Jessica's Big Little World is an American animated children's sitcom that aired as part of Cartoon Network's preschool block Cartoonito from September 20, 2023, to May 31, 2024. It is a spin-off of Craig of the Creek series that premiered in early 2018. In November 2023, the series was cancelled after one season.
Plot Jessica navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is; inspired by the grown-ups around her, she persists in conquering monumental children's tasks.
Characters
Main Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams Alani Ilongwe as Small Uncle Ozioma Akagha as Big Jessica Byron Marc Newsome as Duane Williams Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Nicole Williams Phil LaMarr as Bernard Williams Philip Solomon as Craig Williams
Recurring Lucas Sigler as Stanleigh Olivia Bynum as Poppy Lily Villegas as Mayra Nick Kishiyama as Felix Saundra McClain as Jojo Williams
Guest Phil Morris as Earl Williams Noël Wells as Kelsey Pokoly H. Michael Croner as J.P. Mercer Emi Lo as Big Kid
Episodes
Production On February 17, 2021, it was announced that a preschool spin-off series centered on Craig's little sister Jessica was in development. Titled Jessica's Big Little World, the new series was set to air as part of Cartoon Network's Cartoonito preschool block. On January 19, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere in 2023.
In October 2022, it was announced that the first season of the spin-off would be cut in half by Warner Bros. Discovery. In July 2023, it was announced the series would air as part of the regular Cartoon Network schedule, in addition to Cartoonito. A sneak peek of the series aired on September 20, 2023, and officially premiered on October 2, 2023.
In November 2023, it was announced that the series was cancelled after one season.
Broadcast Jessica's Big Little World premiered on Cartoonito UK on July 1, 2024.
Accolades AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result Annie Award February 17, 2024 Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production Nick Winn February 8, 2025 Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children "Jessica's Picnic" Outstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production Austin Faber, Gabriel Franklin, Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, and Ashleigh Hairston Children's and Family Emmy Awards March 15, 2025 Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program Lucia Cunningham Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Tiffany Ford, Ashleigh Hairston, Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Dashawn Mahone, Janice Chun and MeeMee Joi Gimes
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