Just in time for Halloween: Scholastic’s Storybook Treasures Read-Along DVD of A Very Brave Witch…and More Halloween Stories.
There are eight stories on this 70 minute DVD. The stories are not too chilling or intense. Ages 3 to 9 are recommended, though I’d bet that ages 5-8 would enjoy this the most.
Elle Fanning narrates the title story, which describes the wishes of a witch to find out what humans are really like. Surprisingly, she discovers they aren’t quite as scary or strange as she’d thought!
My personal favorite? A Dark, Dark Tale. After the first few words of the story began I instantly remembered hearing it told by my teachers in grade school. We were all hanging onto the edge of our plastic schooldesk seats by the end….when the scary resolution wasn’t all that scary — it was silly!
The funniest story, The Three-Legged Cat, is about Tom, the three-legged (pegged-legged) cat who longs for adventure. He ends up finding it in a round-about way, thanks to a funny mix-up!
By the Light of the Halloween Moon is brilliantly and poetically written, with illustrations that intrigue. All of the stories together have won a combined total of five national awards.
A Very Brave Witch…and More Halloween Stories debuts today, September 29th. You can purchase it for $14.95 wherever your favorite Scholastic DVDs are sold or directly from NewKideo.com. If you purchase from NewKideo, you can get 10% off of your total purchase by entering the promotional code ” musereviews ” at checkout!
Win it! Thanks to Scholastic/NewKideo, one of you can win this DVD for your own home video collection! Simply tell me one other Scholastic/NewKideo presentation your kids would enjoy in a comment below. I’ll close the contest next Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to the winner, #24, Jeanine!
FUN BONUS!! Download a free coloring sheet of A Very Brave Witch! Click here: VeryBraveWitchColoringSheet….then print!
Stephanie Grant (2 years ago)
I think my little man would also like the Dinosaurs, trucks and more classics.
Staci A (2 years ago)
I Stink! and more stories on wheels looks great as well. Thanks for the chance to enter!
renee (2 years ago)
My daughter would like the Corduroy DVD.
Sara (2 years ago)
Dinosaurs, Trucks and More describe two of Lucas’s favorite things!
Angela H. (2 years ago)
My children would enjoy The Hans Christian Anderson Collection, The Ugly Duckling is a favorite.
Cindi (2 years ago)
Our family would enjoy the DVD “Scholastic
Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories!”
Great giveaway and many thanks!
Cindi
Paige (2 years ago)
We would like the 100 Storybook Classics!
Carol M (2 years ago)
My grandson would love Where the Wild Things Are.
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Kristie (2 years ago)
My kids would love the Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics-Animal Antics and more.
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Meredith (2 years ago)
the Bear Snores on would be a hit for us!
Rebeca Martinez (2 years ago)
My youngest son would love where the Wild Things Are. After reading my boys some books we donated to the special day class.
grace (2 years ago)
The classic bedtime stories.
But really I think they would most enjoy the one you are giving away – looks awesome. We have several of the videos in this line and love them all.
Tanya (2 years ago)
The “Where the wild things are” Dvd would be enjoyable especially with the movie coming out in theaters soon also
jeccica simpson (2 years ago)
We would like the 50 classic Animal Antics
Christine Jensen (2 years ago)
My daughter would enjoy Rapunzel and other Classic Fairy Tales
Wehaf (2 years ago)
The Hans Christian Andersen Collection would be a hit here!
lorene \ (2 years ago)
my girls vote for the bedtime stories
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Melissa N. (2 years ago)
I love the 100 storybook classics
Stephanie (2 years ago)
Rapunzel and more fairy tales
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Deb K (2 years ago)
My granddaughter would also like the bedtime Stories!
Kathy K (2 years ago)
The dot, and more stories to make you feel good – my neice would enjoy this.
Mama Zen (2 years ago)
My daughter would like Animal Antics and More!
denise (2 years ago)
The Ugle Duckling.
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Jeanine (2 years ago)
My precious grandaughter would be delighted by the Scholastic Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories.
pixie13 (2 years ago)
My daughter would love the Scholastic Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories 4 DVD set. Thanks!
Kristi Herbrand (2 years ago)
My little guy would love I Stink and more stories on wheels. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
V G Marcel (2 years ago)
I would love the Hans Christian Andersen collection. I own it in in Swedish, but sadly my kids don’t understand Swedish.
VG
Sofia (2 years ago)
Hans Christian Andersen would give me a collection of stories to share with my kids.
Sofia
Laureen (2 years ago)
I know my youngest would absolutely adore Scholastic Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories. Thanks for the chance to win!
francesca (2 years ago)
i think the Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics – Animal Antics and more! would be fun to incorporate into our reading routine
Melissa L - www.sweetbabycakesnmore.com (2 years ago)
Scholastic Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories, would be what i would pick for my daughter.
MaryBeth (2 years ago)
My son would love the 100 classic storybook collection.
Sandy M (2 years ago)
I would love the Hans christian Anderson Collection for Lily.
Ginny (2 years ago)
Rapunzel & more classic fairytales! My dd would love the giveaway one the most though
Michelle M (2 years ago)
She would enjoy the Treasury of 50 Storybook classics for preschool
Rebecca C (2 years ago)
Scholastic Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories would be a hit here!
Rajee (2 years ago)
I think my little man would also like the Dinosaurs, trucks and more classics.