ONE ZILLION VALENTINES (Written and illustrated by Frank Modell) Two enterprising friends, Milton and Marvin, prove that valentines are for everyone.

A LETTER TO AMY (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats) The wind spoils Peter’s attempt to mail a special invitation to his special friend Amy.

GOGGLES! (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Geoffrey Holder) Peter and his friend Archie call upon faithful dog Willie to outsmart a gang of tough bullies who want Peter’s goggles.

WILFRID GORDON McDONALD PARTRIDGE (By Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas, narrated by Mem Fox) In this gentle, moving story about caring and sharing, a small boy helps a friend remember her past by sharing his own special items.

WILL I HAVE A FRIEND (Written by Miriam Cohen, illustrated by Lillian Hoban, narrated by David de Vries) On the first day of school Jim worries that he won’t make any friends. Will he meet anyone who feels the same way?

DVD Features – : 5 stories Plus: Read Along

Supports: Friendship; Sharing; New Experiences

Caldecott award winners including Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling and Denise Fleming’s In the Small, Small Pond come together for the first time in Caldecott Favorites!

Antarctic Antics
o Antarctic Antics
o Bear Snores On
o In the Small, Small Pond
o Bark, George
Ezra Jack Keats Collection
o The Snowy Day
o Peter’s Chair
o Whistle for Willie
o Pet Show!
Make Way for Ducklings
o Make Way for Ducklings
o The Ugly Duckling
o The Story About Ping
o Angus and the Ducks

GIVING THANKS (Written and narrated by Chief Jake Swamp, illustrated by Erwin Printup Jr.) Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift – from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass.

HIAWATHA (By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by Susan Jeffers) Hiawatha’s boyhood is gracefully brought to life against a background of authentic Native American music in this excerpt from Longfellow’s classic poem.

THE PILGRIMS OF PLIMOTH (Written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall) The arrival of the Pilgrims in the new world is chronicled in this dramatic reenactment of their daily activities during those first trying years in the colony they called Plimoth.

LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS: AN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP (By Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Danny Glover) The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders – Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Supports: Appreciation; History; Friendship

PIGEON FINDS A HOT DOG (Featuring the voices of Mo and Trixie Willems) Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, but then a sly and hungry duckling comes along who also wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?

KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY (Featuring the voices of Mo and Trixie Willems) Trixie is excited to show off her Knuffle Bunny at school. But to her dismay another classmate has the same bunny! What will happen next?

NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED (Featuring the voices of Mo and Trixie Willems) Wilbur is a peculiar Naked Mole Rat. His colony doesn’t understand why he likes to wear clothes. Will he ever fit in?

Supports: Cooperation; Early Reading; Problem Solving

Great for both toddlers and kids, this new collection contains over three hours of fanciful content, including Chrysanthemum, Rapunzel, and Is Your Mama A Llama? Kids and parents can enjoy watching these classics together, listening and reading along with celebrity narration by Meryl Streep, Sarah Jessica Parker, Danny Glover, and others!

Chrysanthemum…and more mouse mayhem
Includes:
Owen
A Weekend with Wendell
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
Hondo and Fabian
Mouse Around

Rapunzel…and more classic fairytales
Includes:
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Talking Eggs
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Lon Po Po
Princess Furball

Is Your Mama A Llama?…and more classic children’s stories
Includes:
Each Peach Pear Plum
Noisy Nora
The Little Red Hen
Reading to Your Bunny

DVD Features: 17 Stories on Three DVDs Plus: Spanish Version of Is Your Mama A Llama?, Noisy Nora, Owen, and The Caterpillar and the Polliwog; A Visit With Rosemary Wells; Read-Along

Supports: Self-Esteem; Reading Skills; Growth and Change

THAT NEW ANIMAL (Written and narrated by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Pierre Pratt) Marshmallow and FudgeFudge are not too happy about the new animal- ‘baby’ at home. He can’t bark or roll over. Will they ever get along?

I LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY CAKES (By Rose Lewis, illustrated by Jane Dyer, narrated by Mia Farrow) Based on the author’s arduous trip to China to adopt a baby girl, this is the heartwarming story of a mother’s love and a baby’s smile as they become each other’s family.

SMILE FOR AUNTIE (Written and illustrated by Diane Paterson) Silly Auntie will try anything to get Baby to smile!

BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL (Written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey) A little girl and a little bear on a blueberry-picking trip get mixed up with each other’s mothers. Will they ever get the mix-up straight?

Supports: Cooperation; Friendship’ Problem-Solving

DEM BONES (Illustrated by Bob Barner, music and vocals by Raul Malo, narration and vocals by Chris Thomas King) A skeleton band will tickle your funny bone with words and music to the well-known song based on the African-American spiritual.

DINOSAUR BONES (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner, music by Raul Malo, narrated by Jerry Dixon) Learn about dinosaurs through fun facts that rhyme.

HUSH LITTLE BABY (Illustrated by Aliki Brandenberg) The beloved lullaby is brought to life with traditional folk illustrations in this musical story.

THE FOX WENT OUT ON A CHILLY NIGHT (Illustrated by Peter Spier, vocals by Alice Peacock) The classic folk song about a fox who leaves his family in search of dinner comes to life in this beautiful sing-along story.

THE ERIE CANAL (Illustrated by Peter Spier, music by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young) Enjoy reading and singing along to this classic children’s song about life on the Erie Canal.

Supports: Music Appreciation; Anatomy; Rhyming

SPOON (Written and narrated by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Scott Magoon) Spoon, a usually happy utensil, has a sudden lack of confidence in his abilities. Fork, Knife, and Chopsticks have the popular vote. But do they?

