Wouldn't it be great fun for an animated series to focus on the lively workings of the insect world, just as children started exploring the wonders of nature for themselves? Brainy Bubbly Bug Buddies, Fantawild's new 104-episode series, spins charming tales from the woods to the wetlands, spotlighting a bustling colony of creepy-crawlies—and the cheerfully troublesome frog they count as neighbor and friend.

Amid the insect-adventures, audiences will get a bug's-eye view of the habits and habitats of actual insects of many kinds, and will learn how these creatures thrive in their environments.

Imagine children everywhere sitting down to be entertained, and getting up with a new understanding of the world around them!

In Brainy Bubbly Bug Buddies, characters thrive in a lush wetland paradise. Among its inhabitants are Bartle Bee, the fencing-master bumblebee; Flutterby, the elegant butterfly; Strobe and Sparkle, the heart-of-gold firefly brothers; and McBroom, the hardest-working beetle in the land.

The Marsh is always buzzing with activity, and little viewers will be captivated by the lively blend of action and discovery to be found in its colorful environs.

Our exoskeletal heroes bring their collective skills and ingenuity to bear on life's challenges in The Marsh, and in the end, they are rewarded for their efforts. Young learners are thus reminded that problem-solving is often best accomplished as a joint effort—and, coincidentally, that we live in a vast world worthy of exploration at even the most minute level of existence.

Regular visits to The Marsh will delight and intrigue, all while nurturing children's budding quest for knowledge—and imbuing them with a healthy respect for life in the natural realm.

Cast of Characters

Bartle Bee

A smart fellow like Bartle Bee feeds more on knowledge than on nectar. He is an uncommonly observant honey bee, and the most reliable troubleshooter in The Marsh.

Flutterby

This butterfly enjoys flitting among the flower buds and basking in the warmth of compliments on her great beauty.

McBroom

This tough critter is well-known in The Marsh for his extraordinary strength and stamina. McBroom's not much of a talker; this beetle's more at home on the job—and clearly, he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty!

Niddy

Niddy the spider is a respected elder, and she cares for others through the gentle dispensing of advice—only some of which actually gets through to the naughty youngsters of The Marsh.

Strobe and Sparkle

These are the firefly twins. Elder brother Strobe is the more adventurous of the two, sometimes even becoming reckless if he feels a given mystery bears further investigation. Sparkle, the younger brother, is mild-mannered—Strobe would even call him timid, especially when Sparkle hides his glow if sensing danger in the area.

Joe Croaker

Joe Croaker is the only frog in The Marsh, and he can be a bit gruff at times about Bug Buddies "trespassing" around "his" pond. Joe throws his considerable weight around where possible, but secretly accepts that he'll never shape the pond into a Bug-Free Zone.

Cosmo

This red-eyed fly is Joe Croaker's right-hand pest. He lives in a rusty fish can, and has earned a not-so-delightful reputation as one who feeds on trash—as well as on the misfortune of others.