Sagwa

PBS Kids Pack (Zoboomafoo / Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat / George Shrinks)

Sagwa - Feline and Friends and Family

This DVD comprises two full-length videos: SAGWA'S FELINE FRIENDS and SAGWA'S FAMILY TREE. Sagwa is a small cat who learns some very big lessons about friendship as he is rescued by Fu-Fu, the bat, and plays hide-and-seek with the mice. Sagwa's big brother, Dongwa, learns the lessons of being too easily impressed and the value of just being who you are. Sagwa also learns how exciting family history can be when he discovers that the Miao family's ancestors were royal cats, learns the power of art through the magical story of his ancestor, the artist Ming Miao, and the folly of the Foolish Magistrate who nearly gave away a member of the Miao family! SAGWA'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY: - Reinforces the value of working together to solve problems - Illustrates the conceptes of mutual respect and support through friendship - Helps children develop self-assurance and value being themselves - Introduces children to the excitement of learning about family history

Sagwa - Sagwa's Storybook World

A single DVD contains two full-length programs:
Cat Nights, Flights, and Delights
Inspired by prize-winning author Amy Tan's children's book, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, this PBS offering features the adventures of the young Sagwa (approximately 8-years-old in human years) and her siblings, both in their Chinese palace home and on the streets of their city. "Firefly Nights" finds an "almost grown-up" Dong following Dad to see pyrotechnics the cats mistakenly take for glorious insects. Changing bad luck into good luck is the theme of "Fu-Fu's Full Moon Flight," in which a bat with poor echolocation saves Sagwa and his self-confidence. In "Shei-Hu's Secret," a trusting mouse shares his friends' hideaway with Sagwa, but her urge to brag puts them all in danger. Each 11-minute segment is followed by a minidocumentary on relevant topics like tai chi. PBS considers this a show for ages 5 to 8, but feline-loving preschoolers will enjoy it, too. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Feline Frenzy
Sagwa, her parents, her brother, and her sisters are expert calligraphers who serve the magistrate, but still find plenty of time for fun and adventure. In "Explorer's Club," Sagwa's brother Dongwa belongs to a Gamester's Club that refuses to include Sagwa in its membership. Sagwa forms her own Explorer's Club and excludes Dongwa, but a perilous situation soon necessitates that the rivals work together. In "Treasure Hunters," teamwork and quick thinking yield rich results, and in "Sick Day," Sagwa and Dongwa discover the joy of imagination and storytelling while the rest of the palace learns the power of cooperation. Brief interviews with children from around the world punctuate the episodes, offering a glimpse of a variety of cultures. Sagwa is a wholesome, entertaining series from PBS that encourages curiosity, cooperation, and an appreciation of different cultures. --Tami Horiuchi

Sagwa's always looking for excitement, and in these six adventures, she finds it. Watch Sagwa explore a cave filled with ancient treasures, and learn that you don't have to leave home to have fun. Sagwa and her friends also learn that hard work, self-confidence and determination pay off.

Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat - Volume 5

Sagwa (a kitten), her siblings, and her parents are owned by a Chinese official called "The Foolish Magistrate" (since he tends to make laws and proclamations rather grandiosely and illogically) in 19th Century China. She and her parents are "scribe" cats, who transcribe the magistrate's words to paper in beautiful calligraphy. The series begins by showing how Sagwa came to the magistrates favor by negating one of his foolish laws at the same time ink-staining her face to appear as a Siamese cat. She has many adventures with her siblings, her friend Fufu (a bat), and the local village cats who don't live as luxuriously as her and her family.

Sagwa - Great Purr-formances

Sing along with Sagwa, Sheegwa, and Dongwa as they learn to resolve conflict over purr-fect performances and join them as they make friends with a roaming panda, a whistling pigeon and other animals! This DVD includes two full-length videos: Kitty Concerto and Sagwa's Petting Zoo.

Sagwa - Cat Tales and Celebrations

Cat Tales and Celebrations contains more than 105 minutes of fun-filled programs featuring Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat. The DVD includes episodes from the video titles Cat Tales and Feline Festivities and helps children to understand the value of telling the truth, the benefits of direct communication and the festivities of other cultures. DVD features include an interview with the author of the Sagwa book series, Amy Tan, an interactive trivia quiz and printable coloring pages.

Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat - Volume 6

Sagwa (a kitten), her siblings, and her parents are owned by a Chinese official called "The Foolish Magistrate" (since he tends to make laws and proclamations rather grandiosely and illogically) in 19th Century China. She and her parents are "scribe" cats, who transcribe the magistrate's words to paper in beautiful calligraphy. The series begins by showing how Sagwa came to the magistrates favor by negating one of his foolish laws at the same time ink-staining her face to appear as a Siamese cat. She has many adventures with her siblings, her friend Fufu (a bat), and the local village cats who don't live as luxuriously as her and her family.

Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat - Volume 4

Sagwa (a kitten), her siblings, and her parents are owned by a Chinese official called "The Foolish Magistrate" (since he tends to make laws and proclamations rather grandiosely and illogically) in 19th Century China. She and her parents are "scribe" cats, who transcribe the magistrate's words to paper in beautiful calligraphy. The series begins by showing how Sagwa came to the magistrates favor by negating one of his foolish laws at the same time ink-staining her face to appear as a Siamese cat. She has many adventures with her siblings, her friend Fufu (a bat), and the local village cats who don't live as luxuriously as her and her family.

Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat - Volume 3

Sagwa (a kitten), her siblings, and her parents are owned by a Chinese official called "The Foolish Magistrate" (since he tends to make laws and proclamations rather grandiosely and illogically) in 19th Century China. She and her parents are "scribe" cats, who transcribe the magistrate's words to paper in beautiful calligraphy. The series begins by showing how Sagwa came to the magistrates favor by negating one of his foolish laws at the same time ink-staining her face to appear as a Siamese cat. She has many adventures with her siblings, her friend Fufu (a bat), and the local village cats who don't live as luxuriously as her and her family.

Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat - Volume 1

Amidst the intriguing culture of long-ago China, Sagwa sets out to explore the world and her place in it. Meet her playmates: Dongwa, the cool and protective older brother who obeys the rules and follows tradition; Sheegwa the timid and innocent younger sister with a vivid imagination, and Fu-Fu, a bat, the best friend who is wise, funny and often the voice of reason. ----------------- thrilling adventures on this volume 1: 1) Explorer's Club 2) Treasure Hunters3) Sick Day4) Firefly Nights5) Fu-Fu's Full Moon Fight and 6) Shei-Hu's Secret Edition Details: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only) Language: English/French