The Magic Woods: The Monarch Butterfly Trail

Join Matthew for a trip into the Magic Woods, where just by using their imaginations, young viewers can meet all sorts of animal friends, and even a storytelling tree. Combining live action, excellent puppetry, and whimsical graphics, this charming program (featuring excellent production values) explores the miracle of metamorphosis. Easygoing adult host Matthew Craig (who is also the executive producer) and a multicultural group of energetic children learn all about the monarch's amazing transformation from a caterpillar to butterfly through conversations with friendly grown-ups and talking animals. Original songs are used to review the facts, and the program finds opportunities to share a few basic life lessons (such as “it's good to ask questions,” or “when our feelings get hurt it helps to talk about it”). Helping kids to appreciate the magic and wonder of nature, this engaging and affordable initial title from The Magic Woods TV series is definitely recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (E. Gieschen)