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Super Why!

  • TV Series
  • 1999–2016
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
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Tajja Isen, Zachary Bloch, Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh, and Siera Florindo in Super Why! (1999)
Super Why!
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Computer AnimationAdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

A group of characters who live at a library turn into superheroes and then go into books; using early reading skills to save the day. They later use a problem from the story one of them face... Read allA group of characters who live at a library turn into superheroes and then go into books; using early reading skills to save the day. They later use a problem from the story one of them faced and apply it to their own lives.A group of characters who live at a library turn into superheroes and then go into books; using early reading skills to save the day. They later use a problem from the story one of them faced and apply it to their own lives.

  • Creators
    • Wendy Harris
    • Angela C. Santomero
    • Samantha Freeman Alpert
  • Stars
    • Tajja Isen
    • Zachary Bloch
    • Siera Florindo
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Wendy Harris
      • Angela C. Santomero
      • Samantha Freeman Alpert
    • Stars
      • Tajja Isen
      • Zachary Bloch
      • Siera Florindo
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Tajja Isen
    • Princess Pea
    • 2007–2016
    Zachary Bloch
    • Littlest Pig
    • 2007–2016
    Siera Florindo
    • Red Riding Hood
    • 2007–2016
    Nicholas Castel Vanderburgh
    • Whyatt
    • 2007–2010
    Joanne Vannicola
    Joanne Vannicola
    • Woofster…
    • 2011–2016
    Sinjin Thorpe
    • Audience Kid
    • 2007–2010
    Lucas Casale
    • Audience Kid
    • 2007–2009
    Taylor Barber
    • Audience Kid
    • 2007–2010
    Johnny Orlando
    Johnny Orlando
    • Super Why…
    • 2015–2016
    T.J. McGibbon
    T.J. McGibbon
    • Red Riding Hood…
    • 2015–2016
    Samuel Faraci
    Samuel Faraci
    • Littlest Pig…
    • 2015–2016
    Kira Gelineau
    Kira Gelineau
    • Baby Joy…
    • 2015–2016
    Ariel Waller
    Ariel Waller
    • Audience Kid…
    • 2007–2010
    Nicholas Kaegi
    Nicholas Kaegi
    • Whyatt…
    • 2011–2016
    Camden Angelis
    • Additional Voice Talent
    • 2011–2012
    Tristan Slade Mitchell
    • Additional Voice Talent
    • 2011–2012
    Judy Marshak
    Judy Marshak
    • Mom…
    • 2007–2015
    Jayden Greig
    • Audience Kid
    • 2015–2016
    • Creators
      • Wendy Harris
      • Angela C. Santomero
      • Samantha Freeman Alpert
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    User reviews13

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    10leilaamferguson

    This show is awesome for toddlers, and for some reason me.

    My little brother ( nearly 2 ) loves this show so much. I love it he loves it.

    As much as it bugged me ( still does ) the way they change certain fairy tales which I love ( did not like Rapunzel ), they did an excellent job with making a show that engages little buddies, and also teaches them new words.

    My brother often says words, and little things he sees or hears from it and I am amazed sometimes by it. He then adds "From.. Superwhy!" I am really proud of him.

    The Animation is okay in the 3D animated parts, I really like the style now it has grown on me. But I really love all the different art once they are in the books.

    The music is cool, even though they reuse it every episode, we still enjoy it; and after a while I was watching it too ( and not just because my bro was... ). I keep asking him who each character is, and it is hilarious. He tells me it almost every time I ask. In the parts with the alphabet letters he points to the right letters and everything.

    When watching my little bro just soaks up everything like a little sponge, which is why I would much rather him watching an awesome show which has been helping him widen his vocabulary, and not something like peppa pig... which caused him to say ig instead of pig thanks to her little brother.

    Super why is one of his favourite shows.
    10mschamberg

    My little one loves it

    Perfect fit to help build reading skills.

    Tivo has many on "save until delete" because my preschooler loves them.

    As their website says it best, "SUPER WHY takes an innovative approach to learning by promoting reading as a powerful, meaningful experience for children aged 3 to 6 years old. We created the original show based on our expert knowledge of preschoolers' level of development, the entertaining features of television and the importance of a strong literacy curriculum. The interactive format encourages kids to actively participate in each episode. As they watch SUPER WHY they are completely absorbed in the adventure of the story while engaging in challenging games and activities. This format enables children to practice the critical skills that they need to learn to read. The unique balance between using interactivity to practice key literacy skills and telling engaging stories that make literacy relevant to children's own lives is a powerful new way to teach reading."

    Very well done show. We are hooked. Super Readers to the rescue! PBS is back in our line up with this one.
    10cbrcr

    This show is great

    My son loves this show. He is 26 months old and is starting to read. He has the alphabet memorized and can identify letters when he sees them. This show is helping him to identify sounds of letters and how to form words with them. I don't really enjoy children's television shows myself. It is not about how interesting a show is to the parents, it is about how the children like the show and the redeeming qualities that the show contains. Some of the complaints are that it is repetitive and that the story needs to change to solve a particular issue. Children learn from repetition so they need this type of storyline. The story is about books and words so, of course, stories will need to change. It also teaches kids that books are fun and reading is fun. To those who think that you cannot look to a book to find a resolution to a problem, you are incorrect. Books are great to read to identify problems and find resolutions. I hope this show lasts a long time. Kudos to the creators.
    6hdoerr-02108

    Super Why!: An Engaging Show for Young Children but Lacks Depth

    I recently had the opportunity to watch Super Why!, a popular children's television show aimed at teaching kids how to read and solve problems. While I appreciate the show's good intentions, I couldn't help but notice some of its shortcomings. For starters, the characters felt a bit one-dimensional and needed more depth. The repetitive plot lines, which follow a predictable formula, could become monotonous. The show's bright and colorful animations are visually appealing and help to hold one's attention. I also enjoyed the catchy songs, which are fun to sing. In my opinion, this show is an excellent choice for young children who are just starting to learn how to read. However, it may be less engaging for older kids or adults looking for a more complex and nuanced viewing experience.
    6mistybrown-31471

    Reading and Gender Roles

    It honestly did help my kiddo with letter recognition and letter sounds. But it's also an old show, and it unfortunately also hardcore pushes gender stereotypes. The boy is in charge and the girls all wear dresses. When they go into books, Red changes from a short red dress to what looks like a bathing suit for absolutely no reason that I can fathom. Meanwhile, Princess Pea gets even more frilly. Because we wouldn't know they were girls if they didn't wear dresses and play tea party. Someone might get confused.

    And the books they go into are usually old fairy tales or nursery rhymes. They obviously have no issue changing the stories, but they never break those gender roles.

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    • Trivia
      Super Why! was originally developed in 1999 as a stop motion animated show. It was pitched to Nickelodeon but the network did not pick it up.
    • Goofs
      Wyatt a.k.a. super why has light to mid-brown hair in both his forms yet when he has the safety hat on when he is in his why flier his hair is so dark it's nearly black.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 20 Educational Kids Shows (2024)

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    • Release date
      • 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Super Why (1999 Pilot) on Internet Archive
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Những Người Bạn Thông Thái
    • Production companies
      • Decode Entertainment
      • Gallus Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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