Scholastic Critics' Choice Collection
| Series
Information |
Curricular
Areas:
Language Arts and Literature |
| Length:
12/30-Minute Programs |
| Grade
Levels: K-3 |
| Teacher's Guide see below |
Scholastic ETV Consortium |
Stories such as Abel's Island, Jazztime and Stanley
and the Dinosaurs make this series the "critics choice collection."
Every K-3 classroom will benefit as lovable characters from these great
stories come to life with animation. Narrated by such celebrities as Tim
Curry, the tales sweep adult and child alike away on adventures they will
never forget.
Episode Descriptions
1 Abel's Island — The saga of Abelard,
an elegant and romantic mouse, whose determination and resourcefulness
enable him to escape from a deserted island and return to his beloved
wife. (29:44) Study
Guide
2 Stanley and the Dinosaurs — Stanley, no ordinary
caveman, befriends a quartet of dinosaurs, who help him build the world's
first house. This program helps viewers discover the value of individuality,
manners, friendship and sharing. (15:41) (Study Guide
to come)
3 Commander Toad in Space — Brave Commander Toad
and the crew of the spaceship Star Warts have a mission: to go where no
spaceship has gone before and to bring a little bit of Earth back to the
alien stars. But Deep Wader is not pleased at being disturbed and it looks
as though the crew of the Star Warts might become the monster's lunch.
(23:40) (Study Guide to come)
4 Five Lionni Classics — SWIMMY, FREDERICK, CORNELIUS,
FISH IS FISH and IT'S MINE are magically brought to life through the animation
of Giulio Gianni. (27:08) Study
Guide
5 Jazztime — Set in Harlem in 1919, two girls -
one white, one black - form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter
à and the jazztime music of young "Fats" Waller. (26:22) Study
Guide
6 Mouse and the Motorcycle — Ralph takes a motorcycle
out for a spin - to "open it up; see what it'll do" - and roars
off on a series of exciting and dangerous adventures. (40:58)
(Study Guide to come)
7 Ralph S. Mouse — There are too many mice at the
Moutain View Inn, so Ralph must leave. He persuades his friend Ryan to
take him to school, where the fun - and the danger - begin.
(41:32) (Study Guide to come)
8 Runaway Ralph — Join Ralph on a string of fur-raising
adventures after he runs away from his home at the Mountain View Inn.
(40:13) (Study Guide to come)
9 The Story of the Dancing Frog — This delightful
adaptation follows Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind
theatrical tour. Narrated by Amanda Plummer. (27:48)
(Study Guide to come)
10 The Talking Eggs — When a young girl named Selina
befriends a mystical elderly woman, magical things happen - not the least
of which is the surprise of three talking eggs. When her selfish brother
Wade gets involved, he's in for some surprises too, but of a different
kind. (25:00) Study
Guide
11 Uncle Elephant — Old Uncle Elephant does his
best to cheer Arnie up until his missing parents return. Provides viewers
with some gentle lessons aboud caring. (25:49) (Study
Guide to come)
12 Whitewash — A young African-American girl's
life takes a traumatic turn when her face is spray-painted by a racist
gang. Featuring the voice of Ruby Dee as the Grandmother and Linda Lavin
as the teacher, this video teaches valuable lessons about the power of
love, courage, community, and friendship. (24:52)
(Study Guide to come)
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