Anne of Green Gables The Animated Series Vol. 1 - Babysitter Blues / One True Friend

Product Description From the producer of "Anne of Green Gables": "There's so much scope for imagination" Welcome to the world of Avonlea, home to the repressible Anne Shirley. Avonlea is an exciting place to live especially as Anne's vivid imagination is always causing havoc for her and her friends. Anne is very, very good at getting herself and others into hot water but always with the best intentions. Join Anne and her friends in each episode as they get into scrapes but recognise the importance of family, friendship and self-confidence. Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series Volume 1 contains 2 fun-packed episodes: Babysitter Blues--Gilbert thinks babysitting his infant cousin will be a breeze. That is, until he finds himself alone with the tyke. Luckily Anne, who has a great deal of experience looking after children, comes to his assistance. Gilbert comes to realize how demanding and difficult babysitting can be, and how important it is to be vigilant, caring and prepared. One True Friend--Disaster has struck! Diana has come down with a case of head-lice. When the other children start to shun Anne for remaining Diana?s friend, Anne considers abandoning her in order to salvage her popularity. But after thinking things through, she comes to value the importance of loyalty. Special Features: French language tracks and kids commentaries after each episode. Amazon.com Based on the beloved book and film, Anne of Green Gables, this animated series does not attempt to replicate the story; rather, it expands Anne's adventures to delve into relevant, preteen issues while retaining the spirit and tone of the original tale. The first episode, "Babysitter Blues" deals with the challenges of childcare. In need of a job, Gilbert offers to babysit an energetic toddler and is quickly overwhelmed. Chaos ensues until Anne saves the day--as well as Gilbert's reputation. "One True Friend" hits close to home when Diana contracts head lice. Anne stands bravely with her through the ordeal until a not-to-be-missed invitation comes her way. On a whim, Anne shuns Diana to attend the party, resulting in an important lesson on loyalty. After each vignette, a short "Word from the Kids" provides a classroom discussion of the story's key points facilitated by a teacher, which elevates this program beyond standard cartoon fare. (Ages 6 to 12) --Lynn Gibson