I think a new PBS Kids series is kind of always a cause for celebration.  But one that is produced by the Fred Rogers Company, stars a spunky little girl and her cat, and teaches early math skills through hilarious adventures?  Maybe that’s cause for a Wednesday morning party!

Peg + Cat, coming in October 2013 to PBS Kids was co-created by folks who previously worked on “The Wonder Pets” and Broadway’s “Rent.” Not a bad pedigree!  It introduces a new heroine for our little girls, Peg, and her sidekick Cat.  The two pals embark upon crazy adventures to such locales as purple planets, Radio City Music Hall and even Romeo and Juliet’s 16th century Verona.  Peg and Cat inevitably end up in a jam and have to use their smarts and some math skills to solve a challenge and save the day.  The show will premiere with a one hour broadcast of two episodes on Monday October 7th, but you can already find Peg and Cat online.  Play some games.  Spend the summer getting to know them.  This is one little gal who I think could become a very good friend.