Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig is a fun cartoon from the United Kingdom. It is about a cheerful little pig named Peppa. She lives with her mom, dad, and baby brother George. Peppa loves jumping in muddy puddles more than anything. The show first aired in 2004 and is watched by kids around the world.

Peppa's World

Peppa has many animal friends at school. There is Suzy Sheep, Rebecca Rabbit, and Danny Dog. Her teacher is Madame Gazelle. Peppa's family does simple things like visit grandparents and go to the park. Each episode is only about five minutes long.

Peppa Pig waves hello to her many happy fans.
Peppa Pig waves hello to her many happy fans. (ChrisTheDude at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons)

A Global Hit

Peppa Pig is shown in over 180 countries. It has been translated into many languages. The show has its own theme parks in England and America. Peppa has also met the Queen of England in one episode. Many kids learn new words from watching Peppa.

Fun Facts

  • Peppa's family snorts like real pigs when they laugh.
  • The show is made using simple, flat cartoon shapes.
  • Some American kids started speaking with British accents after watching too much Peppa.

Did You Know?

Peppa Pig episodes are very short, but there are over 300 of them. That is a lot of muddy puddles!