Sylvester and the Magic Pebble... and More Magical Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble... and More Magical Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)


Starring:Sylvester & the Magic Peeble
Studio: New Video Group
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE (By William Steig) Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, he makes a wish that brings unexpected results. Narrated by John Lithgow. Caldecott Medal Book POSSUM MAGIC (By Mem Fox, Illustrated by Julie Vivas) Grandma Poss needs a certain food for a magical mix that will make Hush visible again. The two set on a journey to find the magic ingredient, but will they ever find what they are looking for? Narrated by author Mem Fox with music by Yothu Yindi. PRINCESS FURBALL (By Charlotte Huck, Illustrated by Anita Lobel) A cruel King intends to marry his daughter to an ogre in exchange for wagons full of silver. When the princess learns of her father's plan, she is horrified. Can the princess escape her terrible fate? DVD Features BONUS STORIES: "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" (Spanish) by William Steig, "The Wizard" by Jack Kent
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble... and More Magical Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 3.5 Stars to Be Exact -- A review of Sylvester & the Magic Stone video
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 Sylvester and the Magic Pebble... and More Magical Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)
Starring: Sylvester & the Magic Peeble
Manufacturer: New Video Group
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000742G1U
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Description

SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE (By William Steig) Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, he makes a wish that brings unexpected results. Narrated by John Lithgow. Caldecott Medal Book POSSUM MAGIC (By Mem Fox, Illustrated by Julie Vivas) Grandma Poss needs a certain food for a magical mix that will make Hush visible again. The two set on a journey to find the magic ingredient, but will they ever find what they are looking for? Narrated by author Mem Fox with music by Yothu Yindi. PRINCESS FURBALL (By Charlotte Huck, Illustrated by Anita Lobel) A cruel King intends to marry his daughter to an ogre in exchange for wagons full of silver. When the princess learns of her father's plan, she is horrified. Can the princess escape her terrible fate? DVD Features BONUS STORIES: "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" (Spanish) by William Steig, "The Wizard" by Jack Kent

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars to Be Exact -- A review of Sylvester & the Magic Stone video.......2006-02-27

We like the Scholastics video collections. We have watched quite a few of them, and my estimation of where this particular video falls, is somewhere in the middle of pack. Not my children's' favorite, nor one of the one's they avoid.

In watching this video, the one surprise we encountered was that we didn't really care for John Lithgow's narration of "Sylvester and the Magic Stone. We have heard this story read on Between the Lions, and expected Mr. Lithgow to do a rip-roaring job - but that wasn't the case. Go figure.

HOWEVER, to make up for this mediocre performance Scholastic let Mem Fox read her own stories. And what a joy. In fact, we liked these video versions of "Possum Magic" and "Princess Furball" better than we liked the books! [How often does THAT happen - that the movie is better than the book?!]

Mem Fox simply does a lovely job. `Princess Furball' was captivating; and Possum Magic was. [Magic, that is.]

The bonus video is the "Magician" which my children have seen before on other Scholastic videos. They never seem to tire of watching it. It's an oldie but a goodie.

Four Stars. [B-]. Not the best of the Scholastic Video's but a solid performer.

5 out of 5 stars Great Stories.......2006-02-21

This is a video of some stories that also come in book form. The video is exactly the same as the stories. The stories are timeless and teach valuable lessons. My grandchildren love the video.

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