THREE NEW LITERACY-PACKED SUPER WHY EPISODES COME TO DVD IN
“SUPER WHY: AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE”
Newest DVD Installment of Top-Rated Preschool Series from Out of the Blue to Be Available from PBS Distribution – June 19
Release to Coincide with Special June 15 Premiere on PBS KIDS
PBS Distribution today announced the upcoming release of “SUPER WHY: AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE” on DVD. SUPER WHY is
a breakthrough preschool series from Out of the Blue Enterprises
designed to help kids ages 3 to 6 with the critical skills they need to
learn to read, as recommended by the National Reading Panel (alphabet,
word families, spelling, comprehension and vocabulary). The standout,
imagination-stimulating series focuses on the adventures of four
fairytale friends who transform into reading-powered superheroes. The
special DVD compilation is the first to feature Woofster, the new
book-loving puppy pal with Dictionary Power, who made his tail-wagging
debut on the popular series in fall 2011. The new title also features
two episodes, “Around the World Adventure” and “Naila and the Magic
Map,” which will premiere during the special “SUPER WHY Around the World Adventure” on-air event, June 15 on PBS KIDS. The “AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE” DVD debuts June 19, 2012.
In addition to its trio of fun- and learning-packed episodes, the “SUPER WHY: AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE” DVD features bonus materials, including interactive games, music videos, printable activity and coloring pages, as well as valuable resources for parents to use with their budding super readers at home.
The new DVD includes:
Around the World Adventure –
With the help of their teacher, Whyatt and his friends contact a girl
from another school over the computer, but they wonder where she lives.
The Super Readers along with Woofster take a trip around the world with a
wacky explorer named Wobblebottom, who is on the hunt for his friend Sophie. Will they be able to help Wobblebottom find his friend, or will they be destined to “Wobble” around the globe indefinitely?
Educational Objectives – Preschoolers learn
about geography; use the alphabet to identify the letters R, O, P, E;
practice spelling; and discover the meaning of the word “quicksand.”
Naila and the Magic Map –
Pig and his friends are playing when they find what looks like an
Egyptian treasure map. But they can't make out the symbols! To search
for answers, the Super Readers and their canine companion soar into the
book, “Naila and the Magic Map,” to explore the world of ancient Egypt. Will they be able to help Naila unravel the mysterious code that unlocks the mystery of the treasure?
Educational
Objectives – Young viewers learn about Egypt; use the alphabet; rhyme
with ISH words; and discover the meaning of the word “sphinx.”
Jasper's Cowboy Wish – Howdy
Partner! Whyatt and his friends are playing cowboys, but Pig can't join
in because he doesn't know what cowboys do. The Super Readers and Woofster
jump into the tale, “Jasper's Cowboy Wish,” and make the acquaintance
of a cowpoke named Jasper who's desperate to become a rompin' stompin'
cowboy, if only he could get the hang of it. When Jasper must use his
cowboy skills to save the day, will he become a hero...or will this be
his last roundup?
Educational
Objectives – Preschoolers explore the Old West; sing the alphabet;
practice the magic of spelling; and learn the meaning of the word
“saddle.”
About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS,
the number one educational media brand for children, offers all
children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through
television, online and community-based programs. For more information
on specific PBS KIDS programs supporting literacy, science, math and
more, visit PBS.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.
About Out of the Blue Enterprises
Out
of the Blue Enterprises is dedicated to developing a groundbreaking
portfolio of individually-targeted children’s entertainment properties
under the direction of a proven management team led by Co-Founders
Angela C. Santomero, M.A. developmental Psychology from Teachers
College, Columbia University and a Creator of the preschool
entertainment phenomenon, Blue’s Clues, and Samantha Freeman, MBA from Harvard Business School and former Nickelodeon entertainment and toy industry executive. The
company creates breakthrough, interactive and curriculum-based
entertainment concepts that span a variety of viable platforms,
including television, video, publishing and consumer products. In
doing so, Out of the Blue stimulates the minds of kids and families,
involves them in fresh and original ways and elevates their educational
entertainment experiences to a whole new level.
About PBS Distribution
PBS
Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television
community, both domestically and internationally. Jointly owned by PBS
(Arlington, VA) and WGBH (Boston, MA), PBS Distribution extends the
reach of public television programs beyond broadcast while generating
revenue for the public television system and our production partners.
PBS Distribution offers a diverse range of programming to our customers, including Ken Burns’s films (Prohibition, The National Parks, The War, Baseball, Jazz), documentaries from award-winning series NOVA (The Elegant Universe, Origins), FRONTLINE (God in America, Bush’s War, Growing Up Online), and American Experience (Freedom Riders, We Shall Remain), dramas from Masterpiece (Downton Abbey, Jane Eyre, Inspector Lewis), films from independent producers (Easy Yoga for Arthritis, The Buddha, The Story of India, Carrier, Journey into Buddhism, I.O.U.S.A.), and popular children’s programming from Dinosaur Train, Super Why!, WordGirl, Cyberchase, Martha Speaks, and Arthur.
As a multi-channel distributor, PBS Distribution pursues
wholesale/retail sales, consumer and educational sales through PBS-
branded catalogs and online shops, and international broadcast and video
sales. PBS distribution is also a leader in offering programming
through digital platforms including the internet, mobile, and
web-connected television.
SUPER WHY: AROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE
Street Date: June 19, 2012
Genre: Children’s
Run Time: 90 Minutes
SRP: $12.99
Format: DVD
Bonus Features: Interactive games, music videos, printable activities and coloring pages, and resources for parents
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