FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2005
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- Animated
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- Young Merlin is constantly bullied and lives the life of an outcast. His life changes on the day he is captured for sacrifice to what is believed to be a restless mountain. It is then that he learns of his ties to the spirit world and is infused with magical powers. Find out how these powers change Merlin's life and protect his kingdom in this wonderful and heroic tale. Through the captivating animations of this classic folktale, you will discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of Wales. Part of the multivolume Animated Tales of the World Series. A teacher’s guide for the series is included and available online. Title-specific guides are also available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Each of these tales is carefully crafted to impart the flavor of the country of origin, with animation and music perfectly reflecting the original fairy tale or folktale. A wonderful series for folktale lovers and storytellers." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (February 2008)
Gr 3-6-This series offers an engaging look at folktales from around the world. John Henry tells the story of America during its westward expansion. The Chief and the Carpenter, a cautionary tale about reputation-building and protecting the environment, perfectly captures the flavor of the Caribbean. The Enchanted Lion is a Grimm fairy tale in which a human is cursed by a witch and the spell is broken by a beautiful woman's kiss. Cap O' Rushes is almost Cinderella-like with three daughters dancing at three balls with a handsome man who doesn't know that Cap O' Rushes is his kitchen maid. The Crown and the Sceptre has a wonderful folktale twist in which a beggar becomes a rich man and the rich man becomes a beggar. In The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, the world of Hans Christian Andersen comes alive with figurines and wall art that can talk and move when humans aren't around. Each of these tales is carefully crafted to impart the flavor of the country of origin, with animation and music perfectly reflecting the original fairy tale or folktale. A wonderful series for folktale lovers and storytellers.
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal. Used with permission.