Product Details

• Actors: Holly Hunter
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Minnesoty Orchestra Visual Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: November 27, 2001
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0965381897
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #357 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The third in the Notes Alive series with the Minnesota Orchestra is another fine introduction for kids to the arts. This computer-animated version of the Dr. Seuss story about the mood of colors (narrated by Holly Hunter) is combined with footage of a concert symphony. We follow a boy and his dog juggling his various moods, something soaring like a bird ("a blue day") or moping around the house ("a gray day"). The music is outstanding; Richard Einhorn created a new composition, which focuses on the individuality of instruments in the 30-minute piece. A percussive, hand-clapping sequence is quite fun. The animation doesn't seem as fresh in this day and age of A Bug's Life--it's quite bulky. Yet the film is brisk enough to entertain the youngsters and they will undoubtedly ask questions about the various instruments shown.

There's also a 15-minute short on the making of the film. It includes interviews with the animators, the composer, and, most notably, with Theodore Geisel's (Dr. Seuss) wife, who talks about her husband's influences and gives a tour of their house. (Other Notes Alive titles are On the Day You Were Born and Nutcracker: The Untold Story.) --Doug Thomas

From Parents' Choice®

An extension of Dr. Seuss's book about feelings, young imaginations will soar with child character. The 3-D animation is superb, with realistic movement and creative backgrounds. An appealing original musical score varies with the moods expressed. This is rich artistic fare, and a behind-the-scenes segment is a bonus. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Gold Award Winner. (Yvonne Coleman, Parents' Choice®)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A children's video that a Parent can watch AND enjoy., March 17, 2001

By	Patty A (California) - See all my reviews

My toddlers are rarely allowed to watch TV or videos. This video is one of the few that I have found to be entertaining and educational. The combination of classical music and poetry is just fabulous. I only wish more videos were of this caliber.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Notes Alive Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, February 26, 2002

By	"sankr" (Mound, MN United States) - See all my reviews

I rented this from our local library and found in one week both my children wanting this video over all our other favorites. It highlights the wonderful book by Seuss but also presents the Minnesota orchrestra. The music in this is so wonderfully done and Holly Hunter's narration is perfect. This truly brings to life the different moods color can play in our lives. There is additional footage on the making of the video and a look at the author seen in the eyes of his wife. Enjoyable for the entire family. My 2.5 year daughter has been reciting lines from this story. It has been so much fun and I just had to buy a copy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Suess's My Many Colored Days, January 13, 2002

By	Dea E. Cantu (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days (Notes Alive) (DVD)

This DVD is an excellent way to introduce kids to concert music while exposing them to Dr. Suess. It is very creative. The voice over and animation are very cute and the music is excellent. My 3 year old has no trouble sitting through the 45 minutes and is thoroughly enchanted. I am pleased to put this DVD on whenever she requests it. I feel she is getting something out of the experience and not just "zoning out in front of the tube."