Presents a story about a young boy’s experience with an old man who owns a magical toy merry-go-round and tells what happens when it is stolen by the boy’s friends. Designed to stimulate discussion about responsibility and consideration for others. Suitable for lower primary level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
325256
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Conduct of life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Children - Conduct of life
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Moral education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Conduct of life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Conduct of life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Developmental psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Responsibility
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)