Studio: New Video Group Release Date: 02/24/2004 Run time: 65 minutes Rating: Nr
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
If you like the book, this is a nice addition.:
My daughter reads this book over and over, so I bought her the DVD. She enjoys hearing the states' voices and the little side comments that are added. It's nicely animated while sticking closely to the book.
I love Laurie Keller's books:
I love Laurie Keller's books, especially The Scrambled States of America. She was partially my inspiration when I was writing The Little Man In the Map. The Little Man In the Map: With Clues To Remember All 50 States
Books like these can spark an interest in learning more about this wonderful country and the world.
Disappointed:
I was disappointed with this DVD. I was hoping for a fun way to learn about the states, but this DVD is not it. The other stories that accompany it are set to music that is difficult to listen to. The two stars I did give it were for the Star Spangled Documentary, Johnny Appleseed story, and John Henry. I expected more from a Scholastic product.
Doesn't do the Book Justice.:
Frankly, I was disappointed with the video. It seemed rather dull to me, in comparison to reading the book itself, which I thought unique, entertaining, and hilarious. Then, I am a rather animated reader to my students with voices, etc. It is a complicated read, so if your not up to it, buy the companion tape to follow along. Laurie Keller is one of my favorite authors.
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