MaraKids brings the power of modern lullabies to quiet time, nap time and bedtime.
Introducing the super soft and cosy musical world of HUSHABYE LULLABYE and the calming magical landscape of PLANET DREAM in a soothing and comforting new animation series for very young children coming to CBeebies BBC iPlayer
Glasgow, 5th February 2020:
HUSHABYE LULLABYE is a new pre-school animation series, which is super soft and comforting, with new original lullabies providing a sense of calm before quiet time, nap time and sleep. The first series of 10 x 3 mins episodes will launch on CBeebies BBC iPlayer and will be available as a box set.
Hushabye Lullabye brings the power and benefits of the tradition of listening to and singing lullabies together as the series encourages calm, relaxation, singing and together-time between little ones and their family creating an emotive atmosphere that is peaceful, soothing and comforting.
In each episode the loveable and ever-curious little alien Dillie Dally climbs aboard the Hushabye Rocket on an interactive and relaxing musical journey of exploration and discovery to Planet Dream, a wonderfully soft and cosy place that reflects the haven of a snuggly bed and blankets and a feeling of being kept warm and safe.
Hushabye Lullabye uses the powerful effects of original lyrical melodic lullabies in each episode with music and rhythm to draw little ones into the place between wake and sleep, a safe and magical space that is soothing and nurturing.
· Lullabies are often used for their soothing nature and the therapeutic effects of lullabies can have a strong impact on calming anxieties and nurturing bonds.
· Singing lullabies is an ancient and instinctual art and Hushabye Lullabye has been created to ensure this tradition continues for today’s CBeebies audience.
This charming series of short animations is a Scottish collaboration that has been created, written and directed by Glasgow-based Sacha Kyle, an established television and theatre director; together with animators Once Were Farmers of Stirling and MaraKids delivering the series with executive producer Simon Parsons. Composer is award-winning Giles Lamb, the Scottish vocalist is Emma Gillespie and 3D animation is by Will Adams.
Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Julia Bond.
“Hushabye Lullabye has been created to incorporate the powerful benefits of lullabies in a way which is both loving and playful, and I am passionate about bringing the tradition of lullabies to contemporary early years’ audiences,”said Sacha Kyle, Creator/Writer of Hushabye Lullabye
Maramedia, co-founded by Nigel Pope and Jackie Savery, has had a string of natural history documentary successes and was joined by former head of BBC Scotland children’s production – Simon Parsons to expand their children’s output with exciting new innovative children’s programming for its MaraKids brand.
“We are delighted to be embarking on our first pre-school children’s animation series, an exciting addition to MaraKids following the launch of previous series “Gudrun the Viking Princess” for CBeebies”, addedNigel Pope, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Maramedia.
Commissioning Editor for CBeebies, Julia Bond said, “The magical and enchanting world of Hushabye Lullabye brings lullabies, and the connections created by them, to our young audience and the grown-ups in their lives, we’re delighted to bring Hushabye Lullabye to CBeebies”.
"It has been a pleasure and a challenge to create the beautiful, tactile world of Hushabye Lullabye for CBeebies. Having pushed our team creatively and technically it's wonderful to see all the hard work pay off in what we hope will be a standout show for the CBeebies." said Will Adams, Art Director, Once Were Farmers.
Hushabye Lullabye
10 x 3mins episodes available on CBeebies BBC iPlayer and as a Box Set now
