bizarre and unconventional nature made it more appealing and watchable by viewers of all ages. Toronto Star said that "the series' surprising sweetness, simplicity and humour strike a universal chord with both adults and kids." Writers for the Windsor Star enjoyed its surreal approach to depicting early childhood, saying that "the creators have captured the essence of what it is to be three." A review from the Canadian newspaper Broadcast Week said that "it made me laugh out loud, even though I'm out of the target audience by more than a couple of decades." Awards and nominations In 2004, the series was nominated for the following three Gemini Awards: Best Performance in a Pre-School Program or Series; Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series; and Best Pre-School Program or Series. Nanalan won Best Writing and Best Performance, and the award was shared by all of the puppeteers. See also Mr. Meaty'', Hopley and Shannon's second television series References External links Nanalan': Episode Guide Nanalan': Episode Guide 1999 Canadian television series debuts 2004 Canadian television series endings 1990s Canadian children's television series 2000s Canadian children's television series 1990s preschool education television series 2000s preschool education television series Canadian preschool education television series CBC Television original programming PBS Kids shows YTV (Canadian TV channel) original programming Canadian television shows featuring puppetry Interstitial television shows Television series about children