Paws & Tales facts for kids

Paws & Tales

Running time	30 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	English
Creators	David Carl, Chuck Swindoll (Insight for Living)
Air dates	since 2001
Website	Paws & Tales

Paws & Tales, also called The Wildwood Adventures, is a fun series for kids. It includes a Christian radio drama, animated videos, and online games. Insight for Living, Providential Pictures, and Chuck Swindoll created it. The radio show first started in 2001. Later, in 2004 and 2005, some stories became CGI animated videos. These videos were put on VHS and DVD. The series is based on a book called Paw Paw Chuck's Big Ideas in the Bible by Chuck Swindoll and Ross Vera.

Explore Wildwood: The Setting of Paws & Tales

Paws & Tales takes place in a make-believe town called Wildwood. It sits at the bottom of Wild Mountain. About two miles east, you'll find the "Bay of Tranquility." All the characters are animals who act like people. Their technology is similar to the early 1900s. The main characters are a group of kids known as "The Club." They are C.J., Staci, Ned, Gooz, and Marsha. Their special meeting place is called "The Fortress."

Meet the Main Characters of The Club

Paw Paw Chuck: The Wise Grizzly Bear

Paw Paw Chuck is a grizzly bear and the handyman of Wildwood. He works at Paw Paw's Fix-it-Shop. His most important job is to share wisdom and guidance with everyone in town. He has been married to Nana Cindy for almost 30 years. They don't have their own grandchildren. So, they act as grandparents to many kids in Wildwood. Paw Paw Chuck is very strong and brave. He always stands up for what is right.

C.J. Brown: The Leader Bear Cub

Chancellor James "C.J." Brown is a grizzly bear cub. He is often the main character in the stories. C.J. loves to have fun and be in charge. But sometimes, his desire to lead causes problems. He can also be a bit selfish and keeps secrets. He is working on changing these habits. C.J. has different colored eyes, one blue eye on his left. This makes it hard for him to see clearly. He is sensitive but uses humor to deal with his vision.

Staci Clemmer: The Brave Brown Bear

Staci Clemmer is a brown bear cub. She is very dramatic and brave, not afraid of anything. Staci has a great sense of humor. But she finds it hard to laugh at herself. She is sometimes immature, selfish, and quick-tempered. Staci also tries to take charge, which can cause trouble. However, she is excellent at solving problems. She is learning to control her less helpful traits. Staci often welcomes new people to Wildwood. She brings them homemade chocolate-chip cookies.

Ned Cleaver: The Smart Beaver

Ned Cleaver is a beaver and C.J.'s best friend. He is the smartest kid in The Club. Sometimes, being so smart can cause problems for him. Ned and C.J. are the only boys in The Club. They often finish each other's sentences. Ned can also be selfish and thoughtless at times. He is working on improving his behavior.

Pinkie "Gooz" Gongoozler: The Curious Weasel

Pinkie Gongoozler is a weasel, nicknamed "Gooz." She is always curious and loves anything unusual. This means she can get distracted easily. Her funny observations keep The Club members on their toes. Gooz is also a very talented artist. Beneath her silly side, she is very wise. She comes from a big family that doesn't have much money. But this doesn't stop her from seeing the good in life. Her siblings include Willie, Ricky, Francie, and others. Gooz can sometimes be thoughtless or keep secrets. She is learning to be more open and truthful.

Marsha Moffet: The Kind Moose Calf

Marsha Moffet is a young moose calf. She is going through a growth spurt, so she's a bit clumsy. But she is the most grown-up of the kids. Marsha is very kind and caring. She has a lot of compassion for others. She is also a champion speller. Marsha is working on her posture and being even kinder.

Other Friendly Faces in Wildwood

Family and Town Leaders

• Nana Cindy (Grizzly Bear) - Paw-paw Chuck's wife.
• Pastor Flint (Grizzly Bear) - The minister of the local church. He is also Cindy's father and Paw-Paw Chuck's father-in-law.
• Officer Hunt (Dog) - A helpful policeman in Wildwood.

