Toot the Tiny Tugboat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toot the Tiny Tugboat
Genre	Preschool Animated Series
Based on	The original Toot and Pop! picture book by Sebastien Braun
Written by	Ian Carney Andrew Bernhardt Jo Clegg Alison Gentleman Stuart Kenworthy Moya O’Shea Paul Parkes Kate Scott
Directed by	Matthew Hood
Starring	Osian Gatehouse John Hasler Menna Spittle Emma Tate Keith Wickham Duncan Wisbey Seema Bowri
Composer(s)	Ben Lee-Delisle Paul Kissaun
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	52
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jon Rennie
Producer(s)	Camilla Deakin Ruth Fielding
Production location(s)	Animated in Cardiff
Editor(s)	Garry Smith
Running time	11 mins
Production company(s)	Toot Enterprises Cloth Cat Animation Lupus Films Boom Kids
Distributor	Twofour Rights Bejuba Entertainment
Release
Original network	Channel 5 Milkshake!
Picture format	16:9 High Definition
Original release	20 October 2014 - present

Toot the Tiny Tugboat is a fun British animated TV show. It's based on the Toot and Pop! picture book by Sebastien Braun. The show was made by Lupus Films and animated by Cloth Cat Animation.

This series first aired in October 2014 on Channel 5 Milkshake!. You can also watch it on Cartoonito. If you speak Welsh, there's a special version on S4C Cyw. You can even find it on UK Netflix!

The show follows a young tugboat named Toot. He goes on exciting adventures and helps out with jobs around the harbour. Each episode teaches important lessons. These include taking responsibility, respecting animals, being a good friend, and helping others. Toot also learns about working as a team and believing in himself.

Toot's world is full of interesting characters. There are other boats, seaside animals, and people who work at the harbour. You'll also meet the Harbour Master and his twin grandchildren, Bethan and Caleb. Toot's special saying is "Heave-ho, let’s go!".

Where to Watch Toot

Toot the Tiny Tugboat has been shown in many countries. It's available on different TV channels and streaming services. Here's a look at where Toot has been broadcast:

An image of Toot and some of the characters from the Harbour.

Toot's World: Books and Apps

The TV show started from a picture book! It was called Toot and Pop! and was written by Sebastien Braun.

Fun Apps

You can also play with Toot on your mobile device! The first official app was called Toot’s Harbour. It was made by Thud Media and came out in March 2015 for Apple devices. In this game, you can sail Toot around the harbour in a 3D world. You meet friends, play mini-games, tow other boats, and earn rewards.

A second app, Toot's Race, lets you race Toot around the harbour. You can compete against other characters like Hattie, the Posh Yachts, Paula, and Marge. Other friends like Ol' Graham and Pop watch the race!

Toot on the Big Screen

Toot the Tiny Tugboat has even been shown in movie theaters! It was part of "Toddler Time" at Picturehouse Cinemas in the UK. This special cinema experience is designed for young children and their families.

Awards and Festivals

Toot the Tiny Tugboat has won awards and been featured at film festivals. This shows how much people enjoy the series!

Awards Toot Has Won

Here are some of the awards the show has received:

Festivals Toot Has Attended

The show has also been part of these cool festivals: