It's a Big, Big World

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  • TV-Y
  • 2006
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.7  (346)

It's a Big, Big World is a children's television series that aired from 2006 to 2010 on PBS. The show follows a group of animal friends who live in the Big Big World and explores the themes of environmental conservation and personal relationships. The show is presented in a combination of puppets and CGI animation, featuring the work of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The main characters are Snook, a fuzzy brown sloth, Madge, a bluish-purple bird, Bob, a green and brown tree frog, and Winslow, a small orange monkey. The show also features a wide range of other animals throughout the series.

Through various adventures and stories, the show explores the different habitats and natural phenomena of the Big Big World. For example, some episodes teach about the rainforest and its various creatures, while others focus on the underwater world of a nearby pond.

The main character, Snook, is a curious and friendly sloth who is always eager to learn about his surroundings. He often goes on adventures with his friends and meets new creatures along the way. The other main characters also have unique personalities and interests; Madge is a talented singer, Bob is a loyal friend, and Winslow is mischievous and playful.

One of the key themes of the show is environmental conservation, as the characters often learn about the importance of protecting their natural habitat. For example, in one episode, the characters discover that the pond is becoming polluted and work together to clean it up. In another episode, they learn about deforestation and work to protect the trees of the rainforest.

Another important theme of the show is personal relationships, as the characters often deal with issues such as jealousy, forgiveness, and teamwork. The show teaches kids the value of being a good friend and working together to solve problems.

The show features catchy music and songs that help reinforce the themes of the show. The songs are often fun and engaging, encouraging kids to sing and dance along.

Overall, It's a Big, Big World is a fun and educational show that teaches kids about the importance of the environment and personal relationships. With its lovable characters and engaging stories, it is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike.

It's a Big, Big World is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (47 episodes). The series first aired on January 2, 2006.

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Seasons
Big Book of Babies/Club Craze
7. Big Book of Babies/Club Craze
January 8, 2010
Everyone loves playing with little Riona, but it isn't easy taking care of a baby--even a baby sloth! Everyone in the World Tree wants to start a club, but no one can agree on what kind of a club, or even what color to paint the clubhouse!
Winslow's Gone Bananas/I Love Purple
6. Winslow's Gone Bananas/I Love Purple
January 1, 2010
Winslow's gotten very attached to one certain banana, but his lovey is making everyone else crazy when it starts to rot! Snook must find a way to get Riona to try new foods when all she wants to eat are purple berries and nothing else.
Why Can't I Fly/Big Big Dinner Party
5. Why Can't I Fly/Big Big Dinner Party
December 28, 2009
Riona learns how different all the creatures in the World Tree are when she begins to wonder why birds can fly and sloths can't. Snook hosts a dinner party--sloth-style--to encourage everyone to try new and different healthy foods.
Things That Go Bump/What's That Smell
4. Things That Go Bump/What's That Smell
November 19, 2009
Scary noises at night are keeping Winslow, Smooch and Riona awake, until Snook explains that nighttime can be a cozy time. Bob's got a smelly secret--he's got a compost heap which turns smelly garbage into good, rich soil.
Making New Friends/Little Things
3. Making New Friends/Little Things
November 18, 2009
There's someone new living in the World Tree: Riona, a cute baby sloth. But how did she join the rainforest family? Riona helps Bob show everyone in the World Tree how little things they do to help the environment can be a big deal.
Winslow Is It/The Fourth R
2. Winslow Is It/The Fourth R
November 17, 2009
Playing hide and seek is even more fun when the World Tree creatures use camouflage to hide from a seeking Winslow. Snook is showing everyone in the World Tree how to remember to reduce, re-use, and recycle to keep the World Tree beautiful.
Hanging with a Sleepy Sloth/Enough Is Enough
1. Hanging with a Sleepy Sloth/Enough Is Enough
November 16, 2009
Winslow and Smooch learn the value of a sleep routine when they attempt to get an energetic Riona settled for a good night's sleep. Riona learns how to help the environment by taking just what you need--not too little or too much.
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It's a Big, Big World is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch It's a Big, Big World on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 2, 2006
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (346)
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