Let’s Go Luna! on PBS preview: First-look and review
By Sandy C.
A new animated series full of adventure and wonder is headed to PBS, Let’s Go Luna! premieres November 21 and we’ve got your first-look at what to expect.
Hidden Remote received the first several episodes of PBS’ upcoming animated series, Let’s Go Luna! and we’re bringing you the full scoop of what you (and your kiddos) can expect. Right off the bat, Let’s Go Luna! stands out from other programs that aim to help educate and teach our little ones lessons. How so? While most shows in the genre focus on math and vocabulary, Let’s Go Luna! directs children’s attention to social studies.
The colorful cartoon encourages and motivates kids ages 4-7 to actually want to learn about different cultures around the world. The bubbly and fun characters, created by Emmy Award-winning animator Joe Murray, travel around the world, learning about new languages and unique traditions, all while building social skills along the way.
Watch the opening theme song for Let’s Go Luna!, below:
The series follows Leo, a wombat from Australia, Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico, and Andy, a frog from the United States, as they journey through the globe along with their parent’s traveling circus, Circo Fabuloso. Each stop is a new adventure, and Luna the Moon (voiced by Judy Greer) is always present to help as the trio’s guide.
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The message about being open to new experiences and different cultures is beautiful, and something that is sure to stick with kids. It encourages children to always want to learn more, because there is always more out there.
Despite the series showing how different some cultures may be from what we are normally used to, a lot of focus is also put into demonstrating similarities, which helps kids (and parents) appreciate diversity.
"From the press release: “Let’s Go Luna! was designed with the goal of providing children with an immersive cultural experience. Working closely with a team of cultural advisors, each episode was meticulously created to ensure cities and regions are authentically and respectfully portrayed, which include Cairo, London, Tokyo and others."
Some other destinations Luna will be exploring are Mexico, Australia, Turkey, Germany, Peru, Italy, and Antarctica (set to be a Christmas special episode), and more!
I watched Let’s Go Luna! with my five-year-old and he absolutely loves it. He was captivated by the lively characters and fully engaged with their adventures. He had questions about what Andy, Leo, Carmen, and Luna were learning and was very curious. We’ve already gone through the episodes twice!
The series’ lessons never come off as pushy or patronizing, which is a common problem in many children programs. Instead, the characters and dialogue feel genuine and eager to learn along with viewers at home.
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Continue the adventures with Luna online! Let’s Go Luna! games will be available at PBS Kids and on the free PBS KIDS Games App, along with clips and full episodes streaming across PBS KIDS’ video platforms.
Don’t miss Let’s Go Luna! on Wednesday, November 21, on PBS.