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Visiting Day (#1501)

A young girl and her grandmother make the long bus trip every month to visit her father in prison.

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Thu, November 20, 2008 3:00 AM (IPTV)

Program Description: The Emmy Award-winning series, hosted by LeVar Burton, takes young viewers on adventures that help stimulate an interest in reading for pleasure and entertainment.

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