Ludlow Laughs

Product Description

The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. The series introduces kids to interesting new people and places, explores social and cultural issues, and offers a close-up look at the world around them. Its dynamic, fast-paced, colorful animation and hip music entertain and reinforce these experiences, and help children embrace positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.

Laughter is the best medicine because it makes people feel good. Ludlow is a big grump who never laughs or even smiles. One night he has the funniest dream ever. When he starts laughing, the whole world laughs with him.

Theme: Laughter is the best medicine because it makes people feel good.

Ludlow is a big grump who never laughs or even smiles. One night he has the funniest dream ever. When he starts laughing, the whole world laughs with him.

LeVar learns how to be funny from a ‘comedy make-over specialist.’ Viewers also see old slapstick comedy shows and take a peek behind the scenes of a comedy club where they meet a real-life stand-up comic.

Author: Jon Agee
Publisher: Farrat, Straus & Giroux

Field Trip Segments: 

• LeVar “Clowning Around” – LeVar gets a comic make-over
• Stand Up Comic – LeVar visits with comic Peter Pitofsky

Review Books: Pig William by Arlene Dubanevich; Shake My Sillies Out by Raffie Song to Read; The Make Me Laugh! (Series) by Joan Hanson.