Where learning to read is child’s play
Target age: 3-6 years
WordWorld™ is an award winning multi-media property where characters and their environments are made up of letters that spell what they are. A group of WordFriends – Dog, Duck. Ant, Bear, Frog, Sheep, and Pig live in WordWorld™ and help each other with their everyday lives, and learn how the power of words can solve any problem.
WordWorld™ helps children get excited about reading because words become their friends. WordWorld™ revolutionizes the way children learn to read and empowers children to become early readers by making the important connection between letters, sounds, and words. The WordWorld™ method provides children with the visual cues that make reading not only easier, but fun.
WordWorld™ currently airs on PBS Kids 24/7 channel on television and digital platforms. WordWorld™ is available on four continents.
Brand Attributes:
Learning to read in a fun, innovative way!
Unique world where words come alive
Lovable and familiar characters – “WordFriends”
Interactive play on-air and online
Backed by a US Department of Education funded study which demonstrates WordWorld™ significantly improves children’s literacy skills
In foreign markets, WordWorld™ can be used to teach English to children
Awards:
2009 Emmy Award Winners for:
Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Outstanding Writing in Animation
2008 Emmy Award Winner “Main Title Design”
Parent’s Choice Gold Awards 2008 for Welcome to WordWorld™ DVD, Rocket to the Moon DVD, and WordWorld™ TV program
2007 Interactive Media Awards:
Best in Class PBS Kids WordWorld™ website
45 x ½ hour episodes
26 x ½ hour episodes (pre-production)
RIGHTS:
Merchandise: worldwide
Television & Digital: worldwide for new episodes