Nelvana and Sesame Workshop have announced that the first season of animated series “Esme and Roy” has been picked up by Discovery Kids in Latin America.

“We are proud to continue to share ‘Esme and Roy’ with new audiences and empower children to play and learn,” says Mellany Masterson, head, Nelvana Enterprises. “In today’s challenging times, lessons in mindfulness, creativity and socio-emotional development are more important than ever. The series entertains children all over the world with these strong universal themes, and we are excited to introduce this dynamic monstersitter duo to Discovery Kids Latin America and its young audience.”