There's no need to feel guilty about giving kids more screen time with this fantastic 16-disc collection;
if anything, it will give them a new appreciation for the local
library. Scholastic has assembled one hundred of their best storybook
adaptations, including "Harold and the Purple Crayon," "In the Night
Kitchen," "Good Night, Gorilla," "Make Way For Ducklings" and "The
Snowy Day." Every story is narrated with the text of the book,
accompanied by music, and animated in the style of the original
illustrations (though a number of the stories are presented Reading
Rainbow-style, scanning the illustrations without animation). No story
is more than ten minutes long, and the leisurely pace is great for all
ages. DVD extras include bonus stories, author interviews,
Spanish-language versions, and a subtitled "read-along" option. Whether
your kids are avid readers or non-readers, this is a painless way to
introduce them to several decades' worth of classic picture books. Ages 2-10. Get it at Amazon (Today, Dec. 21, is the last full day to order to have your gift delivered on Dec. 24).
Find this and other great holiday gift ideas on our Babble Gift Guide.
