Released:

Overview:
The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."

Director:

Runtime:
NaNh NaNmin

Genre:
Family, Kids

• Cast:
• 
  Tomie DePaola
  as
  himself
• 
  John E. Kennedy
  as
  Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
• 
  Bill Barretta
  as
  Strega Nona
• 
  Julianne Buescher
  as
  Bambolona / Wesel
• 
  James Murray
  as
  Rabbit