A BOY, A DOG AND A FROG (Based on the book by Mercer Mayer) A young boy and his dog spend an afternoon trying to capture a playful frog at a nearby pond.

OTTO RUNS FOR PRESIDENT (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) There is a big school election at the Barkadelphia School. Who will win? Will it be Tiffany, Charles or Otto?

BUGS! BUGS! BUGS! (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner, narrated by Chrystal Taliefero) With whimsical verse and brightly colored collage images, everyone’s favorite bugs come to life.

Supports: Cooperation; Friendship; Problem Solving

TEENY-TINY AND THE WITCH WOMAN (Written by Barbara K. Walker, illustrated by Michael Foreman) A deliciously scary story about a boy who outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can cook him and his brothers for dinner.

THE BOY WITH TWO SHADOWS (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jenny Williams) An unforgettable tale about the mayhem that takes place when you promise to help a witch.

LOS GATOS BLACK ON HALLOWEEN (Written by Marisa Montes, illustreated by Yuyi Morales, narrated by Maria Conchita Alonso) This lively poem introduces a spooky array of creatures and Spanish words to little niños.

WHAT’S UNDER MY BED? (Written and illustrated by James Stevenson) Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds–until Grandpa tells them a spooky tale from his youth.

KING OF THE CATS (Written and illustrated by Paul Galdone) As the gravedigger tells a story of seeing nine black cats carrying a coffin into the cemetery his cat’s eyes start to glow. Does his cat know something?

Supports: Self Esteem; Reading Skills; Creativity

HARRY, EL PERRITO SUCIO (per Gene Zion, ilustraciones de Margaret Bloy Graham) Harry se escapa antes de la hora del bano. Cuando regresa a casa cubierto en lodo su familia no lo reconoce. Como van a saber quien es el?

HARRY THE DIRTY DOG (by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham, narrated by Bruce Johnson) Harry runs away before bath time. When he returns home covered in mud, his family doesn’t recognize him. How will they know who he really is?

QUE BONITA ES PANAMA! (Escrito e ilustrado por Janosch) Esta historia es de dos amigos que se van en busca de Panama, “la tierra de sus suenos.” Que van a encontrar en su viaje? Llegarian a encontrar Panama?

PANAMA (Written and illustrated by Janosch, narrated by Judy Duris) The story of two friends who go in search of Panama, “the land of their dreams.” What will they find on their trip? Will they find Panama?

Apoya/Supports: Idioma/Language; Leer/Reading; Amisted/Friendship

Make learning a second language fun with Curious George, Harry the Dirty Dog, Chato’s Kitchen, and more! With celebrity narration by Cheech Marin, Luis Guzman and others, this collection is perfect for both native English speakers y hablantes nativos de Espanol!

Jorge, el monito ciclista…y mas cuentos en ingles y en espanol
Incluye/includes:
Jorge, el monito ciclista
Crisantemo
La maravillosa Grace
Por que los mosquitos zumban en los oidos de la gente
Silvestre y la piedracita magica
El punto
Curious George Rides A Bike

Harry, el Perrito Sucio…y mas cuentos en Ingles y en Espanol
Incluye/Includes:
Harry, el Perrito Sucio
Harry the Dirty Dog
Que Bonito es Panama
Panama

Chato y su cena…y mas cuentos en Ingles y en Espanol
Incluye/Includes:
Chato y su cena
Chato’s Kitchen
Chato y los amigos pachangueros
Chato and the Party Animals

DVD Features – 10 cuentos en tres DVDs mas: Narracion en Espanol con el Espanol y el Ingles ‘Read-Along’ y la narracion de Ingles con Espanol e Ingles ‘Read-Along”

Apoya/Supports: Idioma/Language; Cooperacion/Cooperation; Amistad/Friendship

CHATO Y SU CENA (por Gary Soto, ilustraciones de Susan Guevara, narrado por Cheech marin) Chato, un gato simpatico, invita una familia de ratones a su casa para un cena. El tiene intenciones de comercelos, pero las cosas no van como las planeo.

CHATO’S KITCHEN (by Gary Soto, illustrated by Susan Guevara, narrated by Cheech Marin) Chato,a cool cat, invited his new mice neighbors over for a feast – un ‘cena’. His plan to have them as the main course takes an unexpected turn.

CHATO Y LOS AMIGOS PACHANGUEROS (por Gary Soto, ilustraciones de Susan Guevara, narrado por Luis Guzman) Chato le tira una fiesta de cumpleanos – una pachanga – a su mejor amigo y todos en el barrio estan invitados! Que pasara en esta fiesta?

CHATO AND THE PARTY ANIMALS (by Gary Soto, illustrated by Susan Guevara, narrated by Luis Guzman) Chato throws his best friend a birthday party – a ‘pachanga’ – and everyone from the neighborhood is invited! What will happen at this party?

DVD Features: Narracion en Espanol con el Espanol y el Ingles ‘Read-Along’ y la narracion de Ingles con Espanol e Ingles ‘Read-Along’; Spanish narration with Spanish and English ‘Read-Along’ and English narration with Spanish and English ‘Read-Along’

Apoya/Supports: Idioma/Language; Cooperacion/Cooperation; Amistad/Friendship

SHRINKING VIOLET (Written by Cari Best, illustrated by Giselle Potter, narrated by Calista Flockhart) This beautiful story about self-confidence shows us what happens when the shyest girl in school gets the lead part in the play!

THREE CHEERS FOR CATHERINE THE GREAT! (Written by Cari Best, illustrated by Giselle Potter, narrated by Ekaterina Gordeeva) This is the tale of Sara’s feisty Russian grandmother and her birthday celebration with “no presents” from everyone. What will the “no presents” be?

GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE (Written by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, narrated by Billy Dee Williams) Gerald the Giraffe just wants to dance! Everyone else at the Jungle Dance seems to be a better dancer. Maybe with a little encouragement he’ll be the best of all!

AMAZING GRACE (Written by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Caroline Binch, narrated by Alfre Woodard) Her classmates discourage Grace from trying out for the part of Peter Pan because she’s black and a girl. She tries out anyway and wins the part!

Supported Skills: Self Confidence; Performing Arts Appreciation; Tolerance

ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN (Written by Lloyd Moss, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman, music by Marvin Hamlisch) A lonesome trombone is joined by various instruments, one by one, to form a chamber group of ten.

MUSICAL MAX (Written by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego & Ariane Dewey, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) Max stops playing music when his neighbors complain about the noise. What will he do instead?

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER (Illustrated by Peter Spier, sung by Aretha Franklin) Aretha Franklin lends her soulful voice to this moving rendition of our national anthem.

KEEPING HOUSE (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Wendy Smith) Songwriter Lizzie Firkin would rather sing and dance than do chores. What if people think she’s lazy or sloppy?

PATRICK (Written and illustrated by Quentin Blake) When Patrick plays his violin, the most unusual things start to happen; fish can fly, cows can dance, and trees grow cakes!

APT. 3 (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Charles Turner) Intrigued by the sounds of a harmonica, two brothers set off on a search to find the musician in an old tenement building.

Supports: Music Appreciation; Self-Confidence; Creativity

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin…and more stories for young musicians
Includes:
Musical Max
The Star-Spangled Banner
Keeping House
Patrick
Apt. 3

The Dot…and more stories for young artists
Includes:
Art
Ish
Norman the Doorman
Wallace’s Lists

Shrinking Violet…and more stories for young performers
Includes:
Three Cheers for Catherine the Great
Giraffes Can’t Dance
Amazing Grace

Supports: Creativity; Self-Confidence; Art Appreciation

THE DOT (Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, narrated by Thora Birch) A mark can change everything. Vashti thinks she can’t draw, but when she explores her imagination she discovers her own creativity.

ART (Written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, narrated by Bobby McFerrin) Words are at the tip of a paintbrush. A picture can really be worth a thousand words.

ISH (Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, narrated by Chester Gregory) Ramon is discouraged when his older brother makes fun of his drawings. How will he get his confidence back?

NORMAN THE DOORMAN (Written and illustrated by Don Freeman, narrated by Katherine Kellgren) Norman the Door Mouse secretly enters a sculpture competition at the art museum. Will he win?

WALLACE’S LISTS (Written by Barbara Bottner adn Gerald Kruglik, illustrated by Olof Landstrom, narrated by Zach Braff) Wallace, a mouse who loves life by lists, meets a spontaneous, artistic new neighbor named Albert. He soon discovers how enchanting life can be without his lists.

Supports: Creativity; Art Appreciation; Self-Esteem

I’m Dirty!
Burt Dow: Deep-Water Man
The Paperboy
Stars! Stars! Stars!
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
Johnny Appleseed
I Stink!
Trashy Town
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle
The Beast of Monsieur Racine
Arnie the Doughnut

Supports: Working Hard; Reading Skills; Science

DANNY AND THE DINOSAUR (Written and illustrated by Syd Hoff) One of the dinosaurs at the museum comes to life and befriends a boy named Danny. They spend one happy day together. What kinds of things will they do?

THE ISLAND OF THE SKOG (Written and illustrated by Steven Kellogg, narrated by Anthony Edwards, with Diana Canova, Steven Kellogg, and Mary Beth Hurt) A band of mice sets sail to an island inhabited by a Skog with gigantic feet. Can they put aside their differences and live peacefully?

T IS FOR TERRIBLE (Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty) A dinosaur has an identity crisis: A T.Rex may be a giant, toothy dinosaur, but that doesn’t mean he has to be terrible.

STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS (Based on the book by Syd Hoff, narrated by Corey Burton and others) An unordinary caveman, named Stanley, is chased away by the other cavemen because of his unconventional hobbies.

Supports: Science; Cooperation: Friendship

From the classic family favorite The Story About Ping, toe the hilarious new Splat the Cat, kids and parents delight watching their favorite books spring to life on DVD with celebrity narration by Catherine O’Hara, Laura Dern, and many others!

The Story About Ping
Goose
The Most Wonderful Egg in the World
Duck on a Bike
Rosie’s Walk
Splat the Cat
Hondo & Fabian
Picnic
Leo the Late Bloomer
Each Peach Pear Plum
The Napping House
Drummer Hoff
Bear Snores On
Wild About Books

Supports Friendship; Reading Skills; Cooperation

THE STORY ABOUT PING (Written by Marjorie Flack, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, narrated by David de Vries) A young duck gets separated from his family, and meets a new friend. The two set off on a series of exciting adventures together as they search for Ping’s family.

THE MOST WONDERFUL EGG IN THE WORLD (Written and illustrated by Helme Heine) Dotty has the most beautiful feathers. Stalky has the most beautiful legs. Plumy has the most beautiful crest. But whoever lays the most wonderful egg will be princess.

GOOSE (Written and illustrated by Molly Bang, narrated by Laura Dern) A baby goose grows up in a loving family of woodchucks, but she feels lonely and different – until she finds her wings!

DUCK ON A BIKE (Written and illustrated by David Shannon, narrated by Walter Mayes) A duck on a bike? Duck’s silly idea has the barnyard buzzing. But what are they really thinking? And what will happen next?

ROSIE’S WALK (Written and illustrated by Patricia Hutchins) Rosie, the hen, sets out for a little walk in the barnyard and is blissfully unaware of a cunning fox that is trying to catch her.

THE NAPPING HOUSE (Written by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood) Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap…until a little flea causes a big stir. Somebody’s got an itch!

EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM (Written and illustrated by Janet and Allan Ahlberg) Children can play ‘I spy’ by finding their favorite nursery rhyme characters including, Tom Thumb, Jack and Jill, and the Three Bears hiding in colorful pictures in this beloved story.

DRUMMER HOFF (Written by Barbara Emberley, illustrated by Ed Emberly) The classic tale of soldiers building a magnificent cannon is told through rhyme, rhythm and stunning illustrations. Who will fire this great machine?

BEAR SNORES ON (Written and narrated by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman) All winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. Will he ever wake up?

WILD ABOUT BOOKS (Written by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Marc Brown, narrated by Catherine O’Hara) Librarian Molly McGrew introduces a zoo full of animals to a new thing called reading. Soon enough the birds and the beasts are going simply wild about books!

Supports early reading; memorization; sharing

SPLAT THE CAT (Written and illustrated by Rob Scotton, narrated by John Keating) The first day of school is always tough so Splat brings along his mouse pal, Seymour. He quickly learns that cats are supposed to chase mice! What else will Splat learn?

PICNIC (Written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully) The littlest mouse disappears on the way to a family outing, temporarily putting a damper on the fun and games. Will they ever find the little fella?

HONDO & FABIAN (Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty, narrated by Jeff Brooks) What happens when the dog of the house goes to the beach and leaves the cat at home with the baby? Find out in this gentle tale.

LEO THE LATE BLOOMER (Written by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) What’s the matter with Leo? He can’t read, write, eat neatly or speak like the other baby animals. His parents are very concerned, but one day that all changes.

THE NORTH STAR (Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, narrated by Tim Curry) In this classic storybook about lifelong learning, children of all ages will be inspired to navigate their full potential and follow their dreams.

THAT BOOK WOMAN (By Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small, narrated by Walker Harrison) This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books.

PLAYERS IN PIGTAILS (By Shana Corey, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, narrated by Zooey Deschanel) One brave girl proves that she’s in a league of her own as she strives to become a player in the first-ever All-American Girls Professional Baseball league.

YO! YES? (Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka) Two lonely boys who don’t know each other meet on a city street with a simple greeting in this heart-warming tale of friendship and cooperation.

SWAMP ANGEL (By Anne Isaacs, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, narrated by Alison Moorer) Angelica, or “Swamp Angel,” the greatest woodswoman in Tennessee, takes on a huge ravenous bear known as Thundering Tarnation. Can she tackle this beast?

Supports: Cooperation; Friendship; Problem Solving

DUKE ELLINGTON (Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Bran Pinkney, narrated by Forest Whitaker) A most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans, from slavery to civil rights struggles

ELLINGTON WAS NOT A STREET (Written by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by Phylicia Rashad) A poetic tribute about growing up amidst many of the great figures in African American History

ELLA FITZGERALD: THE TALE OF VOCAL VIRTUOSA (Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Billy Dee Williams) The dramatic story of how Ella got her sound, on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career.

JOHN HENRY (Written by Julius Lester, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson) Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam drill.

THE PILGRIMS OF PLIMOTH (Written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall) When the Pilgrims set out for America they brought with them a dream for the future. With hard work they made that dream come true.

JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE, & BEN (Written and illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by James Earl Jones) A humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become the Founding Fathers of our Country.

THE JOURNEY OF THE ONE & ONLY DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (Written by Judith St. George, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand, narrated by Jeff Brooks) This witty, gritty and factual story tells all about the document that has defined American freedom for over two centuries.

LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS: AN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP (Written by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Danny Glover) The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders – Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type
The Cow Who Fell In the Canal
Chicken Little
I, Crocodile
Hop Hippo
Waiting for Wings
Let’s Give Kitty a Bath
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Dooby Dooby Moo
Duck for President
Diary of a Worm
Diary of a Fly
Diary of a Spider
Roberto the Insect Architact
Norman the Doorman
The Mysterious Tadpole
The Story of the Dancing Frog

Supports Early Reading Skills, Problem Solving, Friendship

Stories have won over 30 awards including the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video and the Caldecott Honor

5 STORIES ON ONE DVD with narration by Zach Braff, Mandy Patinkin, Paul Giamatti and others

THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (Writeen by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by Paul Giamatti) The classic story told from the wolf’s point-of-view! Was he really as bad as everyone thinks he was?

THE PIG’S WEDDING (Written and illustrated by Helme Heine) All the pigs are too dirty and smelly for Porker and Curleytail’s wedding — until the hosts mix a few cans of paint with lots of imagination.

WALLACE’S LISTS (Written by Barbara Bottner and Gerald Kruglik, illustrated by Olof Landstrom, narrated by Zach Braff) Wallace, a mouse, can do almost anything as long as he has a list. Then he meets a new neighbor and discovers a wondrous world that’s not on any of his lists!

HENRY BUILDS A CABIN (Written and illustrated by D.B. Johnson, narrated by James Naughton) A frugal bear named Henry sets about building a small cabin and ends up with a much bigger home than he and his friends could ever imagine!

THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT (Written and illustrated by Simms Taback, narrated by Mandy Patinkin) It all started with the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built in this fun interpretation of an age-old classic.

5 STORIES ON ONE DVD with narration B.D. Wong,Peter Scolari, and others

THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF (Written by B.G. Hennessy, illustrated by Boris Kulikov, narrated by Peter Scolari) A bored shepherd cries that a wolf is after his sheep, and the townspeople come running! How many times can his trick work?

CHARLIE NEEDS A CLOAK (Written and illustrated by Tomie DePaola) When Charlie’s old cloak becomes torn and tatters, he spins a new one showing how cloth is made from wool.

RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI (Written by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Jerry Pinkney, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, narrated by Michael York) A classic story from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. A brave little mongoose washes into a garden and saves his new family.

SEVEN BLIND MICE (Written and illustrated by Ed Young, narrated by B.D. Wong) Six blind mice investigate parts of a strange Something. Not until the seventh mouse explore the whole thing do they figure out what it is.

STONE SOUP (Written and illustrated by Marcia Brown, narrated by Mandy Patinkin) Three clever soldiers devise a plan to get food and lodging from selfish inhabitants of a French village.

Goodnight Moon
A Creature Was Stirring
Gladys
A Pocket for Corduroy
Blue Burt and Wiggles
Big Al
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Little Quack
There’s Something in My Attic

Supports: Vocabulary; Comprehension; FIne Motor Skills

Studies Have Linked Early Sign Language Learning to: Improved Fine Motor Skills; Increased Vocabulary; Higher IQ Scores

With her best friend Ollie in tow, Virginia meets everyone from an overeager librarian to a Scraggly Santa raising money for the poor. Finally her father inspires her to write a letter to the New York Sun newspaper, claiming “If you see it in the Sun, it’s so.”

Based on the true story of the most famous newspaper editorial of all time, Yes, Virginia
is a charming and heartwarming tale about believing in the true spirit of Christmas.

– Voices by Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alfred Molina, and Beatrice Miller (Toy Story 3)

RALPH S. MOUSE (Written by Beverly Cleary) When Ralph persuades his young friend Ryan to bring him to school, the fun and the danger begin. Will Ralph be smart enough to steer his adventure to a happy ending?

RUNAWAY RALPH (Written by Beverly Cleary) Nominated for an Emmy^® Award – Join Ralph on a string of adventures after he runs away from home at the Mountain View Inn and makes a new friend.

Plus 4 Bonus Stories: Commander Toad in Space; Stanley and the Dinosaurs; Uncle Elephant; Wee Gillis

DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (Written and illustrated by Mo Willems, narrated by Mo Willems and Jon Scieszka) When a bus driver takes a break, a very unlikely volunteer springs up – a pigeon! Will you let him drive?

KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE (Written and illustrated by Mo Willems, narrated by Mo Willems and Trixie) Trixie, Daddy and Knuffle Bunny go on an exciting trip to the laundromat. Suddenly, their adventure takes a surprising turn when Trixie realizes that something is missing!

LEONARDO, THE TERRIBLE MONSTER (Written, illustrated, and narrated by Mo Willems) Leonardo is a terrible monster – he can’t seem to frighten anyone! He comes up with a plan to find the perfect little boy and scare the tuna salad out of him. Will he succeed?

Supports Cooperation; Early Reading; Problem Solving

Where the Wild Things Are
In the Night Kitchen
Alligators All Around
One Was Johnny
Chicken Soup with Rice
Pierre
A Very Brave Witch
By the Light of the Halloween Moon
A Dark, Dark Tale
Georgie
The Witch in the Cherry Tree
The Three-Legged Cat
The Three Robbers
Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain

CRAZY HAIR DAY (Written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg, narrated by Zach Braff) Stanley arrives at school excited to celebrate Crazy Hair Day, only to realize that he has mixed up the date with School Picture Day!

PETUNIA (Written and illustrated by Roger Duvoisin) A silly goose learns that it takes more than just carrying a book to become wise.

HOW DO DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL? (Written and narrated by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague) Come along for a very unusual day at school as dinosaurs enjoy story time, show-and-tell and recess!

MONTY (Written and illustrated by James Stevenson) Monty, a dependable alligator taxi who takes three kids to school everyday, decides that he needs a vacation when their back seat-driving proves more than he can handle.

WILL I HAVE A FRIEND? (Written by Miriam Cohen, illustrated by Lillian Hoban, narrated by David de Vries) It’s the first day of school and Jimmy’s sure he’ll never find a friend–until naptime!

The Teacher From the Black Lagoon
The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
The Gym Teacher From the Black Lagoon
Amazing Grace
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Miss Nelson is Back
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash
The Dot
Shrinking Violet
Crazy Hair Day
Petunia
How to Dinosaurs Go to School?
Monty
Will I Have a Friend?

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED (Written and illustrated by Eileen Christelow) Five little monkeys say goodnight to mama, but instead of going to sleep they start jumping on the bed.

LITTLE QUACK (Written by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson) When his brothers and sisters swim in the pond behind Mama, Little Quack is left all alone on the shore. Will he find the courage to swim?

THERE’S SOMETHING IN MY ATTIC: (Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer) A brave little girl with a lasso prepares to face the scary nightmare living in her attic.

Studies have linked early sign language learning to:
•Improved Fine Motor Skills
•Increased Vocabulary
•Higher IQ Scores

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Clayelle Dalferes) Will Max or Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the Easter Bunny knows for sure.

MAX’S CHRISTMAS (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Jenny Agutter, and Rex Robbins) Max is told that he can’t stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks down anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake?

MORRIS’S DISAPPEARING DOG (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Nicole Freshette) Morris thinks his brother and sisters have better Christmas presents. But inside the last box under the tree he finds a magical gift that makes all his troubles disappear.

OTTO RUNS FOR PRESIDENT (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) Who will win the big school election at Barkadelphia School? Popular Tiffany, sporty Charles, or good friend Otto?

NOISY NORA (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) What’s a wee little mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up all of Mom and Dad’s time? Make noise!

EMILY’S FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time.

VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal) Three bunnies are whisked off to the gentle Bunny Planet — a place that lies “far beyond the moon and stars.”

READING TO YOUR BUNNY (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter, voices by Diana Canova, David DeVries, Rosemary Wells, and others) An original story by Rosemary Wells highlights the importance of reading to little ones.

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Clavelle Dalferes) Will Max and Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the Easter Bunny knows for sure.

MAX’S CHRISTMAS (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Jenny Agutter, and Rex Robbins) Max is told that he can’t stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks down anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake?

MORRIS’S DISAPPEARING DOG (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells) Morris thinks his brother and sisters have better Christmas presents. But inside the last box under the tree he finds a magical gift that makes all his troubles disappear.

OTTO RUNS FOR PRESIDENT (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) Who will win the big school election at Barkadelphia School? Popular Tiffany, Sporty Charles, or good friend Otto?

A POCKET FOR CORDUROY (Written and illustrated by Don Freeman) Corduroy goes on an exciting adventure through the laundromat in search of the one thing he thinks he is missing – a pocket!

BLUE BURT AND WIGGLES (Written and illustrated by Derek Anderson) Not wanting to say goodbye for the winter, two best friends try to make the summer last forever.

BIG AL (Written by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Yoshi) Big Al wants to make friends, but all of the other fish are afraid of him – until one day he proves what a great friend he can be!

GOODNIGHT MOON (Written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd) Faithfully adapted from the original book and featuring a beautiful musical score, the most beloved bedtime story of all time is brought to life on DVD

A CREATURE WAS STIRRING (Written and illustrated by Carter Goodrich) Seen through the eyes of a child, this new adaptation of the classic Christmas poem will inspire viewers of all ages to believe.

GLADYS GOES OUT TO LUNCH (Written and illustrated by Derek Anderson) Go on an adventure with Gladys the gorilla as she smells something delicious and leaves the zoo to find out what it is.

MUSICAL MAX (Written by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) Max stops playing his instruments after everyone complains. But the peace and quiet is driving them crazy! Will Max ever be in the mood to play again?

JOSEPH HAD A LITTLE OVERCOAT (Written and illustrated by Simms Taback, narrated by Rob Reiner) Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it’s getting old and worn. What can he do with it now?

BUGS! BUGS! BUGS! (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner, sung by Chrystal Taliefero) With whimsical verse and brightly colored collage images, everyone’s favorite bugs come to life.

3 BONUS STORIES:

ALL THE COLORS OF THE EARTH (Written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka, narrated by Chrystal Taliefero) Celebrate the colors of children and the colors of love in this beautiful lyrical story.

KEEPING HOUSE (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Wendy Smith, narrated by TK) Musical Lizzie Firkin would much rather sing and dance than do chores.

HUSH LITTLE BABY (Illustrated by Aliki Brandenberg, sung by TK) The beloved lullaby is beautifully brought to life in this musical story.

15 Favorite Musical storybooks Brought to life on DVD in a Travel Kit for Kids:
1. The Wheels on the Bus
2. There Was an old lady
Who swallowed a Fly
3. This land is Your land
4. Frog Went A-Courtin’
5. Over in the Meadow
6. Giraffes Can’t Dance
7. Dem Bones
8. The Chinese violin
9. Changes, Changes
10. Musical Max
11. Joseph Had a little overcoat
12. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
13. All the Colors of the Earth
14. Keeping House
15. Hush little Baby

COMMANDER TOAD IN SPACE (Written by Jane Yolen) Brave Commander Toad and the crew of the spaceship Star Warts have a mission: to go where no spaceship has gone before and to bring a little bit of Earth back to the alien stars.

DOOBY DOOBY MOO (illustrated by Betsy Lewin, narrated by Randy Travis) Duck sees an ad for a talent show in the newspaper, so the animals quickly put acts together hoping to win the grand prize.

DUCK FOR PRESIDENT (illustrated by Betsy Lewin, narrated by Randy Travis) Unhappy with the working conditions on the farm, Duck campaigns to put himself in charge!

DIARY OF A WORM (Illustrated by Harry Bliss, narrated by Alexandra Gould) This fun-filled look into the daily ins and outs of a lovable underground dweller shows us that a worm’s life is really not so different from our own.

DIARY OF A FLY (Illustrated by Harry Bliss, narrated by Abigail Breslin) Take a peak into the day-to-day life of a little fly that wants to be a super hero and is not afraid to dream big!

MY SENATOR AND ME: A DOG’S-EYE VIEW OF WASHINGTON DC (Written by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, illustrated by David Small, narrated by Senator Edward M. Kennedy) Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill.

MADAM PRESIDENT (Written and illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by Anna Chiodo) A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President.

I COULD DO THAT! ESTHER MORRIS GETS WOMEN THE VOTE (Written by Linda Arms White, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, narrated by Joan Allen) The true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it!

