A mother, grandmother, teacher and children’s bookseller, Dorothy Butler believes that books should play a crucial role in children’s lives right from the first months. The film is an informative and entertaining introduction to 58 favourite children’s books.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323697
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Reading
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Reading
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)