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An Untold Miracle / Christmas Tales from Foreign Lands
A8261
- As a newborn hunchback, Mustafa is left on the doorsteps of a contemptible old woman who takes him in and teaches him to beg. Although Mustafa sees himself as a lowly beggar, others can see something miraculous in him—in his eyes. People in his Assyrian town say he beholds the Messiah. The animation of "An Untold Miracle" is storybook quality. Full... |
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$39.95 |
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Busy Befana / Christmas Tales from Foreign Lands
A8262
- Busy Befana, an Italian legend set in the days of ancient Rome, tells of an elderly woman so consumed with her everyday chores, she misses a chance to join the three wise men on their way to Bethlehem. This charming legend, retold at Christmas time throughout the world, has been meticulously and beautifully drawn and animated by children's folktale... |
K-8 |
$39.95 |
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Principles of Kwanzaa
A8235
- The African foundations of Kwanzaa's seven principles are shown in this intriguing program, as are explanations of how each principle can be applied to the African-American youngster's daily life. Carefully researched and beautifully animated sequences take viewers to the golden age of African kingdoms, while live-action portions show how the wisdo... |
4-8 |
$29.95 |
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Wondrous Candle, The / Christmas Tales from Foreign Lands
A8263
- "The Wondrous Candle," an Eastern European Christmas tale, takes place in the small Romanian village of Galea in the late 1800's. As the story begins, a group of villagers are seen throwing offerings into a mysterious well. Deep moans come from the well, and the villagers believe their offerings will pacify the source of the disquieting sounds. Th... |
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$39.95 |
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