PRODUCT SUMMARY
From the critically acclaimed,
Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series,
Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Demi. Based on an old Chinese legend, the book tells the story of a poor boy who receives a magic paintbrush that brings everything he paints to life. Also in this episode, host LeVar Burton takes a trip to NYC's Chinatown to meet an expert in calligraphy, gets a taste of gourmet Chinese dishes with chef Alex Wong and visits the New York Institute of Technology to explore computer art.
The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. The series introduces kids to interesting new people and places, explores social and cultural issues, and offers a close-up look at the world around them. Its dynamic, fast-paced, colorful animation and hip music entertain and reinforce these experiences, and help children embrace positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.
(Note: DVD-R)
