"I am also a huge supporter of the Kelly and Kelso franchise. Jordan is moving huge mountains and I have had the pleasure of being a cheering mom figure for him as he opens new doors. "
-Heather Avis of The Lucky Few Podcast
Based on the award winning book series, Kelly and Friends, with help from their plush guardians discover that true friendship isn’t about being the same,
it’s about loving, accepting, and supporting each other for who they are.
Through faith, kindness, and acceptance,
they learn how to be their best selves.
The Kelly and Kelso book series received an incredible response from schools and families worldwide—from Poland and Australia to Pennsylvania and Texas. Educators and parents alike expressed their gratitude, saying, “Thank you!” for a resource that beautifully teaches what it means to love someone with Down syndrome.
Even the mayor of Dallas joined in, proclaiming Kelly’s birthday as “Down Right Perfect Day,” encouraging education about Down syndrome.
Inspired by this overwhelming support, creator Jordan Burk is expanding the series to bring representation, awareness and love to kids with different, physical, mental and economic statuses.
Through the show, we continue this mission, celebrating children with diverse differences and showing the world what it means to love unconditionally.
With the help of their plush companions that come to life, our cast travels the world to fight "surly slime". An invention of Samuel Surly, a plush who is on a mission to make the world as mean as he is. When individuals, communities and friend groups get slimed it makes them mean, rude and selfish.
The only way to wash away the slime is with the fruit of the Spirit, something the plushies who attend Plush Academy are trained up in! They help our kids identify those who have been slimed and teach them how to wash it away with love, joy, peace, patience and all the other attributes that show we are filled with the Spirit!
Kelly is the namesake of the book series and TV show. Kelly loved God, his family and others. We want to continue spreading the joy that he gave to so many.
As the author/illustrator/creator of the book series and founder of Kelly's Foundation, Jordan has dedicated his life to helping kids be more accpetable and loving of others.
Cory has been in the animation game since the 90's with titles under his belt such as, Hoodwinked, Veggie Tales and now Kelly and Friends!
As a seasoned animation producer, Jordyn brings over a decade of experience in the marketing, feature and television space, helping to bring Kelly and Friends to life.
This show is not just about entertainment, it's about shaping the future. Your kids will see that, no matter where they come from, they have more in common with their peers than they realize. So, let's break down barriers and create and show our kids what it means to truly live a Spirit filled life.
This is just one of many testimonies we received from schools and families about how the books impacted their lives.
The Drew Crew is a group of classmates that formed from reading and incorporating the
Kelly and Kelso book series into their curriculum.
Every day on World Down Syndrome Day, the 1st and 2nd grade classes read a book from the series
and do an activity or field trip that coordinates with the book topic.
Kelly and Friends is still in need of funding. Our need is $2.5m for a 10 episode first season.
If you are interested in helping make this show a reality, please send an email to:
Jordyn@ElephantSeasonProductions.com