Harry the Bunny

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| runtime = 5 minutes

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| company = BabyFirst Productions

| country = United States

| language = English

| network = BabyFirstTV

| first_aired = {{start date|2008|03|06}}

| last_aired = {{end date|2010|05|03}}

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Harry the Bunny is a children's television show on the channel BabyFirstTV. It features a puppet bunny named Harry and his many adventures both inside his house and in his backyard. The show teaches things such as color recognition, counting, etc. and even delves into social interaction and emotions. The show is aimed primarily at toddlers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/harry-the-bunny|title=Harry the Bunny - TV Review|date=2013-11-04|website=www.commonsensemedia.org|language=en|access-date=2019-05-13}}

Plot

Every day, there is an opportunity to discover something new to share with the viewers. From his colorful bedroom to the adventures of his backyard, Harry has plenty to do and learn when Harry's around. Sometimes his adventures incorporate skills such as counting and recognizing letters. On other times kids learn about emotions.{{Citation|last=BabyFirst Learn Colors, ABCs, Rhymes & More|title=What is it? Compilation {{!}} Harry the Bunny {{!}} Learn First Words {{!}} Kids Learning Videos {{!}} BabyFirst|date=2016-08-06|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysP90dtU4zw|access-date=2019-05-13}}

Harry usually greets the viewers with 'Hello little ones' or 'Hello everybody' or 'Hello funny bunnies'.

Transmission guide

A total of 55 editions published on 6 March 2008 to 3 May 2010 for five minute episode including education.

Season 1; 34 episodes: 6 March 2008 - 14 December 2009
Season 2; 21 episodes: 9 February 2010 - 3 May 2010

Crossover Series

Harry & Larry: Pros who Help! is a crossover show that co-stars Harry and a 2D animated macaw named Larry, who also stars in a show aired on the same channel, "VocabuLarry". The show airs on the same channel. The show teaches education learning about new words and commonly known jobs, such as teaching, being a doctor, firefighter, musician, carpenter, cowboy, conductor, or an artist.{{Citation|last=BabyFirst Learn Colors, ABCs, Rhymes & More|title=Harry and Larry {{!}} Learning New Words {{!}} Vocabulary for Kids {{!}} Learning videos for Kids {{!}} BabyFirst|date=2017-10-10|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaUrvsew12A|access-date=2019-05-13}}

Merchandising

BabyFirst's store sells Harry the Bunny plush toys.{{Cite web|url=https://shop.babyfirsttv.com/collections/harry-the-bunny|title=Harry the Bunny|website=BabyFirst Store|language=en|access-date=2019-05-13}}

Home media

Mill Creek Entertainment distributes DVDs of Harry the Bunny along with other shows in the BabyFirst DVDs collection.{{Cite web|url=https://www.millcreekent.com/babyfirst-harry-the-bunny-hoppy-learning.html|title=Mill Creek Entertainment: BabyFirst - Harry The Bunny: Hoppy Learning!|website=www.millcreekent.com|access-date=2019-05-13}}

Reception

Business Wire judged that "The show fosters language development in a fun, age-appropriate way."{{Cite web |date=2015-01-06 |title=BabyFirst, the Channel for Babies & Toddlers, Now Available on Time Warner Cable |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150106005125/en/BabyFirst-the-Channel-for-Babies-Toddlers-Now-Available-on-Time-Warner-Cable |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}} while Romper stated "Harry is a super curious 3-year-old bunny who loves exploring new things, just like your own little tot. Let them explore together by watching this charming series with darling graphics and sweet stories."{{Cite web |date=2020-03-23 |title=30 Educational Videos On YouTube, Because Screen Time Is All The Time Now |url=https://www.romper.com/p/30-educational-videos-on-youtube-for-toddlers-kids-22642975 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Romper |language=en}}

References

External links

{{URL|https://www.babyfirsttv.com/shows/harry-the-bunny/}}
[https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/harry-the-bunny Harry the Bunny TV Review | Common Sense Media]

Category:2000s American children's television series

Category:American preschool education television series

Category:American television shows featuring puppetry

Category:Television series about rabbits and hares