School and Community Members

• Timothy Owl (Hoot Owl) - A tricky character who often causes problems. He gives bad advice to C.J. and his friends. Timothy works for a mysterious "boss" who lives in a cave. This boss seems to have bad plans for the town. Timothy is clearly afraid of his boss.
• Miss Harbor (Deer) - The kids' school teacher. She loves teaching and sometimes uses unusual methods. Once, she taught history while wearing a suit of armor!
• Miss Helga Grissel (Wolf) - Miss Harbor's former teacher. She sometimes fills in as a substitute. Unlike Miss Harbor, she can be strict and unfriendly. The kids don't like her much at first. But thanks to the kids' kindness, she becomes nice again. She then earns their love and respect.
• Mrs. Collins (Bear) - A widow who lives in a big mansion. Her husband was a famous archaeologist. He brought back many old items from his trips. The kids often get to explore these items in her house.

Schoolmates and Neighbors

• Hugh McClaw (Wildcat) - One of the kids' schoolmates and a bully. He especially likes to tease C.J. about his eye, calling him "Cyclops." Hugh doesn't understand why The Club is so devoted to their faith. He once thought about joining The Club but decided not to. It is hinted that Hugh faces challenges at home. These might contribute to his bullying.
• Tiffany Rockler - Another schoolmate. Tiffany is the daughter of Mr. Rockler, the richest man in town. Tiffany is often vain and self-centered. She tries to use her family's money and status to get what she wants. She has a lot of growing up to do.
• Mr. Bentley Rockler - The only millionaire in Wildwood. He owns many businesses, including the railroad. He is also C.J.'s father's boss. He can sometimes be foolish, selfish, and quick to anger. He needs to work on changing these habits. He also needs to spend more time with his family.
• Ezra (Sheepdog) - A sheepherder who lives outside of town. He is an old friend of Paw-paw Chuck.
• Captain Gus - The captain of a trade ship. His ship stops in Wildwood from time to time. He is a wise old sailor and a great storyteller.
• Captain Horatio (Walrus) - The lighthouse keeper. He is a retired ship Captain.

Voice Actors: Bringing Characters to Life

The radio series was first made in California. Later, the production moved to Texas. Some voice actors were re-cast, while others continued their roles. Here are some of the actors who voiced the characters:

• Narrator – David Heath
• C.J. Brown – Ian Redford, Ayden Smalling, Cayman Mitchell
• Staci Clemmer – Aubrey Martin, Cherami Leigh
• Ned Cleaver – Eric Baesel
• Pinkie "Gooz" Gongoozler – Susan Clausen
• Marsha Moffet - Chris Anthony, Linda Marie Ford
• Paw Paw Chuck – David King
• Hugh McClaw - Joseph Narducci, Earl Fisher
• Miss Harbor – Kimberly Miller, Katy Gray-Jackson
• Mr. Rockler – John Galt
• Mrs. Collins - Bonnie Bailey Reed
• Officer Hunt - Jerry Woods
• Tiffany Rockler - Hannah Bickel Ferguson
• Timothy Owl - Jerry Houston

Paws & Tales: The Animated Series

Paws & Tales, the Animated Series are videos based on the radio show. The first two CGI episodes were "Seeing the Unseen" (2004) and "A Closer Look" (2005). Cherami Leigh voiced Staci Clemmer in these. From 2007 to 2008, 26 Flash animated episodes were made from the radio shows. Ten of these episodes have been released on DVDs. The animated series aired on channels like Miracle Channel, CTS TV, TBN, and Smile of a Child. Cliff McDowell produced the animated episodes.

Here is a list of some episodes available on DVD:

• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Seeing the Unseen (2004)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: A Closer Look (2005)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Grace to Hugh & The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill (2008)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: The Good Shepherd and To Have and Give Not (2008)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Tiffany Cometh & And Then There Were None (2009)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Every Good Thing & The Gift (2009)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: A Good Foundation & The Princess (2010)
• Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: High Noon & Correction Course (2010)