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So Long, Spanky/Buster's New Friend

Arthur aims to foster an interest in reading and writing, to encourage positive social skills, and to model age-appropriate problem-solving strategies. The show chronicles the adventures of eight-year-old Arthur and explores issues faced by real kids. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 4-8<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Social and Emotional Growth, Language and Literacy

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So Long, Spanky/Buster's New Friend

Season 1 Episode 13 | 26m 25s | CC

D.W.'s pet bird Spanky dies, and as she come to terms with this, she meets a new friend who happens to be a toad. / Arthur feels sorry for himself when Buster gets a new friend and stops paying attention to him.

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