Peg + Cat facts for kids
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| Directed by | Cory Bobiak |
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| Opening theme | "Peg + Cat Theme Song" |
| Ending theme | "Peg + Cat Theme Song" (instrumental) |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 63 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 28 minutes |
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| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | October 7, 2013 – April 23, 2018 |
Peg + Cat is a super fun American animated TV show made for kids. It's based on a children's book called The Chicken Problem. The show was created by Billy Aronson and Jennifer Oxley.
The main characters are a clever young girl named Peg and her best friend, a talking pet cat simply named Cat. Together, they go on amazing adventures that always involve solving math problems!
The show helps viewers learn about math in a fun way. Peg often talks directly to you, the viewer, asking for help to solve the problems in each episode. This makes you feel like you're part of the adventure!
Peg + Cat first aired on most PBS Kids stations in the United States on November 18, 2013. In Canada, it aired on Treehouse TV. The show features a talented voice cast, including Hayley Faith Negrin as Peg and Dwayne Hill as Cat. Other voices include Annick Obonsawin and Thamela Mpumlwana.
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What is Peg + Cat About?
Every episode of Peg + Cat features a new adventure where Peg and Cat face a "Totally Big Problem." To solve these problems, they need to use math skills. These skills can be anything from counting and adding to understanding shapes and patterns.
Learning Math with Friends
Peg and Cat often meet other characters who help them on their journey. These friends might be famous people like Albert Einstein or even aliens from outer space! Each character adds to the fun and helps show different ways to use math.
Music and Songs
The show also has catchy songs that help explain the math concepts. The main theme song, "Peg + Cat Theme Song," is played at the beginning and end of each episode. The music makes learning math even more enjoyable and memorable.
Who Created the Show?
Peg + Cat was brought to life by two creative people: Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson. They wanted to make a show that would teach kids math in an exciting and engaging way. Their ideas came from the children's book The Chicken Problem.
The Production Team
The show was produced by several companies, including Feline Features, LLC, Fred Rogers Productions, and 9 Story Media Group. These teams worked together to animate the characters and bring the stories to your screen.
Where Can You Watch It?
Peg + Cat aired on PBS Kids in the United States and Treehouse TV in Canada. It ran for two seasons, with a total of 63 episodes. The first episode aired on October 7, 2013, and the last new episode aired on April 23, 2018. You might still be able to find episodes on streaming services or on the PBS Kids website.
Images for kids
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A robot, like some of the characters Peg and Cat meet on their adventures.