Though the seasons may change in Kenneth Grahame’s enchanting world — brought vividly to life by the award-winning stop-motion magic of Cosgrove Hall Productions-Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad remain steadfast in their search for life’s simple pleasures. Just as dependable are those rascally weasels and their meddling shenanigans. Filled with tea, jam, music, and song, these adventures guarantee a good time the entire family is sure to enjoy.

Available on DVD for the first time, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SERIES contains 13 spellbinding episodes filled with the timeless pleasures of Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale.

With amazingly detailed sets that recreate Mole End, Toad Hall, and the Wild Wood, these episodes capture the spellbinding stop-motion genius of Cosgrove Hall Productions. Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger do their best to maintain the simple pleasures of life, even as the pesky weasels lurk nearby. Filled with music and song — and plenty of tea and jam — our gentlemanly quartet always finds a way to traverse life’s ups and downs with aplomb.

Available on DVD for the first time THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SERIES-all 13 episodes-deliver timeless pleasures with the magic and splendor of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book.

Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad enjoy a splendid life of boating on the river and enjoying tea and scones — until one dark night, Toad is kidnapped! Soon it becomes all too clear — the wicked Weasel and his pack of scoundrels are out to take over Toad Hall, with the help of an unexpected impostor. Badger, Rat and Mole are not fooled for long and soon devise a plan to outsmart the devilish Weasel.

Join these true friends as they band together to triumph over every challenge in this ingeniously animated story for all ages.

An award-winning creation from the legendary Cosgrove Hall Productions (Dangermouse, Count Duckula), THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features eye-catching stop-motion animation and dialogue taken directly from the pages of the beloved children’s book.

From Toad Hall to the Wild Wood, experience the lively, song-filled adventures of our gentlemanly quartet in an enchanting production as classic as the original book.

Brought vividly to the screen in this film adaptation, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features lovingly animated characters and whimsical dialogue taken directly from the pages of the beloved children’s novel. Experience lively, song-filled adventures in a production as enchanting as the original book.

In THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: A TALE OF TWO TOADS, follow your favorite characters on a magical romp through the English countryside. Badger, Rat, Mole and the flamboyant Toad enjoy a splendid life of boating on the river, until one dark night Toad is kidnapped! True friends band together and conquer all in this vibrantly animated story for all ages.

Bursting with color, music and artful animation, these gorgeous productions bring to life one of the most popular stories of all time.

Unlike the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater and the Bonecruncher, the Big Friendly Giant is a good giant who blows sweet dreams into the bedroom windows of children as they slumber. When Sophie learns that the monstrous crew of meanies is off to England to gobble up innocent boys and girls, she sets out to stop them once and for all, with the help of her new, rather large, friend. The BFG shows the most tender and dreamlike side of celebrated author Roald Dahl as he depicts the amazing friendship that grows between a little girl and a big-hearted Giant.

REX THE RUNT, the cult hit that originally aired on the BBC (from the company that brought you Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run), is an amazingly stupid and stupendously amusing romp that’ll challenge everything you thought you knew about plasticene dogs. Watch the first two seasons now, before Rex becomes a cult and tries to take your life savings.

From the famed animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula), this beloved Nickelodeon classic takes the Looney Tunes zaniness to its wackiest and wittiest limits. No adventure is too challenging for our intrepid heroes, no pun too awful, no joke too sacred. Nay! With DangerMouse and his faithful hamster Penfold loose in the world, or at least on your TV screen, you’re sure to find laughter in the midst of mystery. All you mirthless villains beware!

Now on DVD for the first time, DANGERMOUSE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 3 & 4 is timeless entertainment for kids of all ages.

From the famed animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula) come the uproarious tongue-in-cheek adventures of DangerMouse and his timid hamster sidekick Penfold. London-based, the intrepid duo receives orders from their walrus boss Commander K. Their mission — to save the world from crazed villains like the toady Baron Silas Greenback and his henchman crow Stiletto, diabolical master thieves, and even the show’s narrator. Aided by wacky hi-tech gizmos, DangerMouse is world’s smallest secret agent.

Spoofing everything from James Bond to Dr. Who, DANGERMOUSE is sly, hilarious entertainment for kids of all ages. This exclusive DVD set features all 20 episodes from the first two seasons, including the never-aired “lost” pilot episode.

From their headquarters in London to the far reaches of the universe, the courageous DangerMouse and his hesitant, bespectacled sidekick Penfold set out to stop a menagerie of dastardly villains. Armed with a fantastic arsenal of gadgets, wry British wit, and puns that put the oof in spoof, DangerMouse and Penfold send up everyone from 007 to Sherlock Holmes, and save the world many times over in the process.

DANGERMOUSE: THE COMPLETE SERIES features all 89 episodes from the pop-culture savvy UK serial on 9 DVDs, plus the never-aired “lost” pilot episode, Count Duckula episodes, theme song karaoke, and other rarities. This collection of minuscule adventures in animation is a massive cult hit — and a treat for kids of all ages.

Produced by the world-renowned animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (Count Duckula), DANGERMOUSE follows the continuing escapades of the world’s smallest spy and his slightly smaller sidekick, Penfold. No adventure is too daunting, no mystery too cryptic, and no joke too modest for the spirited duo as they battle evil wherever it lurks!

From the Amazon jungle to outer space and even back in time, DangerMouse and Penfold fearlessly tackle any escapade that comes their way. Each episode drawn and colored by the brilliant animation studios of Cosgrove Hall Productions (The Wind in the Willows, Count Duckula).

With more puns, spoofs and oofs, DANGERMOUSE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 5 & 6 only gets better (and sillier and nuttier) with age.

