William Wegman’s Fay’s Twelve Days of Christmas 2006
Distributed by Microcinema International/Microcinema DVD, 1636 Bush St., Suite #2, SF, CA 94109; 415-447-9750
Produced by William Wegman
Directed by William Wegman
DVD, color, 30 min.
Age 3 and up
Storytelling, Children's Literature, Art
Date Entered: 09/11/2006
Reviewed by Laurn Wilhelm, University of WyomingWillam Wegman has developed an interesting method to introduce young children to their basic numbers. In this DVD, Wegman’s well trained Weimaraners ‘act’ out the classic poem the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” The dogs dressed as people with human hands follow along the spoken narration. The delivery is reminiscent of Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Children who enjoy canines will take readily to production. The Twelve Days also includes highlights of other counting opportunities. Occasionally the sequence of events slows down and the presentation becomes somewhat unexciting. Recommended with reservations.