Peg + Cat: Chickens on the Loose and Other Really Big Problems!

Adorable ukulele-playing youngster Peg and her manly-voiced best buddy Cat (a cat) are featured in this eight-story compilation from the PBS Kids series based on the book The Chicken Problem by show creators Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson. In each episode, the duo tackle some math-related concept—including counting, patterns, and numerical order—using problem-solving skills, often with the help of Peg's genius peer pal Ramon (and usually featuring a song set against the fun abstract artwork). “The Chicken Problem” finds a perfect picnic being thwarted by the accidental release of 100 chickens. “The Space Creature Problem” features a lost marble, a bouncy game with an alien named Richard, and…100 loose chickens! Time travel is no problem for Peg and Cat: “The Dinosaur Problem” witnesses the hatching of a baby T-rex, and “The Beethoven Problem” revolves around helping the famous composer to procure enough wurst for dinner with the King. Extras include printable activities. Serving up a fine collection of tales from this cute and cool Daytime Emmy-winning show, this is highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)