what is arthur

Arthur is an animated edutainment television series for children ages 4 to 8, developed by Kathy Waugh for PBS and produced by WGBH). The show is based on the books by Marc Brown and follows the adventures of Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends as they grow up and learn how to be good neighbors to one another). The show is set in the fictional U.S. city of Elwood City and revolves around the lives of Arthur Read, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other). The show aims to foster an interest in reading and writing, to encourage positive social skills, and to promote problem-solving strategies. Arthur is an aardvark, though there are differences between the actual animal and him. Aardvarks are nocturnal, insectivore mammals native to Africa, according to National Geographic.