Nelvana

Imagine a place where magic happens and stories come to life! That's Nelvana! It's a Canadian company that makes awesome animated shows that kids all over the world love to watch. They've been making cartoons for a long, long time, bringing characters and adventures right into your living room. Think of them as super-powered storytellers for kids!

Nelvana started way back in 1971, which is even before your parents were kids! Three friends, Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, and Clive A. Smith, had a big dream to create amazing cartoons. They even named their company after a Canadian superhero called Nelvana of the Northern Lights! Their logo is a polar bear looking up at the North Star, which is a special star in the sky.

Nelvana is like a giant toy box of imagination! They make shows based on books and toys, but they also invent their own fantastic characters. They've created so many hours of cartoons, it would take you months to watch them all! They help kids learn and laugh with their colorful and exciting stories. It's like having a new best friend in every show!

Have you ever watched shows like 'Babar', 'Franklin', or 'Max & Ruby'? Those are Nelvana cartoons! They also helped make other popular shows that you might have seen. They are experts at making stories that are exciting for kids, with characters that are easy to love. They are like the wizards of kid-friendly entertainment!