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Series DescriptionPremiered September 1, 2008
"Martha Speaks" is an animated series that is designed to enrich the vocabulary of 4- to 7-year-olds. The series is based on the classic books by Susan Meddaugh that have charmed and captivated millions of children. Each episode uses Martha's unique linguistic abilities and the hilarious consequences to engage kids and help build their vocabulary skills.
In each Martha Speaks episode, the characters use special words throughout the show. Explicit words, marked with (E), are defined by one of the characters on the show. Implicit words, marked with (I), are used on the show but not defined.
Produced with Studio B Productions, Inc.Series release date: 9/1/2008
Program DescriptionAlice Covers UpRaye LankfordIt’s a pool party! Everyone is going, including Alice… until she becomes involved in a strange cover-up. Vocabulary(E) (self)confiden(t)(ce), complexion, timid, outgoing, bashful(I) color, sort, brand, fair/fair-skinned, dye
Carolina Picks a LilyRaye LankfordCarolina adopts a new puppy, and she’s so excited. It matches her purse! But when the gang points out the pup won’t stay pocketbook-sized for long (check out those paws!), she regrets her impulsive adoption. Will they be able to find a home for Lily?Vocabulary(E) shallow, temperament, vicious, impulsive, foster, hypoallergenic(I) sweet, type, breed, kind, nasty
Duration00:28:46
Asset TypeBroadcast program
Media TypeVideo
GenresChildren's CreatorsSullivan, Brigid (Series Producer)Barss, Karen (Series Producer) CitationChicago:“Martha Speaks; Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily,”GBH Archives,accessed November 9, 2024,http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_AF0F802F42824EBC808DF081A05DAC90.MLA:“Martha Speaks; Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily.”GBH Archives.Web. November 9, 2024..APA:Martha Speaks; Alice Covers Up; Carolina Picks a Lily.Boston, MA: GBH Archives.Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_AF0F802F42824EBC808DF081A05DAC90