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Creating Reading Rainbow : the untold story of a beloved children's series / Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino Sr., and Pam Johnson.

Irwin, Barbara, (author.). Buttino, Tony, (author.). Johnson, Pam, 1958- (author.).

Summary:

"Brimming with behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen photographs, Tony Buttino's own first-person tales, and original interviews with those who worked on the series' development -- from local educators and librarians to the national production team -- Creating Reading Rainbow gives readers an inside look the foundational work, origin, and history of the beloved television show that still inspires readers today"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781493077328
ISBN: 1493077325
Physical Description: viii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : North Country Books, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Why the rainbow -- Born in a log cabin -- Education station -- TV and reading? You've got to be kidding! -- Lasagna for dinner -- If at first you don't succeed... -- Try, try again -- Mr. McFeely comes to town -- Partners and proposals -- Finding our Mister Rogers -- Lights, camera, action! -- You get a book, and you get a book -- That song! -- The red carpet and beyond -- The butterfly effect -- Appendix: episode guide and book list.