Arthur

Arthur is a Canadian–American animated educational television series for children ages 4 to 8, developed by Kathy Waugh for PBS, and produced by WGBH. The show is set in the fictional American city of Elwood City, and revolves around the lives of eight-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

Premise
Bespectacled aardvark Arthur Read demonstrates to kids how to deal with such childhood traumas and challenges as homework, teachers and bullies. He also has to contend with his sisters, but loves playing with his friends: tomboy Francine, foodie and best pal Buster, supersmart Brain, rich girl Muffy and geography expert Sue Ellen.

Trivia

 * This is the first time a long running show on PBS to ever air on Sprout Kids by airing the first 11 seasons.
 * "D.W.'s Library Card"/"Arthur's Big Hit" is the only episode from the show to be rated TV-Y7-FV.
 * Which would explain why Arthur punched D.W. in the arm in the second segment of the episode.
 * The intro was high pitched for season 1.