Between the Lions
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing. Between The Lions started its 10th and final season on September 20, 2010. The Show Ended in November, 22 2010 Along with Reading Rainbow
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Plot Summary
Between the Lions is an animated educational television series that centers on a family of lions who run a library. Each episode features the lions and their friends engaging in adventures that introduce young viewers to literacy, reading, and a variety of literature. The show utilizes a mix of animation, live-action segments, and puppetry to teach reading comprehension and foster a love for books.
Critical Reception
Between the Lions was widely praised by educators and critics for its innovative approach to early literacy. The show effectively blended entertainment with educational content, making reading accessible and fun for young children. Its focus on diverse literary genres and reading strategies contributed to its strong reputation.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its engaging and educational content for young children.
- Applauded for its creative use of various media to teach reading skills.
- Recognized for fostering a love of literature in its target audience.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and summaries is not readily available for 'Between the Lions (2010)'. However, general audience reception for educational children's programming often highlights its effectiveness in engaging young viewers and its positive impact on learning.
Awards & Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Children's Nonfiction, Children's or Family Programming)
Fun Fact
The library featured in the show, the 'Lion's Den', contained over 10,000 books, many of which were actual children's literature titles.
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