Sing Me a Story with Belle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Disney's Sing Me A Story with Belle |
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| Developed by | Walt Disney 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) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| 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 Walt Disney Television |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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| Original network | Syndication (1995 - 1997) Disney Channel (1998 - 2001) |
| Audio format | Dolby Surround |
| First shown in | United States |
| Original release | September 8, 1995 – March 1, 1997 |
Disney's Sing Me A Story with Belle is a fun American live-action TV show. It was created by Patrick Davidson and Melissa Gould. The series features Belle from the 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast. In this show, Belle now owns and runs a bookshop in the village. Children often visit her, eager to hear a story. Belle talks with the children and tells them stories. She uses classic Disney animated shorts to help tell her tales. The show first aired on September 8, 1995, on Disney Channel.
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Belle's Bookshop Adventures
Belle (played by Lynsey McLeod) lives in France. She owns her very own music and bookshop. Helping her at the bookstore are some special friends. These include Lewis and Carroll, who are two magical bookworms. There's also Harmony the Cat and Big Book, a large talking book.
Local children love to visit Belle's bookshop. Belle sings songs and tells them stories. These stories usually have a lesson about something that happened that day. Clips from older Disney cartoons are often used to show the stories. Some of these cartoons include:
- Mickey's Rival
- The Cookie Carnival
- Goliath II
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
- Music Land
Meet the Cast
The show features a talented group of actors. They bring the characters to life.
Main Actors
- Lynsey McLeod plays Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
- Tim Goodwin plays Brioche.
- Jacob Chase plays Jacob.
- Kirsten Storms plays Kirsten.
- Shawn Pyfrom plays Shawn.
- Hampton Dixon plays 'Little' Hampton.
- Jennefer Jesse plays Jennefer.
- Natalie Trott plays Natalie.
- Julie Vanlue plays Julie.
- Kerry Anne Bradford.
- Chris Robles plays Christopher.
- Kristian Truelsen plays Uncle Zack.
- Wolf Bauer plays Gaston in one episode, "What's Inside Counts."
- Cyndi Vicino plays Inez.
Voice Actors
Many famous voices bring the animated characters to life.
- Mary Kay Bergman voices Fifi, Hansel & Gretel, Elf, and Witch.
- Christine Cavanaugh voices Carol the Book Worm.
- Jeff Conover voices Harmony the Cat.
- Jim Cummings voices Big Book and Lewis the Book Worm.
- Wayne Allwine voices Mickey Mouse.
- Tony Anselmo voices Donald Duck.
- Bill Farmer voices Goofy and Pluto.
- Russi Taylor voices Minnie Mouse.
- Maurice LaMarche voices Mortimer Mouse and Joe Giraffe.
- Tress MacNeille voices Lambs and Tillie Tiger.
- Corey Burton voices Ghosts.
Episode Highlights
Each episode of Disney's Sing Me A Story with Belle features a new adventure. Belle tells stories that teach important lessons. She uses classic Disney cartoons to help illustrate these lessons. Here are some examples:
- Everybody Needs a Friend (Episode 1): Belle shows that everyone needs a friend. She tells stories like PLUTO'S FLEDGLING and LITTLE HIAWATHA.
- Feeling Like an Outcast (Episode 2): Belle explains that everyone is different and special. She shares FERDINAND THE BULL and ELMER ELEPHANT.
- Folk Heroes (Episode 3): Belle sings about a huge folk hero. This episode features PAUL BUNYAN.
- Everyone's Special (Episode 4): This episode helps Tiny Hampton feel better about himself. It includes GOLIATH II.
- Stick to It (Don't Give Up) (Episode 5): Belle encourages everyone to keep trying. She tells stories like MAIL DOG and THE BRAVE ENGINEER.
- Working Together (Episode 7): The kids learn to work as a team to clean the bookshop. This episode features MORRIS THE MIDGET MOOSE and BABES IN THE WOODS.
- Overcoming Fear (Episode 8): Belle teaches how to face fears, like a thunderstorm. She shares LAMBERT THE SHEEPISH LION and BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR.
- Problem Solving: Ingenuity (Episode 9): Belle tries to fix a broken cello. This episode includes MICKEY AND THE BEANSTALK.
- Reap What You Sow (Episode 11): Shawn and Harmony learn about helping out. Stories include THE WISE LITTLE HEN and THREE LITTLE PIGS.
- Best Friends (Episode 12): Lewis and Carroll have a big fight. Belle tells stories like GOOFY AND WILBUR.
- Steady Effort (Episode 14): Brioche learns about steady effort for baking. This episode features THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE.
- Feeling Left Out (Loneliness) (Episode 16): Harmony wants to join a club. Belle shares UGLY DUCKLING.
- Wonderful World of Music (Episode 17): Shawn tries to pick a musical instrument. Belle's uncle, Zack, visits. This episode features MUSIC LAND.
- Temptation (Episode 19): Carroll finds a birthday cake very tempting. Stories include MOTH AND THE FLAME and PINOCCHIO.
- What's Inside Counts (Episode 22): Gaston's party makes the kids feel left out. Belle tells stories like MICKEY'S RIVAL and THE COOKIE CARNIVAL.
- Be Yourself (Episode 23): Julie learns to be herself instead of copying Belle. This episode features THE FLYING MOUSE.
- Friends in Books (Episode 24): Harmony writes a book. This episode includes WINNIE THE POOH AND THE HONEY TREE.
- Make a Difference (Episode 25): Belle explains how people can make a difference. This episode features THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY APPLESEED.
Show History and Releases
Disney's Sing Me A Story with Belle first aired in some areas on September 8, 1995. This was a special early look at the show.
In 1996, two videos were released. They were called Chapters of Enchantment and Beauty and the World of Music. Each video had two episodes from the show.
Later, in 1999, two episodes were released directly to video. They were part of Belle's Tales of Friendship. This video also included an episode from a cartoon series that was not fully made.
Some episodes of the show were also added as bonus features. You can find them on the 2011 and 2016 re-releases of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. They were also on the 2011 re-release of Belle's Magical World.
Where It Aired
- In the United Kingdom, the show was on Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney until August 2005. It returned in September 2007 for a short time.
- In Canada, the series aired on public television. It was part of TVOntario's 'TVOKids Crawlspace' block on Sunday mornings.
