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Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It Traveling Exhibit
Returns By Popular Demand to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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Bob the Builder™ and his Can-Do Crew invite aspiring builders and their families to help get the job done, as the first-ever, hands-on Bob the Builder—Project: Build It traveling exhibit returns to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Feb. 6, 2010. The 2,000-square-foot multimedia exhibit, presented by Delta Faucet, produced by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and HIT Entertainment, and supported locally by Veolia Water, stays through May 23.

The exhibit was inspired by HIT Entertainment's top-rated television series, Bob the Builder. It replicates elements from Bob the Builder's world in Sunflower Valley, inviting exploration, inspiring teamwork and bringing environmentally friendly building themes to life for children and families.

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Since the exhibit's debut in 2006, it has traveled to more than 20 major markets in the United States and Canada, reaching millions of children and families.

"The Children's Museum creates international traveling exhibits that are very popular with museums and science centers. It isn't often that we have an opportunity to bring one back to Indianapolis for a return engagement. We're pleased to share Bob the Builder's problem-solving skills, teamwork and concern for the environment with a new preschool audience here at home," said Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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"Partnering with The Children's Museum to reach and educate young visitors across the country with important messages about conservation and the process of building and maintaining a home has been rewarding," said Reinhard Metzger, President, Delta Faucet Company. "Bob the Builder embodies the can-do attitude and environmental concern the Delta brand was built upon. As the national exhibit sponsor it is gratifying to help educate young visitors on these ideas."

"HIT Entertainment and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis have a common goal of delivering inspiring, high-quality educational content to young children," said Gary Krakower, Senior Vice President, US Licensing and Live Events, HIT Entertainment. "Bringing Bob the Builder—Project: Build It to life has been a very gratifying endeavor."

Left Click to download a high resolution print quality copy - 300DPILeft Click to download a high resolution print quality copy - 300DPIThe Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It exhibit invites families to spend time in Sunflower Valley with Bob the Builder™, Wendy and the rest of the Can-Do Crew. Children can practice their own knack for repairs with kid-smart activities that build up their spirit of cooperation and encourage them to be an active part of a project. Families can work together to install new parts in sinks in Bob the Builder's mobile home and building workshop, and can learn about water conservation courtesy of exhibit presenter Delta Faucet Company.

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About Bob the Builder™
Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always shows that The Fun Is In Getting It Done! Bob the Builder can be seen building, digging and hauling on PBS KIDS® and PBS KIDS SproutSM Episodes are also available for download through iTunes. For more information about Bob the Builder, and the Can-Do Crew please visit www.bobthebuilder.com.

About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment, owned by private equity investment group Apax Partners, is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Thomas & Friends™, Pingu™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Chapman Entertainment's Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Roary the Racing Car™ in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit™, Shaun the Sheep™, Timmy Time™ and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations. HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan. HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, PBS KIDS SproutSM, and international preschool channel JimJam, (outside of the US, UK and China). For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.

About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The 472,900-square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts; see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You're in Their World®; experience Dale Chihuly's Fireworks of Glass; and examine children's impact on shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children's Museum, situated on 20 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org.

About Delta Faucet Company
Delta Faucet Company, headquartered in Indianapolis, is a division of Masco Corporation and is the largest U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial faucets. The company manufactures the Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® faucet brands and holds the number one market share position in the United States. The market-leading Delta line, with a strong half-century heritage, delivers exceptionally well-made, stylish faucets and related accessories that are precisely crafted to be beautiful both inside and outside. Dedicated to a total customer experience, Delta invests heavily in internal processes and systems to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. A worldwide leader in faucets and related accessories, Delta sells products in more than 53 countries. For more information on Delta Faucet Company, visit Delta's Web site at http://www.deltafaucet.com or call toll-free: (800) 345-DELTA (3358).
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