Yet another classic by Beverly Cleary has been produced and presented in live-action (actually 3D stop-motion video) format by Scholastic! Runaway Ralph recently hit the store shelves and is a must-have for Cleary fans everywhere.
Runaway Ralph is the third film out by Scholastic about the insatiable and brave little mouse named Ralph, following The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Ralph S. Mouse.
In this episode, Ralph is growing tired of living in the crannies and crevices of Mountain View Inn and begins to long for adventures beyond its walls. He hops onto his motorcycle (which he has now become very good at handling) and seeks out excitement….but instead quickly finds himself trapped and caged at Happy Acres Summer Camp.
Your kids will relate to one of the camp attendees, Garfield, if they’ve ever felt homesick or like the odd one out. Garfield leans on Ralph’s friendship (and tiny yet clever skills) when an important decision to make arises.
This film, perfect for kids ages 3-8, stars memorable child actors such as Fred Savage, Sara Gilbert, and Kellie Martin. The original film production won an Emmy nomination and awards from the American Library Association and the Columbus Film Festival.
Also included on this DVD is a bonus story, Commander Toad in Space. It’s yet another live-action drama combining puppets/humans in toad costumes with live actors. Based on the book by Jane Yolen, it’s about a spaceship name Star Warts that has an important mission to complete.
Both stories combine to give your kids 60+ minutes of book-inspired entertainment. You can buy Runaway Ralph wherever your favorite Scholastic DVDs are sold, including directly from Scholastic/New Video, for $14.95.
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Win it! Thanks to Scholastic/New Video, one of you will win a copy of Runaway Ralph.
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1) MANDATORY: Tell me, in a comment below, another title from Scholastic/New Video’s Storybook Treasures collection that your kids would enjoy viewing.
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I’ll close the contest next Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to the winner, commenter #53, Deborah Wellenstein!
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Amanda S. (2 years ago)
My kids would like the Diary of a Worm…and more great animal tales.
katie s. (2 years ago)
I had no idea these DVDs even existed! How cool… I’d also get one of the compliations like the Treasury of 20 Storybook Classics. Afterall, more is better, right?
Deborah Wellenstein (2 years ago)
I’d love to have A Very Brave Witch…and more Halloween stories. Thanks!
Rosey (2 years ago)
CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE (By Doreen Cronin) is a story my kids would like.
joseph newby (2 years ago)
The Corduroy movie. I hope its as good as the books.
Steph (2 years ago)
My kids would like Bark, George…and more doggie tails.
susan smoaks (2 years ago)
our daughter would also like Antarctic Antics…and more hilarious animal stories
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Angela Winesburg (2 years ago)
We’d love the Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics, thanks!
Charlene (2 years ago)
They would enjoy Arnie the Doughnut… and other fantastic adventure stories.
Charlene (2 years ago)
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Ed Nemmers (2 years ago)
“Antarctic Antics”!
Lance Pearson (2 years ago)
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bark george and more doggietales would be a hit here
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Stephanie B (2 years ago)
My kids love so many of these scholastic collections. I think Diary of a Worm…and more great animal tales would be a fun collection to explore.
Stephanie B (2 years ago)
I am a new subscriber via email
kathy pease (2 years ago)
id like the night before christmas special edition
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Gianna (2 years ago)
Antartic Antics
Anara (2 years ago)
Bear Snores on…
Chrysa (2 years ago)
Harry The Dirty Dog would be great
Lily Kwan (2 years ago)
Bark, George…and more doggie tails looks very interesting!
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