Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a science and math centered children's series with a special focus on construction and how mechanical things work. [1]
About
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is an ultra-silly animated comedy designed for preschool about the inner workings of the mechanical world. It is based on the Chris Monroe stories. [1]
Plot Summary
The show is set in a place called Blunderburg.
It centers around a monkey mechanic named Chico Bon Bon and his Fix-It Team as they attempt to solve the problems of people around them.
He works closely with a crew consisting of a kitten an elephant and a mouse.
Some scenarios have him building a dock for some ducks or a small roller coaster for the local chipmunks. He even ends up in a Pinocchio-like situation when an organ grinder sets his sights on making Chico a circus star. The show uses the analogy of craftsmanship to teach children that there's a tool that can be used in any given situation.
The series is meant to be lightherted and is based on the books by Chris Monroe. [2]
Cast and Crew
Bellow is the full Cast and Crew list;
Writing Credits
Bob Boyle
Michael J. Goldberg
Chris Monroe... (original story)
Allan Neuwirth ... (writer) (2019)
Gabe Pulliam
Stephanie Simpson
Produced by
Kurt Mueller... executive producer
Soundtrack Credits
Chico Bon Bon Main Title Theme
Written by
Michael A. Reagan... series composer
Bob Boyle
Performed by
Mike Reagan
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The series suits well with the multimedia curriculum of Wanda Kidsland's 100 plus educational centers in all of China:
“It is exciting to be able to build upon and extend our successful partnership with Wanda Kidsland with Monkey with a Tool Belt,” said Ron Allen, EVP Commercial at Silvergate Media.
“We look forward to bringing this STEM-focused series to screens, Education Centres, and retail shelves with the help of the market leader in China and strong advocate for the very best in children’s entertainment.”
The show is based on Chris Monroe's best-selling book series. Silvergate Media and its EVP of Creative, Kurt Mueller, helped bring Monkey with a Tool Belt to life with support from Bob Boyle, Gabe Pulliman and Stephanie Simpson and Michael Goldberg. [4]
Numerous possibilities for marketing, toy and consumer goods will be discussed beyond the screen as the show lends itself well to several fast-growing markets including role-play, cars, play sets and construction toys.
“We are excited to expand our successful collaboration with Silvergate on this new entertaining and educational series.
The opportunities that this IP will open up are boundless — we are delighted to be a partner on this fresh new brand.”
Said the CEO of Wanda Kidsland Group, Mr. Gao Yimin [3]