Bunny Bop! facts for kids
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| Created by | Cheryl Wagner |
| Written by | Cheryl Wagner & Harmony Wagner |
| Directed by | Cheryl Wagner |
| Narrated by | Laurel Smyth (as Grandma Bunny) |
| Opening theme | "Come On, Let's Bunny Bop!" |
| Composer(s) | Harmony Wagner, Jason Rogerson, Dan Wagner |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Cheryl Wagner |
| Producer(s) | Harmony Wagner |
| Production location(s) | Prince Edward Island |
| Cinematography | Susan Rodgers |
| Editor(s) | Jason Rogerson |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Periscope Pictures |
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| Original network | YouTube |
| Original release | January 31 – April 28, 2011 |
Bunny Bop! was a fun web series made for young children. It was created and directed by Cheryl Wagner. She also wrote the stories and episodes with Harmony Wagner, who also wrote the catchy theme song.
It first came out on February 3, 2011, on Bunnybop.com. This was right around the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit! Bunny Bop! was special because it was one of the first shows to get money from a fund that helps create new web series.
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What is Bunny Bop! About?
Bunny Bop! shows preschool children dressed in cute bunny suits. They play barefoot, exploring wooden toys, doing yoga, and building with blocks. They interact and have fun in a garden-like setting. These young "bunnyboppers" show how diverse our world is, making sure every viewer feels included.
Each five-minute episode of Bunny Bop! has a storybook part. This part stars 'Buddy Bunny', a bouncy puppet who loves carrots. His friends, 'Posey the Caterpillar' and 'Beep the Butterfly', also join in. All the puppets were designed by Karen Valleau, who won an Emmy Award. She also designed characters for The Big Comfy Couch.
The web series includes original songs like "Bunnies Love Bubbles." A gentle voice-over narration by 'Grandma Bunny' (voiced by Laurel Smyth) helps tell the stories. Some kids off-screen also help. The show has a slow pace, which is perfect for very young viewers.
Meet the Bunny Bop! Characters
Buddy Bunny: The Main Star
Buddy Bunny is the main character of the series. He is an orange and cream colored bunny. Buddy loves to play, hop, learn new things, and eat carrots. He doesn't talk, but he shows what he's feeling and interacts using his body language.
Posey the Caterpillar: Buddy's Friend
Posey the Caterpillar is one of Buddy Bunny's friends. She is a green female caterpillar. Posey loves to play and learn with Buddy. Like Buddy, she also doesn't talk.
Beep the Butterfly: Another Friend
Beep the Butterfly is another friend of Buddy's. She is a purple and yellow butterfly with pink, orange, navy, and light blue spots on her wings. Beep interacts with others, but only through noises and by saying "beep."
Many talented people controlled the puppets for these characters. They included Harmony Wagner, Cecily Lalande, Matt Bowness, Nick Graveline, and Mindy Walker.
Bunny Bop! Episodes
Here are the 15 episodes of Bunny Bop!:
- Bongo Bunny (January 31, 2011) - Buddy Bunny uses a pail as a bongo drum to make music. The Bunny Boppers also make music by playing guitars and dancing.
- Super Buddy (January 31, 2011) - Buddy Bunny tries to fly like a superhero. He soon learns that he can't actually fly.
- Where's Posey? (February 1, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers do yoga, play with a parachute, and build a block tower. Buddy Bunny plays hide-and-seek but can't find Posey.
- Carrot Car (February 8, 2011) - Buddy Bunny uses a carrot as a toy car. He keeps eating other carrots, but then learns he needs to use a new carrot to make his car go. The Bunny Boppers try new things, play with blocks, and play hopscotch.
- Bunny Garden (February 14, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers play on rocking horses. One of them measures the length of a horse. Special Song: Buddy Bunny's Theme Song.
- Hoppy Birthday! (February 21, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers, Buddy Bunny, Posey, and Beep celebrate a big birthday party. Special Song: Hoppy Birthday Buddy!
- Bee Still (March 3, 2011) - A bumblebee flies around the garden, which scares Buddy Bunny. He learns to stay still so the bee won't bother him. The Buddy Boppers paint, clean up, and dance.
- Funny Bunny (March 10, 2011) - Buddy Bunny wants to play and make Beep and Posey laugh, but they are busy. Buddy then makes flower glasses to make them laugh.
- Yummy! (March 17, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers eat carrots for their snack. Buddy Bunny learns about healthy foods through a song.
- Windy Day (March 24, 2011) - It's a very windy day in the garden. Special Song: Bunnies Love Bubbles.
- Somebunny Needs A Nap (March 31, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers color and do yoga. Buddy Bunny is very tired and wants to take a nap. Special Song: Somebunny Needs a Hug.
- Somebunny is Sorry (April 6, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers play with blocks and balls. Buddy surprises Posey and Beep, which frightens them. He apologizes for what he did. Special Song: When I Grow Up.
- Sneaky Feet (April 13, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers take turns while playing. Buddy Bunny gets the hiccups while he paints. Beep the butterfly tickles him to cure his hiccups. Special Song: Sneaky Bunny.
- Peek-a-Boo! (April 21, 2011) - The Bunny Boppers play with a parachute. One of them falls asleep, so they play under the parachute. They also go on a carrot scavenger hunt. Special Song: Buddy Bunny's Theme Song.
- Quiet Time (April 28, 2011) - A Bunny Bopper cleans up the garden. Buddy Bunny wants to read quietly, but Posey interrupts him with a large blue watering can. Buddy shows him his book, and they read together. Special Song: Time to have a rest.
Bunny Bop! Merchandise
On the Bunny Bop! website, there was a "Bop Shop." You could find merchandise from the show there. This included bunny hats, bunny pajamas, Buddy Bunny dolls, and a soft blue parachute.
Media Releases
A DVD with all 15 episodes was released shortly after the show ended. A CD featuring the special songs, including the theme song, was also released on June 11, 2013. You could also download the songs as MP3 files.
Fun Facts About Bunny Bop!
Posey the caterpillar actually appeared in an episode of The Big Comfy Couch called "Full of Life." This happened long before Bunny Bop! aired. At the time of her appearance, she didn't have a name.
