My kids have always loved PBS KIDS shows that blend imagination with meaningful life lessons, and Donkey Hodie continues to do exactly that. A brand-new episode premiering March 9 brings an especially timely message to young viewers during Women’s History Month: girls can do amazing things.
The new episode of the Emmy-winning puppet series from Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures centers on confidence, curiosity, and challenging outdated stereotypes, ideas that resonate with kids long before they fully understand the history behind them.
Duck Duck Learns Girls Can Do Amazing Things
In one part of the episode, Donkey Hodie’s friend Duck Duck wants to fix a broken bookcase. At first, she feels confident about tackling the repair herself. But when she flips through an old book that only shows boys using tools, she begins to question whether she can really do it.
With encouragement and a little perseverance, Duck Duck ultimately discovers that those old examples don’t define what she is capable of. The episode reinforces the message through an upbeat musical number celebrating adventurous girls everywhere, with lyrics that highlight girls who explore, build, and even score goals on the ice.
It’s a simple but meaningful reminder for young viewers that curiosity and determination matter far more than outdated expectations.
Welcoming A New Neighbor To Someplace Else
The episode also introduces a new character to the colorful world of Someplace Else. Donkey Hodie welcomes Greeble the Treeble, a neighbor who absolutely loves trees.
As Donkey and her friends get to know Greeble, the story highlights themes of friendship, curiosity, and the excitement that comes with meeting someone new. Like many Donkey Hodie stories, the segment uses humor and creativity to help preschoolers understand social situations they may encounter in their own lives.
Continuing The Legacy Of Fred Rogers
Now in its third season, Donkey Hodie has become one of the standout preschool programs on PBS KIDS. The series is the first spin-off from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood since the beloved animated hit Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Inspired by the quirky and playful side of Fred Rogers, the show follows Donkey Hodie and her friends as they work through everyday childhood challenges, whether it’s trying something new, fixing a mistake, or learning to believe in themselves.
Each episode encourages kids to dream big, keep trying when things feel difficult, and understand that everyone is capable of amazing things.
Families can watch the new episode when it premieres March 9 on PBS KIDS.