Inspiring Stories on Scholastic DVD
Before I actually had children, I imagined that my kids would never watch television. They would be super geniuses who chose to do things like science experiments and oil paintings in their spare time.
But, once the children were old enough to communicate that yes, they did want some screen time, I began seeking out high quality DVD’s to educate and inspire.
The Scholastic Video Collection is composed entirely of such DVD’s, and The Man Who Walked Between the Towers… and More Inspiring Tales, geared toward ages 3-6, does not disappoint.
This DVD brings beautiful illustrations, inspiring stories, and award winning children’s literature into your home.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers… and More Inspiring Tales has a “read along” feature which presents the words on the TV screen, highlighting each one as it is spoken. In essence, the DVD is “reading” to your child. This is the ultimate diversion when you need to give your voice a rest, in between story times!
The title story in The Man Who Walked Between the Towers… and More Inspiring Tales is from the book of the same name by Mordecai Gerstein.
The bookThe Man Who Walked Between the Towers won the Caldecott medal in 2004.
After watching the DVD version, I am eager to add the book to our family library!
The story relates Philippe Petit’s tight rope walk between Manhattan’s World Trade Center towers in 1974 in an enchanting, fairytale-like fashion.
“Once there were two towers side by side. They were each a quarter of a mile high… The tallest buildings in New York City.”
The beautiful, gently animated illustrations offer unique points-of-view that are amazing to behold.
The story also tastefully touches on the events of 9/11, with a simple statement,
“Now the towers are gone”
This story is captivatingly narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal.
The next tale on The Man Who Walked Between the Towers… and More Inspiring Tales is SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY, a book by Jaqueline Briggs Martin. This video interpretation is narrated by Sean Astin and is the true story of Wilson Bentley. Willie was a young boy growing up on a farm in Vermont when he became fascinated with snowflakes. Later, Willie begins photographing snowflakes through a microscope to study them scientifically. Snowflake Bently goes on to become the world’s famous snowflake authority!
Miss Rumphius is a gorgeous story by Barbara Cooney and is narrated by Claire Danes. This is a true story in which a remarkable woman, Alice Rumphius, travels the world and returns home with a desire to make the world a more beautiful place. Miss Rumphius beautifies her rocky corner of the earth and gives inspiration that we can all make the world more beautiful!
The Pot That Juan Built is a story by Nancy Andrews-Goebel, narrated by Alfred Molina. Juan is Juan Quezada, one of the best-known potters in Mexico.
The Pot That Juan Built tells his story in a “This is the House That Jack Built” rhythm and also includes more detailed descriptions.
Juan’s story is inspiring because he “used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists’ community“.
Additionally, the The Man Who Walked Between the Towers… and More Inspiring TalesDVD features two “extra bonus stories”; “Snowflake Bently: His Legacy” and “About Juan Quezada”.
Also on the DVD is a Spanish Version of Miss Rumphius.
I absolutely love Scholastic DVD’s, and I’m thrilled that one Mom Most Traveled reader will win his or her own copy of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers !
Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.
One winner will be chosen at random.
This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.
This contest will close at 11:59 pm CST, March 27, 2009
*Congrats to Tracey (nonblogger)!*
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18 March 2009, 1:31 am
I like that it seems to really work the imagination.
18 March 2009, 1:31 am
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18 March 2009, 5:14 am
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18 March 2009, 12:00 pm
these look like some true stories mixed in and could really get them thinking and going further to find out of or what is real
18 March 2009, 12:00 pm
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18 March 2009, 12:18 pm
Kids are bombarded with fictional stories. It is nice to see stories to inspire kids that the real world can be just as exciting.
18 March 2009, 12:19 pm
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18 March 2009, 1:08 pm
These inspiring stories look great. And it might make my son watch something other than space buddies when he gets to watch a dvd. Thanks for the giveaway!
18 March 2009, 1:31 pm
I’ve borrowed the book from the library and I love the illustrations, very whimsical. I would love to see the video version of this from Scholastic.
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18 March 2009, 1:50 pm
This looks fantastic, great stories and wonderful ratings!
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18 March 2009, 1:50 pm
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18 March 2009, 2:11 pm
nice story
18 March 2009, 2:39 pm
I like that these are based on true stories. It would be nice for my kids to know they are true and to see that we can do things to help others and change the world.
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18 March 2009, 2:40 pm
I am an email subscriber.
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18 March 2009, 2:42 pm
Great stories.
18 March 2009, 2:47 pm
I love books and great stories to share with my kids. This looks really great.
18 March 2009, 5:56 pm
My kids have been watching these type of books on the computer. They really enjoy them. My daughter is just learning to read and this will just help keep her inspired.
