Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks An entirely 3D CGI-animated series, JAKERS! follows the adventures of Piggley, a spunky eight-year-old pig, and his friends Dannan the Duck and Ferny the Bull on Raloo Farm in Ireland, while American transplant Wiley the Sheep (voiced by Mel Brooks) is busy offering wild and woolly advice to his all-too-sheepish flock. The tops and tails of the show feature Piggley Winks as a present-day granddad, who tells these tales of childhood shenanigans as entertaining lessons in life to his three very contemporary, rambunctious city-dwelling grandpigs. Each episode of JAKERS! ends with a four-minute live action epilogue entitled "Live and Learn," hosted by soccer great Cobi Jones. When's it on? Visit the Site Download Questions (PDF file - Adobe Reader required) For grandchildren (to be read by grandparents): In "Legend of Raloo," Piggley learns about his Irish heritage. What have grandma/ grandpa and I taught you about your heritage? Where are your ancestors from? What traditions have they passed down to you? Grandpa Piggley grew up on Raloo Farm in Ireland. Do you know where grandma/ grandpa grew up? How is it different from where you are growing up? Grandpa Piggley teaches his "grandpigs" lessons through his stories. What lessons have my stories taught you? Mr. Hornsby teaches Piggley and his friends many interesting lessons. Who is your favorite teacher? What is your favorite lesson they have taught you? Piggley's favorite food is Mom's apple pie. What is your favorite food? Piggley takes guitar lessons on Saturdays. Do you know how to play an instrument? What instrument would you like to learn how to play? For grandparents: Grandpa Piggley is a great storyteller. What is your favorite story that you have told your grandchild(ren)? Ferny Toro likes speaking Spanish with his dad. Do you speak any different languages? Dannan O'Mallard is a sucker for romantic songs. What is your favorite song? Have you ever sung it to your grandchild(ren)? Piggley and his friends love to go fishing. Have you ever been fishing? What other hobbies do you enjoy? When Grandpa Piggley was growing up, there was no television or video games. What did you do for fun when you were growing up?
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