Astral’s Playhouse Disney premieres the new animated series Stella and Sam on Sunday, January 9 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The new series, based on the beloved books by Canadian author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, follows the backyard adventures of four-year-old Sam and his older sister Stella. New episodes of the show will premiere on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ET with episodes also airing on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ET as well as Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. ET.

With wild red hair and an imagination to match, nine-year-old Stella is truly a ‘star’ in the eyes of her four-year-old brother Sam. As they explore the world in all its seasons, Stella and Sam encounter backyard quests and comical mishaps. Every day is a new adventure as Stella and Sam share the joy of discovering that they have what it takes to face the biggest adventure of all – growing up. Animated in an unique watercolour style that reflects the familiar illustrations of Marie-Louise Gay and featuring storylines that are inspired by the imaginative play of children, the series features 13-year-old Rachel Marcus and six-year-old Miles Johnson as the voices of the lead characters.

On playhousedisney.ca children can venture further into the world of Stella and Sam with interactive adventures designed for children and their families to explore online. Also available on playhousedisney.ca, families can learn more about show’s characters, play Stella and Sam games and download printable activities.

Playhouse Disney is a commercial-free, multiplex channel offered to Family Channel subscribers across Canada.