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will be fascinated and motivated when they see the story and hear Carl
Sommer share from his rich experiences. Each DVD video has realistic
sound effects, dynamic music, and a song from Karacter Kidz. Bilingual Audio and Subtitles are in English and Spanish. Available January 2009.
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Complete Set of 24 Adventure DVD Videos
Individually Packed DVD
| Dare To Dream! -
Fun Times With: Courage / Responsibility / Self-Discipline |
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Nelson was a successful doctor, his best friend Jesse was an award-winning architectural engineer, and his brother Alvin ended up in jail. Nelson tells about his childhood surrounded by poverty, gang pressure, and a drug infested environment. His grandparents taught him, Alvin, and Jesse valuable lessons on how to become successful, but Alvin always resisted learning. Grandma tells about Benjamin Franklin, George Washington Carver, Helen Keller, and Abraham Lincoln. Nelson and Jesse, eager to learn, find inspiration from these great dreamers. In spite of their circumstance, these two friends become highly successful. Grades 1-4. | |
| The Great Royal Race -
Fun Times With: Perseverance / Caring / Trustworthiness |
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A tale of fame, fortune, and true love. Three handsome suitors compete for the hand of the beautiful princess, but only one chooses wisely. He perseveres and passes the royal test. | |
| I Am A Lion! -
Fun Times With: Self-Esteem / Respect for Parents / Assertiveness |
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Sangu isn’t interested in learning. After getting lost, some gazelles befriend him and teach him their ways. After many disappointments, Sangu finally learns to accept himself. | |
| If Only I Were -
Fun Times With: Self-Esteem / Trust / Cheerfulness |
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Missy the mouse has a very big problem--she wants to be like Horace the cat! Tired of being chased, Missy tries wishing her problems away. To her great delight, she learns that being herself is the best. | |
| It's Not Fair! -
Fun Times With: Citizenship / Teamwork / Responsibility |
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Life couldn’t be better for Buzzie Bee. But she heard something that made her furious! Buzzie and the younger bees revolt and start a new hive. It’s a disaster! Then they make a discovery that transforms them. | |
| King of the Pond -
Fun Times With: Respect for Others / Forgiveness / Sportsmanship |
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Tombo, the self-proclaimed biggest, fastest, and strongest tadpole, teases and chases all the other tadpoles. Tombo finally learns that having friends is better than being King of the Pond. | |
| Light your Candle -
Fun Times With: Citizenship / Caring / Community Service |
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After witnessing all kinds of violence, Stephanie decides to “light her candle.” After encountering much opposition, Stephanie and her two friends transform their inner city school and neighborhood. | |
| The Little Red Train -
Fun Times With: Perseverance / Compassion / Civic Virtue |
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Three big trains refuse to go up the mountain in the deep snow to bring food to the hungry people. But The Little Red Train with its brave helpers save the village. | |
| Mayor For A Day -
Fun Times With: Citizenship / Civic Virtue / Respect for Law |
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Davy, the hometown soccer hero, becomes mayor for a day. Davy chooses to eliminate all rules, causing chaos throughout the whole town. But Davy finally saves the day. | |
| Miserable Millie -
Fun Times With: Respect / Trustworthiness / Fairness |
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Millie always complained when things didn’t go her way. She steals money from her mother’s purse and runs away. After many disasters, she learns why rules and boundaries are important. | |
| No Longer A Dilly Dally -
Fun Times With: Diligence / Responsibility / Proper Work Ethic |
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In contrast to Family Work First, the fun loving Dilly Dallys have a family tradition--play first, then work. But tough times convince the Dilly Dallys that they must change to survive. | |
| No One Will Ever Know -
Fun Times With: Honesty / Respect for Parents / Trust |
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Ignoring the rules, four young squirrels listen to their friends and sneak away to Mr. Smith’s farm to eat big, delicious acorns. But trouble strikes when they meet a hungry wolf. | |
| Noise! Noise! Noise! -
Fun Times With: Tolerance / Friendship / Appreciation |
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Marcus and Marcella hate the noise and work in the forest. After moving to the farmhouse their dreams come true. When their dreams get shattered, they discover the forest is a wonderful place to live. | |
| Proud Rooster and Little Hen -
Fun Times With: Humility / Respect for Parents / Self-Discipline |
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Always ignoring everyone’s advice, Proud Rooster gets into all sorts of trouble. One day he goes too far, but that day changes him forever. | |
| Richest Poor Kid -
Fun Times With: Appreciation / Cheerfulness / Trust |
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Randy hated being poor. When offered two wishes, he quickly wished everything he touched turned to gold. As he held his lifeless gold dog, he realizes happiness is more than possessions. His last wish transforms him. | |
| The Sly Fox and the Chicks -
Fun Times With: Trust / Safety / Obedience to Parents |
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The sly fox disguises himself as a little lamb and trick all the chicks but one. Wendy escapes and finally discovers why chicks should never talk to strangers. | |
| Spike the Rebel! -
Fun Times With: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation |
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Everywhere Spike the rebel goes he causes trouble. All the kids were afraid of him, except one. After Spike hits one of his bike traps, his life is radically transformed. | |
| Three Little Pigs -
Fun Times With: Diligence / Proper Work Ethic / Self-Discipline |
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The three little pigs were warned to build strong houses. Hardy built a strong house, but Dozey and Pokey built shabby ones. After narrowly escaping from the wolf, Dozey and Pokey have a dramatic change of mind. | |
| Tied Up In Knots -
Fun Times With: Cooperation / Tolerance / Respect |
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Two obstinate mules in a serious bind are forced to work together. Meanwhile, their stubborn owners watch and learn an important lesson about sharing. | |
| Time Remote! -
Fun Times With: Diligence / Self-Discipline / Responsibility |
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Christopher has great dreams of becoming an inventor, but he acquires a time remote allowing him to avoid problems so he could play. As he leaps through time, he finally discovers the value of listening and learning. | |
| The Ugly Caterpillar -
Fun Times With: Respect for Others / Kindness / Friendship |
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Speckles and Crumbs think Katy the caterpillar is too ugly to be their friend, but not Annie. Katy is transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Speckles and Crumbs finally learn about true beauty and friendship. | |
| You Move You Lose -
Fun Times With: Tolerance / Friendship / Cooperation |
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Stubborn Stubby and Prissy are always disagreeing. After playing a game of “You Move, You Lose,” two raccoon bandits teach the cubs a lesson they will never forget. | |
| Your Job Is Easy -
Fun Times With: Respect for Others / Responsibility/ Forgiveness |
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Jane complains to Sam about the crooked rows he had plowed. They decide to switch jobs for a day. But many unexpected experiences await them in this humorous adventure as they do each other’s “easy” job. | |
| Can You Help Me Find My Smile? -
Fun Times With: Caring / Cheerfulness / Citizenship |
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Teddy the cub lost his smile, and only one bear knows how to find it. After much searching, Teddy discovers that making others happy makes big smiles. | |
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