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SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Fairytale Adventures
Paramount Home Video

 
SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Fairytale Adventures by Rob Grabowski for UnRated Magazine [August 13, 2009]
SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Fairytale Adventures SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Fairytale Adventures

The SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Fairytale Adventures DVD includes four episodes exploring classic fairytales with a modern twist. Each episode contains multiple adventures that help children find answers to everyday preschool challenges. As soon as a problem arises, Whyatt calls his friends to the Book Club, where they 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. The home viewer is the superhero sidekick, who is encouraged and empowered to participate in the reading adventure by playing research-based literacy games

SUPER WHY! Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Fairytale Adventures is presented in widescreen format with Dolby Digital English Stereo. The run time is 100 minutes. The DVD includes the following:

Episodes:

  • Jack and the Beanstalk
  • Princess and the Pea
  • The Three Little Pigs
  • Little Red Riding Hood

Special Features:

  • Interactive Games
  • Music Videos
  • Printable Activities and Coloring Pages
  • Resources for Parents

Super Why! is the first superhero property that helps children 3-6 learn to read through interactive story adventures! In the TV series each episode begins behind the bookshelves in the library in a magical neighborhood where all fairytale characters live, including four main fairytale friends, Wyatt, Red Riding Hood, Princess Pee and Pig. In every episode, one of the main characters experiences a preschool relatable social emotional problem. When there's a question at hand, the fairytale friends rush to the Book Club to look . . . in a book! Whyatt and friends, including the viewer, transform into a team of literacy-powered super heroes to solve the problem and save the day all while teaching children core reading fundamentals!

Super Why! Does an excellent job interacting with the audience and makes participating fun and truly involves the target audience in a fun filled way. With adventures and problems with every episode the Super Readers tackle problems by finding the solutions inside of books. Vibrant colors and catchy songs captivate the target audience and helps to hold their attention. The alphabet song has a spin on how it is sung and Alpha Pig does a great job presenting this verse every episode to the audience.

With 4 episodes and plenty of interactive features owning this DVD should be a staple in your children's collection. With Super Why! you know you will have adventures for the kids and learning has never been so fun. Don't be surprised if you find yourself singing along with your kids.
 
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