Squeak! Introducing the newest member of the playgroup, Mandy Mouse! 🐭 pic.twitter.com/cwMy8vFuVS [1]
— Peppa Pig Official (@peppapig) April 3, 2019 [2]
The playgroup is getting a brand-new addition! Peppa Pig's official Twitter account announced that a new character named Mandy Mouse [3] — who uses a wheelchair — is being written into the show. While we can't get enough of Peppa and the gang already, including characters with special needs [4] is the inclusive take we love to see.
And we're not the only ones who are excited; parents have responded with loads of positive feedback. "My little girl has a wheelchair and she spotted this character in the Peppa Goes to London book yesterday! Great that she's going to be a regular character." Another dad agreed, writing: "Yes! Disability finally represented on my son's favourite program! Well done, he will be thrilled at the newest addition."
Naturally, Mandy Mouse is as cute as can be and even gives a sweet "squeak!" in the 15-second clip. We can't wait to see her as a regular on the show!