Mama Don’t Allow | Reading Rainbow Stories

Find out how practice makes perfect in this jazzy book about an alligator who plays the saxophone. LeVar Burton goes into the Louisiana swamps and sees an alligator up close. The featured book, Mama Don’t Allow, is read aloud by actor Fred Newman. Viewers learn about creating sound effects from the narrator.  After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.