BookBox Enchanting Christmas Stories is a compilation of five short animated films featuring SLS, which has been proven to aid early readers in developing their reading skills. The stories will be available in numerous dif... more »ferent languages on different discs. Enchanting animation, dramatic vocalization, beautiful music and easy-to-follow on-screen text come together to provide hours of viewing fun. BookBox Enchanting Christmas Stories is a compilation of five short animated films featuring SLS, which has been proven to aid early readers in developing their reading skills. The stories will be available in numerous different languages on different discs. Enchanting animation, dramatic vocalization, beautiful music and easy-to-follow on-screen text come together to provide hours of viewing fun. Stories on Enchanting Christmas Stories are- The First Christmas The star of Bethlehem recounts how on the first Christmas Eve, the angels came and requested him to shine with all his brightness to lead the three kings through the desert to meet baby Jesus. The Greatest Treasure Peter stumbles upon a treasure map and decides to seek it out, meeting several animals along the way who join him on his quest. Together, they defy the obstacles in their way, find the prize and realize that the greatest treasure of all is friendship. Tucket the Bucket Tucket, a gardener s favorite bucket, develops a hole, is tossed aside and rusts after a rainstorm. One day, a little girl discovers him, cleans the rust off and places a rose plant inside. Tucket takes care of the rose bud, making him the happiest bucket in the world. The Elves and the Shoemaker A poor cobbler and his wife are aided by two elves who, during the nights, secretly craft several exquisite pairs of shoes. Soon, they become quite well known in town for their innovative designs. In the true spirit of the season, they show their thanks and appreciation by stitching the elves warm clothing and a pair of shoes for Christmas. Santa s Christmas Oh, no, the usual hustle and bustle of preparing presents is gone as Santa has fallen ill. Children come to visit and offer him gifts, proving the true meaning of Christmas is wrapped up in love and kindness. BookBox Enchanting Christmas Stories are available in English only, English/Spanish, English/French, English/German, English/Italian, and English/Mandarin Chinese. In the beginning of the program, you will be asked to choose a language. You can choose Spanish and read the story in Spanish. There is an additional option to also display English while Spanish is being read. This is a great way to learn many languages. A portion of proceeds from the sale of BookBox DVDs will be donated to PlanetRead.org, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reading and literacy development around the world.« less
Actor:Animated Director:BookBox Genres:Kids & Family Sub-Genres:Christmas Studio:Master Communications, Inc. Format:DVD DVD Release Date: 10/23/2007 Original Release Date: 10/23/2007 Theatrical Release Date: 10/23/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 0hr 30min Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)