The tangerine bear by betty paraskevas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Betty paraskevas and michael paraskevas, produced by. Paul fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bugeyed alien. Based on a book, tangerine bear is a story kids and parents can enjoy together, and can spark discussions about the importance of feeling loved, wanted. Thebestnotes on tangerine table of contents setting character list conflict short summary synopsis themes mood edward bloor biography chapter summaries with notes analysis. The tangerine bear paperback september 1, 2000 by betty paraskevas author visit amazons betty paraskevas page. Its well written, and theres a little bit of everything for everyone.
Betty and michael paraskevas, who are mother and son, have collaborated on several picture books with a verse narrative, including. He and his family are moving from houston to tangerine county, florida, and all he can think about is how his old house reminds him of an empty zombie tomb. Edward speaks okay, so its not about tangerine, but its still cool to hear him talk. Michael paraskevas a teddy bear, not sold because of a crooked mouth and faded to a tangerine color, finds friends and a new home in a secondhand shop. This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of tangerine. The voice cast includes tom bosley, jenna elfman, howie mandel, david hyde pierce, jonathan taylor thomas, ralph manza, and marlon wayans. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. He struggles with the vision loss and he cant remember how it all started. Pauls thick lenses dont keep him from being a firstrate soccer goalie, but they do make him, willynilly, a handicapped student and thus, according to his new coach, ineligible to play. The story is narrated and sung by countrywestern singer trisha yearwood. With tom bosley, jenna elfman, howie mandel, david hyde pierce.
The tangerine bear is their first book with a story told in prose. This animated adaptation of betty paraskevass book boasts an impressive voice cast, including jonathan taylor thomas as an unsold teddy bear whose smile. Maybe the story of the tangerine bear will remind you that joy is everywhere. Motherandson paraskevas junior kroll turn from verse to prose for this poignant story about a teddy bear who wishes for someone to take him home and. California fruit beer this beer is hazy in appearance and presents a lovely tangerine aroma on the nose. It was about a kid who didnt have a great vision and people including his parents treated him different for it. Edward bloor is the author many acclaimed novels, including tangerine, crusader, and story time. The tangerine bear is a 48minute animated film for children released on november 11, 2000. This chapter book is about a boy who is in 8th grade and has bad vision. The story of a bear who cannot see the forrest for the trees and who feels left out because he is different and imperfect is wonderful for children to begin to experience the importance of individuals for their own special characteristics. My oldest used to watch this on netflix all the time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The novels protagonist, paul fisher, wears cokebottle glasses due to an incident in his youth. Rockin amateur book trailer mostly, we just like this one for the music. Jenna elfman, trisha yearwood, jonathan taylor thomas, and other luminaries contribute vocals to this animated childrens holiday special featuring the inimitable tangerine bear. Aug 16, 20 2000 abc ad for the tangerine bear 2000 abc ad for the tangerine bear skip navigation sign in. Betty paraskevas book, betty paraskevas teleplay, michael paraskevas. With soft vocals and narration by trisha yearwood, and an ensemble of notable voice talents including jonathan taylor thomas tangie the bear and tom bosley mr.
Paul fisher is twelve years old when his family moves from houston to tangerine county, florida, where his father is. I was not sure how to add the title to the list of book titles so i selected tangerine because the story had similar themes. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day. He spends his time in winkles front window with jack, a jackin the box with. Winkle, the tangerine bear is sure to charm young audiences while reminding them that being different makes one unique, and sometimes happiness is right under ones nose. His brother was the star of the family and everyone loved him. Tom bosley, jenna elfman, howie mandel, david hyde pierce, jonathan taylor thomas, marlon wayans, david l.
Voices of jonathan taylor thomas, tom bosley, jenna elfman, marlon wayans. Tangerine press books, author biography, and reading level. A legally blind seventhgrader with clearer vision than most wins acceptance in a new florida school as his footballhero older brother selfdestructs in this absorbing, multistranded debut. The tangerine bear jonathan taylor thomas jenna elfman david hyde pierce 2008 a teddy bear who goes unpurchased for christmas makes friends in a secondhand store. The light to medium body and mild carbonation keep this beer refreshing and light. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tangerine. Children eight and under will embrace the tangerine bear with wideeyed glee. Throughout the story he struggles with discrimination and bullying, while also being harassed by his older brother erik. Dec 20, 2015 when tangie, a teddy bear goes into the smileerator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on christmas eve with other misfit toys, then onto winkles emporium, a discount store. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. Another rockin amateur book trailer this ones got more detailsand more cool music.
One 14yearold said that the dizzying number of subplots could have been streamlined, for her taste, and that sections in the first half of the book were slow. The tangerine bear has a bland design, limited animation, and questionable voice castinghearing marlon wayans voice coming out of a stuffed monkey is particularly diceybut the shows concluding message about holding on to what makes you happy is undeniably heartwarming. The tangerine bear hardcover october 1, 1997 by betty paraskevas author visit amazons betty paraskevas page. But hes not so blind that he cant see there are some very unusual things about his familys new home in tangerine county, florida. Look back through tangerine and choose what you think is the most important word or concept from this book. It was produced by family home entertainment and hyperion pictures. This is one of my favourite books, and my two childrens. Paul helps his friends from tangerine beat up erik in revenge for luis death. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Tangerine bear by betty paraskevas, michael paraskevas. A teddy bear with an upsidedown smile finds family amongst other misfit toys in the.
Its sweet without being saccharine, and sidesteps much of the consumerism present in some other holiday movies. Flavors of tangerineinfused wheat on the palate come with some balancing bitterness. These tangerine gummies are a great way to add health boosting gelatin to the diet which can improve skin, hair, allergies and more. Dont just choose the title or a characters name choose a word that is actually in the book that you feel sums up what the whole book is really about. A teddy bear with its mouth sewn on upsidedown becomes a misfitbut eventually. This helps paul solve the main mystery of the book, as he has a mental breakthrough and. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Tangerine is endearing and even impressive in the force of its determination to conjure a life more exciting than most. When tangie, a teddy bear goes into the smileerator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on christmas eve. A teddy bear with an upsidedown smile finds family amongst other misfit toys in the front window of winkles emporium, a discount store. When tangie, a teddy bear goes into the smileerator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on christmas eve with other misfit toys, then onto winkles emporium, a discount store. He ends up in a junk store window, faded by the sun, next to other damaged items whose tales of woe inexplicably make him laugh. If you find yourself on the wrong side of town, where the trains.
Holes style quirkiness, sports action, humor, plot twists, and 3. Tangerine is a 1997 young adult novel by edward bloor. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Katie wells, ctnc, mchc, founder and ceo of wellness mama and cofounder of wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. This animated adaptation of betty paraskevass book boasts an impressive voice cast, including jonathan taylor thomas as an unsold teddy bear whose smile was accidentally sewn upside down at the factory. A teddy bear cant understand why no one will buy him, until he discovers that hes defective. There, tangie does his level best over the coming year to become a part of some family. A former high school teacher, he lives near orlando, florida. Its creative and clever, the type of movie parents will feel good about letting their children watch more than once during the holidays.
Based on a book, tangerine bear is a story kids and parents can enjoy together, and can spark discussions about the importance of feeling. New yorker mangan knows all the notes to hit to create lush, sinister atmosphere and to prolong suspense. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Opening credits hyperion, family home entertainment presents, a hyperion studio production, the tangerine bear. When tangie, a teddy bear goes into the smileerator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on christmas eve with other misfit toys, then onto winkles emporium, a discount. The program was based on the 1996 book the ferocious beast with the polkadot hide and its sequels, all of which were also created by the paraskevases.