'Esme & Roy': New animated series from makers of 'Sesame Street' to hit HBO this Saturday

Almost a decade after 'Sesame Street', HBO is bringing 'Esme & Roy' back home for some new adventures
PUBLISHED AUG 14, 2018

'Esme & Roy', the first new animated series from the makers of 'Sesame Street' in more than a decade, debuts on HBO in the US this Saturday. The show follows a young girl Esme and her best monster friend Roy on their adventures as the best monster babysitters in Monsterdale. Aimed at children ages four to six, it offers a creative new approach to teaching with its “learning through play” and mindfulness strategies.

With loveable characters who spark strong emotional connections among preschoolers and parents alike, Esme & Roy invites children into a colorful world where even the littlest monsters can overcome big challenges together.

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