Little Wizard Tao

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Tao is the seven-year-old adventure-loving protagonist, a descendant of a powerful ancient wizard. Before receiving his invitation to attend magic school, Tao lived with his grandfather. At school, Tao aims to become a great wizard. He has a magical paintbrush that turns everything he draws into real objects, and he has a soft spot for Jasmine.

Jasmin (Xiaoming) is Tao's best friend, a good, kind-hearted student who advocates for truth and justice. She has healing powers, does not support violence, and has a soft spot for Tao. Polley is a student whose power is shapeshifting into a fox; he typically says only three phrases: "good idea", "bad idea", and "no idea". Kiki is a nerdy student and science-enthusiast who wears mechanical arms on his back.

Sheldon (Xiuying) is a boastful, arrogant student and Tao's rival; he can create and control fire. Mumu is a monkey who attends magic school, practices kung fu, and wears a jumpsuit with the image of a banana on it. Pingus and Pongus Peng are penguin brothers with power over ice; both failed the past three years at school. Principal Lao is the school principal; when he was a student, he was the greatest wizard in the world.

Professor Sonn-Sonn is a monkey who teaches P.E. class; his cousin is a great kung fu wizard. Professor Bao teaches chemistry and magic history. Professor May-Ann teaches musica and is also the school nurse. Professor Griffe's subject is unknown, but he has the power of invisibility.

Grandma Owl is an owl who is the dorm mistress, known for her bad temper. Dodo is a fairy who looks after the school garden and is intolerant of any mischief the students try to cause. Tao's grandfather looked after Tao before Tao moved to magic school; he enjoys gardening but misses Tao greatly. Dung Dung is Tao's childhood friend who helps Tao's grandfather look after his garden and sometimes visits Tao at magic school.

Pedh Baba is a talking tree who guards a magical pond; the water from the pond is said to heal any wound. Turtle School Bus is a giant flying turtle with a seating area attached on his back; he acts as the school bus.