Tilden The Caterpillar
super why!

Princess Pea has found a cocoon in her yard and can't wait for it to turn into a butterfly, but it's taking so long! To find out why, the Super Readers jump into the e-book Tilden the Caterpillar where they meet a little caterpillar in a big hurry. They'll have to help him prepare to transform into a butterfly. Educational Objectives: To learn that it's hard to be patient, but it's worth the wait. Kids will play with the alphabet and identify the letters L, E, A, and F. They'll practice the magic of spelling and use the power to read to change the story and save the day.

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 319

About Super Why!:

This series focuses on the adventures of four fairytale friends who transform into reading-powered superheroes: Alpha Pig with Alphabet Power, Wonder Red with Word Power, Princess Presto with Spelling Power, Super Why with the Power to Read and Super YOU with the Power to Help.

Together, they are the "Super Readers!" The Super Readers jump into books (literally) to find answers to everyday preschool challenges and embark on exciting adventures, where they play interactive reading games to overcome obstacles and save the day.

In every episode, young viewers dive directly into a pop-up story to experience a brightly-illustrated children's tale brought to magical life.


Future Broadcast times for "Super Why!": (show all)

Sat, Dec 13 1:30 P.M. Judith's Happy Chanukah     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Dec 20 1:30 P.M. Rapunzel     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 21 1:30 P.M. 'twas The Night Before Christmas     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Dec 27 1:30 P.M. The Ugly Duckling     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 28 1:30 P.M. Goldilocks and the Three Bears     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Jan 3 1:30 P.M. Little Miss Muffet     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Jan 4 1:30 P.M. The Princess and the Pea     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Jan 10 1:30 P.M. The Ant and the Grasshopper     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Jan 11 1:30 P.M. Little Bo Peep     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Jan 17 1:30 P.M. Tom Thumb     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Jan 18 1:30 P.M. The Little Red Hen     NH Kids (11.5)


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