Timmy Time

PreS—The Academy Award-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep have hit another homerun with preschooler Timmy Sheep, who also appears in the Shaun series. Using the same stop motion clay animation as in their earlier work, these cute preschool animals are brought to life, ready for a variety of shenanigans. In these five episodes, Timmy attends nursery school, taught by Harriet Heron (who looks like a pelican) and Osborne Owl, with his friends Yabba Duck, Mittens Kitten, Kid Goat, Apricot Hedgehog, and others. Since the animals communicate in animal sounds, so the plot is expressed through the characters' actions. In "Timmy Steals the Show," the class practices for a talent show, but bossy Yabba loses her singing voice and Timmy comes to her rescue. During "Timmy's Picnic," Apricot Hedgehog accidentally deflates the soccer ball with her spines, so the class tries to make do with a stuffed garbage bag, which ultimately explodes. Apricot saves the day by rolling around, snagging all the trash on her spines. "Timmy Brings a Smile" when Apricot Hedgehog thinks her blankie has been lost. In "Timmy Can't Dance," Harriet and Osborne teach the class some simple dance steps, but Timmy can't manage the moves. When Timmy selects a hip hop CD, he showcases his break dancing. Other episodes include "Timmy Brings a Smile" and "Timmy Says Sorry." The bonus track features the song "Timmy Time" with sing-along, karaoke-style lyrics. Very humorous, and with enormous child appeal, this production is a smashing success.—Beverly Wrigglesworth, San Antonio Public Library, TX