Forest Friends facts for kids
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A scene featuring three characters from this series.
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| Created by | Philippe Tierney |
| Directed by | Bernard Le Gall |
| Composer(s) | Cyril de Turckheim |
| Country of origin | France United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English French |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
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| Producer(s) | Philippe Mounier |
| Running time | 15 min. |
| Production company(s) | Timoon Animation PMMP |
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| Original network | TF1 RTÉ2 ABC |
| Original release | April 17, 2006 – September 4, 2007 |
Forest Friends (French: Les Copains de la Forêt) is a fun animated TV show that aired from 2006 to 2007. It was first shown on the French TV channel TF1. This series was one of the first big shows made by Timoon Animation, a company started by Philippe Mounier. There are 52 exciting episodes, each about 15 minutes long.
Some books based on the show were written by Valérie Baranski. She also wrote for another cartoon called The Bellflower Bunnies.
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Meet the Forest Friends: Show Summary
Imagine a forest where a big wildfire has made many animals leave their homes. The animals who stayed behind find it hard to live together. But seven brave young animals, guided by their wise teacher, the Old Oak, decide to make a difference. They want to show everyone that animals, no matter how different, can live and work together. They learn about peace and friendship. Sometimes, the mischievous rats, Ratasha and Rascal, cause a bit of trouble for everyone!
Who Are the Voices Behind the Characters?
Many talented actors helped bring the Forest Friends to life in English. Here are some of the main voice actors:
- Jodi Forrest
- Barbara Weber-Scaff
- Sharon Mann-Vallet
- Matthew Géczy
- Paul Bandey
- Allan Wenger
- David Gasman
Meet the Main Characters of Forest Friends
Here are the main characters you'll meet in Forest Friends:
- Jeff - An athletic squirrel who used to live in Squirrel City. He now lives in a cabin near the bakery and has a crush on Naomi.
- Naomi - A smart mouse who loves to read books. She also has a crush on Jeff.
- Achille - A strong boar and a good friend to Jeff. He can sometimes be a bit of a show-off. Achille lives in a wooden house.
- Danny - A clever fox who loves to play pranks. He can also be a bit of a scaredy-cat.
- Gladys - A friendly bear who loves to eat! She has a funny love-hate relationship with Danny because she's a little scared of foxes.
- Martin and Zoe - Twin rabbit siblings. They always stick together and are very careful in new situations.
- Old Oak - A wise, living tree who teaches the young animals about the forest. He shows them how important it is to work together. He is Titan's father. After the sixth episode, he starts wearing glasses.
- Titan - Another living tree, who is the son of Old Oak. He is a cherry tree and a good friend to Jeff and the others.
- Ratasha and Rascal - Mischievous rat siblings. They live in a dusty part of the forest and often cause trouble for the other animals.
Other Important Forest Friends Characters
- Jeff's Parents - His father, Jack, is the leader of the village council. His mother, Jenny, works as a librarian.
- Naomi's Parents - Her mother, Maggie, and father, Boris, are both doctors.
- Sophia - Naomi's older sister. Danny once had a crush on her, but she didn't feel the same way.
- Achille's Parents - His father, Roger, is a carpenter, and his mother, Margery, is a sculptor.
- Lily - Achille's baby sister.
- Danny's Mother - Her name is Meryl, and she works as a newscaster for the local newspaper.
- Danny's Father - His name is Joe, and he is a traveling actor.
- Didooo - Danny's baby brother.
- Gladys’s Parents - Her father, Billy, is a baker, and her mother, Milly, works in a grocery store.
- Zoe’s and Martin’s Parents - Their father, Jimmy, is a gardener. Their mother, Rose, takes care of the house and sometimes teaches the children.
- Ratasha's and Rascal's Parents - Their mother is impatient and bossy, while their father is more relaxed and doesn't care much.
- Tanja – A squirrel who likes Jeff. This makes Naomi feel sad and jealous, seeing Tanja as a rival.
- Leon – A young wolf who gets lost during winter. Some adults think he wants to eat them, even though he is very nice.
- Basher – A deer who appears in one episode. Jeff and Danny both want to be his friend, and he ends up being friends with both of them.
Adventures in the Forest: Episode Highlights
There are 52 episodes of Forest Friends, each with a new adventure! Here are a few examples of the exciting stories you can watch:
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| 1 | "Back to school" | April 17, 2006 | |
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The group goes for their first day at school in the forest. Jeff, Naomi, Achille, Danny, Gladys, Martin, and Zoe all meet. But then Ratasha and Rascal cause trouble and make them late for school!
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| 2 | "The Castle" | TBA | |
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Jeff and his friends help Achille cut wood for his dad. But the Rats are also collecting wood for their mom's personal castle. This causes a fight between Achille and his friends. They solve it by taking the castle away.
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| 3 | "The Magic Star" | TBA | |
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Titan feels left out by his friends. He tries to impress them with a made-up story about having magic powers. After saving Jeff, Achille, and Titan from danger, Old Oak tells the group how he came to be.
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| 4 | "The Brass Band" | TBA | |
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Jeff and his friends are practicing their music. But then they have to chase Ratasha and Rascal, who took Gladys's bugle and tarts. Titan finds the bugle, and the group heads back for rehearsal.
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| 5 | "Bush School" | TBA | |
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A new boar named Anthony comes to stay. Achille becomes his friend, but Anthony's father makes them go to "bush school." Anthony's father's pride causes a forest fire, but Jeff and his friends manage to put it out.
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| 6 | "Early Retirement" | TBA | |
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Old Oak has been feeling tired, and the village thinks he's too old to teach. Martin and Zoe's mother becomes the substitute teacher. But her teaching style is very tiring for everyone, including herself!
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| 7 | "Old Oak's Notebook" | TBA | |
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Danny feels left out because he's having trouble with math. Ratasha and Rascal take advantage of this and help Danny cheat using Old Oak's stolen notebook. Danny soon tells the truth, and the group teaches the rats a lesson.
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| 8 | "The Swamp Monster" | TBA | |
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Someone has damaged the Beavers' dam. The beavers believe a rumored Swamp Monster did it and leave their homes. Without the beavers, mosquitoes start to breed freely. Jeff and Naomi discover that the rats were behind it all.
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| 9 | "Achille's Talent" | TBA | |
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Achille is upset because he can't paint well. He discovers a talent for sculpting, and soon the whole village needs his help. His sculptures are especially useful to protect the village orchard from birds.
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| 10 | "The Magic Honey" | TBA | |
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Danny's mushroom-picking competition accidentally poisons Old Oak. Only the rare Honey of Rafflesia can cure him. Danny goes on a quest to find it, with his friends joining him. With Titan's help, they get the honey and cure Old Oak.
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