Brain's shocking secret
(DVD)

Originally broadcast on PBS television in 2007.

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Special features: Downloadable teaching materials, including 'Arthur's world neighborhood' guide for building cultural awareness, 'Welcome to the Web, ' and 'The ups & downs of friendship.'.

Based on the books by Marc Brown.

BUENAS NOCHES, VICITA--Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book-a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita or for any of the Molinas. PRUNELLA PACKS IT IN--Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college-except Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? PHONY FERN--When Fern's parents give her a cell phone for "emergencies only," Fern is uninterested-until Muffy introduces her to the joys of personalized ring tones, texting, and incessant chatting! But she soon realizes that although technology is great, sometimes it's better to communicate the old-fashioned way, in person. BRAIN'S SHOCKING SECRET--Brain is the smartest kid in his class Everyone knows that! What we don't know is that he was kept back in Kindergarten-and that's a fact Brain would like to keep a secret. Will Binky spill the beans?

Arthur and his friends encounter the joys and difficulties that all kids experience. From keeping secrets to going to the hospital, Arthur manages to handle each situation with imagination, kindness and humor.

DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation.

Closed-captioned; described video for the visually impaired.