Creators of the new Jim Henson Company puppet special “Wowsabout” join researchers from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center to discuss the complex psychology of wonder as a powerful tool for early childhood resilience.
Creators of the new Jim Henson Company puppet special “Wowsabout” join researchers from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center to discuss the complex psychology of wonder as a powerful tool for early childhood resilience.
By Anne Brice
A new Jim Henson Company puppet special, Wowsabout, follows two puppets — Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog, and Ronald, a fastidious city pig, as they experience moments of awe in Sequoia National Park.
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June 12, 2026
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