Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE WORLD OF ART, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH THIS COLORFUL, JOYOUS CELEBRATION OF CREATION

THE YOUNG ARTISTS COLLECTION
FEATURING ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN

Street Date: July 26, 2011
SRP: $24.95


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION


The perfect collection for every aspiring young artist, musician or performer, THE YOUNG ARTISTS COLLECTION is a unique, new DVD set that will have them singing, drawing and learning all summer long!  Beautifully packaged with vibrant art from the best-selling story Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, the 3-disc collection features animated adaptations from 17 award-winning and beloved books, narrated by celebrities such as Zach Braff, James Earl Jones, Mary Beth Hurt and a singing performance from Aretha Franklin.

An excellent introduction into the world of music and art plus a look at some of history’s most influential leaders, this collection features stories that have won dozens of awards including the prestigious ALA Notable Video, Andrew Carnegie and Caldecott Awards, such as: Art, I Like Me, The Dot, Ish, Norman the Doorman, Wallace’s Lists, Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, Musical Max, The Star-Spangled Banner, Keeping House, Patrick, Apt. 3, John, Paul, George & Ben, Johnny Appleseed, Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain, Madam President and Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad.  The specially-priced set also includes Scholastic’s innovative read-along feature, which highlights the words as they’re read, allowing the child to follow the narrator and promote an early love of reading.

Aside from being available as part of this set, ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN…AND MORE STORES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS, THE DOT…AND MORE STORIES FOR YOUNG ARTISTS and SHRINKING VIOLET…AND MORE STORIES FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS will also be available separately for $14.95srp. Visit http://www.newkideo.com for more information about this and the Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection.

PROGRAM INFORMATION


Type:  DVD/3 Discs
Catalog #:  NNVG248190
Running Time:  2 hrs., 47 minutes
Genre:  Kids’/Animation
Audio: Stereo


My Thoughts


We are a homeschool family and love adding new products to our homeschool library. The Scholastic Storybook Treasures are a great addition to any home or public library. The read-along feature is included as a bonus in Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin and a special interview with the art author/illustrator Patrick McDonnell. Also, you can view The Dot, Ish, and Amazing Grace in Spanish. This particular DVD is geared towards children ages 4 to 8.

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin ... and more stories for young musicians share six delightful stories: Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, Musical Max, The Star-Spangled Banner, Keeping House, Patrick, and Apt. 3.
"The Star Spangled Banner" is a wonderful story to share with our children. The history of it is very interesting and important to teach our students. Learn more about how a poem by Francis Scott Key became a wonderful icon for America. Listen as Arthea Franklin sings this glorious song.


The Dot  ... and more stories for young artists consists of five stories: The Dot, Ish, ART, Norman the Doorman, and Wallace's Lists. Each are are perfect for opening the eyes and encouraging the lil' artist hidden inside your child.

Shrinking Violet ... and more stories for young performers has four stories: Shrinking Violet, Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!, Giraffes Can't Dance and Amazing Grace.

My daughter enjoyed watching Giraffes Can't Dance. Everyone seems to know how to dance except Gerald the giraffe. He thinks he is different. Find out how he learns to boogie too.

I do recommend this DVD set for anyone that wants to share the love of art, dance and performance in their own child.


~GAhome2mom
http://gahome2mom.blogspot.com
GAhome2mom happily received and reviewed a free copy of Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin from Weston Woods(www.newkideo.com / www.scholastic.com ) through Beth Blenz-Clucas of Foundry Communications. Thank you.