An animated image of a young girl in a spacesuit jumping on a small, pinkish asteroid. Behind her are the swirls and stars of space. In the top left, top right, and bottom left, there are video-game-like graphics. The text in the top left reads "1UP 650."

What Will I Be Today?

5m

Join your new friends Kauri, Esera, and Wing Gai as they go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

Series details.

Credits

Marie Silberstein
Creator & Showrunner
Alan Dickson
Executive Producer, Season 2
Min-Young Her & George Palmer
Line Producers, Season 2
Marie Silberstein & John McKay
Producers, Season 2
Marie Silberstein, Steph Matuku, D.F. Mamea, & Young Le-Chong
Directors, Season 2
Steph Matuku
Head Writer, Season 2
D.F. Mamea & Renee Liang
Writers, Season 2
Kay Ellmers & Tim Burnell
Originating Commissioners (RNZ)
Ngawaero Maniapoto & Sondiyp Singh
Network Executives (TVNZ), Season 2

What Will I Be Today? is a vibrant, imaginative pre-school series that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and cultural diversity. Each episode invites viewers to step into the whimsical world of six-year-old characters who explore the boundless possibilities of who—or what—they can become.

From becoming an astronaut exploring distant galaxies to saving baby birds from hungry tigers to even transforming into a deep-sea blob that can't swim, these young dreamers bring their vibrant imaginations to life.

This series is rooted in authenticity and representation. Each character's story reflects their cultural background, family structure, and language, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. While primarily an English-language series, What Will I Be Today? seamlessly incorporates high-frequency words and phrases from the characters' home languages, creating a reflective and inclusive narrative.

With a gentle and reflective tone, this series empowers children in Aotearoa to see their unique selves on screen while exposing them to culture, myths, and languages different from their own.

What Will I Be Today? is a celebration of dreaming boldly and finding joy in the everyday adventures of childhood.

Find the audio programme of What Will I Be Today? on Storytime here.

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POW Studios

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