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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What's new this season?

A. We know from our research that the high appeal and rich emotional context of Dragon Tales provide an ideal setting for learning. For our third season we have identified two new areas to emphasize-music and cultural diversity. In addition, we will introduce a new character, Enrique, who expands our cast of identifiable leads, provides opportunities for more Hispanic content, refreshes the wonder of our fantasy world, and creates new engines for stories.

Q. What do we know about Enrique?

A. Enrique is six years old, the same age as Emmy, and is being raised by his dad and grandmother, whom he calls abuelita. His roots are Columbian and Puerto Rican. He's whip-smart, intensely logical, and bilingual. (His ability with the Spanish language provides a special bond with Quetzal and some opportunity for lengthier exchanges in Spanish.) His move to his new home (his first in the U.S.) is just the latest in a series of moves in his young life, and all this relocation has caused him to be wary of making friends and having to cope with unfamiliar situations.

Q: What is our educational approach?

A. We've created a magical and surprising world on the TV screen where anything might happen and our viewers get to play along with Emmy and Max (and now Enrique) and their dragon friends. One theme that pops out of our stories, regardless of the particular adventure, is that our characters are friends who care for each other. They demonstrate this caring by trying to understand and respond to their friends' feelings. This theme works two ways for us. It bolsters our appeal and it provides the rich emotional context we need in order to deliver our learning goals. We look for it in every story.


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