18 March 2009, 7:11 pm
I find that when stories are based on true stories, they leave more of a lasting impression. Great prize!
18 March 2009, 7:11 pm
Nice contest. Great stories to read to my grandson when he comes (often).
18 March 2009, 8:20 pm
I was just telling my daughter about the man (Philippe Petit) who walked between the world trade center towers because he lives very close to us in Woodstock, NY My daughter would love this!
18 March 2009, 8:48 pm
I find it appealing that the DVD strives to inspire children to make the world a better place.
18 March 2009, 9:06 pm
i like the story of man on a wire and this is kid friendly
18 March 2009, 9:31 pm
I love that they are inspirations stories! I love to use books on tape/DVD in the car! Would love to have these to listen to in the car with the kids!
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18 March 2009, 9:37 pm
I blogged your giveaway!!
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18 March 2009, 9:42 pm
great stories i’m sure my grandson would love them
19 March 2009, 12:42 am
I have read the books and am glad that there is a DVD to complement them and for kids to compare the two.
19 March 2009, 1:09 am
these are great…thanks
19 March 2009, 1:12 am
love that these are all based on true stories
19 March 2009, 1:33 am
Great prize
19 March 2009, 2:55 am
great prize… my nephew will love it !!!
19 March 2009, 12:25 pm
I like that they lift the spirit and move the soul.
Thank You!
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19 March 2009, 12:26 pm
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19 March 2009, 12:30 pm
Daily Entry. Thanks.
19 March 2009, 3:23 pm
My Grandkids watch DVD’s at home, at relatives, in the car - all the time - I don’t approve of most of them because the are too stimulating in the “wrong way”. This video looks like something I would watch and would have liked my kids to watch when they were young and really would like my grandkids to watch. No slam, bam, boom.
19 March 2009, 4:10 pm
enter me
19 March 2009, 4:16 pm
Please, enter me, great prize!!! I would love to win this.
19 March 2009, 4:32 pm
Would love to win this.
19 March 2009, 4:55 pm
this is great for the family on fri. nite
19 March 2009, 5:00 pm
This DVD would be great for my grandson. He is a great young man in the 3rd grade and I think he would be inspired by these stories.
19 March 2009, 5:01 pm
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19 March 2009, 6:58 pm
I saw the documentary, didn’t know there was a children’s version, would be neat to see
19 March 2009, 9:12 pm
thanks
19 March 2009, 9:12 pm
I would like to have this because it would be great to have something the kids watch that is not junk. I like that these are inspiring stories
19 March 2009, 9:18 pm
nice to see true stories that are not made of gore thanks for the giveaway
19 March 2009, 9:25 pm
want to hear the story about the man who walked between towers
20 March 2009, 4:49 am
I always like true stories
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20 March 2009, 12:23 pm
Here’s my daily entry. Thanks.
20 March 2009, 5:39 pm
These stories sound wonderful! My daughter is almost four, and I’m sure she’ll love them!
21 March 2009, 1:48 am
Looks like a great story……..
21 March 2009, 1:54 am
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21 March 2009, 2:00 am
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21 March 2009, 4:46 pm
I know my daughter will enjoy these stories and my youngest will too, when seh is older
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21 March 2009, 6:45 pm
Daily entry. Thanks a lot.
21 March 2009, 9:24 pm
These sound good because they might inspire kids to do amazing things themselves someday.
22 March 2009, 12:10 am
Jake is really good!
22 March 2009, 12:57 am
I love that they’re inspired on true stories and that they’re inspirational yet written for children.
22 March 2009, 3:58 am
I like that it is true and inspiring stories, not just random fluffy stuff with bright and loud characters.
22 March 2009, 12:44 pm
Blogged about your contest here:
http://www.mommybytes.com/2009/03/man-who-walked-between-towers.html
22 March 2009, 4:17 pm
thanks so much
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22 March 2009, 8:40 pm
Daily entry. Thanks a lot again.
23 March 2009, 12:04 am
I like that some of the stories are real life stories.
23 March 2009, 2:17 pm
Have a good week. Here is my daily entry. Thanks again.
23 March 2009, 2:53 pm
I love the fact that we can read along with it-it would make me feel a bit less guilty to have her in front of the tv I think! I also like that there is non-fiction included, thanks!
23 March 2009, 2:53 pm
I am a subscriber, thanks again!
23 March 2009, 5:32 pm
this guy is unbelievable!
23 March 2009, 6:31 pm
Thanks so much for this great giveaway, my daughter would love it
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23 March 2009, 11:18 pm
I like that it tells a good story.
23 March 2009, 11:24 pm
Monday’s entry.
