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December Timely Topics
The December Kit arrives in libraries November 17-19 and will be in your library until January 12-14.
V15787 “A Perfectly Proper” Christmas
P 14 min SVE 2001
Santa’s toy bag is empty, Christmas is coming, and his rude little elves are out of control! Join Miss Prudence Pennypack as she arrives in time to teach Santa’s elves some manners. |
V1097 The Little Drummer Boy
PI 25 min Lucerne 1969
Aaron is a little boy with a rare gift...when he plays his drum, the animals dance.
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V5222 There’s No Such Thing as a Chanukah Bush, Sally Goldstein.
PI 22 min Pyramid 1994
Robin is a young Jewish girl who wants to be part of her friend’s Christmas celebration. Robin’s faith does not permit her parents to allow a Christmas tree inside their home. Based on the book by Susan Sussman.
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V5513 Mole’s Christmas
PI 26 min Lucerne 1995
Mole and his friend Rat find Mole’s former home as they trudge through a Christmas Eve snowfall. Its dusty and neglected state depresses Mole, and in an attempt to cheer him up, Rat lights a fire, cleans the place up, and invites some carolers to join them for a festive Christmas dinner. |
V4302 Christmas Doll: The Raggy Dolls
PI 11 min BFA 1989
A giant snowstorm on Christmas Eve excites the Raggy Dolls into a tobogganing trip down a dangerously steep hill. The toboggan takes them to the Rosehill hospital, where they become presents for the patients. |
V6760 Holiday Facts and Fun: Kwanzaa
PI 15 min United 1997
Kwanzaa, the increasingly popular holiday celebrated by the African-American community in late December, is explained in this engaging presentation.
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V5512 Frosty Returns
PI 24 min Lucerne 1995
A greedy tycoon arrives in Beansboro selling a spray that removes snow. The townspeople think it’s a great idea. With the help of a little girl and boy, Frosty reminds the people of the wonders of snow and the importance of protecting the environment. |
D1248 A Multi-Cultural Christmas
PI 22 min United 1997
Northern European, African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian youngsters show and explain family and ethnic customs associated with their holiday celebrations. A perfect way to help youngsters understand that ethnic expressions are a wonderful way for individuals and groups to celebrate not only Christmas, but other holidays as well. |
D2152 Too Many Tamales
P 13 min Weston 2002
Maria and her mother prepare Christmas dinner by kneading the “masa” to make tamales. When her mother takes off her ring, Maria tries it on, and panics a few hours later when she thinks it has been kneaded into the tamales! |
The December Timely Topics Kit #304 will be in your library until
January 12-14. |
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the Timely Topics Kit, listed below are some additional resources that are available from the Media Library (order here) :
V4765/ D1206/S1860 Max’s Christmas
PI 5 min Weston 1988
Despite his sister Ruby’s admonitions, Max waits up on Christmas Eve to see Santa Claus coming down the chimney. |
V12231 Little Christmas Elf
P 8 min FIDEA 1994
Working in Santa’s workshop, Simon the elf is not too efficient! But with help from Santa, everything is ready on time. |
V10765/D598/S2183 Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
P 10 min Weston 1999
This unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life’s bounties. |
K5021 Christmas: Customs and History
IJS Jackdaw 1970
Students will learn about customs, ceremonies, folklore, and festivities when they explore the roots of Christmas through historical documents. Portfolio contains full size reproductions of the first Christmas card, Parliamentary Proclamation of 1652 forbidding the celebration of Christmas, publications, illustrations, games, and full models of a puppet and mask. |
D598/V12861/S2146 In the Month of Kislev
P 11 min Weston 1993
A wealthy and arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his wife’s pancakes from outside the window. |
V14044 Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve?
P 10 min Spoke 2003
Every year trolls knock down Kyri’s door and gobble her Christmas feast. But this year the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo. |
V2159 Mickey’s Christmas Carol
PIJ 25 min Disney 1984
Mickey Mouse portrays Bob Cratchit, the overworked and underpaid employee of Ebenezer Scrooge; and is joined by all the Disney favorites in this animated film of the classic Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.” |
V6759 Holiday Facts and Fun: Hanukkah
PI 10 min United 1997
The sights and sounds of present-day Hanukkah celebrations-with songs and colorful activities-are captured in this lively presentation.
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D2778 A Charlie Brown Christmas
PIJS 30 min CBS 1965
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas in this animated holiday special from creator Charles Schulz. While Snoopy decorates his doghouse and his friends happily prepare for Christmas, Charlie Brown finds himself battling the blues. In an effort to find some holiday cheer, Charlie decides to direct the school holiday pageant. The play proves frustrating until Charlie discovers a forlorn little Christmas tree that teaches the whole gang about the real spirit of Christmas. |
V3411 Charlie’s Christmas Secret
IJ 24 min FHUM 1984
Charlie's newspaper route has brought him into contact with people who live less comfortably than he. Charlie finds the Christmas spirit by caring and giving of himself, changing the lives of those he encounters and of his own family as well.
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The February Timely Topics Kit #305 arrives in your library
January 5-7. |
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| Last updated on 11/9/2009 |
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