This
ageless series, available for the first
time on DVD,
features 65 folktales gathered from around the globe.
Watch stories
of mistaken identities, impossible tasks,
clever tricks and romantic adventures
set in various cultures.
The traditional narratives have been wonderfully adapted
and filmed on locations scattered around the world using
native performers. With
their messages of hope and
perseverance, these best-loved tales from far away lands
will entertain viewers
of all ages.
Shot all across the globe – from
Russia to Ireland, India to Scandinavia --
Storybook International provides
hours of enjoyment for children both young and old.
As the New
York Times has said, these “lavishly produced” tales are “the
equivalent
of good library books” and the “perfect distraction
for a rainy afternoon.”
Exotic locations and breathtaking cinematography
transport viewers into
faraway lands they could only imagine and
will want to visit time and time
again, providing a refreshing air of authenticity
rarely found in filmed fairy tales.
With something for everyone,
these 65 tales in a 10 DVD set are a wonderful
mix of humor, action
and romance and will teach viewers about family values
and morals as well
as giving them insight into a multitude of different cultures.
This
critically-acclaimed series has become an important part of many
school curriculums and its lessons will be sure to stay with children years
later.
