Title from label. Release date supplied by publisher. Videos previously released individually by Highlights for Children, Inc., Live Oak Media, and Wonderscape Entertainment. Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Container insert lacks full list of unit contents.
Contents:
Wolf howls (approximately 20 min.). (approximately 19 min.) -- Bert and Beth go hiking -- Maya's garden -- Robin's best nest -- Sing me a soft song Mr. Wind -- Splish-splash -- The first day of summer -- The three bears go fishing -- Time to plant -- Wibble wobble bike -- The gardener (approximately 11 min.) -- Anansi goes fishing (approximately 13 min.) -- The green spring (approximately 19 min.) -- Wolf howls (approximately 20 min.).
Summary:
Storybook animations: Bert and Beth go hiking Bert and Beth love going for a walk in the forest with Grandpa. Storybook animations: Maya's garden Maya and Dad are planting a vegetable garden. They plant radishes in lines that form Maya's name. Storybook animations: Robin's best nest Robin builds herself a new nest that's just right for her. Storybook animations: Sing me a soft song Mr. Wind A little girl wants the loud wind to sing her a soft song, but when the flowers bloom Mr. Wind goes away. Storybook animations: Splish-splash Aunt Dora takes Tina and Kevin to a water park. Storybook animations: The first day of summer Little Bunny celebrates summer by helping his family. Storybook animations: The three bears go fishing It's a beautiful day outside so three bears decide to go fishing. When they don't catch any fish, they decide to pick berries instead. Storybook animations: Time to plant Grandma Hen and Chicka Chick plant vegetable seeds in their garden. Chicka Chick can't locate the hose. April showers come just in time. Storybook animations: Wibble wobble bike Ginger Paws has a new bike with no training wheels. He has trouble riding until Daddy Paws comes to help. The gardener Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace works on her masterpiece - an ambitious rooftop garden - which she hopes will make even Uncle Jim smile. Sarah Stewart introduces readers to an engaging and determined young heroine, whose story is told through letters written home, while David Small's illustrations beautifully evoke the Depression-era setting. Anansi goes fishing Anansi is off on a fishing trip, intending to con his friend Turtle out of all the fish. When the plan backfires, Anansi is the one tricked into doing all the work. But he does gain the invaluable skill of weaving. Green kids club: The green spring In this program, the animals of the world realize that they need the help of humans to protect their homes. They choose Victor and Maya to be the "Green Kids" and teach others the importance of protecting and conserving our environment. Young viewers will be inspired to do their part to preserve the planet and its important wildlife. Green kids club: Wolf howls In this program, Victor and Maya and their spunky little brother, Tiago, go camping with Kaya in the Rocky Mountains. A lonely wolf and Tiago team up in this adventure to explain the need for every animal in our world and the importance of each one in maintaining our environment. Young viewers will be inspired to do their part to preserve the planet and its precious wildlife.
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