Lizzie's Library facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lizzie's Library |
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Kate Henderson |
| Written by | Kate Henderson |
| Directed by | Tim Adlide |
| Narrated by | Noni Hazlehurst |
| Opening theme | Brian White/Craig Hanicek / K Henderson |
| Ending theme | Brian White/Craig Hanicek /K Henderson |
| Composer(s) | Brian White/Craig Hanicek |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Phillip Bowman |
| Producer(s) | Phillip Bowman |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Henderson Bowman Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC TV |
| Original release | 6 November – 8 December 1995 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Kitu and Woofl |
Lizzie's Library is a charming Australian children's television series. It was shown on ABC TV from November 6, 1995, to December 8, 1995. The show was so popular that it was repeated many times until January 31, 2003.
Contents
Meet Lizzie and Her Mobile Library
The show tells the story of Lizzie, a kind and adventurous young librarian. She doesn't work in a regular building. Instead, Lizzie owns and drives a special mobile library van! This means she can bring books directly to people.
Adventures in Long Flat
Lizzie travels around a made-up Australian town called Long Flat. She meets many different people who live there. The show explores her friendships and how she helps the townspeople.
Learning from Munro
One important character Lizzie meets is Munro. He is an Aboriginal man. Munro teaches Lizzie about his culture and traditions. This helps Lizzie and viewers learn about Australia's rich history.
Fun Episodes of Lizzie's Library
The series had 26 episodes in total. Each one showed Lizzie on a new adventure. She often helped solve problems or taught important lessons.
Some Episode Titles
Here are a few examples of the fun episode names:
- "Booksy and the Bushfire Brigade"
- "The Wrong End of the Stick"
- "Babies Need Books"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "Lions and Lanterns and Long-Tailed Kites"
- "Stanley Shoesmith's Funny Nose"
- "What's in a Name?"
- "When Penny Got the Blues"
- "Have Yourself an Aussie Little Christmas"
- "Possums Don't Wear Boots"
- "Why Did the Chicken-Pox Cross the Road?"
- "Munro the Navigator"
- "Bluey's Brother Red"
- "Lizzie Drops a Hint"
- "Todd's Ark"
- "Greening Long Flat and Greening Bluesy Too"
- "The Easter Soup Hunt"
- "A Helping Hand"
Who Made the Show?
Lizzie's Library was created by Kate Henderson. She also wrote the stories. The show's music was made by Brian White and Craig Hanicek. A famous Australian voice, Noni Hazlehurst, narrated the series.
Production Details
- Creator and Writer: Kate Henderson
- Director: Tim Adlide
- Narrator: Noni Hazlehurst
- Music: Brian White and Craig Hanicek
- Production Company: Henderson Bowman Productions
- Network: ABC TV
The show was a short, five-minute program. It was designed to be engaging and educational for young viewers.
