The Gift
- Studio
- Nelvana Limited
- Animation studio
- Silver Lining Entertainment, Animation Services Hong Kong Limited
Synopsis
At her mother's encouragement, Nora proceeds to make a special homemade birthday gift for her friend Yoko. After Nora hears about the great gifts that her friends bought for Yoko, she fears that her birthday present is no longer special enough. Nora is in for a wonderful surprise when she finds out that Yoko not only thinks her present is special, but it's something she's wanted for quite some time.
Characters
Timothy, Mrs. Jenkins, Yoko, Doris, Fritz, Nora, Lilly, Grace, Charles, Claude, Henry
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Gary Hurst
- First Assistant Directors
- Tony Egizii, Tony Tarantini
Producing
- Producer
- Lan Lamon
- Executive Producers
- Clive A. Smith, Diana Manson, Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, Stephen Ching, Tina Peel
- Supervising Producers
- Jocelyn Hamilton, Patricia R. Burns, Ruta Cube, Stephen Hodgins
- Associate Producer
- Caroline Simmons
Writing
- Writer
- Brian Lasenby
- Creator
- Rosemary Wells
- Based on the Books by
- Rosemary Wells
Voices
- Voice
- Austin Diiulio (Timothy), Fiona Reid (Mrs. Jenkins), Lisa Yamanaka (Yoko), Tracy Ryan (Doris), Alyson Court (Nora), Laurie Elliott (Fritz), Mag Ruffman (Lilly), Darren Frost (Frank # 1), Rob Stefaniuk (Frank # 2), Linda Kash (Grace), Max Morrow (Charles), Joanne Vannicola (Claude), Jamie Walson (Henry)
Music
- Music
- Stan Meissner
Sound
- Re-Recording Mixers
- Edmond Chan, Kerry Bones
Casting
Production Management
- Production Coordinators
- Catherine Wong, Celia Ching, He Zhi Yiang, Tiia Ploom
- Production Management
- Brenda Wall
Production notes
The day is finally here, and five-year-old Timothy the Raccoon can hardly contain his excitement. It's his first day of Kindergarten. From the minute he steps into the colorful classroom, greets his friendly new teacher and meets the other children his own age, Timothy knows that he's in the right place.
Part of a three-hour, Saturday block on PBS called The PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch, consisting of seven different segments, each based on a popular children's book series. Each segment features an engaging variety of entertaining animation and live action, built around various curricula of knowledge, learning and values. Children's books in the reading series include Corduroy, Elliot Moose, Timothy Goes to School, Seven Little Monsters, George Shrinks and Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse.
Part of a three-hour, Saturday block on PBS called The PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch, consisting of seven different segments, each based on a popular children's book series. Each segment features an engaging variety of entertaining animation and live action, built around various curricula of knowledge, learning and values. Children's books in the reading series include Corduroy, Elliot Moose, Timothy Goes to School, Seven Little Monsters, George Shrinks and Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse.