Ep 10. King Midas
- TV-Y
- November 15, 2010
- 27 min
Super Why! season 4 episode 10, titled "King Midas," is an exciting adventure that follows the Super Readers as they embark on a mission to help King Midas learn a valuable lesson about the dangers of greed.
The episode begins in the magical world of Storybrook Village where the Super Readers are playing a game of tag. Suddenly, Whyatt (the main character and leader of the Super Readers) receives a distress signal from a boy named Andrew who lives in a nearby kingdom ruled by King Midas. Andrew explains that his father, the royal gardener, has been turned into a statue after touching something that King Midas had touched. It turns out that King Midas has the power to turn everything he touches into gold - a power that he acquired after making a wish that everything he touched would turn to gold.
The Super Readers immediately set off on their adventure, using their reading powers to enter the story of King Midas and try to help him overcome his greed. They find themselves in a grand hall where King Midas is sitting on his throne, surrounded by piles of gold. He explains to the Super Readers that his power has made him rich beyond his wildest dreams, but it has also left him feeling lonely and empty inside. He realizes too late that his desire for wealth has cost him everything that really mattered in life - his family, his friends, and the love of his people.
As the story unfolds, the Super Readers encounter various obstacles and challenges in their quest to help King Midas learn his lesson. They meet a girl named Marisol who has lost her voice after being turned into a statue by King Midas. She helps them find the golden touch that King Midas needs to undo his wish, but warns them that he may not be willing to give up his power.
The Super Readers also meet a wise old storyteller who tells them the tale of King Midas and the Golden Touch, which offers them valuable insights into the dangers of greed and the importance of being content with what you have.
Throughout the episode, the Super Readers use their literacy skills to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles in order to help King Midas see the error of his ways. They demonstrate the importance of empathy, kindness, and selflessness, as they work together to help restore balance to the once-great kingdom.
By the end of the episode, King Midas has learned a valuable lesson about the consequences of his greed. He decides to give up his power and restore peace and happiness to his kingdom. The Super Readers return to Storybrook Village with a newfound appreciation for the power of literacy and the importance of using their skills to help others.
Overall, "King Midas" is an engaging and entertaining episode of Super Why! that teaches valuable lessons about empathy, selflessness, and the dangers of greed. It is a compelling story that will captivate young viewers and leave them with important messages that they can carry with them throughout their lives.