4320 Between the Lions http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545 en-us Theo, Cleo, Lionel and Leona - a family of lions - run a magical library where characters pop out of books, vowels sing and words take on a life of their own. The series combines puppetry, animation and live action to help young children learn to read. © 2009 Rocky Mountain PBS http://www.rmpbs.org/resources/files/programs/100x100/9545.jpg Between the Lions http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545 100 100 Fri, Nov 20 - Like a Windy Day & Winter Is the Warmest Season In this animated special, the Lion family and Click the Mouse try not to let the wind spoil their picnic, and Lionel tries to convince Leona that winter is really warm. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-909/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-909/rss Fri, 20 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Mon, Nov 23 - Angelina's Island & Chinese New Year The Lions and friends celebrate their heritage, and an unusual visitor to the library introduces them to Chinese New Year. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-910/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-910/rss Mon, 23 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Tue, Nov 24 - Violet's Music & What Instrument Does Alvin Play Lionel and Leona discover that there are so many wonderful instruments to play, and if you keep playing music, you'll find someone who wants to join your band. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-706/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-706/rss Tue, 24 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Wed, Nov 25 - Cheesybreadville/Stolen Smells A disaster in the kitchen creates a tasty new treat, and a boy finds himself in trouble for smelling tasty smells without paying for them. Educational Goals: Highlights the joys of reading and introduces key literacy skills. Focuses on the sounds or and oy/oi, reviews the letters of the alphabet in a song about the library, and features vocabulary words related to food. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-608/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-608/rss Wed, 25 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Thu, Nov 26 - Bein' With You This Way/How to Be The Lions and friends sing about the ways they look alike and different, and describe the many traits that make a person a person. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-806/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-806/rss Thu, 26 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Fri, Nov 27 - Angelina's Island & Chinese New Year The Lions and friends celebrate their heritage, and an unusual visitor to the library introduces them to Chinese New Year. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-910/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-910/rss Fri, 27 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Mon, Nov 30 - Stop That Pickle & Chicks and Salsa The Lions and a sandwich chase a runaway pickle in the library, and Cleo's "Book and a Meal" show leads to a lively fiesta. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-803/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-803/rss Mon, 30 Nov 09 11:00:00 -0700 Tue, Dec 1 - Charlie's Dinosaur & Here Come the Aliens There were all kinds of dinosaurs roaming the earth long ago, but could one of their relatives be in the library? And could strange creatures from outer space be lurking there, too? http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-709/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-709/rss Tue, 01 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Wed, Dec 2 - Stop That Pickle & Chicks and Salsa The Lions and a sandwich chase a runaway pickle in the library, and Cleo's "Book and a Meal" show leads to a lively fiesta. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-803/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-803/rss Wed, 02 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Thu, Dec 3 - Pete's a Pizza/Pygmalion With a little imagination, a father turns his son into a pizza, and some loving hugs bring a statue to life. Educational Goals: Highlights the joys of reading and introduces key literacy skills. Focuses on the sounds th and hard g, and explains the concept of contractions. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-605/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-605/rss Thu, 03 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Fri, Dec 4 - No One Told the Aardvark & Sea Horse Leona pretends to be different animals, and tries the sea horse's trick of camouflage in the library. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-807/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-807/rss Fri, 04 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Mon, Dec 7 - A Shower of Stars/Two Moons and One Lagoon The Lion family stays up late to watch a beautiful meteor shower, and then reads a story about a queen who wants to touch the moon. key words: stars, moon featured consonant sounds: st, n http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-504/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-504/rss Mon, 07 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Tue, Dec 8 - Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash/Knuffle Bunny The cubs find some unusual items on Mrs. McNosh's clothesline, but they're reluctant to turn over their favorite things for a good washing. Educational Goals: Highlights the joys of reading and introduces key literacy skills. Focuses on the sounds er/ir and -y, and features vocabulary words related to clothes and laundry. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-601/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-601/rss Tue, 08 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Wed, Dec 9 - Elephants Can Paint Too!/Jamaica Louise James If elephants can really paint, can't Leona's stuffed animal Lovey paint too? A young girl's paintings brighten up a subway station, inspiring Leona to decorate the library with her paintings. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-808/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-808/rss Wed, 09 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700 Thu, Dec 10 - The Three-Legged Pot & When Jabo Jammed Pepe can't get a pot with three legs to walk, but Leona can make it dance. An ordinary boy named Jabo doesn't dance or sing, but he can really jam. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-708/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/9545-708/rss Thu, 10 Dec 09 11:00:00 -0700