24 March 2009, 12:24 am
I love books and great stories to share with my kids.
24 March 2009, 2:23 am
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24 March 2009, 3:50 am
I like that the stories are taken from real life, and focus on the human capacity to excel in his or her own way. I also like that the DVDs encourage reading instead of simply overloading young viewers with mindless imagery, as most childrens’ entertainment does these days. Thank you for the chance to win.
24 March 2009, 12:20 pm
our local library has this DVD and when we watched as a family for the first time, kids and adults were amazed equally. I would love to have this DVD for my collection.thanks
24 March 2009, 1:23 pm
I love that the stories can appeal to children of all ages, and talk about ways we can all make a difference!
24 March 2009, 1:23 pm
I subscribe!
24 March 2009, 1:58 pm
I love that this is based on a true story. My kids LOVE non-fiction stories!
24 March 2009, 2:02 pm
I am a follower.
24 March 2009, 2:56 pm
Here’s another entry. Thank you again.
24 March 2009, 4:12 pm
Good luck everyone, this would be a great addition any famliy!
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24 March 2009, 5:54 pm
My grandchildren would love this. Thanks
24 March 2009, 10:00 pm
Count me in
24 March 2009, 10:40 pm
I like that these are based on true stories!
25 March 2009, 1:35 am
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25 March 2009, 6:32 am
I like that its a true story of someone following their dream
25 March 2009, 6:33 am
I’m a subscriber and I love DVD’s that stimulte the mind
25 March 2009, 2:16 pm
3/25 entry. Thank you.
25 March 2009, 2:26 pm
Terrific
25 March 2009, 3:11 pm
these stories can be inspirational
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25 March 2009, 4:35 pm
Wednesday’s entry
25 March 2009, 9:04 pm
My husband says he reads this story and a story about Snowflake Bently to his class, so I would like to win this for his students.
25 March 2009, 10:15 pm
I love that these are true stories!
26 March 2009, 1:06 am
What a fascinating man. Can’t wait to read it.
26 March 2009, 12:16 pm
Thursday’s entry
26 March 2009, 3:17 pm
Planting a rainbow would be great to see. There are so many story stretchers to go along with that book
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26 March 2009, 3:24 pm
Happy Thursday the 26th entry! thanks
26 March 2009, 3:24 pm
Thanks. Here is my 3/26 entry.
26 March 2009, 9:53 pm
This is a great supplement to “Man On Wire”.
26 March 2009, 10:44 pm
enter me
27 March 2009, 3:31 am
I love that they are all inspired by real life stories!
27 March 2009, 5:14 am
What appeals to me most is this is a story about an inspiring role model.
27 March 2009, 7:41 am
The Twin Towers story appeals to me (the most).
27 March 2009, 2:08 pm
Friday’s entry
27 March 2009, 2:40 pm
Thank you. 3/27 entry.
27 March 2009, 4:26 pm
daily entry
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27 March 2009, 5:43 pm
I like that it combines real life stories and fiction! Sounds great!
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27 March 2009, 7:36 pm
based on true stories
27 March 2009, 8:26 pm
I like that the words are on the screen. And it seems like a decent storyline. Thanks!
27 March 2009, 8:36 pm
I like the positive messages of these stories. Dreams can become reality and we can make the world a better place. This DVD would inspire children to strive to achieve their goals.
27 March 2009, 10:37 pm
My son loves these scholastic videos that are based on books and I find them to be much better than random cartoons. Thanks for the chance.
27 March 2009, 10:37 pm
I am a subscriber. Thanks.
27 March 2009, 10:40 pm
I really like that these are based on true stories. So much of a child’s world is imaginary that it is great to see good programs for kids that are real life.
28 March 2009, 1:35 am
i know all these stories and particularly the first one is true and inspiring…it won a caldecott as well, would love to win
28 March 2009, 1:35 am
new subscriber
28 March 2009, 3:43 am
There are good wholesome entertainment out there. Thanks for the tip.
28 March 2009, 4:14 am
I love all these stories–Snowflake Bentley, Miss Rumphius. I am a teacher and could definitely use this with my students.
28 March 2009, 4:33 am
My children have very few people to admire so these stories of heroics and feats with a known actor Jake Gyllenhaal is great.
28 March 2009, 4:58 am
I love inspirational stories
28 March 2009, 6:13 am
I like the interesting storylines.
28 March 2009, 6:15 am
I subscribed by email.
28 March 2009, 3:18 pm
daily entry thanks
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28 March 2009, 10:36 pm
Silly Saturday entry
29 March 2009, 3:39 pm
daily entry
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05 April 2009, 4:01 pm
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