The project, created by and starring Al Roker to further young audience’s understanding of Earth Science and Meteorology, launches July 7.
PBS KIDS has announced , the upcoming animated STEM series from Al Roker Entertainment (ARE), will premiere July 7, 2025, on PBS KIDS in English and Spanish.The project is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy.
The series centers on Lily Hunter, voiced by Tandi Fomukong, an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with family and friends, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Al Roker; mom Dot Hunter, voiced by Holly Robinson Peete; sister Corky, voiced by Kapri Ladd; brother Benny, voiced by Lorenzo Ross; and neighbor Ms.Joyce, voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph.Among the key topics are observing and tracking weather patterns, investigating the weather at different times of the year and in different places around the world, and the connection between weather, humans, and their environment.
Digital content for kids, parents, and teachers will launch in tandem with the series to reinforce the show’s messages and encourage further engagement and learning, with the first game from the series allowing kids to create their very own weather reports.“Weather has always been a passion of mine, and inspiring young minds to explore its wonders has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this journey,” said Roker.“With , I’m thrilled to share that passion with a new generation, including my granddaughter, Sky, who reminds me every day of the importance of leaving a better planet for our kids.” “Weather impacts all of us every day, from our activities to our health and well-being, and we’re so happy to be collaborating with Al Roker and his team at Al Roker Entertainment on this timely new series that helps teach foundational science concepts in a fun way,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS.
“ will help equip kids with the building blocks to start to understand weather overall, and encourage them to use these STEM skills to make observations, collect data, and investigate the weather where they live, too.” Created by Roker, is produced by New York-based Al Roker Entertainment and Dete Meserve’s Silver Creek Falls Entertainment.Meserve () acts as executive producer and showrunner.The series was developed by Carin Greenberg ( who also executive produces.
John Semper, Jr.(, ) serves as executive producer and head writer.Lisa Tucker executive produces for Al Roker Entertainment.
Educational consultants and advisors for include Sara B.Sweetman, PhD, Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI); and Ethan Greenberg, meteorologist, educator, former vice president of the Cornell Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, and graduate research assistant at the National Drought Mitigation Center.is made possible with funding from Anne Ray Foundation, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Animation is produced in collaboration with Island of Misfits in Nova Scotia, Canada with partners Phillip Stamp and Dana Landry.Games are produced with Anna Jordan-Douglass at Makefully Studios.
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