Puffin Rock facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puffin Rock
Genre	Children's television series
Created by	Lily Bernard Tomm Moore Paul Young
Written by	Sara Daddy Davey Moore Rachel Dawson Chris Baugh Denise Cassar
Directed by	Maurice Joyce
Voices of	Kate McCafferty Sally McDaid Darragh Gargan Anna McDaid Laura McCallan Brenn Doherty
Narrated by	Chris O'Dowd
Country of origin	Ireland
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	78
Production
Executive producer(s)	Gerry Shirren Fionnuala Deane Francesca Dow
Producer(s)	Paul Young Laura Campbell John McDaid
Editor(s)	Alan Slattery
Running time	19 minutes each episode
Production company(s)	Cartoon Saloon Dog Ears Penguin Random House
Release
Original network	RTÉjr
Original release	12 January 2015 (2015-01-12) – 12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)

Puffin Rock is a fun animated TV show from Ireland. It's made for children and first aired on RTÉjr in Ireland. You could also watch it on channels like Nick Jr. and Milkshake! in the UK.

It was also available on Netflix in many countries, including the United States and Canada. The show is narrated by the famous actor Chris O'Dowd. It first came out on January 12, 2015.

The story takes place on Puffin Island, a real island off the coast of Ireland. The show follows a young puffin named Oona and her little brother, Baba. They love to explore their island home and learn new things every day.

Meet the Puffin Rock Characters

This section introduces the main characters of Puffin Rock. Each character brings something special to the island's adventures.

• Oona (voiced by Kate McCafferty) - Oona is the main character. She is a young female Atlantic Puffin. Oona is always excited to discover new things. She sees every day as a chance for a new adventure.
• Baba (voiced by Sally McDaid) - Baba is Oona's younger brother. He is a bit clumsy and easily gets distracted. Baba is known for saying "Ba ba boooo!" at the end of the show's theme song.
• Mama Puffin (voiced by Geraldine Cole) - She is Oona and Baba's caring mother.
• Papa Puffin (voiced by Brian McMonagle) - He is Oona and Baba's loving father.
• Mossy (voiced by Darragh Gargan) - Mossy is Oona's best friend. He is a brown Eurasian Pygmy Shrew. Mossy lives in a tree stump and often thinks about food.
• May (voiced by Anna McDaid) - May is a very active rabbit. She lives in a burrow on the island. May loves to compete and often challenges Oona to races.
• Silky (voiced by Laura McCallan) - Silky is a grey seal pup. She lives in a nearby lagoon. Silky often joins Oona and Baba on their underwater trips.
• Otto (voiced by Brenn Doherty) - Otto is a green owl. He is a great flyer and helps Oona with her flying skills.
• Bernie (voiced by Jim Craig) - Bernie is an old hermit crab. He enjoys telling Oona and Baba stories about his younger days.
• Flynne (voiced by Orna Canning) - Flynne is a fox who likes her peace and quiet. But sometimes, she shows her kind and caring side.
• Spikey - Spikey is a baby hedgehog. Baba loves to play with him.
• Chloe - Chloe is a migrating Arctic Tern. She visits Puffin Rock during the summer months.

Puffin Rock Episodes: Adventures on the Island

The show has two seasons filled with exciting stories. The first season started airing in 2015. The second season followed in 2016.

Season 1 Adventures

• Puffin Practice - Oona tries to teach Baba how to be a grown-up puffin.
• The Mystery Egg - Oona, Baba, and Mossy help an egg find its parents.
• To See the Moon - Oona wants to stay up late to see a super moon.
• The Shiny Shell - A shell Baba finds attracts many seagulls.
• Friendly Flynne - Flynne the fox tries to show everyone she is kind.
• A Feather Bed - Oona and Baba find soft bedding for their burrow.
• Beach Rescue - A baby seagull gets caught in fishing line.
• Lost Berries - Mossy needs to gather berries for his Shrew Crew friends.
• Night Lights - Oona goes to the sea at night.
• Pond Life - Oona tries to keep Baba clean.
• Bird Detective - Oona learns about how seagulls behave.
• Bernie's Shell - Oona and Silky help Bernie find a new shell.
• Hop, Skip and Bump - May teaches Oona how to hop like an expert.
• Bouncing Back - Oona and Silky struggle to find a game they both enjoy.
• A Noisy Neighbor - A loud starling bird keeps Oona awake.
• Stormy Weather - Oona and Baba get stuck on a cliff during a storm.
• Rock Music - Oona practices singing with her mom.
• Baba's Adventure - Baba finds his way home with help from his friends.
• The Burrow Race - Oona and May race to see who is fastest.
• Silky's Slide - Silky gets stranded at sea after a storm.
• Ruffled Feathers - Oona, Baba, and Otto look for a white egret.
• Finding Bernie - Oona and Silky help Bernie get home safely.
• The Foggy Day - Mossy and the Shrew Crew help Oona and Baba find their way home in the fog.
• Run, Flap, Fly - Oona learns a new skill.
• Follow the Puffin - Oona is put in charge of the Shrew Crew.
• Spot the Puffin - Oona feels unsure about her colorful beak.
• The Sad Whale - Oona and Silky must find a whale's family.
• The Fast Day - Oona and Baba try to keep up with a speedy moth.
• Baba's Friend - Baba makes friends with a green caterpillar.
• Flying High - Oona and Otto practice flying together.
• Silky's Seahorses - Silky finds seahorses in the rock pool.
• Keeping Cosy - Mossy learns how to stay warm on a cold day.
• Baba's Picnic - Baba and Mossy set up a picnic for their friends.
• Cave Camping - The Puffin family visits an underwater cave.
• The Empty Shell - Red crabs are in danger.
• Three's a Crowd - Pip feels left out of Baba and Pop's games.
• Mossy Goes Solo - Mossy leaves the Shrew Crew for a bit.
• Flooded Burrow - The Puffins stay with May after their home floods.
• Daytime Sleepover - Oona and Baba sleep over at Otto's house.

