Jessica's Big Little World

Jessica's Big Little World is an American animated children's television series 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.

Jessica's Big Little World
Genre	Comedy Preschool
Created by	Matt Burnett Tiffany Ford Ben Levin
Based on	Characters by Matt Burnett Ben Levin
Voices of	Lucia Cunningham Alani Ilongwe Ozioma Akagha Byron Marc Newsome Kimberly Hebert Gregory Phil LaMarr Philip Solomon
Theme music composer	Grace Hayes
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producers	Matt Burnett Tiffany Ford Ben Levin Sam Register
Producer	Susy Campos
Running time	11 minutes
Production company	Cartoon Network Studios
Original release
Network	Cartoon Network Cartoonito
Release	September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20) – May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
Related
Craig of the Creek

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 article: List of Craig of the Creek characters

Main

• Lucia Cunningham as Jessica Williams
• Alani Ilongwe as Small Uncle
• Ozioma Akagha as Big Jessica
• Byron Marc Newsome as Duane Williams
• Kimberly Hebert 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

No.	Title [1][2]	Written and storyboarded by	Original release date [1][2]	Max release date [1]	Prod. code [3]	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Bedtime Routine"	Tiffany Ford & Dashawn Mahone	September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20)	October 7, 2023	1106–007	N/A
Jessica wants to be a "big kid" and get ready for bed on her own, but she can't remember every part of her routine.
2	"Small Uncle's Big Bath"	Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Tiffany Ford & Dashawn Mahone	October 3, 2023 (2023-10-03)	October 7, 2023	1106–002	0.07[4]
Jessica discovers her favorite toy is dirty and volunteers to give it a bath.
3	"The Big Kid Playground"	MeeMee Joi Gimes & Cid Snyder	October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)	October 7, 2023	1106–001	N/A
Jessica goes into the big kid part of the playground for the first time and befriends Stanleigh.
4	"Grocery Store Friend"	Georgia Henderson & Ian Mutchler	October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05)	October 7, 2023	1106–008	0.07[4]
While helping Duane at the supermarket, Jessica meets a new friend and has trouble staying focused on her responsibilities.
5	"Glow Toy"	Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes	October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06)	October 7, 2023	1106–005	N/A
When Jessica can't get a new toy to work, she learns a new way to appreciate it.
6	"Sleepover"	Joshua Angeles & Jessica Galagher	January 1, 2024 (2024-01-01)	January 2, 2024	1106–015	N/A
Jessica has a sleepover at her grandparents' house and must survive the night without her plush toy, Small Uncle.
7	"Little Twin"	Jessica Gallagher & Jesse Sawyerr	January 1, 2024 (2024-01-01)	January 2, 2024	1106–006	N/A
When Jessica meets another kid at the park with an identical look as her, the two quickly form an unbreakable bond.
8	"Spike the Hedgehog"	Derrick Malik Johnson & Diana Kidlaied	January 1, 2024 (2024-01-01)	January 2, 2024	1106–011	N/A
When Jessica pet sits Stanleigh's pet hedgehog "Spike", she has to think on her feet.
9	"Jessica's Restaurant"	Georgia Henderson & Ian Mutchler	January 1, 2024 (2024-01-01)	January 2, 2024	1106–012	N/A
Jessica opens a restaurant with her good friend Stanleigh, but will they be able to keep their customers happy?
10	"Family Photo"	Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin	January 1, 2024 (2024-01-01)	January 2, 2024	1106–013	N/A
When the family has to dress up for a family photo, Jessica decides to express herself.
11	"Drawing Time"	Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes	April 8, 2024 (2024-04-08)	April 13, 2024	1106–010	N/A
When the TV goes out, Jessica and her friends make up their own story to entertain themselves.
12	"Jessica's Picnic"	Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin	April 9, 2024 (2024-04-09)	April 13, 2024	1106–017	N/A
Jessica and Nicole set out to have a fun picnic but run into challenges when everything goes wrong.
13	"The Secret Invention"	Austin Faber & Gabriel Franklin	April 10, 2024 (2024-04-10)	April 13, 2024	1106–009	N/A
Jessica finds out Craig is working on a Secret Invention and sets out to help him with it.
14	"Big Kid Bike"	Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes	April 11, 2024 (2024-04-11)	April 13, 2024	1106–014	0.08[4]
Jessica wants to learn to ride a big kid bike.
15	"Rain Rescue"	Oliver Holguin & Ian Mutchler	April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)	April 13, 2024	1106–016	N/A
Jessica rescues her toys from the backyard as rain approaches.
16	"The Thumbsucker"	McKenzie Bugg & MeeMee Joi Gimes	May 27, 2024 (2024-05-27)	June 1, 2024	1106–003	N/A
Jessica is determined to stop sucking her thumb, but kicking the habit is a lot harder than she realized.
17	"Pool School"	Janice Chun & MeeMee Joi Gimes	May 28, 2024 (2024-05-28)	June 1, 2024	1106–018	N/A
Jessica has her first swim lesson and learns that everyone's body is different.
18	"Big Grow"	Janice Chun & Justin Horn	May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)	June 1, 2024	1106–004	N/A
Jessica attempts to grow bigger in size to reach her favorite snack.
19	"Mystery Toy"	Jessica Gallagher & Derrick Malik Johnson	May 30, 2024 (2024-05-30)	June 1, 2024	1106–019	N/A
Jessica and her friends find a toy at the playground, but end up having trouble sharing.
20	"Sick"	Jessica Gallagher & Andrea Cabral	May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)	June 1, 2024	1106–020	N/A
With Jessica feeling under the weather, Small Uncle tries to cheer her up.

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.^[5] On January 19, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere in 2023.^[6][7]

In October 2022, it was announced that the first season of the spin-off would be cut in half by Warner Bros. Discovery.^[8] In July 2023, it was announced the series would air as part of the regular Cartoon Network schedule, in addition to Cartoonito.^[7] A sneak peek of the series aired on September 20, 2023, and officially premiered on October 2, 2023.^[9]

In November 2023, it was announced that the series was cancelled after one season.^[10]

Broadcast

Jessica's Big Little World premiered on Cartoonito UK on July 1, 2024.^[11]

Accolades

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Annie Award	February 17, 2024	Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production	Nick Winn (for "Bedtime Routine")	Nominated	[12]
	February 8, 2025	Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children	"Jessica's Picnic"	Nominated	[13]
		Outstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production	Austin Faber, Gabriel Franklin, Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, and Ashleigh Hairston (for "Jessica's Picnic")	Nominated
Children's and Family Emmy Awards	March 15, 2025	Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program	Lucia Cunningham	Nominated	[14]
		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 (for "Glow Toy")	Nominated