Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

The story

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."

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 2001 · 26 episodes Season details＋

Aug. 6, 2001

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Cast

T Tomie DePaolahimself J John E. KennedyGabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon B Bill BarrettaStrega Nona J Julianne BuescherBambolona / Wesel J James MurrayRabbit A Alison Mork I Isaiah GriffinTomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"