Hail to Mail

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Samuel Marshak. In the book, a certified letter is followed in a humorous journey to its intended recipient. Viewers will see how the simple act of mailing a letter becomes a trip spanning the entire world in an effort to get the mail on time. Also in this episode, host LeVar Burton follows a young boy's letter to his grandma's house, explores earlier ways of sorting, transporting and delivering the mail, and meets a young stamp collector.

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.