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V5/1 (VHS)

V5/2 (DVD)

Kirikou and the Sorceress

Michel Ocelot

Based on a traditional West African folk tale, this film tells the story of the 10cm tall Kirikou, a small boy who delivers himself from his mother's womb to emerge walking and talking. Kirikou undertakes a perilous journey in order to discover the secret of the evil sorceress, who has cursed his village, eating up the menfolk and drying up the spring.

Director Michel Ocelot's rich animation plunges his audience deep into the African bush, a place of myth and spirituality, and the specially commissioned score by Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour uses only traditional African instruments to maintain an authentic feel throughout.

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V7 (DVD)

A World of Difference

Leeds Animation Workshop

Alien abduction saves Natalie from the menace of school bullies and takes her off to the planet Helicon. Here she is asked to solve the problem of the failing Purple students within the school. The school is a place in which racial harassment, bullying and cultural denial are as much part of the school timetable as history and art.

A World of Difference is an entertaining and thought-provoking animation. It uses the science fiction genre as a means of preventing the stereotyping of either the victims or perpetrators of racial harassment.

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V10/1 (DVD)

Animated Tales of the World (Vol.1)

Channel 4 Learning UK

A collection of 13 traditional stories, from a range of cultures, conveyed through animation. Each animation lasts for 15 minutes and are collaborative works produced by the 13 countries involved in this international project. Some of the tales feature alternative soundtracks in French, Spanish or German, supported by bilingual subtitles. The DVD is designed to be a cross-curricular resource for the study of English and Citizenship, as well as Modern Foreign Languages. When played on a computer, these animations are also supported by additional internet material.

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V10/2 (DVD)

Animated Tales of the World (Vol.2)

Channel 4 Learning UK

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V11 (DVD)

Bakaboo: Ni Hao, Mimi!

English & Mandarin

This DVD, the first in a series aimed at children aged 3-7, is designed as a fun way for children to learn Mandarin Chinese phrases and Chinese Culture. In this episode, children are introduced to basic Chinese phrases, such as counting from 1-10, hello, goodbye, thank you, friends, etc. Set in Bakaboo, a magical land, featuring Mimi, the Panda, Ho Ho the monkey, Zu, the pig and Nai Nai the tortoise, the storyline incorporates original songs and dance numbers, as well as helping children learn important lessons about tolerance and acceptance.

The DVD can be watched in English with Mandarin phrases or entirely in Mandarin.

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **

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V12 (DVD)

Hola Amigos - Vol. 1

English & Spanish

A gentle introduction to the Spanish language, featuring the adventures of a cartoon chihuahua called Paco and his Mexican owners, the Perez family. This DVD, volume 1 of a 3-volume series, contains two 25-minute lessons that are easy and enjoyable to watch.

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **

V15 (DVD)

Early Start Mandarin (Vol. 1)

English & Mandarin

A DVD aimed at introducing young children to Mandarin. Stimulating visuals and repetition encourages learning with confidence and the use of common words and phrases provides children with a linguistic foundation that they can actually use conversationally in everyday life.

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **

V16 (DVD)

Mommy Teach Me Spanish (Vol. 1)

English & Spanish

Volume 1 of a unique DVD series that centres on the home and daily routines of babies and children - mealtime, bedtime, bathtime...this makes learning fun and easy for the whole family!

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **

V17 (DVD)

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

English & Spanish

Sesame Street is having a fiesta, complete with floats, costumes and Elmo’s favourite new dance, The Conga-Wiggle. And to make the day extra special, all the songs are in English and Spanish. Before you can say uno, dos, tres, you’ll be singing, dancing and joining in the with Maria, Gabi,

Rosita and their Sesame Street friends! Includes special performances by Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz.

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **

V18 (DVD)

Legends of the Monkey King:

Journey to the West

Journey to the West tells the story of Monkey, an unlikely hero, on a most extraordinary journey. This 72-minute animation tells the story of the creation of the Monkey King, how he travels on incredible adventures, encountering dangers of every sort, and how he uses his magical powers to make sure that good always conquers evil.

Originally produced in Chinese by CCTV, this series was Chinas most popular animated television series in 1999. Subsequently co-produced in English by CCTV and CINAR Corporation, all the characters now have their own English voices. Chinese Children have known and loved the Monkey
King for generations, and now your child can share the fun and classic adventures of this extraordinary hero!

** Requires multiregional DVD player or computer with DVD player **