Simon's Book

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Henrik Drescher. In the story, doodles come to "monstrous" life as a young boy flees from a monster with the help of one of his drawing pens. Also in this episode, host LeVar Burton meets author Henrik Drescher, who shares the inspiration for his book and original illustrations, and viewers explore a history of printing through animation.

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.