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Series
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading Rainbow! For over 30 years, the beloved children's television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with books. Episodes include: Animal Cafe with celebrity reader: Martin Short, The Tortoise and the Hare with celebrity reader: Gilda Radner, Ludlow Laughs: with celebrity reader Phyllis Diller and Giving Thanks:...
Publisher
LeapFrog
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Deep inside the Storybook Factory, where pictures, words, and imagination bring stories to life, Tad, Lily, Casey, and Dot decide to put a few new twists on a classic tale. The result is a fun-filled adventure that turns reading into a delightful game!
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading rainbow! For over 30 years, this beloved children's television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
There's a dog adoption fair in Storybrook Village and Whyatt has made a new friend named Woofster! When Whyatt discovers that Woofster needs a new home, the Super Readers make it their mission to help out. Before they know it, Woofster has become part of the team! This fun-filled collection of four puppy-packed stories features tons of new furry friends and will have kids begging for more reading adventures!
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Sometimes a challenge feels too big! Sometimes a clue seems too small! But when it comes to the power of reading, the story is, of course, just right! In the fun-filled adventure, Whyatt makes a mess in his brother Jack's room, and Jack is not happy! Can Whyatt uncover how to fix things with Jack?
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Leap, Lily and Tad go on a wild adventure to the letter factory. Led by wacky Professor Quigley, Tad joins Js jumping on the trampolines and Ks practing karate kicks. Meanwhile, new letters learn how to make their sounds. Fun songs will have kids singing letter sounds in no time.
10) One girl
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A small girl reads a book which lights a spark, which she shares with her class, and then share the gift of her own words that eventually lights up the whole world.
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Join Tad, Lily, and their magical firefly Edison as they go on a tour of the classroom and learn that the classroom is more nervous than they are! They learn key lessons about phonics, counting, days of the week, and animals.
14) Fahrenheit 451
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In a not too distant future, humans live a seemingly care-free existence where they're happy and productive. There is a "price" though for this life: They must place special drops in their eyes daily and follow the rules perfectly, including the rule that they never own or read books. Guy Montag is a firefighter. He doesn't fight fires though, but instead hunts down those people who refuse to follow the law and burns their books. Like everyone else,...
15) Inkheart
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Mo Folchart reads a story aloud, the characters leap off the page. Literally. And that's a problem. One night he brings out three characters from Inkheart, a story set in medieval times and filled with magical beings. Capricorn and Basta are two villains. Dustfinger is a fire-eater. Now, 10 years later Mo's daughter, Meggie, discovers the truth and it's up to her to escape Capricorn's evil grasp. Mo has been searching for a long lost book that...
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When Ant gets sick, Pig tries to take care of him by making special Get-Well-Soon soup. It has all the letters of the alphabet in it, so Pig can build any word that Ant needs to feel better. Can Pig figure out what that word is? Then, Pig and Ant are making cookies when their bag filled with the letter 'C' gets away!
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Join Whyatt Beanstalk and the Super Readers for some fun-filled, interactive adventures set in classic fairy tales as they save the day by searching for Super Letters and practicing key reading skills including letter identification, word decoding, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension.
18) The book thief
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Based upon the best-selling novel. The profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. Although Liesel is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max, a Jew hiding in the family's home, escape from the events unfolding around them.
Publisher
Distributed by Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Even pirates love to read. The "Bookaneers," led by pirate Tina Fey, have come ashore and they want to plunder Elmo's bookshelf. When Elmo finds out how much they love to read, he can't wait to become a Bookaneer himself. He will have to pass the test and help them find their treasure. Bert and Ernie are also on the hunt for treasure. Sing along with Abby in a song about something she treasures: words. Elmo invites you to learn all about the books...
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