Booklet and DVD to be distributed to Year 4 students

Floyd u Sħabu l-Annimali tar-Raħal is the first project by Subculture Animal Friends which will be distributed free to all Year 4 students in state schools.

The project consists of a cartoon DVD and a full colour booklet in Maltese and is being distributted with the permission of the Education Ministry. The project will be launched at Skene, Triq id-Dokkiena, Luqa, on Friday at 10 a.m.

The cartoon DVD deals with the story of a dog named Floyd who, during one of his walks around town with his master, Roger, encounters various animals which have been abandoned and others which are not being properly taken care of.

The story evolves in the book, whereby in a more detailed manner, young readers will learn how Floyd's new friends ended up in their particular situation and what action has been taken to better their lives.

The book and the DVD are based on an original idea by Subculture Animal Friends, written by Carmen Micallef.

The music is by local bands Subculture and Lord Adder, and the design of the characters, both on the book and DVD is by Charlotte Bellizzi. Ray Schembri has contributed to animate the voice of the characters on the DVD.

The aim behind this project is to raise awareness among young students through education, creativity and music, in the hopes of putting an end to animal cruelty.