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DVD Reviews: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers and more inspiring tales You ALL know how much I LOVE Scholastic Storybook Treasures – I always end up learning as much as my grandkids, and these illustrated DVD’s are so wonderfully narrated and illustrated…not to mention, the follow along words. This DVD is especially inspiring, as it speaks of unusual people, people who follow their dreams, and who touch the world in an inspiring way. AND all the stories are based on true people and their lives. I ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Babar: The Classic Series

Babar the Classic Series: Best Friends ForeverBased on Jean de Brunhoff’s 1931 storybook classic, Best Friends Forever is based on the tale that Babar and his wife Cecile invent for their children. This Fall, the unforgettable, family favorite BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES comes to rich life with the first releases in the eOne DVD series.Best Friends Forever Featuring four episodes that focus on the bonds Babar shares with his pals and family, in each adventure the Elephant King discovers important ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole I hate Nicole Kidman. I really have a lot of trouble watching her on screen. As a result, I was really apprehensive before starting this one. However when you turn over the cover of the jacket you see John Cameron Mitchell’s name in the directors place. I don’t expect you to know who he is, but his two previous features were amazing pictures about sexual awaking (one about transsexual culture and one about a whole variety of different types of commitments). Both of those films ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader [Blu-ray]This series just will not die. Even in this episode they take the protagonists to the gates of heaven. O.K. I’m going to admit it now; I’ve never read the Chronicles of Narnia. This series had some serious appeal a few years back I remember driving in the middle of a blizzard to catch a screening of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Honestly I really am beginning to realize that this is just a series of recycled plot points ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Young Artists Collection

Young Artists Collection 3 pkI can’t tell you often enough how I love Scholastic Storybook Treasures – my grandkiddles adore them. And since I am way into the creative arts, being a writer, and have very creative grandchildren, I am always seeking to find ways to encourage them that art is the way to the soul. The fact that our art programs are almost non-existent in our school systems due to funding cuts scares me and threatens our children’s future. So I adore Scholastic books, and DVD’s ... continue reading...