Reading Rainbow - S12E06: The Lotus Seed

Name: The Lotus Seed
Genre: Kids
Released: 1994-10-10
Duration: 30 min

Oct 10, 1994KidsSeason 12, Episode 6

Young people who emigrated to the United States from Asian countries are interviewed and discuss having to learn a new language and fitting in with other children their age while dealing with language and cultural barriers. Rona Figueroa reads the story of The Lotus Seed, about a woman who flees her native country during wartime and manages to save only one memento, a lotus seed given to her by her mother from the garden she tended for the emperor.

Cast: LeVar Burton

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Reading Rainbow S12E06 Synopsis

Stream Reading Rainbow "The Lotus Seed" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1994-10-10, this episode is part of Season 12 of Reading Rainbow. Featuring performances from LeVar Burton among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Kids series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Young people who emigrated to the United States from Asian countries are interviewed and discuss having to learn a new language and fitting in with other children their age while dealing with language and cultural barriers. Rona Figueroa reads the st...