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Uma

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Uma is a bare-hand puppet character from the preschool television series "Oobi," which aired on the Noggin channel. Created by Josh Selig, the show utilizes simple human hands decorated with googly eyes and accessories to explore the daily lives of a family. Uma is the younger sister of the main character, Oobi. Portrayed as energetic and curious, she helps guide young children learning to navigate social and developmental milestones.

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Who is Uma in Oobi?

Uma is the younger sister of Oobi in the preschool series Oobi. She is represented by a bare human hand decorated with googly eyes and simple accessories.

What channel originally aired Oobi?

Oobi was developed for the Noggin channel, which targeted preschool viewers. The series used simple hand puppetry to present everyday situations involving Oobi, Uma, Kako, and Grampu.

How are the characters in Oobi made?

The characters are human hands with googly eyes and small props rather than conventional cloth or rod puppets. This deliberately minimal design lets hand gestures and finger movements carry the action.

What is Uma's relationship with Oobi?

Uma is Oobi's younger sister, so many stories use their sibling relationship to explore play, disagreement, curiosity, and cooperation. Her clear childlike personality contrasts with the family's older characters, including Grampu.

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