Oobi
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Oobi

Oobi is a Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning television series on the Noggin channel. Oobi, a bare-hand puppet (with eyes and accessories) focuses on the stage in a young child’s life when everything in his or her world is new and incredible. Oobi is a show about wonder. It speaks to the stage in a young child's life when everything is new and incredible: building a block tower, making cookies. Oobi is a show about children's first awkward attempts at mastery and meaning. It's a show about the everyday revelations.

6. Uma's Birthday!

0.0Apr 11, 2003 · 9 min

Oobi, Kako, and Grampu throw Uma a big surprise party for her birthday. They play games, give her presents, and dance in a conga line. After a while, Uma feels overwhelmed when the party becomes more about the games and less about her. She retreats to her room, and Oobi learns that she would prefer a small party. The others decide to give her one by bringing in one small gift and a tiny birthday cupcake.