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A perfect DVD for Earth Day: Jim Henson's The Song of the Cloud Forest (Video)


 

Earth Day is April 22nd and if you are looking for something fun and educational for a young child consider Jim Henson's The Song of the Cloud Forest and other Earth Stories. It will be released next week on April 13th.

Originally appearing as part of The Jim Henson Hour, The Song of the Cloud Forest features a blend of music, puppetry and animation resulting in a landscape of color that echoes the natural beauty found in the real world's rain forests. Starring a brightly colored cast of puppet animals, the show celebrates the beauty of the rain forests while educating the audience about the real dangers threatening the survival of both the rain forests and their inhabitants. Fraggle Rock - "River of Life”: When Fraggle Rock’s water supply is contaminated by the Silly Creatures, only Boober can save the day! Animal Show with Stinky and Jake - "Owl & Frog" and "Kangaroo & Frog": Animal Show brings out the wild side of wildlife – as only The Jim Henson Company™ can! As the furriest talk show to ever hit the airwaves, there's music and merriment that has the animal world roaring – Animal Show! Your hosts Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear welcome Owl, Frog and Kangaroo guests of the animal kingdom.

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Lynda Ackert is a wife and experienced homeschooling mom. She has a BS in both education and psychology and is an ex-public school teacher who enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for homeschooling. Feel free to e-mail her at Lynda.ackert@hotmail.com.

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