The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! |
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| Based on | The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss |
| Directed by | Tony Collingwood |
| Voices of | Martin Short Jacob Ewaniuk Alexa Torrington Rob Tinkler |
| Theme music composer | David Schweitzer |
| Opening theme | "The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That!" performed by David Schweitzer |
| Ending theme | "The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That!" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | David Schweitzer |
| Country of origin | Canada United Kingdom United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 80 (160 segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Lisa Olfman Joy Rosen Tony Collingwood |
| Producer(s) | Julie Stall Helen Stroud |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Collingwood & Co. Portfolio Entertainment Random House Children's Entertainment KQED Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Corus Entertainment |
| Distributor | Portfolio Entertainment |
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| Original network | PBS Kids (US) Treehouse TV and Kids' CBC (Canada) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | August 7, 2010 – November 3, 2018 |
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is a fun animated TV show. It was made in Canada, the UK, and the US. The show first aired on August 7, 2010, in Canada on Treehouse TV. It then came to the US on PBS Kids on September 6, 2010. You could also watch it in the UK on CITV and Tiny Pop.
This popular series is based on the famous The Cat in the Hat books by Dr. Seuss. It also uses ideas from The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library. The show was created by several companies, including Portfolio Entertainment and Random House Children Entertainment.
The first season had 40 episodes. Later, PBS Kids ordered a second season with 20 more. This season started on September 10, 2012. After a break, the third and final season, also with 20 episodes, began on March 2, 2018. The show finished its run on October 14, 2018.
After this series, another show called Green Eggs and Ham came out on Netflix in 2019.
Contents
About the Show: What It's All About
In each episode, The Cat in the Hat takes his young friends, Nick and Sally, on exciting adventures. They are joined by Fish, Thing One, and Thing Two. Their amazing vehicle is called the "Thinga-ma-jigger." This special machine can do almost anything! It can grow wings, float on water, or even change size.
The adventures usually start when Nick or Sally ask a question. This question leads them on a journey around the world. They explore different places and learn cool things about science and nature. Just like other PBS Kids shows such as Curious George, this series helps young kids learn about science.
Episodes of the Show
Want to see a full list of all the episodes? You can find them here:
Meet the Characters
The show has a fun cast of characters who go on adventures together.
Main Characters
- The Cat in the Hat – Martin Short provides his voice. The Cat is smart and loves adventures. He guides Nick and Sally and often speaks in rhymes, just like in the Dr. Seuss books.
- Nick – Jacob Ewaniuk voiced Nick in seasons 1 and 2. Deandray Hamilton took over for season 3. Nick is Sally's best friend and next-door neighbor. He wears an orange sweater and blue pants.
- Sally – Alexa Torrington voiced Sally in seasons 1 and 2. Halle Nunes voiced her in season 3. Sally is Nick's best friend and neighbor. She often wears a dark pink headband and jumper.
- Fish – Rob Tinkler is the voice of Fish. This character is a bit grumpy but usually joins the Cat's adventures. He is red and seems to belong to the Cat.
- Thing One and Thing Two – Also voiced by Rob Tinkler. These two are the Cat's energetic helpers. They speak their own unique language.
Supporting Characters
- Sally's mom – Tracey Hoyt provides her voice. You often hear her voice when Sally asks to go on an adventure. She sometimes appears in episodes.
- Nick's mom – Also voiced by Tracey Hoyt. Her voice is heard when Nick asks to join an adventure. She also appears in some episodes and has a Jamaican accent.
DVDs: Watch More Adventures
Many DVDs of the show were released by NCircle Entertainment. These DVDs usually have about 60 minutes of episodes. They include bonus segments from the show. You can find them with English and Spanish subtitles.
Some of the DVD titles include:
- Wings and Things
- Up and Away
- Tales About Tails
- Told from the Cold
- Surprise, Little Guys
- Trick and Treats
- Breeze from the Trees
- Miles and Miles of Reptiles
- Ocean Commotion!
- Safari, So Good!
- Let's Go on an Adventure
- Space is the Place
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween!
Awards and Recognition
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! has won several awards. These awards recognize the show's quality and educational value.
Some of its awards include:
- 2012 Parents' Choice Award – Winner in Television.
- 2012 Cynopsis: Kids !magination Awards – Winner for TV Series based on books.
- 2012 Kidscreen Awards – Recognized for Best Integrated Promotion.
- 2012 Teachers' Choice Awards – For the Classroom, for the "Wings and Things" DVD.
- 2012 Parents' Choice Award – Best Website.
- 2011 WGC Screenwriting Awards – Winner, Animation.
- 2010 Parents' Choice Awards – Recommended Seal.
The show also received nominations for other awards. These include nominations for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Martin Short and for Young Artist Awards.
See also
In Spanish: El gato ensombrerado viaja por todos lados para niños
