Program 9: My Wet Pet Our story begins with an animated opening that introduces the viewer to READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE (READ) and explains that he is on a journey to a land where people love to read. We ... more »fine READ at home with RADIOLA, BELLE and TOC, singing a song about what it means to be a good friend. When they finish, READ heads off to see Mr. Booker at the newsstand. Mr. Booker is busy setting up a special display with pictures of his customers' pets, which he shows to READ. XTRA pops up with a story for READ that involves the word "pet". It is about an amazing pet cat. Next, READ flies off to the Reading Room and joins a group of children who have gathered to hear some books read: Ned and Fred, My Dog Jet and The Friends of Emily Culpepper. The books feature the sound-spelling patterns and the special concept of friendship. Later, READ heads home. Along the way he encounters signs "in the real world" which he is able to read; for example: "wet paint" and "no turn on red". The program concludes with READ in bed thinking about his day and all he has learned. He falls asleep, a happy and better educated young dragon. Combining animation, puppetry, storytelling, songs and adventures, these programs captivate young viewers and encourage the love of reading. My Wet Pet features the letter "D" and includes the theme of "friends". Kids will learn to recognize the letters "P", "J", "N", "W", "B", "R", "SL", and more plus the sounds associated with them, as well as identify and use the "et" and "ed" sound-spelling patterns; use these patterns to unlock words and participate in written language; and appreciate that there are many words made up of these patterns, i.e., "bed", "red", "sled", "wet", "jet", and others! An irresistible dragon and his enchanting friends present a refreshing, playful introduction to word recognition and reading readiness. Pre-K to Grade 2 15 Read-Alee-Deed-Alee titles help children master reading. Watch them all! "Immediately captivates youngsters while encouraging the love of reading." - School Library Journal« less
