Adventures of Taxi Dog, The

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Debra and Sal Barracca. The book tells the story of a stray dog in New York City who is adopted by a taxi driver, with whom he rides and shares adventures each day. In addition to the story, host LeVar Burton takes viewers to the city to see the many ways people "hail" taxi cabs, and then viewers discover how a canine companion helps Lisa, who is in a wheelchair.

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.