Between the Lions: "Reason to Read"

Country music superstars Patty Loveless and Buddy Jewell lend their consderable vocal talents to the task of explaining to kids why reading is such a valuable skill. "Reason to Read" is one of the most popular music videos ever to appear on PBS's award-winning literacy education series, "Between the Lions." Words and music are by Sarah Durkee and Paul Jacobs.

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[mchap38834]

Never seen this before!  Thanks!

[BTLfanatic]

You're welcome!  Glad you checked it out. And thanks for your interest in our show!

Best, Chris Cerf

Executive Producer, BTL

[sorathunderknight]

Bust learning show in the world!!!!

[artpeacemaster]

I love Between the lions, that show, is what tought me how to read and write. and all about letters and sounds. making it fun too. I'm 18 now, and I still love it.

[Spumis]

Let's teach kids to read by singing a grammatically incorrect song. Fail.

[jotisfan]

Patty and Buddy are a super combination... with a great message for kds. Very cute ! Thanks for posting this

Jenny

[thekidfan1]

This message is awesome  and the performers are fantastic!!!!!!

[yankeedancersgal]

I LOVE Budy Jewell! Thanks for posting this! I also have it saved on my DVR.

BTW, BTL is a GREAT show for kids!

[ctjim1025]

I like her in the glasses.

[101010105]

WoW Patty is hot!!!!!!