The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."
26 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
2001
Rating
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Aug 06, 2001
Tomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.
Episode 2 • Aug 07, 2001
Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny
Episode 3 • Aug 08, 2001
Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth
Episode 4 • Aug 09, 2001
Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita
Episode 5 • Aug 10, 2001
Tomie fries up his famous Popeye. Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito
Episode 6 • Aug 13, 2001
Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird
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