Bartholemew A Green Adventure

A children's environmental story

Bartholemew

A Green Adventure

A children's environmental story ready to take flight.

Born from one small act of kindness, Bartholemew A Green Adventure is a heartfelt children's story about compassion, courage, and caring for the natural world. More than a book — it is also the vision for an animated environmental TV series created to inspire children everywhere.

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For schools, families, libraries, producers, studios, broadcasters, and environmental storytellers.

The Story Behind the Dream

One caterpillar. One kind act.

One lifelong dream.

More than 20 years ago, Suzanne Edwards watched her young daughter stop to save a tiny caterpillar. That small moment became the seed for a story about nature, kindness, and the belief that even the smallest action can lead to something far bigger.

Years in the making

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Cultural Versions

Act of Kindness

About the Book

A story that helps children care.

Bartholemew A Green Adventure follows a gentle Monarch caterpillar as he leaves the safety of his forest home and begins a journey filled with friendship, danger, discovery, and growth. Along the way, children are introduced to environmental care, compassion for living things, and the power of making good choices.

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Animated Series Vision

An environmental animated series for the next generation.

Bartholemew was created with a bigger dream in mind: an animated television series or feature film that can inspire children around the world. Each adventure can introduce young viewers to pollution, climate change, conservation, habitat loss, and respect for animals and insects.

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PITCH OVERVIEW

Bartholemew - Series Concept

PROJECT TYPE

Children's Animated Environmental Series

AUDIENCE

Preschool and young children

THEMES

Nature, kindness, courage, climate awareness, conservation

OPPORTUNITY

TV series, feature film, school content, international adaptation

Two Versions, One Green Message

One story. Two cultural editions.

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NORTH AMERICAN VERSION

Featured characters:

Bartholemew Ray Hillary Dr. Fairweather Zeppa Eagle Eye Grandpa Monarch

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ARAB VERSION

Nav A Green Adventure

Featured characters:

Nav Tarek Yasmeen Dr. Al-ArDibi Zeppa Eagle Eye Grandpa Monarch

Both versions carry the same environmental heart while allowing the story to connect with wider audiences.

Meet the Characters

Arab Version

MAIN CHARACTERS

Bartholemew

The central character of this show, Bartholemew is a young, adventurous and yet naïve Monarch Caterpillar. Appearing worn and haggard from his journeys, he touts a tattered fedora and a hobo stick on his shoulder.

MAIN CHARACTERS

Tarek

Tarek is the shy, kindly boy who befriends Nav in the Pilot Episode. An introverted child who is the youngest of two children, he constantly feels out of place within his family circle, and his unassuming nature is a constant source of bullying and non-acceptance within his peer group.

MAIN CHARACTERS

Yasmeen

Yasmeen is the spoiled, self-centred sister of Nav’s best friend, Tarek. A cruel and egotistical child who lavishes herself in the material things which her rich parents give her to placate her, she has little, if any, regard for other people’s feelings.

NORTH AMERICAN VERSION

Meet Bartholemew and His Friends

The North American version follows Bartholemew, Ray, Hillary, Dr. Fairweather, Zeppa, Eagle Eye, and Grandpa Monarch as they bring this green adventure to life through friendship, courage, conflict, and care for nature.

Main Characters

The central characters who shape Bartholemew’s adventure and his path toward courage, growth, and care for nature.

Hero

Bartholemew

A kind, adventurous Monarch caterpillar who leaves the safety of the Opal Forest in search of his transformation. His journey teaches children about courage, purpose, and protecting the natural world.

Friend

Ray

A shy, thoughtful boy who befriends Bartholemew. Through his journal, gentle nature, and love of stories, Ray helps Bartholemew understand the human world and its effect on the environment.

Learner

Hillary

Ray’s fashionable and self-focused sister. At first she is careless toward others, but her journey shows that people can change, learn kindness, and become part of something good.

Scientist

Dr. Fairweather

A world-renowned environmental scientist and father of Ray and Hillary. His expeditions help reveal the effects of pollution, climate change, and human choices on the planet.

Antagonist

Zeppa

The dark Sorcerer of the Onyx Forest and Bartholemew’s main enemy. Zeppa represents greed, pollution, and the harm caused when power is used without care for living things.

Guardian

Eagle Eye

A loyal Red-Tailed hawk and trusted protector. Eagle Eye helps Bartholemew through danger and reminds young viewers that friendship can appear in unexpected places.

Supporting Characters

These side characters add wisdom, humor, conflict, and extra personality to Bartholemew’s animated world.

Grandpa Monarch

Wise Guide

The elder Monarch butterfly who encourages Bartholemew to leave home, grow, and discover who he is meant to become.

Senator SlickShady

Human Antagonist

A crooked senator who protects polluting companies and works against Dr. Fairweather’s environmental mission.

Wilhelmina Webwalker

Sage

A wise Black Widow spider who acts as Bartholemew’s conscience, guiding him when his choices are rushed or risky.

Pancho

Comic Friend

A sleepy Mexican Praying Mantis whose good intentions often lead to funny trouble during Bartholemew’s adventures.

Gabby

Comic Energy

A fast-moving hummingbird whose nervous energy, quick reactions, and dramatic personality bring humor to the group.

Zee / Aziza

Self-Acceptance

A caterpillar who dreams of becoming a butterfly, then learns to accept her own beauty and identity after becoming a moth.

Ginger Sky

Diva

A glamorous swallow who dreams of Hollywood and adds drama, confidence, and comic flair to the character world.

Rocco

Scavenger

A raccoon who loves garbage and collected objects, creating chances to talk about waste, reuse, and environmental habits.

Hue

Helping Light

A firefly with a lamp who often helps Bartholemew, Ray, and Hillary find their way out of difficult situations.

Slim

Curious Observer

An Australian Walking Stick whose camouflage makes him a funny eavesdropper and a clever addition to the group.

Schools, Libraries & Families

A story for classrooms, libraries, and young readers.

Bartholemew A Green Adventure can support conversations around nature, conservation, kindness, climate awareness, friendship, courage, and personal action. It is a strong fit for school libraries, classroom reading, environmental clubs, family reading, and children's learning programs.

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ARAB VERSION

Meet Nav and His Friends

The Arab version follows Nav, Tarek, Yasmeen, Dr. Al-ArDibi, Zeppa, Eagle Eye, and Grandpa Monarch, sharing the same environmental message with Arabic-speaking children and families.