Season 2 Adventures

• Back to the Pond - The Puffin family guides a friendly frog to the pond.
• The Fallen Rocks - Oona and her friends help free a trapped Bernie.
• Homesick Hoglet - Baba and baby hedgehog Spiky go exploring.
• Silky and the Octopus - Oona and Silky have an exciting octopus adventure!
• The Salmon Leap - Otto tries to get his siblings to fall asleep.
• The Great Gull - Oona and Baba protect a baby seagull from the Great Gull.
• Baba-sitting - It's spring, and Baba wants to wake Spiky from his winter nap!
• The Puffin Way - Oona learns about the slow and steady "Puffin Way."
• Bernie and the Bee - Baba and Oona rescue a tired bee.
• Find the Owls - Otto and the puffins search for the hidden Pip and Pop.
• Mossy's Flea - Mossy's flea friend Fred makes a playdate more fun.
• Dinner at Bernie's - Oona helps Bernie get ready for a special dinner.
• The Dung Beetle - Oona and Baba help a dung beetle build a nest.
• Oona's Fishing Trip - Papa and Oona go fishing on a windy day.
• Spot the Ladybird - Baba, May, and Mossy look for ladybirds.
• The Best Shell - When Baba takes Bernie's favorite shell, Oona helps him return it.
• The Meteor Shower - The kids enjoy watching a shooting star show.
• The Dragonfly Display - Baba has a close call during a dragonfly hunt.
• Silky's New Friend - Silky introduces her new friend, a clever clam.
• The First Snow - The kids enjoy their first snowfall.
• Oona's Cave - Silky and Mossy help Oona practice building a burrow.
• Just Like Mama - Oona finds out how she is just like her Mama.
• Diving Deeper - Oona gets a special diving lesson from Silky.
• A Day Out - Papa takes the family on a fun day out.
• Owl School - Baba and Oona join Pip and Pop for Otto's "big owl" lessons.
• A Hot Day - On a hot day, Oona worries that Flynne might be in trouble.
• A Summer Visitor - Oona makes a new friend forever.
• Lamb Chase - Oona and Baba help a lost lamb.
• Mossy Impossible - Mossy jumps into action when Oona gets tangled in debris.
• A Special Seashell - Oona looks for shiny shells to cheer up a sick Baba.
• Turtle Taxi - Bernie rides a turtle for a brave sea rescue.
• New Neighbors - The Great Gull steals nests, but Oona has a plan.
• Rainbow - The kids race to catch a rainbow.
• Puffin Treasure - Mama treats Baba to a treasure hunt.
• Mossy's Mystery - The shrews' berries are in danger, and Mossy is on the case!
• The Longest Day - The kids gather to watch a special sunrise.
• House Hunting - Bernie searches for a new shell for Bernadette.
• Super Snail - Oona and May help Baba find his snail friend.
• Day and Night - Can the owls stay awake to watch the solar eclipse?

Awards and Recognition for Puffin Rock

Puffin Rock has won and been nominated for several important awards. These awards celebrate the best in children's television.

How Puffin Rock Was Made

The series was created by Cartoon Saloon. This animation studio is based in Kilkenny, Ireland. Cartoon Saloon is also known for making the movie Song of the Sea. That film was even nominated for an Academy Award!

Puffin Rock Movie News

In July 2019, Cartoon Saloon shared exciting news. They announced that a movie based on the Puffin Rock series was being developed.