George Shrinks is a 2000â€"2003 Canadianâ€"Chinese children's animated
television series. It is based on the children's book by William
Joyce, produced in China by Jade Animation and Canadian studio
Nelvana, in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It
tells the story of a ten-year-old boy named George who, one night
dreams that he is three inches tall, only to wake up and discover that
it is true. The show details his adventures with his friends and
family going through his adventures on his mini machines that George
and his musical father have created.The series started on September
30, 2000, on PBS Kids as part of PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch. The Bookworm
Bunch disbanded in 2004, but George Shrinks was given an individual
PBS debut on January 6, 2003, along with The Berenstain Bears and
Maurice Sendak's Seven Little Monsters. Reruns continued to air on PBS
Kids until August 30, 2009.George's tiny size turns mundane
activities, such as working around the house or playing outside, into
dramatic adventures. His primary mode of transportation is his
Zoopercar, a multi-purpose miniature vehicle he built with his father
that can do things like transform into a submarine or a helicopter.
George often has interesting encounters with animals who, although
they do not talk, seem to be able to communicate with George
throughout the series. On one occasion, he encountered a robotic alien
that was his own size and helped it get back home.
television series. It is based on the children's book by William
Joyce, produced in China by Jade Animation and Canadian studio
Nelvana, in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It
tells the story of a ten-year-old boy named George who, one night
dreams that he is three inches tall, only to wake up and discover that
it is true. The show details his adventures with his friends and
family going through his adventures on his mini machines that George
and his musical father have created.The series started on September
30, 2000, on PBS Kids as part of PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch. The Bookworm
Bunch disbanded in 2004, but George Shrinks was given an individual
PBS debut on January 6, 2003, along with The Berenstain Bears and
Maurice Sendak's Seven Little Monsters. Reruns continued to air on PBS
Kids until August 30, 2009.George's tiny size turns mundane
activities, such as working around the house or playing outside, into
dramatic adventures. His primary mode of transportation is his
Zoopercar, a multi-purpose miniature vehicle he built with his father
that can do things like transform into a submarine or a helicopter.
George often has interesting encounters with animals who, although
they do not talk, seem to be able to communicate with George
throughout the series. On one occasion, he encountered a robotic alien
that was his own size and helped it get back home.
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