My kids have discovered a new favorite show on Disney Junior and I have to admit, I'm enjoying it too! The show is called P. King Duckling and we love watching the young duck and his friends Wombat and Chumpkins get into all kinds of crazy antics. I thought it would be fun to make a P. King Duckling bento box for kids to celebrate how much they adore these lovable characters.
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When I first heard about P. King Duckling and his friends I learned that it was developed by Dr. Christine Ricci who is also behind Dora the Explorer. We LOVE Dora, and I was sure this show would also be a hit. I was right! In the show, a duckling, pig, and a wombat make up a comedic trio who live in a small town called Hilly Hole. (I won't lie, I had to Google what a wombat is. They're so cute!)
They go on all kids of adventures and meet lots of different animals along the way. So far, our favorite episode is "Marvelous Marvin: Lemonade Stand-Off," where Wombat and Chumpkins both have lemonade stands and are in a disagreement over who has the better stand. Wombat makes delicious, slow-brew lemonade while Chumpkins has a machine that quickly produces lemonade with a tasty flavor pod. Because of their disagreement, they end up accidentally ruining both of their stands! P. King Duckling helps them realize that if they work together, they really can have the best and most efficient lemonade stand in the whole town!
Our four-year-old really absorbs what happens when she watches shows, which is why I'm so happy P. King Duckling has great messages for kids. When she watches the lemonade stand episode, we discuss how much happier the friends are when they work together. This is a big theme in our house right now because our daughter is the oldest and always wants to be in charge. While I love an independent kiddo, I also want to teach her that others have valuable ideas and when we work together, all of our talents can shine.
We also love the music in P. King Duckling. The theme song is incredibly catchy! All of the songs are fun, but one of our favorites is when the trio sings "I'm Me". I want my kids to grow up proud of their talents and confident in themselves. In "I'm Me", the trio raps about what makes each of them so great, and I think that's a really important message for kids.
In each episode, the three friends have to overcome challenges by working together. They learn a lot about differences, getting along, and thinking creatively along the way. I love that it encourages my kids to play WITH each other and see experiences in a positive light.
Every time we watch an episode, my daughter wants to try something new, like making our own slow-brew lemonade, or performing on a homemade stage. I knew she would LOVE to see her favorite characters outside the show, so I made a fun bento box for lunch with P. King, Wombat, and Chumpkins.
P. King Duckling Bento Box for Kids
Once I figured out what to make the characters out of, putting it together was fairly simple. Wombat is cut out of a brownie that I rolled flat. P. King is made of cheddar cheese with a carrot beak. Chumpkins is (appropriately) a piece of ham. All of them have strawberry and string cheese accents, and I used a black edible food marker to give them a little character. I surrounded them with veggies and fruits that my kids love, and I knew they'd enjoy the colors too.
I had a blast making the characters and the kids both FLIPPED when they saw their cool lunch. Not only did they love how it looked, they immediately started eating and devoured everything in no time. Sometimes my kids fight against eating all of the healthy things on their plate, but not when they're in the shape of some of their favorite characters!
I can't wait to watch more episodes of P. King Duckling with my kids and see what kinds of adventures these hilarious creatures go on! The show airs on Disney Junior weekdays at 8:05 AM.
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Jennifer babich says
I think part of the appeal of that bento box is the colors! Not only is it adorable but a kid who doesn't even know the show will be super interested in it
Amber says
YES! It's crazy how well my kids eat food when it looks 'pretty' even if they normally wouldn't eat it! Thanks for reading 🙂
Paige says
Those bento boxes are so fun and cute! Your kids are lucky to have such a creative mama!
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Amber says
Thanks so much for reading, Paige! I love to have a little fun with food when I have the time-especially if it helps my kids eat more veggies!
Sheryl Holden says
Bento boxes have a nice surprise for for the related age group.
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughters love this show and they would definitely eat the meal too
Pat F says
Love the bright colors of the bento boxes! They are appealing to the kids because of this.. great way to grab some fruit and food on the go!
Sapana V says
This bento box is so much fun. I will love to have it.
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
My kids haven't seen the show yet, but I know they would like it if they were able to! I've been wanting a Bento box for them to take to camp and daily activities! They look so durable!
chastity sandilya says
bento so much fun and giving all colors of fruits and veggies to kids.
Mia says
I am looking forward to checking out this show with my 2 year old grandson. Sounds like there is fun music and good messages for kids.
