PBS newest contribution to the enhancement of literacy. Each segment features an engaging variety of entertaining animation and live action, built around various curricula of knowledge, learning and values. Children s books in the reading series include Corduroy, Elliot Moose, Timothy, Seven Little Monsters, George Shrinks and Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse. Stories are designed to help children gorw through the development stages of self-esteem, confidence, and independence. Guided by fundamental principles of developmental theory, shows are based on social and emotional challenges that children face.
Emphasis is on good citizenship and the importance of community.
Topics with sensitive emotional concerns are always caringly blended with fun and whimsy to match a young child's interests and level of understanding. Everyday after school his grandchildren Kate and Truman and their friend DJ gather at the shop to play and wait for their parents to finish work. The series focuses on storytelling which segues into the use of imagination and creative play to solve all kinds of real like concerns and issues that face today's young children. Consisting of songs, music, and a cast of Muppets and live actors, the series addresses the educational needs of Latin American children and incorporates a curriculum with particular focus on health, hygiene and safety. Each half-hour episode introduces viewers to a medieval land populated by woodland creatures who embody the positive and endearing qualities of humor, companionship and courage.