Lomax: The Hound of Music(2008)

Lomax: The Hound of Music is a PBS Kids series that blends puppets, live action, animation and real music to teach children ages 3–7 about American musical traditions. A melody-obsessed puppet dog named Lomax, his cat friend Delta, and their human companion Amy travel across the country on a musical train, discovering songs rooted in the nation's diverse cultural heritage. Along the way, real children join them on location and at home, actively participating in the musical exploration. Created by Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles and Louise Gikow, the series premiered in December 2008 and earned comparisons to educational classics like Sesame Street and Between the Lions for its thoughtful approach to learning through song and storytelling.