Kelly Freeman says
I can't wait to introduce this show to my three year old son!
Sue E says
That Bento Box is too cute to eat! You made eating healthy FUN!
My younger grandkids LOVE Disney Junior! The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, and so on! Fun to watch and educational.
Amber says
Thanks so much for reading and for your kind comment, Sue!! My kids also love Disney Junior--Doc McStuffins and Sofia are also big in our house!
Deborah D says
My nephews and nieces love this show! I think that it is awesome that you can make the characters out of the food you get out of the bento box.
Marti Tabora says
I have never heard of P. King Duckling before, but it looks pretty cute. I'm sure we would like it because we just love Dora the Explorer. Thank you.
Amber Ludwig says
The show looks super cute!! We will have to check it out asap!! I love bento boxes!! Seriously awesome for taking lunch and snacks on the go!! Which we always are 😉 Plus my son starts school in the Fall and it would be absolutely perfect for him!!
Meenatangy says
I love bento boxes. I would have to fight with my kids to use this for work. Hahah might not even given it to them.
Chancellor webber says
We love P. King Duckling. So cute and fun!
Natalie says
I have never heard of this show before, but I bet my niece would enjoy it!
Sue E says
When my kids were young and even my grandkids now, I had to, at times, keep reminding them that they were brothers. sisters, and cousins. They were blessed to have each other in their lives! Get along and have fun! Laughter is better than arguing and less likely to have get a timeout ?
That's why I like them watching shows like this on Disney Jr. that they can relate to. Great shows! Definitely better than what's on TV nowadays for our children!!
Deborah D says
I love that both Dora the Explorer and p king duckling were both developed by the same person.
Samantha bulman says
Very cute!
Sara L. says
My kids have never seen this show, but they would love to eat anything this fun, especially if I let them help make it.
Laquanna says
My son would absolutely adore this so much. Please pick us!
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I didn't realize that this show and Dora were created by the same person! So cool! I need to see if this is on Netflix... it definitely looks like a show my kids would like!
Dandi D says
I love making lunch more fun for my kids, and this is a great idea!
Mia says
We so enjoy Dora so I know that we will like a show like this developed by Dora's creator.
Missy Wilber says
Love how colorful it all is! And looks yummy also. I would love to try this someday, thanks for sharing!
Missy Wilber says
I am sharing this with my son, I want him to introduce this show to my 1 year old grandson! and the bento box is awesome! Maybe my grandson would eat better if his lunch was cool & colorful!
Esperanza Garcia says
First time seeing this one I am sure my niece will love it!
Pauline I Clark says
Tbis is my first time coming across your page and the bento box looks like something my grandchildren would actually try. Thank you for all the info
April says
I have heard the name P King Duck butbmy girls have never seen it. After reading your very detailed description I can't wait for them to check it out. I am always looking for ways to teach them honorable values and morals that will make them kind people and this sounds like a program that would help implement this goal. As for your creative artistic abilities, you go MaMa! I have a picker eater on my hands and if only I could do what you do to help her eat better it would be a miracle. Every meal is a struggle sometimes ending with her not eating anything. I agree the bento box ideas are amazingly clever. Thank you for another useful blog post and fun giveaway.
NICOLE J BECKER says
Love this show and so does my granddaughter!! And it definitely has a great message with every show.
Cathie says
What a great idea to shape the food into characters. My picky eater granddaughter loves Peppa Pig so we are going to give it a try. Looks easier than I thought. All my grandkids love their Bento boxes.
Leela says
That is such a cute idea for a snack. I've always wanted to do bento boxes for the kids.
Allyson Tice says
i think I am needed to invest in a bento box!! my kids love the "lunchable style" lunches so these would be awesome for them! they love to have fun fnger foods and create stacks of cheese and meats!
Lesley F says
Love the characters that you made. Super cute
Caroline Duggan says
My son loves this show. What a creative idea to create food that incorporates a to show. I love this idea!
Karen Moore says
Bentobox looks great
Miranda Welle says
I have never heard of P Kind Duckling before. However, I LOVE the yummy meal you put together! So colorful, healthy, and fun 🙂
Lauralynn Mangis says
Such a great idea to help kids eat more fruits and veggies! Thank you!
Edye says
My cousin loves this show! Thanks for the giveaway.
