thinks Gilbert cheated on a test. His grades and reputation suffer. Anne and Diana sneak into the school and find out Gilbert is innocent. They learn not to jump to conclusions.
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| 10 | "A Bully by the Horns" | Dealing with bullies; friendship | November 4, 2001 | |
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Felix has trouble with a bully who is his partner for a science project. Anne helps Felix learn to deal with bullies kindly. Felix and the bully become friends and get a good grade.
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| 11 | "The Ice Cream Promise" | Keeping promises; reliability | November 11, 2001 | |
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Anne promises to help Marilla make ice cream for a book club meeting. But Anne gets distracted and doesn't help. She also struggles to pick a Shakespeare scene to perform. She learns about keeping her word.
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| 12 | "A Question of Rules" | Rule-following | November 18, 2001 | |
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Anne and her friends are excited for the "Hunt for the Golden Crown." But new, complicated rules are added. Anne imagines leading a class of vegetables and realizes rules are important.
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| 13 | "The Avonlea Herald" | Leadership | November 25, 2001 | |
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Rachel Lynde suggests the kids start a town newspaper. Anne becomes the editor. The power goes to her head, and she argues with her friends. A rescue brings them back together.
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| 14 | "Chores Eclipsed" | Importance of work | December 2, 2001 | |
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Anne plans a lunar eclipse party. She ignores her chores, which causes problems at Green Gables. She learns that chores are important and shouldn't be forgotten.
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| 15 | "The Swim of Things" | Patience | December 9, 2001 | |
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Felix is not a good swimmer, and his friends get impatient. Anne hurts her arm and can't swim. She and Felix practice together. They show off their new skills at the swimming contest.
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| 16 | "Butterflies!" | Sportsmanship | December 16, 2001 | |
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Avonlea and Carmody are playing a hockey game. Gilbert is captain. Everyone becomes obsessed with winning and forgets good sportsmanship. Anne focuses on safety. When Felix gets hurt, her friends realize safety is key.
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| 17 | "A Walk in His Shoes" | Respecting the opinions of others | January 20, 2002 | |
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Anne and Marilla argue about chores. Anne and Diana plan a surprise party for Gilbert, but they plan it based on what they like. Anne has a dream and realizes she needs to respect others' ideas.
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| 18 | "Babysitter Blues" | Self-assurance | January 27, 2002 | |
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Gilbert thinks babysitting his baby cousin will be easy, but it's not. His cousin causes trouble. Anne and Diana sneak off to a tea party. They learn about responsibility.
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| 19 | "A Square Peg" | Respecting eccentricity | February 3, 2002 | |
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Peg Bowen, the town's unusual woman, comes to Avonlea. The kids spy on her. A snowstorm hits, and Peg saves Anne. Anne and her friends then change their minds about Peg and learn to respect differences.
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| 20 | "Marbles!" | Dealing with fads; sportsmanship | February 10, 2002 | |
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A marble craze sweeps Avonlea. Anne accidentally loses a marble Matthew has had since he was a boy. She convinces her friends to play for fun, not for keeps.
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| 21 | "Oh, Brother!" | Getting along with siblings | February 17, 2002 | |
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Felicity and Felix fight a lot, which might ruin their family reunion. Anne helps them learn to get along better. In the end, they learn to be better siblings.
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| 22 | "A Condition of Superstition" | Avoiding superstitions | February 24, 2002 | |
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Marilla wants to build a new library. But Anne and Diana's superstitious beliefs get in the way. They believe future-telling swings and Felix's dog are bad omens. Anne realizes superstitions stop people from solving problems themselves.
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| 23 | "A Welcome Hero" | Avoiding preconceived notions | March 3, 2002 | |
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Famous novelist E.J. Lark visits town. Anne expects a handsome man. She learns not to judge a book by its cover when she finds out the author is a quiet librarian-type woman.
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| 24 | "A Better Mousetrap" | Respecting others' ideas | March 10, 2002 | |
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Mice overrun Avonlea. The kids must build a "better mousetrap." Anne and Diana are paired, but Felix joins them, which upsets the girls. They ignore his ideas. When Felix finds the best solution, Anne and Diana learn to include others' opinions.
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| 25 | "No Anne Is an Island" | Including others | March 17, 2002 | |
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Anne and Diana are left out by their friends. They start their own club, "The Order of the Kindred Spirit." Felicity then starts her own club, "Avonlea Castle," leaving out Anne and Diana. Anne and Diana decide to join the other club. They prove their worth by saving Felicity's clubhouse.
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| 26 | "Anne's Disappearing Allowance" | Money management | March 24, 2002 | |
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Matthew and Marilla give Anne an allowance. She gets five weeks' worth at once and spends it quickly. She can't afford what she was saving for. Anne learns that saving money is better than spending it all at once.
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Anne: Journey to Green Gables Film
In 2002, an animated movie called Anne: Journey to Green Gables was released. This 85-minute film was a prequel, meaning it told a story that happened before the live-action Anne of Green Gables series. The movie featured the voices of actors like Lally Cadeau, Cedric Smith, Kathryn Greenwood, and Patricia Hamilton. These actors had also appeared in other shows made by Sullivan Entertainment.
Funding for the Show
The animated series received funding from:
- Barbie.com
- Viewers Like You (meaning people who watched PBS and donated)
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