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Catalogue Number:  WW2591
Producer:  Weston Woods
Subject:  Children's Stories, Language Arts, Social Studies
Language:  English
Grade Level:  PreK - 2, 3 - 5
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2013
Running Time:  6:43
Closed Captions:  Yes


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Based on the book by John Rocco (Disney/Hyperion)
 
It was a hot, summer night in the city when the power went out. Everything changed…but that was not necessarily a bad thing. Not normal can be fun.
 
Narrated by Stanley Tucci with music by David Mansfield. Includes an interview with author and illustrator John Rocco.
 
Themes: Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving;Families

DVD offers three options: Read-Along, closed-caption subtitles or no text at all.

ALA Notable Video

Caldecott Honor Book

New York Times Notable Book

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year



"Stanley Tucci's narration does Rocco proud." - AudioFile
"...a heart-warming treat. Highly recommended." -***, Video Librarian



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