![]() ![]() ![]() The story and animation are rich and lush and it's easy to see why this scary delight is a seasonal favorite and a must have in many households. But when Something whisks their friend Pip. ![]() Leonard Nimoy gives an outstanding performance as the spooky, and eccentric tour guide, Moundshroud. ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, eight trick-or-treaters gather at the haunted house by the edge of town, ready for adventure. The imagery is thrilling and beautiful as you travel around the world learning how Halloween came to be and how this very popular holiday was and is celebrated. It's value, as an educational tool for cultural diversity, can't be denied. And with Ray Bradbury not only writing but narrating, this is a treasure not to pass up. In The Halloween Tree, master of fantasy Ray Bradbury takes readers on a riveting trip though space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween. ![]() The are many changes from the book, most notably in the creation of the strong female character of Jenny,(In Bradbury's original work there were many more children characters and they were all boys, boys who for the most part hated girls.) but when you watch the film all of these enhancements and modern additions not only fit but make it include a much larger audience. Ray Bradbury's cartoon adaptation of his own celebrated book is exquisite, and makes an excellent Halloween treat for kids & adults alike. ![]()
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