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GPB KIDS
DONKEY HODIE EMPOWERS KIDS TO DREAM BIG
PBS KIDS SERIES INSPIRED BY MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 3, 10 AM.
GPB takes kids to the whimsical land of Someplace Else for the new series Donkey Hodie, which centers on the adventures of Donkey Hodie, an enthusiastic, “can-do” yellow donkey with a bright magenta mane. As the granddaughter of the original Donkey Hodie character from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (now known as “Grampy Hodie”), she and her pals Purple Panda, Duck Duck and Bob Dog, encourage preschoolers to aim high, embrace challenges and work hard to achieve their goals.
Fred Rogers and the original Donkey Hodie. Inspired by the quirky, funny side of Fred Rogers, Donkey Hodie furthers the children’s TV pioneer’s mission of helping young viewers navigate the challenges of childhood.
In Someplace Else, everyone’s big dreams are possible— whether it’s Purple Panda finding the end of the Golden Rainbow, Duck Duck planning a Book-A-Palooza Festival or Bob Dog playing the largest kickball game in history.
Visit gpb.org/donkey to download a Donkey Hodie Activity Packet with fun hands-on activities corresponding with new episodes.
GPB DAYTIME PROGRAM SCHEDULE
6 AM Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 6:30 Arthur 7:00 Molly of Denali 7:30 Wild Kratts 8:00 Hero Elementary 8:30 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 9:00 Curious George 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Donkey Hodie 10:30 Elinor Wonders Why 11:00 Sesame Street 11:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific 12 PM Great British Baking Show 1:00 Sesame Street 1:30 Elinor Wonders Why 2:00 Hero Elementary 2:30 Let’s Go Luna 3:00 Nature Cat 3:30 Wild Kratts 4:00 Molly of Denali 4:30 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 5:00 Odd Squad 5:30 Arthur
* Program Schedule or Times may vary
GPB Provides Resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, PBS will air several programs that shine a light on the Asian American experience and their extraordinary contributions to our country, including American Masters: Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir and Independent Lens: The Donut King and Down a Dark Stairwell.
In addition, public media is also curating resources that address increased acts of violence and racism against Asian Americans since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with updated news reports and tips for caregivers to use in difficult conversations with children.
