I recently told you about The Golden Ribby awards, a talent contest for kids sponsored by WonderWorld Entertainment, the creators of “Ribert & Robert’s WonderWorld”. And today I’m going to be reviewing this award-winning public television series, which features a CGI frog with a penchant for hip-hop, Ribert.
“Ribert & Robert” is billed as an “the first show a kid can ride”, which seeks to actively engage children and draw them into the story. Many of the shots are animated from the perspective of a rollercoaster, Ribert’s main mode of transportation – as he travels from one part of Wonderworld to the next, the animation flies you through the air, twisting and turning, to create the effect that you’re sitting right next to Ribert on his adventures. It’s an unusual concept, and I can see how it could add an extra dimension of fun and make-believe to watching TV.
Ribert has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and spends each episode learning about different themes. The first episode that I watched, “Winter”, shows the loveable toad learning about everything related to the season. He visits several human friends, including his BFF Robert, who engage Ribert in all sorts of fun activites, like making paper snowmen and drawing. The second episode, “The Rainforest”, shows the gang learning about tropical landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. I think the combination of fun animated scenes with the live-action footage worked well here, and I liked the inclusion of arts & crafts – this show really does aim to be interactive and involve the children who watch it. This song-filled show is fun and educational, and I’m sure kids will enjoy being “Power Pals” with the world’s first rapping frog.
If you’d like to check out “Ribert and Robert’s WonderWorld” for yourself, click here to watch free episodes online at WonderWorldTV.com.
You know, I didn’t really enjoy it. It did seem like a great show for Saturday morning programming
Definitely going to check it out. My kids would probably love it. They are into shows like these. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for turning me onto these shows! I’m sure my daughter will enjoy them; she likes the more interactive shows.
I’m sure my children will enjoy it. I’ll have to check it out!
This show seems to have an identity crisis. The opening song seems misplaced as if it is there as a favor to someone. It fails to draw the child in like the opening songs from Maya & Miguel and Curious George do. They never fail to get my 16 month old dancing. The second opening song (?) is dull and out of tune. These disjointed tunes reflect the composition of the show itself. Roller coasters, keys, live action, Robert’s overly groomed eyebrows..I just don’t get it. I have to say my child pays more attention to the live action segments then then anything else. 3 out of 10.