Ep 14. Super Puppy Saves the Day
- January 14, 2016
Super Why! is an animated educational television series that teaches children reading, vocabulary, and positive social skills. The show follows a team of superheroes: Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, and Super Why, as they solve problems using their reading abilities and take young viewers on adventures through classic storybooks.
In season 3 episode 14, titled "Super Puppy Saves the Day," the team receives a call for help from a cute, little puppy who is lost in the woods. As they try to locate him, they come across a treehouse with a mysterious lock on the door. Super Why uses his reading powers to figure out that the lock needs a special key that can only be found in a storybook.
The team travels to the library and begins to search for the book that holds the key they need to unlock the treehouse door. Along the way, they meet a friendly librarian who helps them locate the book they need. They discover that the key to the lock is in the story of "The Three Little Pigs."
As they enter the story, the team meets a wolf who is blowing down the three little pigs' homes. Super Why uses his power to enter the story and changes the word "blow" to "help," which switches the plot and turns the wolf into a kind and helpful character. The wolf assists the three little pigs in building a strong home and they all live happily ever after.
After they leave the story, the team takes the key and goes back to the treehouse. When they unlock the door, they find themselves inside a room filled with dog toys and treats! Suddenly, the puppy they had been searching for appears and begins to play with the team.
They soon realize that the puppy's owner, a little girl, had been searching for him too and had left a note for them at the library asking for their help. The team decides to find the girl and return the puppy to her.
Using their reading powers once again, they locate the girl's house and return the puppy to her. She is overjoyed to have her furry friend back and thanks the team for their help. The episode ends with the team flying back to the library, happy to have saved the day once again.
"Super Puppy Saves the Day" teaches children the importance of helping others in need, problem-solving, and the power of reading. Using classic storybooks as a foundational tool, Super Why! promotes literacy skills that will stick with children through their lives. The dynamic characters and engaging plot make it an exciting and educational watch for kids and even parents who can sit with their children and enjoy the series.