Ep 10. Giggle, Giggle, Quack
- TV-G
- April 13, 2015
- 9 min
Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Volume 3: Classics Collection Part 1 season 2 episode 10 features the beloved children's story Giggle, Giggle, Quack. Based on the popular book by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin, this animated adaptation follows the hilarious hijinks of a barnyard full of animals.
In Giggle, Giggle, Quack, Farmer Brown goes on vacation leaving his brother Bob in charge of the farm. Little does Bob know, the animals have gotten their paws on a typewriter and are now making outrageous demands in letters disguised as Farmer Brown. Duck is the ringleader, requesting pizza, a diving board, and even a massage chair. Bob happily obliges, not realizing the true author of the letters. Chaos ensues as the animals run amok and poor Bob tries to keep up with their demands.
Narrated by actor Randy Travis, this episode is full of silly humor and whimsical illustrations. Children will love seeing their favorite farm animals brought to life on screen and will delight in the absurdity of their requests. As always with Scholastic Storybook Treasures, the animation is top-notch and captures the essence of the original book.
In addition to Giggle, Giggle, Quack, this episode also includes two bonus stories. In Duck for President, the same mischievous duck from Giggle, Giggle, Quack decides to run for office and hilarity ensues as he finds out what it takes to be in charge. The second bonus story, Diary of a Worm, follows the daily life of a young worm and his unique perspective on the world.
Overall, Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Volume 3: Classics Collection Part 1 season 2 episode 10 is an entertaining and educational addition to any child's media collection. It promotes the joy of reading and introduces young viewers to classic stories and characters that have stood the test of time. Whether children are familiar with the stories from the books or are experiencing them for the first time, they are sure to be entertained by the charming animation and playful humor of this episode.