Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family World Tour

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season

Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family World Tour is a popular animated children's show that is part of the acclaimed PBS programming lineup. The show features a cast of interesting dinosaur characters that go on adventures all over the world, bringing fun, excitement, and education to their young audience.

The main characters of the show are the Pteranodon family, consisting of mom and dad, named Buddy and Mrs. Pteranodon, and their four children, Tiny, Shiny, Don, and Buddy Jr. They are joined by a host of other dinosaurs, including the T-Rex family, the Stegosaurus family, and the Triceratops family, among others.

The Pteranodon family travels the world in their Dinosaur Train, a high-tech train that can travel through time, taking them to all different periods of the Earth's history. On each adventure, the family learns about different types of dinosaurs, plant life, and geography, providing an engaging educational experience for children.

The show's main objective is to teach children about science in a fun and entertaining way. Everything is presented in a manner that's easy to understand, making it an ideal way for parents and caregivers to introduce scientific concepts to young ones. The show aims to spark curiosity and develop a lifelong love of learning about the natural world.

Throughout the show, viewers learn about different topics related to Earth's history, including the Mesozoic Era, the evolution of plant life, and the behaviors of various types of dinosaurs. The show also features catchy songs that teach viewers about different scientific concepts while helping to reinforce the educational content.

All of the characters of Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family World Tour are charming and likable, with the Pteranodon family serving as the main heroes of the show. Each child has their own unique personality, which often leads to hilarious situations and interesting interactions with the various dinosaurs they encounter.

The animation in Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family World Tour is bright and colorful, making it visually appealing for young children. The show is produced by the Jim Henson Company and features the same high-quality animation that parents and kids have come to expect from their productions.

The voice acting in the show is also top-notch, with a talented cast of actors bringing the various dinosaur characters to life. Chantal Strand, Michelle Creber, Phillip Corlett, Claire Corlett, Erika-Shaye Gair, Ellen Kennedy, Ian James Corlett, Colin Murdock, Adam Behr, Natasha Calis, and Cainan Wiebe all provide excellent performances throughout the show.

Overall, Dinosaur Train: Pteranodon Family World Tour is an excellent educational show for young children. It's entertaining, informative, and visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for parents looking to introduce their kids to science in a fun and engaging way. The show is available to watch on PBS, and each episode is roughly 30 minutes long, making it perfect for a quick educational break during the day.

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Don and the Troodons
8. Don and the Troodons
 
The Pteranodon family oversleeps and rushes to go on another World Tour. Don is allowed to stay back on the Train and he ends up having a fun and educational day with the Conductor and his mom, Mrs. Conductor.
Kenny Kentrosaurus
7. Kenny Kentrosaurus
 
As the Pteranodon's World Tour nears its end, the Pteranodon family travels to Africa to meet a stegosaur named Kenny Kentrosaurus. He teaches the kids about his spikes and his tail, showing them how to thump, prompting a fun drumming party!
Shiny Can't Sleep
6. Shiny Can't Sleep
 
Shiny gets homesick while the Pteranodon family is away from home on their world tour. She cannot sleep, so Mr. Pteranodon takes her around the Dinosaur Train and they observe the train at night and the activities of various nocturnal creatures.
Iggy Iguanodon
5. Iggy Iguanodon
 
The Pteranodon family continues their world tour and meets Iggy Iguanodon, a funny chap who shows them his unique way of walking while leading our family to some white cliffs where dad is very excited to fish and dine!
Tiny's Tiny Doll
4. Tiny's Tiny Doll
 
During the Pteranodons' world tour, Tiny mistakenly leaves her favorite doll behind at Velociraptor Valley. Knowing Tiny can't sleep without it, Valerie and Velma enlist the help of a wide-winged Pterasaur named Ziggy to get Tiny's doll back to her.
Confuciusornis Says
3. Confuciusornis Says
 
The next stop on the world tour takes the Pteranodons to Confuciusornis Gardens to visit a very wise, old dinosaur. They try some new foods, and learn to meditate, leaving them with their own enlightening mountain-top experience.
Gilbert the Junior Conductor
2. Gilbert the Junior Conductor
 
The Pteranodon family is on a world tour and get to sleep in a special sleeping car on the Dinosaur Train. During their first full day on the train, the kids are super excited to play with Gilbert, the conductor's nephew.
Pteranodon Family World Tour
1. Pteranodon Family World Tour
 
The entire Pteranodon family embarks on a roaring, exploring, world tour adventure! They meet the conductor's nephew, Gilbert, who takes them on a tour to meet Martin Amargasaurus, a spine-spangled quadruped with an intimidating sail.
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    March 15, 2011
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