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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears…and more African folk tales DVD
Perfect for celebrating Black History Month and learning about stories from the African tradition, Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ presents five stories on DVD, two of which have never before been released: “Not So Fast Songololo” and “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” In the title tale “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears” — a Caldecott Medal winner and West African origin story from author Verna Ardema and illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon — a mosquito lies to a lizard, who puts sticks in his ears and ends up frightening another animal, which down a long line causes a panic. In the end, an owlet is killed and the owl is too sad to wake the sun until the animals hold court and find out who is responsible. The mosquito is eventually found out, but hides in order to escape punishment. So now, it constantly buzzes in people’s ears to find out if everyone is still angry at it. Other stories include “Hot Hippo” and “The Village of Round and Square Houses”, and the DVD includes Scholastic’s ever-popular read-along function.

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The Hero in You CD

At a time when our national self-image is at an all-time low, Ellis Paul presents host of new and original songs pointing to the bright spots of America’s great heritage. His second family music album, The Hero in You, debuts this month on Black Wolf Records. The new CD is the first in a planned series focusing on heroes of all kinds.

Paul, who has been called “one of contemporary folk music’s most influential voices,” includes 14 songs, plus a colorful keepsake booklet featuring Paul’s illustrations. The Hero in You follows Dragonfly Races, Paul’s best-selling and award-winning 2007 family music album.

The featured heroes include well-known personages like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Jackie Robinson, Woody Guthrie (whose centenary year is 2012) and Rosa Parks, and some are not as familiar, but just as noteworthy for their accomplishments. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe, stood up to encroaching U.S. Army, and chose a peaceful resolution to conflicts rather than more war. Augustus Jackson was one of the first African American businessmen who improved the way ice cream was made. Martha Graham was an innovator in the world of American dance, Tee Tot was the behind-the-scenes musical mentor who made Hank Williams’ legendary career possible, and Nellie Bly was an intrepid journalist-adventurer who traveled around the world in record time and faked insanity in order to uncover the awful conditions in mental institutions in her time.

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Brazilian Playground CD

In celebration of the exuberant sounds of this fascinating country, Putumayo Kids has collected 13 child-friendly songs from many of Brazil’s most talented musicians. Brazilian Playground has been updated with three new songs and was just re-released on January 31st. This CD offers an enchanting mix of musical styles and artists from one of the most musical countries in the world. Samba, bossa nova and forró are among Brazil’s most popular and accessible musical styles for adults and children alike. Brazilian Playground features engaging rhythms that reflect the country’s diverse culture and easy-going way of life.

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WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Scholastic are giving away a Music and Video Gift Pack which includes: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears…and more African folk tales DVD, The Hero in You CD and Brazilian Playground CD.

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