Arthur

Arthur is an educational children's TV series developed by PBS that revolves around Arthur Reed, a young aardvark living with his family in Elwood City. His father David is a chef and his mother Jane is an accountant, though they try to spend as much time with Arthur and his two younger sisters, precocious Dora Winifred (D.W.) and infant Kate, as they can. Arthur and his friends, including his rabbit best friend Buster, the tomboyish monkey Francine, self-centered monkey Mary Alice, and mild-mannered bear Alan. Arthur emphasizes the value of books and libraries while dealing with many social and health issues affecting young children today, like asthma, adoption, competition amongst friends, food allergies, and even being kept back in a grade. Though animated, a live-action "A Word from Us Kids" shows videos sent by young viewers spotlighted in each episode. MORE