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The prehistoric preschool favourite Ginger and the Vegesaurs will be available for millions of children to view in the US, after PBS secured North American rights to the series.

Ginger and the Vegesaurs has captivated children worldwide with its playful mix of adventure, humour, vibrant visuals and loveable vegetable creatures. Since Season 1 debuted on the ABC in 2022, it has been acquired for more than 70 territories worldwide.

Following its success on ABC in Australia and the BBC in the UK, where the series has accrued more than 48 million views on BBC iPlayer, the ABC and BBC have co-commissioned seasons four and five, which are now in production.

Produced by Cheeky Little Media for the ABC, Ginger and the Vegesaurs follows the daring adventures of Ginger, a fiery young Tricarrotops as she navigates the lush, primeval Vegesaur Valley alongside her adorable companions, the Baby Pea-Rexes, Split, Minty and Wasabi. With themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and exploration, the series aligns seamlessly with PBS’s mission to inspire curiosity and learning in young audiences.

Cheeky Little Media Founder, David Webster said: "We're very excited about Vegesaurs making it to audiences in the US. These lovable and very funny creatures have been warmly received by kids all over the world. At the heart of the show are some great characters exploring a prehistoric world that colourful, inspiring and full of heart."

The show will premiere on PBS Kids with episodes available for streaming on the free PBS app available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV and smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Samsung and Vizio.

Ginger and the Vegesaurs Season 4 is a Cheeky Little Media production for the ABC. Major production investment from the BBC in association with the ABC. Developed and produced with the assistance of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) in association with ABC. Financed with the assistance of and distributed by Studio100.