A Book Is to Care For
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Bill, a young boy who discovers a worn and damaged book about the American Revolution in a secondhand bookshop and buys it for 25 cents. Through his experience, the film explores the lifecycle of a book, from creation to wear and tear, and the importance of proper care and repair. Bill, with the help of his schoolmates and Miss Walker, the librarian, learns how to mend torn pages, remove stains, and protect the book with a new cover and dust jacket. The film emphasizes the collective effort required to create a book and educates on how to extend its life through careful handling and repair, conveying a message of respect and stewardship for books.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/1969
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- A Book Is to Care For
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/1969
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Coronet Films
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Book Is to Care For about?
The film tells the story of Bill, a young boy who discovers a worn and damaged book about the American Revolution in a secondhand bookshop and buys it for 25 cents. Through his experience, the film explores the lifecycle of a book, from creation to wear and tear, and the importance of proper care and repair. Bill, with the help of his schoolmates and Miss Walker, the librarian, learns how to mend torn pages, remove stains, and protect the book with a new cover and dust jacket. The film emphasizes the collective effort required to create a book and educates on how to extend its life through careful handling and repair, conveying a message of respect and stewardship for books.
Who directed A Book Is to Care For?
A Book Is to Care For was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in A Book Is to Care For?
The principal cast of A Book Is to Care For includes Not specified.
When was A Book Is to Care For released and how long is it?
A Book Is to Care For was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Book Is to Care For?
A Book Is to Care For holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).