Arthur and Friends Promote Kid-Friendly Dialogue About Bullying in Two New Episodes Airing May 6 & 10 on PBS KIDS (check local listings), Part of ARTHUR Spring Premiere Week
This May, Arthur is helping kids tackle another tough subject with the premiere of two new episodes about bullying. Parents are invited to visit the Arthur website for resources and though starters on how to talk to their kids about bullying, and to tune-in to the episode premieres on May 6 and 10 on PBS KIDS (check local listings).
The week begins with "The Last Tough Customer" on Monday, May 6. In this episode, the Tough Customers realize it's time to quit bullying and set out to find a new hobby - but can Molly ever truly change her ways? Watch a sneak preview!
Then on Friday, May 10, in "So Funny I Forgot to Laugh," Arthur thinks his jokes about Sue Ellen's new sweater are all in good fun, but Sue Ellen's feelings are hurt. Has Arthur become...a bully?
"While we have seen a renewed focus on anti-bullying efforts over the last couple of years, most resources are targeted towards older children," says Executive Producer Carol Greenwald. "ARTHUR provides us with a unique opportunity to reach children at a young age and positively impact future attitudes and behaviors. In these episodes, kids will see that everyone makes mistakes, even Arthur, but it's how you learn and grow from those experiences that matters."
Since it first premiered in 1996, ARTHUR has tackled a wide range of childhood issues-from asthma and bedwetting, to coping with the loss of a pet. These episodes on bullying further ARTHUR's commitment to encouraging conversations around tough topics and fostering positive social skills in children.
The week continues with brand-new, fun, and heartfelt stories that ARTHUR fans have come to grow and love. Episode descriptions and airdates below:
Monday, May 6
"The Last Tough Customer"
The Tough Customers realize it's time to quit bullying and set out to find a new hobby - but can Molly ever truly change her ways?
"Brain's Chess Mess"
Brain starts a chess club at school to improve his game and beat Los Dedos, the local chess master. Who knew the best player in the club would be...Rattles?!?
Tuesday, May 7
"Baseball Blues"
It's Grebelings season and George can't wait to play! After all, no one knows more about baseball than George. But when he realizes knowledge of sinkers doesn't guarantee success in the field, will he throw in the towel?
"Brain's Biggest Blunder"
When Brain gets teamed with Buster and Binky in the annual Arithmattack competition, he immediately enrolls Buster in binomial boot camp. Can Brain transform Buster into a mathematic marvel? Or will he be forced to eat humble pi?
Wednesday, May 8
"Buster's Book Battle"
Lakewood Elementary has just instituted IRP; a program where kids can earn points (and prizes!) for reading. Buster's thrilled and gets to work straight away! But will he earn enough points for a skateboard?
"On the Buster Scale"
Buster and Brain never agree on movies. Buster rates every film a 10+, while Brain doesn't seem to like anything...Only one of them can be right...or so they think.
Thursday, May 9
"Fern and the Case of the Stolen Story"
The unthinkable has happened! Fern has writer's block! Fortunately, Ladonna's full of stories. Faced with a tight deadline, Fern decides to "borrow" the tales and simply change the names. Has Fern confused write and wrong?
"Sue Ellen Vegges Out"
When Sue Ellen decides to stop eating meat, Muffy and Francine compete to be the best vegetarian. Can they successfully resist meat? Or was this a missed steak?
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