The Chica Show facts for kids

The Chica Show is a fun American TV series for kids. It's all about a cute chicken puppet named Chica. The show started on November 24, 2012. It grew out of shorter puppet parts from another show called The Sunny Side Up Show. In The Chica Show, Chica goes on full adventures, sometimes live-action and sometimes animated. It even aired on the NBC Kids block on NBC starting in February 2013. A second season of the show began on July 29, 2013.

Meet the Characters

Get to know the main characters who make The Chica Show so special!

The Costume Coop Crew

• Kelly (Kelly Vrooman) – Kelly is the friendly owner of the Costume Coop. This is a special store that sells all kinds of fun costumes.
• Chica (squeaks by Forrest Harding) – Chica is a lively chicken puppet. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Chica often gets into little problems in the live-action parts of the show. Kelly then helps her learn an important lesson. This lesson is then shown in the cartoon part. Did you know "Chica" means "girl" or "small" in Spanish?
• Bunji (voiced by John Taylor) – Bunji is a cute bunny. He really loves carrots!
• Stitches (voiced by Mario Lopez) – Stitches looks like a rag doll. He is a display in the Costume Coop's window.
• Mr. C – Mr. C is a rooster. He is Chica's dad.
• Mrs. C (Jennifer Barnhart) – Mrs. C is a hen. She is Chica's mom. She often stars in plays at the Coop.
• Jett (Christopher Brasfield) – Jett is a super-fast delivery person. He's as quick as a jet plane!

How the Show Works

Each episode of The Chica Show follows a fun pattern. It helps kids learn important lessons.

Daily Adventures at the Coop

In every episode, Kelly, Chica, Mr. C, and Mrs. C help a customer at the Costume Coop. They try to find just the right costume for them. Sometimes, things don't go as planned because of Chica. When this happens, Kelly helps Chica understand a new lesson.

From Live-Action to Cartoon Fun

After the customer leaves, a special cuckoo clock goes off. It looks just like Mr. C! Kelly tells Chica it's time to close the Coop, but they decide to have more fun. Mr. and Mrs. C then lock up the store while singing a song.

Next, two eggs with legs hop out of the cuckoo clock. Then, Kelly, Chica, Stitches, and Bunji magically turn into cartoon characters! Kelly says, "Time to dress up and play!" This starts the animated part of the show. The cartoon story shows the lesson Chica just learned in a fun way. After the cartoon, Chica and Kelly quickly get ready and leave the Coop.

Episode Highlights and Lessons

The Chica Show has two seasons with many episodes. Each one teaches a valuable lesson through Chica's adventures.

Learning with Chica

The episodes cover a wide range of topics. For example, Chica learns about being a good sport in "Chica Plays the Egg Games." She discovers the importance of teamwork in "Super Chica." In "Chica Has the Chirples," she learns about losing her voice. "Chica's Jug Band Jamboree" teaches about sharing.

Exploring New Ideas

Chica also learns about following rules in "Cowgirls and Cowchicken." She discovers how to be a hero in "Chica to the Rescue." In "Chica the Artist," she finds out that everyone has their own special way of creating art. The show also teaches about being polite, planning, and believing in yourself.

Everyday Challenges and Growth

Some episodes deal with everyday challenges. "Icky, Sticky, Chicky" shows the importance of cleaning up. "Chica's Checklist" teaches about doing chores. "Techno-Chica" reminds us to ask before using someone else's things. Through all these adventures, Chica grows and learns new things, just like kids watching the show!