Vocalization: (Abel's island) Tim Curry, Lionel Jeffries and Heidi Stallings ; (The story of the dancing frog) Amanda Plummer and Heidi Stallings. Title from menu. DVD release of two (30 min.) children's animated films: Abel's island and The story of the dancing frog the originally produced 1987 and 1989, respectfully. "Abel's island" based on the story of the same name by William Steig. "Story of the dancing frog" based on the story of the same name by Quentin Blake. Special features: The making of Abel's island and The story of the dancing frog ; Abel's island animatic ; Cell art ; Abel's island storyboard.
Summary:
First film relates the story of Abel, an elegant and romantic mouse who gets swept away in a flood and stranded for over a year on a deserted island. In the second film, The story of the dancing frog, a mother tells her young daughter a curious story from their family history.
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