Ep 3. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
- TV-Y
- September 17, 2007
- 26 min
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In the third episode of season 2 of Super Why!, titled "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," the Super Readers find themselves in the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The episode begins with Red Riding Hood sitting in her grandmother's kitchen, reading The Boy Who Cried Wolf to her. As she reads, she suddenly gets transported to the storybook world, and the Super Readers follow her.
In this story, the Super Readers meet a boy named Peter who loves to play tricks on people. He especially loves to cry out "Wolf!" to watch the townspeople come running to his aid, even though he is not really in danger. The townspeople are starting to get annoyed with Peter's constant pranks, and they eventually stop coming when he cries wolf. However, when a real wolf appears and starts attacking Peter's sheep, Peter realizes his mistake and the true value of telling the truth.
Throughout the episode, the Super Readers use their reading powers to help Peter. They use their "Super Duper Computer" to create a "dictionary" of words that mean "tell the truth" and try to find the best way to convince Peter to stop lying. The Super Readers travel to the wolf's den to gather information, and they also visit a sheep farm to learn more about Peter's situation.
As they help Peter navigate through his tricky situation, the Super Readers learn about the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying. They also learn the value of being trustworthy and how telling the truth can lead to better relationships with others.
Overall, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is an engaging and educational episode of Super Why! that encourages young viewers to be honest and trustworthy. The story of Peter and the wolf provides an exciting backdrop for this lesson, and the Super Readers do a great job of bringing the story to life and teaching important lessons along the way. Whether you are a longtime fan of Super Why! or a newcomer to the series, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is definitely worth watching.