WordWorld
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| Directed by | Olexa Hewryk |
| Narrated by | H.D. Quinn |
| Theme music composer | Billy Straus |
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| Template:Pluralize from text of origin | United States |
| Original languageTemplate:Pluralize from text | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 45 |
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| Running time | 28 minutes |
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| Network | PBS Kids |
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WordWorld is an American animated educational preschool television series based on the books and the wooden puzzles of the same name. The series was created by Don Moody, Jacqueline Moody, Peter Schneider and Gary Friedman, it was produced by Word World, LLC, The Learning Box and WTTW National for PBS Kids.
It aired on PBS Kids from September 3, 2007, to January 17, 2011, with PBS later airing reruns on the 24/7 PBS Kids channel where it ran through October 2, 2022. The series consisted of 3 seasons and 45 episodes (84 segments total).
Premise
In the series, when letters are combined to spell words, they morph into the shape of the corresponding object. The animal characters and many objects are made of letters, and are respectively called WordFriends and WordThings. The main setting is a planet that has two landmasses in the shape of Ws for WordWorld; despite its name, WordFriends and WordThings also exist in outer space. In each episode, the characters have a cartoonish adventure, and ultimately must "build a word" using synthetic phonics to solve a problem. Some episodes focus on concepts such as rhymes, compound words, and plural formation with -s.
WordWorld is designed to teach children how to spell. In non-English speaking countries, it is designed to teach children English as a second language.
Cast
- H.D. Quinn as the Narrator, Dog, Fly, Duck, Ant, and Cow
- Lenore Zann as Bear (Season 1) and Kangaroo
- George Bailey as Pig, Bug and Monkey
- Daryl Ekroth as Frog
- Mirm Kriegel as Bear (Seasons 2–3) and Caterpillar
- Heidi Blickenstaff as Sheep and Bee (both Season 1)
- Veronica Taylor as Sheep (Seasons 2–3) and Bird
- Duffy Ozar as Bee (Seasons 2–3)
- Kate Brewer as Cat and Spider
- Esther Lucille as Elephant
- Marc Thompson as Shark, Robot, Fox and Monster
- Zoe Martin as Fish and Whale
- Billy Rippy as Turtle
- Willie Martinez as Crab
- Michele O. Laikowski and Becky Poole as Pig's Nephews
- Sean Schemmel as Goat
Episodes
WordWorld consists of 45 episodes, 26 in the first season, 14 in the second, and 5 in the third. 6 of the second season's segments are merely repeats from the first season, with 22 original segments produced for the second season. There are 84 original segments total.
Series overview
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Season 1 (2007–08)
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Season 2 (2009)
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Season 3 (2010–11)
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Development
In February 2011, one month after the show ended, Word World LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing liabilities of more than $10 million, including $3.3 million in unpaid debt to unidentified animation and production studios. Word World stated that it would continue to operate as usual while it tried to find licensing agreements regarding merchandise.[2]
Merchandise
In June 2009, World World LLC appointed 4Kids Entertainment as the global licensing agent for the property.[3]
Reception
Critical
Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series 5 out of 5 stars; saying that, "This show is perfectly suited for preschoolers' learning level, and it will entertain them as it reinforces their knowledge of letters, sounds, and simple words. With its imaginative design and with the various font styles used to create the letter-based objects, the WordWorld package is delightful enough to draw in parents almost as readily as kids."[1]
Awards
2009 Emmy Award Winner Outstanding Children's Animated Program Outstanding Writing in Animation[4]
2008 Emmy Award Winner Outstanding Achievement in Main Title[4]
Three 2007 Parents' Choice Awards: Gold Welcome to WordWorld DVD Rocket to the Moon/The Birds DVD WordWorld Television Series[4]
Creative Child Magazine – Creative Toys Awards 2008 Preferred Choice Award: Barn Bucket Set 2008 Seal of Excellence Award: Pull-Apart Plush[4]
2004 Preferred Choice Award: Pull Apart Plush[4]
2008 Toy Wishes Magazine All-Star Award WordPuzzle with Sound: Duck's Beach Party[4]
Interactive Media Awards 2007 Best in Class: PBS Kids WordWorld Website[4]
Notes
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References
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- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ashby, Emily (September 3, 2007). "WordWorld Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on December 25, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Word World files for bankruptcy". Reuters. February 11, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.animation_magazine (June 1, 2009). "4Kids Reps WordWorld Around the Globe". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."awards". wordworld.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
External links
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