Kanopy Kids is Kanopy’s dedicated section for children ages 2 to 8, packed with over 2,000 age-appropriate, diverse, and entertaining titles, including popular favorites such as Masha and the Bear, Blippi, and Pinkalicious & Peterrific, plus read-along storybooks from Vooks, Highlights, and Signed Stories. Available in the United States and Canada, Kanopy Kids titles are all available for unlimited viewing, so they never count against your patrons’ monthly ticket allowance (especially helpful for libraries with PPU access).

With Kanopy’s parental controls, younger viewers stay within the age-appropriate section while other family members retain full access to your library’s complete Kanopy collection.

* Characters and titles may vary depending on territory and market

What’s in the Collection?

With over 2,000 titles, Kanopy Kids spans a wide range of content, from beloved characters and long-running educational series to original programming and niche collections. Familiar favorites include Masha and the Bear, Reading Rainbow, Baby Einstein, T-Rex Ranch, Max and Ruby, Blippi, and more from BBC, PBS Kids. Here are a few collections to highlight to your patrons.

Masha and the Bear

Watch Masha and the Bear, Season 1 on Kanopy

Watch Masha and the Bear, Season 2 on Kanopy

Watch Masha and the Bear, Season 3 on Kanopy

This globally beloved animated series, inspired by a traditional Russian folk tale, follows Masha, a curious and adventurous young girl, and Bear, a retired circus performer who looks out for her as she explores the world around her. The show has been translated into 39 languages and broadcast in over 150 countries. Episodes run under 10 minutes, making them easy to fit into a program block or a short family viewing session. Each episode weaves in themes of creativity, empathy, and humor. A marketing toolkit is available to help you promote Masha and the Bear on the US Resource Center and Canadian Resource Center pages.

A retired circus bear settles into the woods and prepares for a quiet new life surrounded by peace and tranquility until he is introduced to an adventurous little girl named Masha.

Hickory Hollow

Watch Hickory Hollow on Kanopy

Hickory Hollow is an original series set in a small town full of curious kids and unexpected mysteries. Secret riddles, hidden treasures, and unexplained adventures drive each episode, with a sense of wonder that holds up for both independent viewers and family watching. It’s well-suited for children who like puzzle-solving and imaginative play.

Welcome to Hickory Hollow! The town may be tiny, but it is a special place for the people who live there. There is always fun and adventure to be had in Hickory Hollow, it’s a great place to be a curious kid! There are important discoveries to be made, secret riddles to be solved, unexplained mysteries to be discovered, and even hidden treasures to be found. But watch out! Sometimes the town seems to have a mind of its own. A marketing toolkit is available to help you promote Hickory Hollow on the US Resource Center and Canadian Resource Center pages.

Low Stimulation Content

Check out the Low Stimulation Collection on Kanopy

For families seeking an alternative to fast-paced, visually dense children’s programming, Kanopy offers a curated collection of low-stimulation content. These titles are designed to calm and engage young viewers while delivering educational value, without the flashing colors and sensory overload that characterize much of the mainstream children’s television landscape. This is a growing genre, and an opportunity for libraries to position themselves as a trusted resource for thoughtful screen time. A marketing toolkit is available to help you promote this collection to parents and caregivers on the US Resource Center and Canadian Resource Center pages.

Vooks: Animated Storybooks for Early Literacy

Browse the Vooks Collection on Kanopy

Kanopy Kids features Vooks content that brings picture books to life through animation, music, and narration. Children can follow along as familiar stories are animated, hear the text read aloud, and engage with the narrative in a format that bridges the gap between print and screen. For libraries, Vooks offers a natural connection to early literacy programming: titles in this collection work well for story time, take-home recommendations for parents and caregivers building pre-reading skills and family literacy. Many Vooks titles are accompanied by supplemental materials that feature activity pages, discussion questions and lesson plans related to different titles. These materials can be downloaded and printed and make for a perfect handout at checkout or handouts in your youth spaces.

Programming Ideas

Kanopy Kids content is flexible enough to support a range of in-library and virtual programs. A few ideas to get you started:

• Incorporate a Vooks title into your regular story time as a digital read-aloud. End the session with a simple craft or activity tied to the story. Don’t forget, many Vooks titles have supplemental materials that provide plenty of after viewing activities! Access them via the Kanopy platform.
• Host a short episode screening as part of a family program. All Masha and the Bear titles have Public Performance Rights, meaning you can host screenings for your patrons. At under 10 minutes per episode, Masha and the Bear fits easily into a program block with room for follow-up activities.
• Masha and the Bear is available in multiple languages making it a natural fit for multilingual community programming. Confirm language availability for your region on the Kanopy platform or check in with your Kanopy account manager.
• Build a program series around the Hickory Hollow theme. Invite kids to watch an episode, then work through a library scavenger hunt, riddle challenge, or creative writing prompt tied to the episode’s adventure.
• Use the low-stimulation collection to offer sensory friendly viewing time for neurodiverse children and families who benefit from quieter, calmer programming. Pair with a sensory-friendly setup in your viewing space.
• Promote Kanopy Kids as a complement to your summer reading program. Because Kanopy Kids titles don’t require tickets, families can watch throughout the summer without worrying about running out of credits.

Promoting Kanopy Kids to Your Patrons

Getting families to discover Kanopy Kids often comes down to visibility. A few strategies that work:

• Use the available toolkits on our Resource Center pages for US Public Libraries and Canadian Public Libraries. Marketing toolkits for the general Kanopy Kids collection, Masha and the Bear, Hickory Hollow, PBS Kids, and the Low Stimulation collection each include social media copy, newsletter blurbs, flyers, and digital assets. These materials are ready to customize for your library’s channels.
• Add it to your summer reading materials. If families are already engaged with your summer reading program, Kanopy Kids is an easy add-on. Include a QR code linking directly to the Kanopy Kids section in any print or digital summer reading materials.
• Feature Kanopy Kids at card sign-up. When new cardholders register, especially families with young children, include Kanopy Kids in the digital resources walkthrough or hand out print outs, such as bookmarks or how to guides, from our marketing toolkits.
• Toolkit assets include digital slide materials sized for in-library display. An easy way to reach families and caregivers while they’re already in your library.
• Mention Kanopy Kids at the end of story times or in library activity programs. Hand out bookmarks from the Kanopy Kids marketing toolkit on hand as an aid to help parents and caregivers download the Kanopy app and browse the Kanopy Kids collection anytime.what is the ver

Don’t have Kanopy Kids? Learn more on how this kid specific collection is a valuable addition for your community.