Ming the Minibus is an eleven minute x 52 episode animated cartoon based on a series of books by author and teacher Thomas Becket. The show is for children ages 3 to 8 and helps teach children about people, places, animals and cultures around the world. Ming comes from Hong Kong. Each adventure finds Ming traveling to a New Country with Benny the bus driver, and two young students (Johnny & Wing). Along with being an exciting fun adventure to a new interesting place, its also a learning experience for children.