The story follows Momolu, a gentle, unassuming panda who has a knack of stumbling into situations requiring his help. Momolu’s friends each experience their own set of everyday problems which are solved through creative thinking and collaboration; Banni the rabbit helps redecorate the harbour with her sketchbook, Huhu the owl wants to build a slide that everyone can enjoy and Hiko the badger gets to the bottom of a water mystery and ends up diverting a river!
Momolu helps the other animals find solutions to their challenges by encouraging them to use their own skills and strengths. By working together the animals discover, learn, make mistakes, have tons of fun, and always learn something about design along the way.
“When Momolu the panda and his friends have problems, they get creative and find solutions through fun and design.”
Momolu
The Panda
Momolu is a kind and gentle panda leading a simple life on the North Island. He is popular amongst his friends and neighbors due to his willingness to help, infectious optimism, and easy-going attitude towards all challenges big or small. Momolu always seems to find a way to help his friends with their everyday problems by using crafts and design. By being supportive and innovative, Momolu becomes the heart and soul of the islands without even realizing it.
“Hi there. Welcome to the island of Ita.
I’m Momolu”
MY SKILLS: BUILDING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING
WHAT I LIKE: CUDDLING
Banni
The Rabbit
Banni is an artist. She is shy, and likes to stay in her little cottage on the shore with her bird friends. Banni has a treasure chest, which is an endless source of fun materials, ideas, and objects to use for new creations. Banni likes to plan things well and is always scribbling and sketching into a small notebook.
“A sketch a day keeps the dullness away!”
MY SKILLS: DRAWING AND SKETCHING
WHAT I LIKE: KNITTING
Nooni
The Fox
Nooni, the desert dwelling fox, is the fastest animal on the island. She’s so fast, you can sometimes find her in two places at once, but her speedy nature cuts short her concentration. The only time she can focus is when she is trying new things. Plus she’ll always slow down to collect pebbles, create sculptures - and play pétanque, those are her favorite things to do!
“HI HO...GOTTA GO!”
MY SKILLS: COLLECTING PEBBLES AND SCULPTING
WHAT I LIKE: RUNNING SUPER FAST AND RUNNING
Hiko
The Badger
Hiko is the Sherlock Holmes of the Islands. He’s indubitably curious, yet prefers being an observer than the center of attention. He can solve any mystery! That’s why everyone comes to him for answers. Hiko lives in a fig park and plays the trumpet.
“Greetings...if you’ve lost something, I can find it!”
MY SKILLS: SOLVING MYSTERIES
WHAT I LIKE: ROAMING THE ISLAND
Pepe
The Penguin
Pepe is fascinated with all things related to ice. Be it cubes, cones, slush or snow, it’s all neatly stacked away in his snow-cone wagon. He loves to delight his friends with his colorful ice cream creations, abstract ice sculptures and slick snow park features. If you pass this unique penguin the mic, he’ll turn into a cool as ice rappin’ machine. MC Pepe is da-real Ice Tea!
“Ice, ice, Maybe??”
MY SKILLS: The Coolest MC, the bird of ice. Snow-Cone maker. Ice sculptor
WHAT I LIKE: Sliding, Ice sculpting and drop line or two
Huhu
The Owl
Huhu is a party animal. With her wacky personality she takes over any stage. An exquisite choreographer, Huhu wants to teach everyone how to dance even if dancing is not your thing. When she’s not telling her latest joke, you’ll find her planning the next big shindig with Kimu the cat and DJ Bass.
“What do you call a dancing sheep?
A baaa-lerina.”
MY SKILLS: Making people laugh
WHAT I LIKE: Drop a dance move or two