Ep 4. Jasper's Cowboy Wish

Super Why!: Super Secret Messages is an educational animated children's television show that follows the adventures of a group of storybook superheroes – Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, and Super Why – as they journey through classic fairy tales to solve mysteries with the power of literacy. In season 1 episode 4, titled "Jasper's Cowboy Wish," the team sets out to help their friend Jasper achieve his dream of becoming a real cowboy by deciphering secret messages in a classic Western story.

Jasper is a young boy who loves all things cowboy. However, he struggles with reading and writing, which makes him feel discouraged and unable to achieve his dream of being a real cowboy. When the Super Readers visit Jasper, they find him feeling particularly down because he has just received a postcard from his cowboy idol, Woody, inviting him to a rodeo in Texas. While Jasper is thrilled to have received the invitation, he is also upset because he can't read or write well enough to respond to Woody's message.

The Super Readers quickly take action, and with the help of their magic book, they jump into a classic Western story in search of secret messages that will help Jasper. Their adventure begins in the Wild West, where they meet Lasso Louie, a cowboy who is in need of some help. Lasso Louie is struggling with his own secret message, which is written on a wanted poster. The Super Readers use their reading and writing skills to decode the message and discover that Lasso Louie is actually a good guy who is being unfairly accused of a crime.

With this newfound confidence, the Super Readers set out to find the secret messages that will help Jasper. Along the way, they meet other classic Western characters like Sheriff Callie, who is trying to track down a gang of robbers, and cowboy Jack, who is searching for his lost horse. Together, the Super Readers and their new friends uncover hidden messages in songs, posters, and even a trail of horseshoe prints.

As they follow the clues, the Super Readers begin to notice improvements in Jasper's reading and writing skills. They encourage him to sound out words and use his phonics knowledge to help him solve the hidden messages. With each success, Jasper gains more confidence, and he starts to realize that he has the skills he needs to achieve his dream.

Finally, the Super Readers and Jasper arrive at the rodeo in Texas, where they meet Woody and other cowboys. Jasper is nervous about meeting his idol, but he surprises himself by reading a message from Woody's horse and using his writing skills to send a message back. With a newfound sense of pride and accomplishment, Jasper is able to enjoy the rodeo and feel like a real cowboy.

Overall, "Jasper's Cowboy Wish" is a heartwarming episode of Super Why!: Super Secret Messages that emphasizes the importance of literacy skills and perseverance. Through their adventure in the Wild West, the Super Readers show that reading and writing can be fun and empowering, and that anyone can achieve their dreams with the right skills and support.