Sing Me a Story with Belle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sing Me a Story with Belle |
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| Developed by | Buena Vista Television |
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| Directed by | Steve Purcell |
| Presented by | Lynsey McLeod |
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| Opening theme | "Sing Me a Story" by Lynsey McLeod |
| Ending theme | "Sing Me a Story" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Andy Belling |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Patrick Davidson |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Patrick Davidson Productions Buena Vista Television |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | September 8, 1995 – March 1, 1997 |
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| Related shows | Shining Time Station Noddy |
Sing Me a Story with Belle is a fun American TV show that mixes live actors with animated cartoons. It stars Belle from Disney's famous movie Beauty and the Beast. In the show, Belle runs a cozy bookshop in her village. Children often visit her, eager to hear a story. Belle loves to share tales, sing songs, and do activities with the kids. She also narrates classic Disney animated short films, making learning and storytelling exciting. The show first aired on September 8, 1995.
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About the Show: Belle's Bookshop Adventures
This TV series brought Belle to life in a new way. After marrying the Prince, Belle opened a charming bookshop in her village. Here, she welcomed children and shared wonderful stories. The show was designed to be educational and entertaining, using classic Disney animated shorts to illustrate its lessons.
Bringing Stories to Life
The creators of the show wanted to offer high-quality animation. They did this by using older, beloved Disney cartoons. These shorts were given new music and voices to fit the show. Belle and the children would sometimes pause the cartoons to talk about what was happening or to think about the story's message. This helped the show meet educational standards.
Filming Location and Set Design
Sing Me a Story with Belle was filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios park in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The set for Belle's bookshop was very special. It had over 3,000 real books, making it look like a truly magical place. The stair railings were even decorated with musical notes, showing Belle's love for music.
Meet the Characters
In Belle's bookshop, she wasn't alone! She had some magical friends who helped her.
- Belle (played by Lynsey McLeod): The kind and smart owner of the bookshop, who loves to read and tell stories.
- Lewis and Carroll: Two friendly, magical bookworms who live in the bookshop.
- Harmony the Cat: Belle's playful feline friend.
- Big Book: A large, talking book that often helps with stories.
Many children from the village also visited Belle's shop. They included characters like Brioche, Jacob, Kirsten, and Shawn.
Voice Actors Behind the Magic
The classic Disney cartoons featured many famous voices. Some of these included:
- Mary Kay Bergman as Fifi, Elf, and a Witch
- Christine Cavanaugh as Carroll the Book Worm
- Jeff Conover as Harmony the Cat
- Jim Cummings as Big Book and Lewis the Book Worm
- Wayne Allwine as Mickey Mouse
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
- Bill Farmer as Goofy, Pluto, and Practical Pig
- Russi Taylor as Minnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, and Louie
Learning Through Stories: Episode Highlights
Each episode of Sing Me a Story with Belle focused on a different lesson or theme. Belle would use stories, often from classic Disney shorts, to help the children understand important ideas. Here are a few examples of the lessons taught:
| Episode | Title | Main Lesson | Original Airdate |
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| 1 | Everybody Needs a Friend | Learning that everyone needs friends. | September 8, 1995 |
| 2 | Feeling Like an Outcast | Understanding that everyone is unique and special. | September 15, 1995 |
| 4 | Everyone's Special | Realizing that even small people can be important. | September 29, 1995 |
| 5 | Stick to It (Don't Give Up) | The importance of perseverance and not giving up. | October 6, 1995 |
| 6 | Taking Responsibility | Learning to take responsibility for your actions. | October 13, 1995 |
| 8 | Overcoming Fear | Facing your fears bravely. | October 27, 1995 |
| 11 | Reap What You Sow | Understanding that your actions have consequences. | November 17, 1995 |
| 16 | Feeling Left Out (Loneliness) | Dealing with feelings of loneliness and wanting to belong. | December 22, 1995 |
| 22 | What's Inside Counts | Realizing that inner qualities are more important than outward appearances. | May 17, 1996 |
The show featured many other valuable lessons, covering topics like working together, problem-solving, and being yourself.
Where to Watch Belle's Stories
Sing Me a Story with Belle first aired in 1995. Later, some episodes were released on home video. In 1996, two video collections called Chapters of Enchantment and Beauty and the World of Music became available. A few episodes also appeared on the direct-to-video movie Belle's Tales of Friendship in 1999. Fans could also find episodes as extras on the re-releases of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas and Belle's Magical World.
