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First Prize -Chicago Intl.
Festival of Children's Films KIDS FIRST Endorsement -Coalition for Quality Children's Media Dove Family-Approval Seal -The Dove Foundation "Highly Recommended. Young children can follow the plot, the scenery is beautiful, and each rendition of the carol is sweet." -The New York Times "Highly Recommended. The acting is delightful and the photography gives all the scenes the ambience of an antique Christmas carol - even the mouse has star qualities!" -The Seattle Times "Highly Recommended. This is one of those rare delights, a charming Once-Upon-A-Time Tale." -The Edinburgh Evening News History tells us that on Christmas Eve, 1818, in the small, picturesque Alpine village of Mariapfarr, Austria, the immortal Christmas carol, Silent Night, which was written by Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber, was sung for the very first time. But there's much more to the story than that. In this enchanting and magical tale actress Lynn Redgrave reveals a curious story, "handed down by word-of-mouse," about a small boy, Felix, whose wish to create a very special tune for Christmas Day is granted with the assistance of his friend, Nonny, a mouse. Shot on location, the program includes beautiful music, period costumes, and also features Gregor Fisher, John Cairney, Bill McCue, Jack McKenzie, Phil McCall and Richard Blane. Directed by Robin Crichton. 08DR/CL PIJSCA 55 min. Associated Book: The Christmas Mouse: The Story of "Silent Night." |
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2. Christmas Stories for Children |
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This is a collection of four original and animated
children's stories produced for the Christmas season. Produced by Chip
Taylor. 08DR PI 42 min. "Special Box-Set Savings - Save Money, Save
Space!" - 4 Programs in a Box Set! Also available on 4 DVDs, Videos or
Digital Files. 2a. Christmas in America A reminiscent trip in the early 1900s to grandmother's and grandfather's house when all family members joined together to make Christmas the most festive event of the year. Based on the short story by Beverly Scott. 15 min. 2b. Santa's New Suit In the spirit of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, this poetic story will delight children as they discover the reason why Santa is wearing a new suit - or at least a newly-colored suit. Based on the short story by Beverly Scott. 10 min. 2c. Santa and the Dinosaur "Everyone knows Santa Claus uses reindeer to deliver his presents on Christmas Eve. What people don't know is, one year he almost had to use a dinosaur." So begins a wonderfully told story of Santa, a loveable dinosaur, and a mysterious Namwons creature, who are all part of a largely unknown legend about the disappearance of Santa's reindeer just before Christmas. Based on the short story and artwork by Dana Schnabel. 10 min. 2d. Amalie's Christmas Picnic Amalie is excited that Christmas is so close, and she's hoping her parents will take her out to eat and celebrate the holiday. Instead of going out to a restaurant, her parents have a better idea: they help her go "out" on a Christmas picnic with her furry and feathery friends! The moral of the story is clear: don't forget to feed your pets and animal friends. Based on the short story by Karen Appleton and artwork by Dana Schnabel. 7 min. Note: The entire short story is available as a PDF on the DVD or electronically from www.chiptaylor.com. |