CORDUROY (Written and illustrated by Don Freeman) Corduroy longs for someone to take him home from the department store. He thinks that finding his lost button may help, so he searches the store when nobody is around. Wil... more »l Corduroy find the botton on his adventure? (Live Action) YO! YES? (Adapted from the Caldecott Honor Book, Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka) Playing alone isn?t very fun. But when a simple, "Yo!" is answered by a simple, "Yes?" these two boys become the best of friends! HERE COMES THE CAT! (By Frank Asch and Vladimir Vagin) A village of mice is in an uproar as the ominous shadow of a big cat approaches. "Here comes the cat!" they shout. What will happen when the cat finally arives? DVD Features: Full-Length Bonus Story Exclusive to DVD: "The Rainbabies" by Laura Krauss Melmed, Illustrated by Jim LaMarche; Read Along; Interactive Menus; Story Selection« less
Genres:Kids & Family, Animation Sub-Genres:Animation, Animation Studio:NEW VIDEO GROUP Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 02/24/2004 Release Year: 2004 Run Time: 0hr 54min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Melissa G. from MUNCIE, IN Reviewed on 8/2/2009...
If you remember your teacher showing you this on a film reel in elementary you will love this DVD. It is the classic movie on DVD for your children to now enjoy. My son loves it and that gives me great joy to see him love something I did when I was his age.
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Movie Reviews
What a beautiful world!
Doe Waters | Arlington Heights, IL United States | 03/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this dvd for the Corduroy story. After checking it out of the library repeatedly for my 3 year old twins, I decided to buy it. What a surprise the other stories were! My son loved "Here Comes The Cat" and watched it four times at his first viewing. "Yo Yes" is a delightful story about friendship. However, the best surpise was the beautiful and touching "The Rainbabies" described on the package as a bonus. It is the star of the dvd. These are all wonderful stories and it makes me long for the world portrayed."
A classic
Shannon Hunt | 05/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We had Corduroy on VHS when I was little. We used to put it on when it was raining or needed to be entertained. We watched so intently - Mum loved it because we went dead quiet from the moment it went on - listening and watching intently. Time passed, we grew up, moved out of home, got married, then the pitter patter of tiny feet. We asked Mum to pull out Corduroy to show the next generation ... and she had to admit that she'd lent it to a friend who had accidentally taped over it! I searched for it on the net and could only find this version. From the cover I thought it was a cartoon version but figured it was better than nothing so ordered it. When it arrived, we put it in the DVD player crossing our fingers that it would have some of the magic of the original. We held our breath ... and were delighted; it was the original 1986 version of Corduroy!! As for the other stories? Just icing on the cake! This DVD is a must for any kids (and grown up kids) collection!"
Delightful
Doe Waters | 03/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This superb video will delight viewers of all ages. Each of the stories here is heartwarming, but the classic "Corduroy" is a marvelous treat for everyone, including this 50-year-old child. The producers should be commended for this wonderful work."
Favorite books come to life
D. E. Kelley | California | 02/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a special ed teacher for K-1 and my students love these videos. They add a visual depth to these classic stories. Don't forget to view the extras and you can also have the words displayed as well. I find them invaluable for illuminating literature. Most stories are no more than 7-10 minutes long and so are great for getting students involved quickly. Well worth the price. Students ask for them over and over again. Get the books too and students begin to engage with the books and get excited keeping up with the video."
Corduroy
Jill M. Postema | Lowell, MI USA | 01/12/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My niece loves it when I read the book "Corduroy" to her and since receiving the movie for her 4th birthday she watches it incessantly. It's a wonderful story and a wholesome video choice for a little girl."