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Word World empowers children as early readers by making the important connections between letters, sounds, words and meaning that are necessary for reading. The animated Word Friends go on adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved using the correct word. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-5<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:</strong> Language and Literacy
Pies, Pies, Pies!/Waterlogged
Season 1 Episode 6 | 24m 33s | CC
When Pig promises to make a pie for everyone in WordWorld, he learns a hard lesson about keeping promises and sharing. / Frog and Pig’s friendship is put to the test when Frog moves in with Pig after his log sinks. After some silly mishaps, Pig and Frog finally come to an understanding – about how important it is to see things from a friend’s perspective.
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