Saturday, April 27, 2013

73. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (DVD)





















Bibliographic Citation:
Scholastic. (2010). He's Got the Whole World in His Hands [Animate motion picture]. United States: Weston Woods Studios, Inc.


Awards/Selection Lists:
None


Format Examined:
DVD


Annotation:
This DVD includes animated "read-along" versions of seven books for children, including He's Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson.


Personal Reaction:
In addition to the featured book, other animated stories included on this DVD are Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Jon J. Muth; and Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp, illustrated by Erwin Printup, Jr.; and Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr. The Tale of Mandarin Ducks by Katherine Paterson, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon; Patrick by Quentin Blake; and A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog by Mercer Mayer. The DVD is part of the Scholastic Storybook Treasures children's DVD series, which features children's books in animated form, often narrated by the author. The original artwork of Nelson's He's Got the Whole World in His Hands is presented with movement from the camera in order to bring an animated representation to the story. The text of the story is based on the classic folk song, and the printed words appear across the bottom of the screen as the words are performed by singer, Crystal Taliefero. The illustrations are rich and vivid, bringing the words of the song to life for young children.     



Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this DVD for children 3-7 years of age.


Themes/Issues:
The animated selections on this DVD represent stories that celebrate nature and the environment. 


Early Literacy Skill Value:

Letter Knowledge
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this DVD.


Narrative Skills: 
Narrative participation is modeled through the reading of each story on this DVD by a narrator, and accompanied by corresponding text across the bottom of the screen.


Phonological Awareness: 

Phonological awareness is fostered through rhyming and lyrical texts included in the stories on this DVD.


Print Awareness:

Print awareness is fostered through the inclusion of printed text along the bottom of the screen as each story is read by a narrator.


Print Motivation: 

Children will be encouraged to read along with the printed text on the screen, as well as to make connections to the printed books included on this DVD.


Vocabulary:
Vocabulary is modeled through the narration and printed text of each story included on the DVD. Vocabulary is centered around the main themes of nature and the environment.



Author/ Illustrator Website:
Author website: http://www.kadirnelson.com/
DVD website: http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LandingPageView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&jspStoreDir=SSOStore&pageName=StorybookTreasures

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