Win CHICKA CHICKA 123…AND MORE COUNTING FUN DVD
Posted by dosbichosraros on July 06 2009 12:38:31

Win CHICKA CHICKA 123…AND MORE COUNTING FUN DVD



Just in time to help kids sharpen their brainpower for school, Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ presents a unique DVD exploring the magical world of numbers in a colorful, animated and engaging production. CHICKA CHICKA 123…AND MORE COUNTING FUN not only helps young math lovers learn to count to the millions, it also features newly updated Read-Along captioning on the title story, perfect for kids just learning to read. The newest release in the award-winning DVD line will be available on July 28th for $14.95SRP.

The lead story, “Chicka Chicka 123” has been wonderfully adapted from Bill Martin, Jr.’s award-winning and best-selling book, and features animation of Lois Ehlert’s colorful illustrations. When 101 numbers race each other up the apple tree, bad bumblebees come buzzing. Which number will save the day? Watch and find out as Crystal Taliefero sings along on the jaunty and infectious soundtrack, making this highly-enjoyable tale one the whole family can count on!

The DVD also features three other stories celebrating the fun of numbers: "Emily's First 100 Days of School," "How Much is a Million?" and "If You Made a Million." These adaptations have all been produced by the venerable Weston Woods Studios and have won numerous national awards:

• Emily's First 100 Days Of School (by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) - As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time.

• How Much Is A Million? (by David M. Schwartz, illustrated by Steven Kellogg) - Ever wonder just what a million of something means? How about a trillion? With help from Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, the concepts of a million, a billion and a trillion are not quite so intimidating.

• If You Made A Million (by David M. Schwartz, illustrated by Steven Kellogg) - Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is your expert guide as you learn about the various forms of money.

The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series hails from the vaults of Weston Woods Studios, world-renowned for their careful film and video adaptations of best-selling children’s storybooks. Founded more than 50 years ago, and now a division of Scholastic, Weston Woods continues to produce top-notch video storytelling. Scholastic Storybook Treasures collects and presents these productions for the home marketplace and has, since its launch in 2003, become the #1 award-winning home video franchise for children.

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