Family of Catholic Converts Produce Season Two of Hit Children’s Show, “The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello”
Wolaver Family Seeks to Evangelize Kids with New Episodes Focused on Faith and Family
A year after debuting Season One of the hit Christian children’s show, “The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello,” which received tens of thousands of hours of streaming across multiple platforms, KIN announces the release of Season Two. This six-episode series matches the high-quality entertainment and wholesome adventure of Season One, with fresh storylines, new musical pieces, and an array of Scriptural themes.
The series is produced and owned by KIN, a new media company launched by the Wolaver family to provide content of next-level excellence that not only entertains but enriches, bringing a family closer together and closer to God. The Wolavers– which includes siblings Benjamin, Alex, and Annie, their spouses, and mother, Robin– are a family of professional musicians, writers, and producers. Prior to diving into the Christian children’s film space with “The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello,” the Wolavers have enjoyed two decades of significant success as the Annie Moses Band, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated musical group. After encountering closed doors from secular streaming platforms, the family decided to fund Season One themselves, moving to the Tennessee countryside where they renovated a large warehouse into a full-scale film studio. “It was a lot of work,” says Alex Wolaver, KIN’s film producer, “but it has been deeply rewarding.”
Unlike many modern children’s shows with their tiresome techno tracks, “The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello” provides viewers (both child and adult) with true and beautiful musical presentation. However, exceptional music is not the only thing that sets this children’s show apart from other entertainment. Season Two continues with missionary zeal, the theme that motivated Season One: to spread the Biblical message of God’s love for each and every child with its unique cast of colorful characters.
Though each of the Wolaver’s paths to Catholicism was unique, they were all drawn to the Church’s teachings and emphasis on marriage and the family. Benjamin Wolaver, who plays Benjamin Cello and performs on the cello, says, “When my siblings and I began having children of our own, we saw how children’s entertainment was full of garish images, gaudy music, and political messages. We wanted to resurrect the classic tradition of a Fred Rogers or Mary Poppins, but with a deeply Biblical focus. Children are Jesus’ ‘little ones,’ and we want to provide our own children and others with a rich and intelligent alternative that not only nurtures a child’s innocence and wonder but also fosters exploration of truth, beauty, and goodness. Our hope in producing Season 2 is to impact children with the beautiful message of the Christian faith through the avenues of traditional music, gentle storytelling, and mentor figures.”
“The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello” Season Two welcomes children to “the Land of the Baptized Imagination,” presenting families with timeless songs, lessons of faith and Scripture, and a creative and adventurous storyline. Utilizing puppetry, extensive and original live song and dance, intelligent character development, and timeless Biblical stories and lessons, the show presents the wonder of God’s love to children everywhere with high-quality artistry.
Season Two is now available for purchase on DVD and to stream online at www.benjamincello.com.
For more information and a complete media kit, visit https://pages.kin.club/media-kit. To request an interview with Benjamin or Robin Wolaver, contact Carrie Kline.
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KIN is a media company founded by a family for families. With two decades of award-winning experience in music as the Annie Moses Band, the Wolaver family is expanding their mission into the realm of film production and narrative storytelling. Conceptualized by published author and musical songsmith, Robin Wolaver, and produced by Alex Wolaver, The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello celebrates truth, beauty, and goodness, immersing children in a world that is hopeful, tactile, and beautiful. By rooting artistic beauty in the truths of Christianity, KIN illuminates the minds of children everywhere with a sense of wonder and confidence in a Creator who loves them.
