Title:
The day of the dead : --and more Halloween tales
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Weston Woods presents ; Scholastic.
Publication Information:
[New York] : Scholastic, [2013]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 37 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780545645195
Series:
General Note:
Title from container.
"A read along DVD"--Container.
The day of the dead: from the book by Bob Barner ; translated by Teresa Mlawer, c2010. The little old lady who was not afraid of anything: from the book by Linda Williams ; illustrated by Megan Lloyd, c1986. Kitten's first full moon: from the book by Kevin Henkes, c2004. Fletcher and the falling leaves: by Julia Rawlinson ; illustrations by Tiphanie Beeke, c2006.
Originally released a motion picture in 2011. The day of the dead: originally produced in 2011. The little old lady who was not afraid of anything: originally produced in 2011. Kitten's first full moon: originally produced in 2011. Fletcher and the falling leaves: originally produced in 2009.
Bonus features: Interviews with Bob Berner, Kevin Henkes, and Linda Williams.
Abstract:
Four adapted stories about Halloween that encourage a love of reading for the pre- or early reader.
The day of the dead: Follow two youngsters in a celebration of their ancestors on this vibrant Latin American holiday.
The little old lady who was not afraid of anything: One fall night a little old lady hears CLAP, CLOMP, SHAKE in the woods and has the first scare of her life.
Kitten's first full moon: When the moon is full and brave, inquisitive Kitten goes off on a wild adventure.
Fletcher and the falling leaves: Autumn comes and Fletcher's favorite tree begins to lose its leaves and transform before winter arrives.
Reading Level:
Recommended ages 2-8.
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Contents:
The day of the dead = El día de los muertos (2011, 9 min.) / executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly Ellard ; adapted & directed by Gary McGivney -- The little old lady who was not afraid of anything (2011, 10 min.) / executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly Ellard ; directed & animated by Virginia Wilkos -- Kitten's first full moon (2011, 9 min.) / executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard ; adapted & directed by Gary McGivney -- Fletcher and the falling leaves (2009, 11 min.) / executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly Ellard ; directed by Ed Mironiuk, Kris Tercek.
Credits:
Kitten's first full moon: music composed by Ernest V. Troost ; video editing, Steve Syarto ; animated by Joel Floris, Euan Frizzell, Gary McGivney, Rodney Selby.
The day of the dead: music composed, arranged and produced by David Giardina ; video editing, Steve Syarto ; animated by Joel Floris.
The little old lady who was not afraid of anything: music by Ernest V. Troost ; camera, Ed Mironiuk, Kris Tercek ; video editing, Paul R. Gagne, Steve Syarto.
Fletcher and the falling leaves: music by John Jennings ; musicians, Neal Cary, John Jennings, Susanna Klein, Bobby Read ; art adaptation, Ed Mironiuk, Kris Tercek ; video editing, Paul R. Gagne.
Performer:
Kitten's first full moon: narrated by Joan Allen.
The day of the dead: narrated by Rita Moreno ; Spanish version narrated by Melissa Exelberth.
The little old lady who was not afraid of anything: narrated by Barbara Rosenblat.
Fletcher and the falling leaves: narrated by Katherine Kellgren.
Technical Details:
DVD; Dolby Digital 2.0.