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Toupie et Binou

Toupie et Binou is a Canadian preschool animated television series based on the children’s books by Dominique Jolin.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Toupie et Binou is a Canadian preschool animated television series based on the children’s books by Dominique Jolin. It follows Toupie, an energetic mouse, and Binou, a quiet cat, through imaginative, humorous adventures. The series was produced in Quebec and originally aired in Canada in the mid-2000s.

Premise

The series centres on two friends, Toupie and Binou, who imagine playful scenarios and explore fantastical worlds. Its format emphasizes humour, friendship, and preschool-friendly storytelling.

Production and broadcast

Toupie et Binou was produced by Spectra Animation in Quebec and first aired in Canada in the mid-2000s. French-language broadcast partners listed in sources include Treehouse TV, Télé-Québec, and Radio-Canada.

Source material

The show is based on a long-running French-language children’s book series created by Dominique Jolin. The television adaptation kept the characters and whimsical tone of the books.

A related 2009 production, Toupie et Binou : Vroom Vroom Zoom, combined live action and animation. Radio-Canada later promoted a new series, Toupie et Binou : les fabuleuses aventures, with new voice casting and a short-episode format.

Key facts

  • The series is adapted from Dominique Jolin’s children’s books.
  • It is a Quebec-made preschool animation aimed at young children.
  • The main characters are Toupie, a mouse, and Binou, a cat.
  • The show originally aired on Canadian children’s channels including Treehouse TV and Télé-Québec.
  • A later related series, Toupie et Binou : Vroom Vroom Zoom, was released in 2009.
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Canadian context

This is a Canadian, Quebec-produced children’s series that aired on Canadian broadcasters and is part of French-language preschool television in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Toupie et Binou?
It is a Canadian preschool animated television series based on Dominique Jolin’s children’s books.
Who created Toupie et Binou?
The source material and the series concept are credited to Dominique Jolin.
Where was Toupie et Binou made?
It was produced in Canada, specifically in Quebec, by Spectra Animation.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Toupie, a mouse, and Binou, a cat.
When did it originally air?
Sources place the original broadcast in 2005–2006.
Is there a related spin-off or revival?
Yes. Sources mention Toupie et Binou : Vroom Vroom Zoom and a newer series, Toupie et Binou : les fabuleuses aventures.

References

  1. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toupie_et_Binou
    Supports: Series type, creator, production company, country of origin, original broadcasters, seasons, episodes, and original run.
  2. Toupie et Binou — https://www.toupieetbinou.com/
    Supports: Official description of the preschool series and its ongoing brand presence.
  3. Radio-Canada — https://presse.radio-canada.ca/internet/14529/de-nouvelles-aventures-de-toupie-et-binou-a-radio-canada-et-sur-tfo-ce-printemps/
    Supports: Announcement of a newer Toupie et Binou series, episode count, production credits, and broadcast platforms.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt0459161/
    Supports: Alternate title, release date, runtime, genre, and Canadian children’s series description.