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Why do blue-tongue lizards have blue tongues? Why do crocodiles like sitting in the sun? Why don’t emus fly?
These are just some of the challenges for
The Wonder Gang, ABC KIDS newest factual trio ready to get to the bottom of puzzling questions for its preschooler audience.
Buzzing with energy in the ‘question mark-shaped’ Wonder HQ are Willow (Chenelle Carr), Whyla (Mischa Heywood) and Wes (Tristan Ayres).
It’s a master control hub of colourful high-tech, plush lounge, science lab and candy-coloured laptops: there are three puppet Quokkas named Quidget, Quest and Quinton who assist with tasks. Move over
New factual series
The Wonder Gang debuts on ABC Kids next week.
Created and developed by the ABC Children’s Department it is underpinned by Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics principles to ignite the imaginations of preschoolers on Australia’s animals and natural wonders.
The program introduces the powerful art of investigating facts; how to ask a question, where to look for answers, how to filter right and wrong answers and knowing when you have arrived at the solution.
The story development process of
The Wonder Gang encompassed comprehensive consultation with a range of scientific and early childhood specialists.