Sophie and Lou

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Petra Mathers. The book tells the story of Sophie, a shy mouse, who sets out to learn to dance on her own after being enthralled by the dancing that she sees in the studio across the street. Also in this episode, host LeVar Burton masters some fancy footwork as he learns some new dances -- the mambo and hip hop. Then viewers are taken across the world (including Bali, Ireland and Australia) to look at the many cultural differences there are in dance.

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.