Kindergarten student Betsy (voiced by Daveigh Chase) and pals are back in this sixth volume of the charming series, which begins with a “Manners Please” look at mealtime etiquette. Busybody friend Molly (Vicki Lewis) is decidedly overzealous about a class tea party, and Billy (Nancy Cartwright) sports some rude habits; fortunately, cafeteria worker Mrs. Chefwell provides helpful hints for the gang (and Betsy is impressed that there are so many social rules to remember). “Mystery at Lakeshore Farms” follows the students on a field trip to Principal Warner's (Tom Bosley) farmer brother's spread, which includes a “critter roundup” that highlights the kids' newfound skills in sorting and classifying. Also including “Big and Little,” “Computer Fun,” “Making Instruments,” “Dinosaur Dynasty,” “Treasure Hunt” (involving directions, using a compass, and a neighbor with a helpful metal detector), and “Betsy in Charge” (the kids of Mrs. O'Connor's—voiced by Sally Struthers—class learn to work together when tasked with handling grown-ups jobs at school), this latest addition is recommended. Aud: K, P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures, Volume 6
(2011) 120 min. DVD: $19.95. Polka Dot Productions (dist. by Janson Media). ISBN: 978-1-56839-462-6. Volume 30, Issue 1
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures, Volume 6
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