Ada and the Helpers

19 minutes 32 seconds

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Ada is a dancing fox who is deaf. One day while on her way to dance in a talent show, she meets three other animals who are each facing a physical challenge of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends. But can they help her in return? Ada's a bit nervous about the talent show. Based on the children's book by Travis Peterson.

Media Details

Runtime: 19 minutes 32 seconds

Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Deaf Life, Health and Safety, Literature
Subtopic: Children's Literature, Deaf - General, Disabilities
Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 5
Release Year: 2021
Producer/Distributor: Imagination Videobooks

Children's Literature

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Still image from: 10 Fat Turkeys

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Color illustration of a woman sprinkling ingredients on dough while a girl stands on a chair pouring ingredients into a mixing bowl. Title card reads, "A BIG Mooncake for Little Star."

The bank of a river, lake, or stream with driftwood and bright green ferns.

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Woman signs in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of a green chameleon on a green leaf and a yellow chameleon on a yellow leaf. Story text appears on screen.

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Color illustration. Flying owl, wings outstretched.

Woman smiles and holds up her right hand with her left hand in a fist, thumb pointing towards her. Background photo of firefighter and Dalmatian standing by fire engine.