Badger's parting gifts / produced by Lancit Media Productions, Ltd., a production of GPN/Nebraska ETV Network and WNED-TV Buffalo ; produced by Sudie Anning, Ed Wiseman ; written by Jill R. Gluckson ; executive producers, Twila C. Liggett, LeVar Burton ; directed by Ed Wiseman.
Publication Info.
Lincoln, NE : Distributed by GPN Educational Media, [2001]
Based on the book: Badger's parting gifts / by Susan Varley : Andersen Press (London) & Harper Collins (New York), c1984.
DVD release of the 2001 production.
Includes short reviews by children of the following books: The grandad tree by Trish Cooke ; A gift for Abuelita: celebrating the day of the dead by Nancy Leunn ; The tenth good thing about Barney by Judith Viorst.
Contents
Badger's parting gifts -- In Remembrance -- Let the spirit move you -- Review books.
Credits
Associate producer: Annie Krasnow ; editors, Juantxo Royo, Douglas Schuetz ; opening animation by Black Logic.
Performer
Hosted by LeVar Burton ; book read by Ruby Dee.
Summary
After badger's death his friends comfort themselves by remembering personal moments and the good times they shared with their beloved pal. Other segments include: In remembrance: LeVar shares fond memories of his grandmother and her wonderful cooking. LeVar joins kids at Staten Island Academy working on artwork in remembrance of loved ones ; Let the spirit move you: a dancer at Alvin Ailey Dance Company shares how the founder's spirit is still present.