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The Night Before Christmas...and More Classic Holiday Tales (2002)

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Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series celebrates the holiday spirit with this set of classic children's stories, each presented with words on screen so that small viewers can read along. The... The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series celebrates the holiday spirit with this set of classic children's stories, each presented with words on screen so that small viewers can read along. The warm-hearted, diversity-celebrating collection includes THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, IN THE MONTH OF KISLEY, SEVEN CANDLES FOR KWANZA, TOO MANY TAMALES, MAX'S CHRISTMAS, MORRIS'S DISAPPEARING BAG, and THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY. [More]

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Oct 28, 2008

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  • Collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children's stories, brought vividly to life on DVD.
  • THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (By Clement Clark Moore, Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, Narrated by Anthony Edwards) The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and soon St. Nicholas will be there.
  • IN THE MONTH OF KISLEY (By Nina Jaffe, Illustratred by Louise August, Narrated by Theodore Bikel) A wealthy, arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his family's potato pancakes.
  • SEVEN CANDLES FOR KWANZAA (By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Illustrated by Brian Pinkney, Narrated by Alfre Woodard) This unique holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties.
  • TOO MANY TAMALES (By Gary Soto, Illustrated by Ed Martinez, Narrated by Blancha Camacho) Maria feels very grown-up helping make Christmas dinner, until she realizes that she may have lost her mother's ring in one of the tamales!
  • 3 BONUS STORIES!
  • MAX'S CHRISTMAS (Written and Illustrated by Rosemary Wells, Narrated by Jenny Agutter & Rex Robbins) Max is told that he can't stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks down anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake?
  • MORRIS'S DISAPPEARING BAG (Written and Illustrated by Rosemary Wells) Morris thinks his brother and sisters have better Christmas presents. But inside the last box under the tree he finds a magical gift that makes all his troubles disappear.
  • THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (By Katherine Davis, Henry Oronati & Harry Simeone, Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, Narrated by John Jennings) Joyful drumming and glowing illustrations combine to celebrate the nativity.
  • Source: New Video Group, Inc.
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