Eckhart is a half-hour animated series presented on Canadian television in 2000 and 2001 (on Teletoon Canada).[1] It was created by David Weale and incorporates some of the sounds and culture of Weale's home province of Prince Edward Island in Canada. Eckhart, the title character, was a mouse who was a character in a children's book by David Weale titled "The True Meaning of Crumbfest" which was also a Christmas special program on television. [2] Approximately 26 episodes of the program were produced. [3] It also was packaged for sale as a retail DVD product. [4] The program was broadcast in 25 countries around the world. [5]