Emily’s First 100 Days of School … And More Great School Time Stories

Fans of Rosemary Wells’ picture books are sure to delight in this spirited collection of stories about starting school, as her endearing characters move from the page to the small screen. Viewers learn how to count to 100 in a fast-paced format via mini-vignettes that take Emily the bunny and her classmates through their school days. Whether she is picking six different vegetables from her garden to make soup or her school chums are whipping up 24 cookies for a bake sale, each number is represented by a unique instance that makes for engaging learning. A ticker running across the bottom of the screen frames the action in a lively fashion, making counting anything but tedious. Bonus shorts include number-centric story “If You Made a Million,” and “Read to Your Bunny” is a favorite among parents and teachers that encourages snuggling up for daily story time. With a gentle nudge, this video will help parents cultivate a lifelong love of reading for their children.

Shelf Talk: Kids experiencing first day of school jitters can relax with this perfect panacea for any anxiety they might be feeling, while older tots can impress their parents and younger siblings by demonstrating just how high they can count. This release joins the ranks of other Wells titles, such as Scholastic Video Collection’s Noisy Nora and Chicka Chicka 123 … and More Stories.