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Meat with a Side of Cute/Mr. Big Words
WordGirl enriches young audiences vocabulary, closes the gap for those who dont grow up in language-rich environments, instills a love of language, and fosters better reading comprehension. Ages: 4-8 Educational Goal: Language and Literacy
Meat with a Side of Cute/Mr. Big Words
Season 1 Episode 16 | 23m 30s | CC
Tired of being defeated by WordGirl, the Butcher enlists the help of an unlikely ally -- an adorable kitten. / WordGirl is busier than ever when Mr. Big invents a ray that causes everyone in town to use big, complicated words.
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