Victoria Scott says
Bento Boxes are so cool! I wish we had them when I was a kid! And we are big fans of P King Duckling 🙂
Robyn Cobb says
i think my nephew would enjoy this show. i'll have to keep an eye out for it--thank you
Cynthia R says
I grew up in japan with bento boxes, they can be so pretty! I love bento boxes and wish they had more of that here.
tammy smith says
My grandchildren will love this
Viola says
The Daiso store is the best place for Bento supplies!
Jennifer says
I love making bentos for my kids. These are some really fun ideas! (Also, your kiddos are adorable.)
Krista Raymond says
Super cute love the bento boxes
Joselyn Munoz says
Such an amazing giveaway!!! 🙂
Christina Kelley says
I love this. I like every other mom out there have such a hard time getting my picky four year old to eat. This is such a creative way to get them to try new things. Such a great idea!!! Thanks!
Savannah says
I jave never head of this show, but my 3 and 1 year old would love it!
Jennifer says
I just discovered Bento boxes when my son went to Kindergarten and have loved all the creative ways I can surprise him at lunch! So fun, and colorful!
Taneal says
I am a mom of 6 boys and they absolutely love this show. Which is a win for me as well!
Nichole D says
Wow! That takes talent!!
Rhani says
The bento box is adorable. Kids like bright and fun! Easy way to get them to eat healthier!
Katie Pennington says
This is a very helpful post. I am always trying to think of ways to get my toddlers to eat different kinds of food and this seems like a good idea!
Lena jeske says
Very fun colorful bento box. I'm sure any kidbwould have fun eating from this!
Rosalinda S says
These boxes are so fun and cute
Daisy Joseph says
This show looks so cute! Too bad, we don't have cable and just depend on new shows that come on Netflix & Hulu. Hopefully they will show up soon. This is also a good way to eat fruits and vegetables! But I'm sure my kids will want to play instead of eat, lol
Alicia paquin says
This is adorable and fun ! I can't wait to try this with my boys.
debra dubois says
So cute and fun my kiddos would just love this,
denise low says
This looks like a cute show for my grandkids. Thank you for sharing.
shirley wallace says
Bento boxes are very eye catching children as well as adult prefer a pretty/beautiful sight. I think these are wonderful for our youth today.
Brandi L says
This is such a cute idea, especially for picky kids. They will want to eat this because it looks so cute and fun.
Terri Quick says
This show looks so cute 🙂
Jennie says
Such a cute idea! I'll have to show my boys the new show soon!
Sabrina M. says
I love the bento box idea!!!
Rachael wieland says
So cute and creative!
Sue E says
Us moms will do anything to get our kids to eat healthy OR at times, even to eat!
Your efforts have gone above board and it sounds like it paid off! The bento box is a work of tasty art!
Deborah D says
Looks like you really get your monies worthy out of the bento box
denise low says
You can make it fun for kids to eat. Thank you for sharing.
Margaret gallagher says
These look so healthy and perfect for my family
Daylyn Swanson says
I love all the great, colorful food in the bento box! Super cute
Cindy Samms says
This is such a cute idea for food. I must try this with my picky eater
Lauren Jones says
Such a cute and nice idea put together.
Jennifer Kreisler says
I think using a bento box really gives a fun attitude towards food and healthy eating. I love th idea of fresh colorful foods and creative attitudes.
Sandy Tsoi says
It looks so much fun.
Nancy says
A bento box is a fun way to have lunch!
Lisa Brown says
I have never heard of this show; I think it is cute and the box is a great way to make lunch fun.
wen budro says
The kids seem to like the characters on this show. Serving them their food- cut up in fun shapes- and put into a bento box makes them more excited to eat everything.
wen budro says
My kids love bento boxes. They love the colors and little compartments. These boxes look really cute.
Tara Beckage says
I think my kids would love the bento boxes.
Sarah L says
The bento box is so cute. More work than I'm willing to do.
Thanks for the contest.
Holly Thomas says
I love the bento box, very creative.
Missy Wilber says
Very cute show! And the colors are amazing with this. Kids are funny and sometimes will only eat certain colors. or go for the colorful stuff, so whatever we have to do to get them to eat good lol
Elisheva Mayerhoff says
This is super cute! I know my kids would love it!
Lauryn R says
I totally agree that kids are more likely to eat food just because it is pretty, they are all about visuals! I love the idea of bento boxes and this P. King Duckling one is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Alisha S says
Cute ideas! I never know what to put in my son's lunchbox--maybe he'll eat more veggies if they're in cute shapes... 🙂
Tatiana Bartlett says
I'd never heard of the show, but the bento box is really cute 🙂