Small Potatoes (2011 TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Children's Animated |
| Created by | Josh Selig |
| Starring | Pablo Cano Carciofa Felix Forde Martha Forde Morgan Hartley Shakira Riddell-Morales Alice Wilkinson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom United States Kenya |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
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| Running time | 3 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Little Airplane Productions, Inc. |
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| Original network | CBeebies, Disney Junior |
| Original release | April 18 – December 25, 2011 |
Small Potatoes is a fun animated TV series that first aired in 2011. It was created in the United Kingdom, United States, and Kenya. The show features a group of four singing potatoes! Each episode is a short, musical adventure.
The series was created by Josh Selig. He is also known for other shows like Oobi and Wonder Pets. There are 27 short episodes in total. You might have seen Small Potatoes on channels like CBeebies in the UK or Disney Junior in the United States. In 2013, a movie called Meet the Small Potatoes was released, continuing the adventures of the potato friends.
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Meet the Potato Characters
The show stars four main potato characters. They are Olaf, Ruby, Nate, and Chip. A special guest character, Simon Snail, also appears sometimes. Simon is a fancy snail with a top hat and a monocle.
Olaf: The Deep Thinker
Olaf is a very round and plump potato. He feels his emotions strongly. His big feelings are why he is so perfectly round!
Nate: The Artistic Potato
Nate is a long and skinny potato. He loves Jazz music and enjoys writing Poetry. He brings a creative vibe to the group.
Chip: The Sweet and Shy Spud
Chip is a potato with a normal shape. He can be a bit shy at first. But once you get to know him, you'll find he's very sweet and kind.
Ruby: The Lead Singer
Ruby is a small, orange potato. She is usually the lead singer in most of the songs. She loves to take the spotlight!
Baby Potato: Ruby's Little Sister
Baby Potato joins the group later in the series. She is Ruby's younger sister. You can see her in episodes like "Moon Baby" and "Christmas Baby."
Behind the Scenes: The Crew
The music for Small Potatoes was created by Jerry Bock. He is a talented composer who helped bring the songs to life.
Episodes and Adventures
There are 27 episodes of Small Potatoes. Each one is a musical journey! The potatoes sing about many different topics. They explore things like imagination, feelings, and even the four seasons.
Some episodes take them on exciting adventures. They might go on an imaginary hippy journey or visit a farm. They also explore what it's like to be a raindrop or travel to Victorian-era Vienna. The potatoes love to sing and dance, whether it's a rock and roll anthem about feelings or a conga through a world of fruit. They even visit Spain to dance the flamenco!
The show also teaches important lessons. The potatoes sing about the importance of family and friends. They also learn about being yourself and how wonderful it is to be alive.
Where to Watch: Broadcast Countries
Small Potatoes has been shown in many countries around the world. This means kids everywhere can enjoy the singing potatoes!
Belgium - Ketnet
Australia - ABC Kids
Brazil - TV Brasil
France - M6
Germany - Super RTL
Italy - Rai Yoyo
Japan - TV Tokyo
Portugal - RTP2 (Portugal)
Latvia - KidZone TV
Spain - Clan TVE
Thailand - ThaiPBS
United Arab Emirates - e-Junior
United Kingdom - CBeebies
United States - Disney Junior
Canada -Family Jr
Images for kids
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The official logo for Small Potatoes.
Small Potatoes (2011 TV series) at BBC Programmes
