Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street” and other educational programming, and WarnerMedia have greenlit a new animated preschool comedy series, “Bea’s Block.” The show is slated to debut in 2022 on HBO Max.

“Bea’s Block” draws on the ubiquity of toy blocks to bring the vibrant, multicultural neighborhood of Blocktown to life. Centering on 5-year-old Bea and her two best block friends Ty and Lexi, the series follows the trio as they go on “Kindness Adventures” and help others in their community. Bea’s Block spotlights relatable preschool challenges faced by friends and neighbors, encouraging children to develop respect and care for others.

“‘Bea’s Block’ is a warm, playful series that will immediately feel familiar to kids, both through the use of toy block-inspired animation and by telling this story using a diverse and inclusive cast,” says Kay Wilson Stallings, executive vice president, creative and production. “Young viewers will learn how empathy and compassion can change communities and what it means to be a good friend – all powerful lessons that can help them grow smarter, stronger and kinder. We are grateful to our partners at WarnerMedia for their support of this series and look forward to sharing Bea’s Block with children and families next year.”

Sesame Workshop is collaborating with animation studio A Productions on the show, with writing helmed by veteran children’s animation writer Liz Keyishian Wilks.

“Bea’s Block” joins Sesame Workshop’s slate of live-action and animated shows. Sesame Workshop also produces year-round “Sesame Street” and “Sesame Studios” digital shorts, stories and songs, and “Sesame Street in Communities” content addressing some of the most pressing issues and complex challenges facing children and families today.