Stories of the Sylvanian Families facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stories of the Sylvanian Families
Genre	Children's television
Based on	Sylvanian Families
Written by	Pat Posner
Directed by	Jo Pullen Martin Pullen
Narrated by	Bernard Cribbins
Composer(s)	Herbert Chappell
Country of origin	England
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	4
Production
Executive producer(s)	Graham Clutterbuck
Producer(s)	Barrie Edwards
Editor(s)	Rob Dunbar
Running time	10 minutes
Production company(s)	FilmFair
Distributor	Communications and Entertainment Ltd
Release
Picture format	Color PAL
Original release	25 May (1988-05-25) – 25 May 1988 (1988-05-25)
Chronology
Related shows	Sylvanian Families (1987) Sylvanian Families (2007)

Stories of the Sylvanian Families is a fun children's television series from England. It was directed by Jo and Martin Pullen and made by FilmFair. This show is the second animated series based on the popular Sylvanian Families toys. What makes it special is that it's the only Sylvanian Families show made using stop motion animation. This means characters are moved slightly and photographed frame by frame to create the illusion of movement.

The series first aired in Britain in 1988. It has four episodes, and each one is narrated by the well-known storyteller Bernard Cribbins. Stories of the Sylvanian Families also introduced three new animal families that weren't in the earlier 1987 animated series or the later 2007 animated series. All four episodes were released on VHS video in 1999.

Meet the Sylvanian Families Characters

The show features many different animal families living in the Sylvanian world. Each family has its own unique members, from grandparents to babies. Here are some of the families you'll meet in the series:

• The Babblebrooks: These are grey rabbits. The family includes Grandfather Cliff, Grandmother Pearl, Father Rocky, Mother Crystal, Brother Bubba, Sister Breezy, Baby Sandy, and Baby Coral.
• The Evergreens: A family of grey bears. You'll find Grandfather Ernest, Grandmother Primrose, Father Forrest, Mother Honeysuckle, Older Brother Logan, Older Sister Summer, Brother Preston, Sister Ashley, Baby Dusty, and Baby Poppy.
• The McBurrows: This family is made up of moles. Members are Father Digger, Mother Heidi, Brother Muddy, Sister Molly, Baby Monty, and Baby Mo.
• The Oakwoods: A family of squirrels. They include Father Ollie, Mother Betsy, Brother Barnaby, Sister Bluebell, Baby Abbie, and Baby Acorn.
• The Slydales: These are foxes. The family has Father Slick, Mother Velvette, Brother Buster, Sister Scarlett, Baby Skitter, and Baby Lindy.
• The Thistlethorns: A family of mice. Members are Father Chester, Mother Willow, Brother Lester, Sister Prissy, Baby Barry, and Baby Heather.
• The Timbertops: These are brown bears. The family includes Grandfather Gus, Grandmother Fern, Father Taylor, Mother Rose, Older Brother Birch, Older Sister Ivy, Brother Bud, Sister Daisy, Baby Burl, and Baby Blossom.
• The Treefellows: A family of owls. They are Father Aristotle, Mother Arabella, Baby Winky, Baby Blinky, and Baby Grumpy.
• The Waters: These are beavers. The family has Father Wade, Mother Nancy, Brother Roger, Sister Misty, Baby Bucky, and Baby Bubbles.
• The Wildwoods: A family of brown rabbits. They include Grandfather Smokey, Grandmother Flora, Father Herb, Mother Ginger, Brother Rusty, Sister Hollie, Baby Barkley, and Baby Juniper.

Episodes of the Series

There are four short and sweet episodes in Stories of the Sylvanian Families. Each one tells a different adventure about the animal characters.