Ep 2. Sir Lilypad - Michael Sheen/Invisibill - Stana Katic
- TV-G
- October 28, 2016
- 21 min
Bookaboo is a British children's television series that combines puppets, live action, and computer animation. In each episode, a celebrity guest appears on stage with a puppet dog named Bookaboo, who is unable to perform until he has been read a story. The celebrity guest reads a picture book to Bookaboo, which inspires him to perform a drum solo and conclude the episode.
Season 1 episode 2 of Bookaboo is titled "Sir Lilypad - Michael Sheen/Invisibill - Stana Katic." This episode features two picture books: "Sir Lilypad" by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, and "Invisibill" by Maureen Fergus, illustrated by Dušan Petričić.
The first book, "Sir Lilypad," is read by guest Michael Sheen. The story follows a frog named Sir Lilypad who dreams of being a brave knight but is constantly ridiculed by the other frogs for his aspirations. One day, he stumbles upon a distressed damsel in distress who needs saving from a dragon. Sir Lilypad must use his wit and quick thinking to save the day and prove himself to the other frogs.
The second book, "Invisibill," is read by guest Stana Katic. The story follows a chameleon named Bill who can change color to blend in with his surroundings, but he is frustrated that nobody notices him. He wishes he could be invisible, and one day his wish comes true. However, he soon realizes that being invisible is not as fun as he thought it would be. With the help of his friends, he learns that being himself and standing out is important.
As Michael and Stana read the stories to Bookaboo, they create an engaging performance that includes props, costumes, and accents. They use different voices for each character and animate the illustrations as they read. Bookaboo, who is initially reluctant and uninterested in performing, becomes more engaged as the story progresses.
After the story is finished, Bookaboo thanks Michael and Stana for helping him, and he proceeds to perform a drum solo. The celebrity guests join in and play some instruments as well, creating a lively and entertaining conclusion to the episode.
Overall, "Sir Lilypad - Michael Sheen/Invisibill - Stana Katic" is a charming and engaging episode of Bookaboo that demonstrates the importance of reading and imagination. The stories teach valuable lessons about bravery and being true to oneself and are presented in a fun and interactive manner. The celebrity guests bring their own unique personalities to the show and help to make it a memorable and enjoyable experience for young viewers.