Play School welcomes new toy, Joey.
A new kangaroo friend bounces into the Play School family, as the show marks its 50th Birthday.
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A brand new toy, Joey, is being added to the Play School family as part of the show’s 50th Birthday celebrations.
The kangaroo friend designed by award winning children’s book illustrator Bruce Whatley (Diary of a Wombat, Josephine Wants to Dance, The Ugliest Dog in the World) will make her debut on the birthday episode, Come To The Party, on July 18.
Play School Executive Producer, Jan Stradling says, “We’re very excited to welcome Joey to the Play School family and look forward to sharing her with viewers on the momentous occasion of the series’ 50th birthday. It’s been a joy working with celebrated artist Bruce Whatley and watching him bring Joey to life. We know she will be warmly embraced by viewers all around Australia.”
Bruce Whatley says, “Play School was such a staple part of our household when our children were growing up and as adults they still have fond memories of the presenters and toys. It was quite an honour to be asked to create the character of Joey for such an iconic production as Play School and it’s pretty cool to even be a small part of the nostalgia of the generations that are to follow.”
Tonight ABC screens the special Big Ted’s Excellent Adventure: 50 Years of Play School at 7:40pm, narrated by Kate Ritchie.
“Come To The Party” airs on Play School on ABC KIDS and ABC iview at 9.30am on 18 July.
2 Responses
Amazing, considering the other toys are the same one’s used when I was a kid. My teddy bear I’ve had since a toddler is the same design as Big Ted, although, he’s the same size as Little Ted. We’re the same vintage. One thing though, I thought Joey was a boys name?
“I thought Joey was a boys name?”
Stevie Nicks said something similar!