Six siblings, six ways of seeing the world. Each character helps children work on a different skill.
Cleo is the oldest of six siblings. What she loves most is playing, and with her boundless imagination she turns everything that happens to her into a game, an adventure! She's a little stubborn and almost always gets what she sets out to do.
What children learn with Cleo: Positive leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, resilience and nurturing early career interests.
Her catchphrase: "I have an idea!"
Cuquin is an adorable little rascal, a tireless, playful baby who just can't sit still. He adores Cleo and his siblings: he wants to be with them, play with them and grab whatever they grab, and he gets them into one mess after another. He's clever, quick and unpredictable: when he's around, you never know what might happen.
What children learn with Cuquin: Motor skills, sensory stimulation, early language and independence in everyday habits.
Tidy, clean and, above all, a drama queen. She loves being the center of attention and throws herself into everything she does. She's sporty and very competitive, and behind her sweet looks is a strong, determined personality.
What children learn with Maripi: Organizational skills, a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and hygiene habits.
The artist of the family! He's calm, creative and very sensitive. He expresses his rich inner world by drawing, painting and writing. He's shy, doesn't like being the center of attention and is fascinated by space and expeditions to the stars.
What children learn with Pelusin: Artistic expression, emotional intelligence, handling fear and respect for different learning paces.
Tete is a very smart little bookworm who loves reading, studying and learning new things. He's passionate about science and dinosaurs, and dreams of recreating them in his lab. He takes great care of his glasses, because he can't see a thing without them.
What children learn with Tete: A love of reading, scientific curiosity, logical thinking and a love of knowledge.
Colitas is the little sister and is still learning to talk. She's all heart and loves to share. She's empathetic and optimistic, and she adores nature, flowers and animals: she makes friends with everyone she meets.
What children learn with Colitas: Environmental education, empathy, caring for living things and emotional sensitivity.
Tomate is the best friend Cuquin could ever have. He is always ready to play and learn with him, and never leaves his side. Like Cuquin, he is still very little and has a lot to learn.
If it weren’t for his small size and four paws, you might think Fantasma was a person: he may not look it, but he is very clever and quick-witted, and he can get his friends out of trouble. In the series Cuquín y sus amigos, Fantasma is the class rabbit.
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In the series Cuquín y sus amigos (HBO Max), Cuquin, Clementina and Cyan are three mischievous kids with big imaginations who play together at daycare. Whenever they have to wait to do something, their imagination whisks them off on an adventure, and that is how they learn patience, teamwork and friendship.
An energetic little girl who loves dressing up as her favorite animals: one day she’s a shark, the next a tiger or a bunny. Together with Cuquin and Cyan, she makes up the main trio of Cuquín y sus amigos.
A young inventor who always carries his penguin backpack full of surprises. He is one of Cuquin’s best friends and shares every daycare adventure with him and Clementina.
The classroom’s toy robot. When the kids let their imagination run wild, Robi joins in on their adventures… and sometimes even becomes a pirate hunting for treasure!
The classroom’s toy dinosaur. In the kids’ imaginary adventures he might show up as a pirate, wearing his crown or throwing a dance party at the bottom of the sea.
