Let's Go, Luna!

There's no end to joyful adventures with this foursome of travel guides at the helm. This engaging series tailors the international travel experience to youngsters' attention spans, presenting the exciting possibilities of exploring new places through the focused lens of a few key points in each destination. As Carmen, Leo, and Andy work on problems like finding musicians to fill in at the circus and selecting a special souvenir for a friend, they become immersed in the cultures, meet new friends, learn about special traditions, and even learn a word or two in the local language of each new place.

Let's Go, Luna! excels at delivering strong educational content without feeling like it's teaching. As the characters -- three of whom hail from different countries themselves – are immersed in the sights and sounds of various cities, kids get a sense of how buildings in Moscow differ from structures in Cairo and how people dress differently for their respective climates, even without the characters pointing out the discrepancies. Carmen's Magic Globe shows kids where in the world each new location is found so they can visualize the destinations' proximity to each other and to where they live. Perhaps most importantly, though, this show's global emphasis encourages tolerance and respect for cultural diversity as modeled by the enthusiastic young travelers.