Heathcliff. Vol. 1.
(Ereader/Tablet)

Issued on Playaway Launchpad.

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Videos previously released in other formats by DIC Audiovisuel Inc., a DHX Media company, and Mill Creek Entertainment.

Originally broadcast as episodes of the television program.

Television program based on the book series written by Ludwig Bemelmans.

Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters.

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Contains three episodes from the children's television program.

Starring the voices of Mel Blanc, Henry Corden, and June Foray.

The Great Pussini,The Great Pussini, opera star, comes into town and immediately takes to Sonja.

Chauncey's great escape,Heathcliff's friend Chauncey-the-dog is captured by the dog catcher and locked away in the pound. Disguised in a dog costume, Heathcliff skillfully manages to get incarcerated himself and rescue his pal.

Mad dog catcher,Heathcliff gets into mischief with the local dogcatcher. Sonja is concerned about the dogs that are being picked up so Heathcliff investigates. Once Heathcliff gets involved you know there is going to be some real excitement.

Rebel without a claws,A kitten shows up in the neighborhood with an enormous case of hero worship for Heathcliff. However, he is so much like the object of his esteem that Heathcliff himself can hardly stand his new little shadow. Eventually, the kitten moves on and leaves Heathcliff alone.

Heathcliff's middle name,A move star named Rock comes to town to film a new movie, and Sonja is thoroughly smitten. Heathcliff is wildly jealous, but Sonja forbids any fighting. However, when Rock is exposed as a fake - from his toupee to his false teeth - Sonja's affections return to our hero. / Mungo becomes master of his very own genie when he rubs a magic milk bottle one day. But everyone wants a piece of the action - and his three wishes - as Mungo tries desperately to save his claim.

King of the beasts,Heathcliff and Iggy go to visit the zoo so that Heathcliff can finally meet the king of the beasts: the lion. But to Heathcliff's dismay, the lion is a kindhearted and gentle creature and not at all to Heathcliff's liking. The apes in the zoo make fun of the lion because he is so tame. Heathcliff gives the cowardly lion some pointers on being fierce and strong which helps the lion put those nasty apes in their place!

Smoke gets in my eyes,The Nutmegs tour the fire station and are very embarrassed by Heathcliff's behavior. That night, while sleepwalking, Grandpa Nutmeg sets the house on fire and Heathcliff saves everyone by getting the firemen there in time, thus redeeming himself for the way he'd acted earlier.

City slicker cat,J.B. is a rich, snobbish cat who comes to visit the Nutmegs. He expects Heathcliff to wait on him paw and paw, and even vies for Sonja's attention. However, Heathcliff discovers the dark secret of J.B.'s past and uses the information to his advantage.

Ages 5-7.

Grades K-2.