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The Girl Who Hated Books
2006
7 min
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This animated short about literacy introduces us to Meena, a young girl who hates books even though her parents love to read. Books are everywhere in Meena's house, in cupboards, drawers and even piled up on the stairs. Still, she refuses to even open one up. But when her cat Max accidentally knocks down a huge stack, pandemonium ensues and nothing is ever the same again. Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
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Talespinners2000 15 filmsTalespinners, for ages 5-9, includes seven tales of children who confront challenges with ingenuity and creativity. Each story brings facets of a different cultural community to the screen, through a setting, accent, folk element, tradition, particular food or vocabulary. Young viewers will be captivated by the adventures and determination of the Talespinners’ children. This collection includes four original tales and three inspired by books. The stories have particular appeal to modern kids growing up in a complicated world.
This animated short about literacy introduces us to Meena, a young girl who hates books even though her parents love to read. Books are everywhere in Meena's house, in cupboards, drawers and even piled up on the stairs. Still, she refuses to even open one up. But when her cat Max accidentally knocks down a huge stack, pandemonium ensues and nothing is ever the same again.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
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directorJo Meuris
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animatorJo Meuris
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additional animationSamantha YoussefChristopher GoodkeyLuc Chamberland
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animation assistantShira AvniRoxanne DucharmeMathieu Caron DandurandJean-Martin Casseus
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voiceMichael RudderElizabeth LofrancoHarry StandjofskiThor Bishopric
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original music composerJanet LumbDino Giancola
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writerSugith Varughese
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digital imaging specialistSusan Gourley
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colour designAnne Ashton
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infographistRandall FinnertyJason SmalridgeCatherine LafortuneMartine HenriJean YusonItsik RomanoStephan GaudreaultNeerajkumar Patel
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picture editorOana Suteu
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sound editorDon Ayer
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foley artistKarla Baumgardner
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assistant foley artistRod Thibeault
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foley recordingLuc Léger
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voice recordingAudio Postproduction SPR Inc.
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re-recordingSerge Boivin
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scanJean-Marc Brosseau
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video outputJean-Marc Brosseau
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online editingDenis Gathelier
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titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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technical coordinationJelena PopovicJulie Laperrière
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digital editing technicianPhyllis LewisMartine Forget
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studio administrationGisèle GuilbaultRosalina Di Sario
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marketing managerHélène TanguayMelissa Wheeler
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executive producerDavid VerrallSally Bochner
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producerTamara Lynch
Ages 6 to 13
School subjects
Inspire students to become more open-minded about things they are unfamiliar with or wary of. Brainstorm/mind-map experiences that are unknown, have students journal/role-play about what might happen during them. Encourage/empower students to face underlying fears by learning about something that intimidates them. Make a “Bucket List.” The film can also be a useful tool for reluctant readers; have them explore different genres and use imagery to relate books to life or fantasy.