The RTÉjr show Critters TV has been shortlisted for an award at this year's Prix Jeunesse International Festival.
The animated series, which follows a group of wild animals native to Ireland as they watch nature documentaries on TV, has been selected in the Up To 6 Years Non-Fiction category.
Prix Jeunesse is the oldest children and youth television festival in the world and honours the best of the best in children's television every two years.
Colm Tobin, Creator/Producer said: "We're so delighted that the entire production team on Critters TV has been honoured by this selection for the Prix Jeunesse, the oldest and arguably the most prestigious festival in the kids' content calendar.
"Turnip + Duck was founded with the mission to create innovative, world-class shows in Ireland built to travel the world. We are delighted by this seal of approval from our international peers."
Aidan O'Donovan, Creator/Director, added: "To be shortlisted alongside the likes of JoJo & Gran Gran, El Deafo, and Bluey for this year's Prix Jeunesse is an incredible achievement.
"We're so proud of what we’ve achieved so far with Critters TV, and want to thank the pre-selection jury for recognising and valuing what we’re trying to do with this show."
Critters TV was funded by Screen Ireland, RTÉjr, the Broadcasting Authority Of Ireland and the s481 tax break.
