Teacher from the Black Lagoon-- and more slightly scary stories Miss Nelson has a field day-- and more school adventure stories Crazy hair day-- and more funny school adventures
Notes:
Title from container. "14 school adventure stories in a 3 DVD collection"--Container. Supports cooperation, early reading skills, and problem solving. DVD features include: Spanish versions of The day Jimmy's boa at the wash, The dot, and Monty ; interviews with author Mike Thaler, illustrator Jared Lee, and author/illustrator Barney Saltzberg ; read-along option ; discussion questions.
Contents:
[Vol. 1]. The teacher from the Black Lagoon-- and more slightly scary stories (59 min.): [1.] The teacher from the Black Lagoon / by Mike Thaler ; illustrated by Jared Lee ; narrated by Jonathan Lipnicki and Diana Canova -- [2.] The librarian from the Black Lagoon / by Mike Thaler ; illustrated by Jared Lee ; narrated by Alexander Gould -- [3.] The gym teacher from the Black Lagoon / by Mike Thaler ; illustrated by Jared Lee ; narrated by Joey Stack -- [4.] Shrinking Violet / by Cari Best ; illustrated by Giselle Potter ; narrated by Calista Flockhart. [Vol. 2]. Miss Nelson has a field day-- and more school adventure stories (61 min.): [1.] Miss Nelson has a field day / by Harry Allard ; illustrated by James Marshall ; narrated by Diana Canova -- [2.] Miss Nelson is back! / by Harry Allard ; illustrated by James Marshall ; narrated by Diana Canova -- [3.] The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash / by Trinka Hakes Nobel ; illustrated by Steven Kellogg ; narrated by Brianna Kittrell and Heidi Stallings -- [4.] The dot / written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds ; narrated by Thora Birch -- [5.] Amazing Grace / by Mary Hoffman ; illustrated by Caroline Binch ; narrated by Alfre Woodard. [Vol. 3]. Crazy hair day-- and more funny school adventures (59 min.): [1.] Crazy hair day / written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg ; narrated by Zach Braff -- [2.] Petunia / written and illustrated by Roger Duvoisin -- [3.] How do dinosaurs go to school? / written by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague ; narrated by Jane Yolen -- [4.] Monty / written and illustrated by James Stevenson -- [5.] Will I have a friend? / by Miriam Cohen ; illustrated by Lillian Hoban ; narrated by David de Vries.
Summary:
[Vol. 1]. The teacher from the Black Lagoon: On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers his new teacher is the 'monstrous' Mrs. Green. The librarian from the Black Lagoon: When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. The gym teacher from the Black Lagoon: A new gym teacher is coming to school and the kids say he is a real monster! Shrinking Violet: Violet is the shyest girl in school, so when her teacher announces that everyone will have a role in the school play, Violet panics. How will she find the courage to take the stage? [Vol. 2]. Miss Nelson has a field day: The football team just can't win a game. The whole town is down in the dumps--until the notorious Viola Swamp whips the team into shape. Miss Nelson is back!: When Miss Nelson is away, the kids in Room 207 are up to no good. They can fool the principal, but not Viola Swamp. Now the kids can't wait for Miss Nelson's return. The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash: The class trip to the farm was pretty dull--until Jimmy's pet boa got loose! The dot: Vashti may not be able to draw, but she can make dots. At the art show, her dots make a big splash. Amazing Grace: Grace's classmates discourage her from trying out for Peter Pan because she is black and a girl. But guess who proves them wrong. [Vol. 3]. Crazy hair day: Stanley arrives at school excited to celebrate Crazy Hair Day, only to realize that he has mixed up the date with School Picture Day! Petunia: A silly goose learns that it takes more than just carrying a book to become wise. How do dinosaurs go to school?: Come along for a very unusual day at school as dinosaurs enjoy story time, show-and-tell, and recess! Monty: Monty, an alligator taxi, decides that he needs a vacation when the kids' back seat driving proves more than he can handle. Will I have a friend?: It's the first day of school and Jimmy's sure he'll never find a friend-- until naptime!
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