WordWorld

WordWorld is an American children's CGI animated television series based on the books and the wooden puzzles of the same name. Created by Don Moody, Jacqueline Moody, Peter Schneider and Gary Friedman, the show was produced by The Learning Box and WTTW National.

WordWorld aired on PBS Kids from September 3, 2007 to January 17, 2011, with PBS later airing reruns on the national 24-hour PBS Kids channel from January 16, 2017 to October 2, 2022. 45 episodes were produced.

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 named 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 and Ant
 * Lenore Zann as Kangaroo, Owl, and Tiger
 * George Bailey as Bug, Monkey, and Pig
 * Daryl Ekroth as Frog, Monster, and Fox
 * Mirm Kriegel as Elephant and Bear
 * Veronica Taylor as Sheep, Cow, Cat, Spider, and Bird
 * Marc Thompson as Robot, Bee, Shark, and Turtle
 * Meredith Zeitlin as Fish and Whale

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.”

Awards
2009 Emmy Award Winner Outstanding Children's Animated Program Outstanding Writing in Animation

2008 Emmy Award Winner Outstanding Achievement in Main Title

Three 2007 Parents’ Choice Awards: Gold Welcome to WordWorld DVD Rocket to the Moon/The Birds DVD WordWorld Television Series

Creative Child Magazine – Creative Toys Awards 2008 Preferred Choice Award: Barn Bucket Set 2008 Seal of Excellence Award: Pull-Apart Plush

2004 Preferred Choice Award: Pull Apart Plush

2008 Toy Wishes Magazine All-Star Award WordPuzzle with Sound: Duck's Beach Party

Interactive Media Awards 2007 Best in Class: PBS Kids WordWorld Website