Mouse Trap (TV series)

Mouse Trap is an American children's television series based on a book by Pattisade Dannesh. The show premiered in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 6, 2021, on The Kiddie Channel. Mouse Trap concluded its original run on the network as of March 25, 2022.

The show's theme music is performed by singer Holly Willoughby. The show uses traditional animation, but it is made with Macromedia Flash. The entire series was added to Kiddie Plus on May 15, 2022.

Plot
In a small village, a nine-year-old mouse girl named Lophinky guides her four-year-old brother, Gabapentin, through the wild spaces beyond their backyard. For her, the great outdoors is more than just a place, it's a playmate. Gabapentin learns that with a little imagination, everyday items can be anything he wants them to be. The siblings do everything with enthusiasm, commitment and positivity, even if it gets them into trouble sometimes. Their adventures gives Gabapentin some questions. In turn, Lophinky has an endless supply of answers, as long as he's not too clueless about the facts.

Hallmarks
Pattisade Dannesh wanted the series to reflect her own childhood memories of exploring outside and having fun, digging trenches and building tunnels, forts, and treehouses, as well as using her imagination. For example, a chair can be a spaceship, a meadow where dragons roam, and a tall tree that transforms into a pirate ship.

As the series centers around two optimistic young mice, Mouse Trap features simple 11-minute episodes that are linked by a common socio-emotional theme, and in most episodes, Lophinky's catchphrase is "Cheese and crackers!", while Gabapentin's catchphrase is "Cheesalicious!"

When Lophinky comes up with an idea of what adventure she and her brother are going to have that day, she happily says "Gabapentin, I know what to do today!" During the course of an adventure, Lophinky is generally asked many questions by Gabapentin, though on a few occasions has responded "I've got this" or "I don't think so." Regardless of whether or not they make new discoveries, Lophinky and Gabapentin always take credit and celebrate their success by going out to eat cheese.

The themes also use a musical motif phrase to reinforce the theme and help child viewers remember the life lessons. Because the program is targeted at preschool-aged children, it teaches emotional intelligence, kindness, and human respect. Its content follows a curriculum based on Kiddie's own teaching and development into basic concepts.

Main

 * Lophinky (voiced by Julie Lemieux in the US and Beth Chalmers in the UK), a nine-year-old mouse, who is Gabapentin's imaginative and fun-loving older sister.
 * Gabapentin (also voiced by Julie Lemieux in the US and Beth Chalmers in the UK), a four-year-old mouse, who is Lophinky's funny and easygoing little brother.

Recurring

 * Thea (voiced by), the mother of Lophinky and Gabapentin.
 * Geronimo (voiced by), the father of Lophinky and Gabapentin.
 * Angelina (voiced by), a ballerina mouse who loves music.
 * Polly (voiced by), a mouse who enjoys dancing.

Reception
Overall, Mouse Trap is commendable for its effort to include a subtle message in each episode. Younger viewers will possibly find Lophinky and Gabapentin's peaceful happiness amusing, and will find the storylines entertaining.

Season 1

 * 1) Two Little Mice/On Your Head
 * 2) Soap Bubbles/Blast Off!
 * One, Two, Three!/Show and Tell
 * 1) Once Upon a Time/Hiccups
 * 2) Peekaboo!/The Train Express
 * 3) Club Picnic/Too Many
 * 4) Just Add One More/Counting Sheep
 * 5) To the Rescue!/Mousezilla
 * 6) Big Top Circus/Treasure Hunt
 * 7) Knock Knock, Who's There?/Snow Day

Season 2

 * 1) Add and Subtract/Color Me Happy
 * 2) Beanstalk Climbers/Spring Has Finally Sprung
 * 3) Jigsaw Puzzle/Sand Castles
 * 4) Green Thumb/Follow Your Directions
 * 5) It's Your Turn/Time of the Clocks
 * 6) Sister Knows Best/How Cheesy!
 * 7) High Score/Story Telling
 * 8) Classroom Wonders/Kite Flying
 * 9) Tree Branches/Now You See Me
 * 10) Hidden Talents/Making Patterns