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| Genre | Educational Slapstick Comedy children’s television series[1] |
| Created by | Don Moody Jacqueline Moody Peter Schneider Gary Friedman |
| Directed by | Olexa Hewryk |
| Narrated by | H.D. Quinn |
| Theme music composer | Billy Straus |
| Composers | Nick Balaban Nathaniel Reichman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 45 (84 segments) |
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| Executive producers | Don Moody Jacqueline Moody Olexa Hewyrk Sue Hollenberg |
| Producers | Sue Hollenberg Alia Nakashima |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
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| Original network | PBS Kids |
| Picture format | HDTV 720p |
| Original release | September 3, 2007 – January 17, 2011 |
WordWorld, also sometimes referred to as Word World, is an American children’s CGI animated television series based on the books and the wooden puzzles of the same name. Created by Don Moody, Jacqueline Moody, Peter Schneider and Gary Friedman, the show was produced by The Learning Box and WTTW National.
WordWorld aired on PBS Kids from September 3, 2007 to January 17, 2011, with PBS later airing reruns on the national 24-hour PBS Kids channel from January 16, 2017 to October 2, 2022. 45 episodes were produced.
Premise[edit]
In the series, when letters are combined to spell words, they morph into the shape of the corresponding object. The animal characters and many objects are made of letters, and are respectively called WordFriends and WordThings. The main setting is a planet named WordWorld; despite its name, WordFriends and WordThings also exist in outer space. In each episode, the characters have a cartoonish adventure, and ultimately must «build a word» using synthetic phonics. Some episodes focus on concepts such as rhymes, compound words, and plural formation with -s.[2]
Cast[edit]
- H.D. Quinn as the Narrator, Dog, Fly, Duck and Ant
- Lenore Zann as Bear, Kangaroo, Zebra, Owl, and Tiger
- George Bailey as Bug, Monkey, and Pig
- Daryl Ekroth as Frog, Monster, Snail, and Fox
- Mirm Krigel as Elephant
- Veronica Taylor as Sheep, Cow, Cat, and Bird
- Marc Thompson as Robot, Bee, Worm, Shark, and Turtle
- Meredith Zeitlin as Fish and Whale
Episodes[edit]
Series overview[edit]
Season 1 (2007–2008)[edit]
Season 2 (2009)[edit]
Season 3 (2010–2011)[edit]
Reception[edit]
Critical[edit]
Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series 5 out of 5 stars; saying that, “This show is perfectly suited for preschoolers’ learning level, and it will entertain them as it reinforces their knowledge of letters, sounds, and simple words. With its imaginative design and with the various font styles used to create the letter-based objects, the WordWorld package is delightful enough to draw in parents almost as readily as kids.”[1]
Awards[edit]
2009 Emmy Award Winner
Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Outstanding Writing in Animation[3]
2008 Emmy Award Winner
Outstanding Achievement in Main Title[3]
Three 2007 Parents’ Choice Awards: Gold
Welcome to WordWorld DVD
Rocket to the Moon/The Birds DVD
WordWorld Television Series[3]
Creative Child Magazine – Creative Toys Awards
2008 Preferred Choice Award: Barn Bucket Set
2008 Seal of Excellence Award: Pull-Apart Plush[3]
2004 Preferred Choice Award: Pull Apart Plush[3]
2008 Toy Wishes Magazine All-Star Award
WordPuzzle with Sound: Duck’s Beach Party[3]
Interactive Media Awards
2007 Best in Class: PBS Kids WordWorld Website[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ashby, Emily (3 September 2007). «WordWorld Review». Common Sense Media.
- ^ «About WordWorld». WordWorld. General Word LP. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g «awards». wordworld.com.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- WordWorld at IMDb
- TV Series
- 2007–2011
- TV-Y
- 28m
In Word World, words actually become the objects they represent in an innovative, educational and entertaining adventure for your kids.In Word World, words actually become the objects they represent in an innovative, educational and entertaining adventure for your kids.In Word World, words actually become the objects they represent in an innovative, educational and entertaining adventure for your kids.
