Bebop

Bebop is a male hamster character who first appeared in JumpStart Kindergarten (1994).

Appearance
Bebop was originally depicted with peach-colored fur, a white belly, and a white tuft of fur on his head. He wore green shoes.

In JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners, Bebop wears purple shades, a brown tuxedo over a white shirt, black pants, and black and white wing tip shoes. He lacks a tuft of fur on his head.

In JumpStart Kindergarten (1998) and JumpStart Math for Kindergartners, Bebop has a tuft of light blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears a green shirt, blue pants with light gray suspenders, and brown shoes.

In JumpStart Phonics, Bebop has more yellowish blonde hair, light tan fur, and he wears blue overalls over a light blue shirt.

Personality
Bebop was originally depicted as an adult character with a laid-back, smooth personality. In JumpStart Kindergarten (1998), he frequently speaks in rhymes, and he loves to play the trumpet. In JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners, he says that he and Hopsalot have been friends for a long time.

In JumpStart Phonics, he is depicted as a kindergarten student, and he has a more child-like, naive personality.

JumpStart Kindergarten 1994/1998
In both games, the player can play hide-and-seek with Bebop. If the player visits him in his home and clicks on him, he will disappear and leave behind a clue for the player to find him. He can hide in various places around the school.

JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners
Bebop appears in a game where the player helps him finish his song lyrics by finding rhyming words.

JumpStart Math for Kindergartners
Bebop appears in the school. If the player clicks on the clock, he will play one musical note for each hour.

JumpStart Learning Games: Phonics
Bebop appears in a few cutscenes.

In Videos
Bebop appears in JumpStart Kindergarten: Why Did the Bus Stop?.

In Books
Bebop appears in some of the Kindergarten workbooks.

Quotes

 * "I'm Bebop the hamster, a real cool dude. I can play trumpet with a hip attitude. There's another thing I like to do- that's playing hide and seek with you. Click on me here, and watch me disappear." - from JumpStart Kindergarten (1998)


 * "Hey cats! My name is Bebop, and I live in the big city. I've been playing my horn since the day I was born. I've known the Hops man since he was a little bunny, and I remember plenty about that treasure. So if you come visit me, maybe we'll jam a little. Then I'll give you the lowdown on the treasure. Stay cool." - from JumpStart Reading for Kindergartners