Reading Rainbow (1986)
Genres - Education |
Sub-Genres - Children's Educational, Children's Entertainment, Literary Studies |
Run Time - 30 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Alice Day
This series of award-winning programs sets out to engage youngsters in the joys of reading. Aimed at ages from preschool to fourth grade, they feature a picture book, activities related to the story, and a number of books reviewed by kids. LeVar Burton hosts the series, and is also one of the producers. In Reading Rainbow: Abiyoyo, a giant, Abiyoyo, menaces a town, but is thwarted by the efforts of a small boy and his father. Burton demonstrates how the story can be told in a dance, a music video, animation, and through rap. Other works discussed include Blackberry Ink by Eve Merriam and Peter and the Wolf.
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educational-television, reading, book, field-trip, reading-skills, learning-skills, literature
