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."
Made in US
9/10
2001
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Episodes
Cast
Tomie DePaola
As himself
John E. Kennedy
As Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
Bill Barretta
As Strega Nona
Julianne Buescher
As Bambolona / Wesel
James Murray
As Rabbit
Alison Mork
As
Isaiah Griffin
As Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"
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