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Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship

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

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Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship

Season 1 Episode 17 | 24m 32s | CC

Sheep becomes Word World’s first superhero, saving the day with the letter “S”! Duck is eager to be her trusty sidekick, but Sheep repeatedly points out that "superheroes don't need help." / While playing on the beach, Sheep, Duck and Shark find a message in a bottle. It’s one of several rhyming clues that will lead them to a special treasure!

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