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what happens when designers and animators get jaded?
they make kids shows.
why are ducks always the loud-mouthed firecracker who can never do anything right? Disney and warner brothers cartoons. the stereotypes are consistent in this show. in this case, DUCK also has a southern twang.
it accomplishes its intention to teach phonics and spelling conventions, but it is of note that requiring animation to hold someone’s attention to a story means it discourages reading. fortunately, the jokes are not funny, there is almost no story, and the characters are tedious, so there will be no emotional attachment.
the animations are relatively well-done, but it seems that the show was conceived of by graphic designers segueing into character design. creative typography is a very appealing trick for graphic designers. on this show, since the character design is not especially inspired/ iconic, i can assume that this is a portfolio piece.
overall, while i can appreciate having children learn spelling with ease, i don’t know if they should be exposed to mind numbing story lines and DUCK.
- sorrybutt
- Jul 9, 2008
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Synopsis
WordWorld is an Emmy Award-winning children’s television series partially funded by the United States Department of Education as part of the Ready to Learn literacy initiative targeted to 3- to 7-year olds. The show airs in 10 languages and 90 countries, including in the United States. The television series, created by Don Moody and Jacqueline Moody, stars Dog and his WordFriends. In each episode, Dog and/or one of his friends embarks on a series of adventures where the only way to save the day is to build or un-build words. The show’s novelty is that when a word is built correctly, it morphs into the thing it represents, which gives instant meaning to the word. WordWorld has been translated into popular mobile applications, Internet-based games, magnetic plush and other toys.
WordWorld currently airs in 90 countries and 10 languages. It premiered September 3, 2007 on PBS Kids and is currently in its third season, with 84 11-minute episodes. WordWorld currently broadcasts on PBS Kids it is produced for WTTW Chicago.
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents’ guide to what’s in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that WordWorld is a delightful animated series that introduces preschoolers to the shapes and sounds of letters and starts them on the path to literacy. It does this by showing how those letters combine to form words. Characters frequently spell words aloud as the letters appear on the screen, and as kids become more familiar with the alphabet, they’ll be encouraged to do the same. Simple storylines and vibrant characters will excite youngsters’ imaginations and entertain them as they learn.
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Kids say (19)
August 25, 2018
For 2-5 year olds.
Join the word friends as they imbark on crazy adevntures and solve problems using spelling and word choice. Everything in this world is bit with letters, so that kids can see what each world is spelled as. It’s a great show for kids, looking for some fun spelling adventures.
Check out their website @ http://pbskids.org/wordworld/index_flash.html?seenIntro=yes
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July 5, 2018
Well…
I think it’s a good show to help young children learn to read, but if you think about it, why is the world not just a giant word that say WORLD and also the theme song shows them digging up one of the animals from the ground, which means that they buried it alive? I think it’s good for young children as long as they don’t over think it
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What’s the Story?
WORDWORLD is set in a colorful land where everything has a name and where the places, objects, and inhabitants are formed out of the individual letters in those names. Whether it’s a barn, a train, a bridge, or a duck, one glance at everything that appears on screen shows kids which letters make up its name. Each episode follows the daily adventures of the seven main characters (called WordFriends) who live in WordWorld. Preschoolers watch as Sheep, Frog, Bear, Dog, Pig, Ant, and Cat read and spell their way through the minor mishaps that occur around them.
Is It Any Good?
This unique series is designed to change the way preschoolers build the skills they need for future literacy. In one segment, for example, the friends happen upon an egg that’s fallen from its tree. Sheep soon discovers that the egg is surprisingly restless and refuses to stay in one place for long. The group brainstorms ideas about how to make it more comfortable, and Frog suggests building a nest. He gathers the components he needs to spell the word, and when the N, E, S, and T come together, they morph into a cozy bed for the tired egg.
The show is perfectly suited for preschoolers’ learning level, and it will entertain them as it reinforces their knowledge of letters, sounds, and simple words. With its imaginative design and with the various font styles used to create the letter-based objects, the WordWorld package is delightful enough to draw in parents almost as readily as kids.
Talk to Your Kids About …
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Families can talk about letters and their sounds and how they combine to make words. How does WordWorld help teach these letters and sounds? Parents can test their preschoolers’ recognition of letters as you read books and draw, and they can encourage their kids’ interest in words by reading to them, telling stories, and singing songs.
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Kids: What letters are in your name? Can you write them? What sound does each letter make? What other words can you spell?
TV Details
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Premiere date:
September 3, 2007
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Cast:
Crystal Scales,Jeff Bennett,
Veronica Taylor
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Last updated:
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