Ep 4. Beauty and the Beast

Super Why! Season 7 Episode 4 - Beauty and the Beast

In this enchanting episode of Super Why!, the Super Readers embark on a journey through the pages of a classic tale, "Beauty and the Beast." As always, our dynamic team is ready to use their reading powers to solve a problem and help a friend in need.

The adventure begins when the Super Readers receive a call for help from their friend Princess Pea. She's upset because her piggy bank, Piggy, has gone missing. Determined to assist her, the Super Readers transform into their superhero alter egos — Super Why, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, and Alpha Pig — and make their way to Princess Pea's castle.

Upon arriving, Princess Pea explains that she inadvertently broke Piggy while trying to fix a squeak in him. Now, she fears Piggy is angry with her and has run away. Worried and remorseful, Princess Pea hopes the Super Readers can help her find Piggy and mend their friendship.

Using their trusty Bookmobile, the Super Readers dive into the pages of "Beauty and the Beast" to seek out clues and understand the importance of forgiveness. Inside the story, they discover a parallel predicament involving the Beast, who also feels unloved and isolated. Just like Princess Pea and Piggy, the Beast longs for reconciliation.

As they explore the story, the Super Readers meet Belle, the courageous and kind heroine who captures the Beast's heart. Belle shares her story of finding beauty within despite outward appearances, teaching our young heroes important lessons about empathy and acceptance. This insight empowers the Super Readers with the knowledge they need to help Princess Pea and Piggy.

Armed with their newfound understanding, the Super Readers confront the Beast. By highlighting examples of kindness and forgiveness from the story, they show the Beast that love and friendship can overcome even the most formidable obstacles. Inspired by the Super Readers' compassion, the Beast begins to understand the importance of forgiveness and the value of his own inner beauty.

Motivated by their success with the Beast, the Super Readers return to the real world and put their plan into action. They encourage Princess Pea to apologize to Piggy and make amends. With their support and the lessons learned from "Beauty and the Beast," Princess Pea finds the courage to approach Piggy and express her remorse. Together, they learn the power of forgiveness, repairing their friendship and strengthening their bond.

In the end, not only do the Super Readers help Princess Pea and Piggy reconcile, but they also inspire belief in the Beast's ability to change. By turning a tale of isolation and despair into one of compassion and acceptance, they teach young viewers the importance of empathy, forgiveness, and inner beauty.

Through their engaging and educational adventure, the Super Readers once again demonstrate the transformative power of reading. By incorporating essential literacy skills such as letter recognition, word decoding, and comprehension, they promote a love for reading while simultaneously imparting valuable life lessons.

Join the Super Readers on this heartwarming quest as they unlock the power of books and remind us all that no obstacle is too great, no challenge too daunting when we approach them with kindness and understanding.