Slumberkins
Meet the Slumberkins!
Embark on adventures with Bigfoot, Unicorn, Sloth, Yak and Fox as they explore a world of feelings in this Jim Henson Company mixed media puppet / 2D animation series that empowers the emotional wellness of children through supportive storytelling.
Based on the leading children’s emotional learning brand Slumberkins, the series brings to life some of the beloved characters from the Slumberkins books as they explore new stories of friendship, confidence and connection to model healthy relationships.
Episode 1
Yak the Amazing Juggler
Yak learns how to juggle, and she can’t wait to show her parents! But they are too busy with her triplet baby sisters and can’t pay attention to her.
Keep on Running
Fox accidentally gets hurt while playing, but he’s too embarrassed to cry in front of his friends. He runs away from his friends and his emotions, until he realizes it’s okay to cry.
Episode 2
Sunny Day Cupcakes
Yak and Sloth are making special cupcakes, but Sloth’s cupcake accidentally gets smushed. Yak is torn between Sloth’s sadness and her excitement about eating her cupcake.
It's Great to be a Bigfoot
Bigfoot gets teased by the squirrels about his big size during a game of “Hide and Sing.” Feeling insecure, he doesn’t want to play anymore.
Episode 3
Unicorn’s Box of Great Ideas
It’s Unicorn’s turn to pick a game, and she has so many great ideas! But when Fox and Bigfoot prefer to play something else, her feelings get hurt. If they don’t like her games, does that mean they don’t like her?
Bigfoot’s Family Ukulele
Bigfoot’s dad gives Bigfoot a ukulele that has been in the family for generations. When Bigfoot accidentally breaks it, he’s afraid to tell his dad what happened in case he never forgives him.
Episode 4
Super Speedy Spin Cone
When all of Fox’s friends show up to a playdate with an awesome new spinning toy, Fox wants one too! But when he asks his Mom to buy him one, and she says they can’t right now, Fox gets very frustrated.
Special Collection
Sloth gives Unicorn a special blue pebble, and she loves it! Sloth goes to look for more pebbles, worried that if he doesn’t bring Unicorn gifts, she won’t want to be his friend.
Episode 5
When You Gotta Go
Bigfoot plays astronauts at Sloth’s house and suddenly feels he has to go poop. Feeling embarrassed, he holds it in and quickly calls his dad to come pick him up.
Let’s Go Fix a Kite
Sloth makes a kite with his mom and is so excited to show it to Fox! Fox flies the kite, and when it gets stuck in a tree and breaks, Sloth and Fox get in a fight.
Episode 6
When Things Change
Fox is moving to a new home on the other side of the forest, and all these changes feel too big for him. Will he be able to find something he likes about his new home?
Bigfoot’s First Sleepover
Bigfoot is very excited to spend the night at Fox’s new home for the first time, until bedtime, when he begins to miss his dad.
Episode 7
Yak’s Perfect Day
When Yak’s perfectly planned tea party with Unicorn gets derailed, she learns that she can always adjust her plans.
Imagine Myself to Sleep
It’s time to go to sleep, but Sloth keeps imagining scary monsters in his room. Will he be able to use his imagination in a positive way and turn the scary monsters into funny creatures?
Episode 8
Bug-a-Pest Hotel
Unicorn wants to build a bug hotel with Yak and Fox, but as the two start planning and building without her, Unicorn feels left out.
The Grass is Greener at Bigfoot’s
Yak visits Bigfoot’s house and is surprised to see how tidy and quiet it is. When it’s time to have Bigfoot over at her house, Yak feels embarrassed that her home is messy and noisy but eventually learns that all homes are different, and that’s what makes them special.