A series that teaches children to read with humorous characters, stories, skits, parodies, and songs.

Originally produced for television in 2001. "As seen on public television." Not rated. Includes special features.

v. 1. The SAD DAD : The sad dad -- Humph! Humph! Humph! -- The good seed -- Icarus's wings -- Zoop! Zoop! -- Clickety-clack, clickety-clack! -- v. 2. POETRY DAY : Poetry day -- Bobby the hopping robot -- Teacher's pet -- The last cliff hanger -- Pebble trouble -- Oh, yes, it can! -- v. 3. FIVE, SIX, and THISTLE STICKS : Five, six, and thistle sticks -- Bug beard -- Trains and brains and rainy plains -- Quest, quest, quest! -- The spider and the lie -- Why the baboon's balloon went ka-boom! -- v. 4. BUT, MAM, BUT... : But, Mama, but ... -- Rats -- Tweet! Tweet! -- Good night, knight -- The chess mess -- Stop that chicken!