In addition to its upcoming Clifford The Big Red Dog reboot, Scholastic Entertainment added three more animated series based on popular children’s books in Scholastic’s library. The trio of new shows now in development are Eva The Owlet (working title), based on the best-selling Owl Diaries series by Rebecca Elliott; Blizz Richards: Legendary Creatures Protection League, inspired by the three-book graphic novel series by Kevin Sherry; and Mama Lion by award-winning author and illustrator Jon J. Muth.
Eva the Owlet is the first 3-D CGI animated series for preschoolers geared toward young “makers” raised on DIY reality shows and YouTube videos. Featuring a school readiness curriculum, the series takes preschoolers through a day-in-the-life of Eva Wingdale, a creative little owl who loves watching DIY cooking and crafting shows with her family. She also hosts her own DIY videos, teaching viewers how they can make their own homemade crafts, too. Scholastic has adapted the series for CGI animation with help from Brown Bag Films, featuring a pilot script by four-time Emmy winner Ed Valentine (Sesame Street, Fairly Odd Parents, Doc McStuffins). Each story will include a simple craft project with Eva talking directly to the audience.
Blizz Richards: Legendary Creatures Protection League is a half-hour comedy series for kids ages 7 to 11. It invites viewers into the super-secret adventures of The Legendary Creatures Protection League (LCPL). Starring Blizz Richards, a Yeti; Alexander the anxious elf; and Gunthar the gremlin, each episode showcases this team’s efforts to protect mythical creatures from discovery by humans.
Mama Lion will be a 2D/3D hybrid series for preschoolers. The show will follow the play of twins Allie and Evan as they imagine a world around their beloved stuffed animals, Mama Lion and Tigey.