Armed only with the engineering marvel known as the Catgun, Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse stand ready to battle an army of villains and capture the imaginations of a new generation.

WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE’S EARS (Written by Verna Aardema, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon, narrated by James Earl Jones) A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps through the jungle grapevine – from Mosquito to Iguana to Python to Owl.

HOT HIPPO (Written by Bruce Hobson, illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway) Hippo promises not to eat Ngai’s little fishes in exchange for being allowed to live in the cool water instead of on dry land.

NOT SO FAST SONGOLOLO (Written and illustrated by Niki Daly) In this warm and tender story, Malusi, a South African boy, spends a delightful day shopping in the city with his grandmother, Gogo.

THE VILLAGE OF ROUND AND SQUARE HOUSES (Written and illustrated by Ann Grifalconi) A young girl from the West African village of Tos movingly tells how the men came to live in square houses and the women in round ones.

WHO’S IN RABBIT’S HOUSE? (Written by Verna Aardema, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon, narrated by James Earl Jones) Adapted from a Masai folktale, a rabbit can’t get into her house because a creature is hiding inside.

DVD Features – : 5 Stories Plus: Read Along

Supports: Cooperation; Friendship, Problem Solving

SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE (Written and illustrated by William Steig, narrated by John Lithgow) Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results.

THE STONECUTTER (Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott) Tasaku is a lowly stonecutter who longs for more power in this Japanese folk tale.

THE AMAZING BONE (Written and illustrated by William Steig, narrated by John Lithgow) Pearl befriends a talking bone and the two find themselves on quite an adventure.

TEENY-TINY AND THE WITCH-WOMAN (Written by Barbara K. Walker, illustrated by Michael Forman) A deliciously scary story about a boy who outsmarts an old witch before she can have him and his brothers for dinner.

Stories Have Won 80 Awards Including

The Caldecott Medal, NAPPA Gold Award, and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video

A-C
Angus and the Ducks
Angus Lost
Antarctic Antics
Arnie the Doughnut
Bark George
Bear Snores On
The Beast of Monsieur Racine
A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog
Caps for Sale
Cat and Canary
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
Chicken Little
Chrysanthemum
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Come on Rain
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal

D-I
Dot the Fire Dog
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Harry the Dirty Dog
The Hat
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Hondo & Fabian
Hot Hippo
I Stink!
I Want a Dog
I, Crocodile
In the Small, Small Pond

L-P
Let’s Give Kitty a Bath!
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
Make Way for Ducklings
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mouse Around
No Roses for Harry!
Officer Buckle and Gloria
Owen
Owl Moon
Patrick

R-W
The Remarkable Riderlesss Runaway Tricycle
The Story About Ping
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Trashy Town
The Ugly Duckling
Waiting for Wings
A Weekend with Wendel
Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens

And Spanish Versions of…
The Caterpillar and the Poliwog
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Harry the Dirty Dog
Make Way For Ducklings
Owen

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (Written by Woody Guthrie, illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen, sung by Arlo Guthrie) America’s favorite folk song takes you across our great country and shows how this land was made for you and me!

FROG WENT A-COURTIN’ (Written by John Langstaff, illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky, sung by Rust Young and Jack Sundrud) A frog proposes to a mouse and they have the wedding of their dreams in this sing-along ditty.

OVER IN THE MEADOW (Written by John Langstaff, illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky, sung by Mae Robertson) This endearing version of an old counting song for children is filled with the beauty and wonder of meadow life.

GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE (Written by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, narrated by Billy Dee Williams) Gerald the giraffe longs to dance like everyone but he just can’t seem to get it right.

DEM BONES (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner, narrated by Raul Malo) A skeleton band will tickle your funny bone with their song about the body.

THE CHINESE VIOLIN (Written by Madelleine Thien, illustrated by Joe Chang, narrated by Lulu Li) When Lin Lin moves from her home country, everything feels different – until she receives a Chinese violin.

CHANGES, CHANGES (Wriiten and illustrated by Pat Hutchins) Two wooden dolls solve problems by arranging blocks to music.

TEENY-TINY AND THE WITCH-WOMAN (By Barbara K. Walker, Illustrated by Michael Foreman) A deliciously scary story about a boy who outsmarts an old witch-woman before she can have him and his brothers and sisters for dinner.

SPACE CASE (By Edward Marshall, Illustrated by James Marshall, Narrated by Christopher Lloyd) This zany story about a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends is vividly brought to life through lively animation and an upbeat musical score.

THE BOY WITH TWO SHADOWS (By Margaret Mahy, Illustrated by Jenny Williams) An unforgettable tale about the mayhem that takes place when you promise to help a witch.

THE WITCH IN THE CHERRY TREE (By Margaret Mahy, Illustrated by Jenny Williams) David and his mother must find a way to protect their freshly baked cakes from the tricky witch in the cherry tree.

TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO (Writeen by Arlene Mosel, illustrated by Blair Lent) This Chinese folktale explains why great long names are no longer chosen for their childdren.

THE TALE OF THE MANDARIN DUCKS (Written by Katherine Paterson, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, narrated by B. D. Wong) A compassionate couple risks their lives to reunite a pair of Mandarin ducks.

GRANDFATHER’S JOURNEY (Written and illustrated by Allen Say, narrated by B. D. Wong) A touching story about Grandfather’s travels from Japan to the United States and back again.

THE STONECUTTER (Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott) Tasaku is a lowly stonecutter who longs for more power in this Japanese folk tale.

LON PO PO: A RED-RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA (Written and illustrated by Ed Young, narrated by B. D. Wong) This Asian version of the classic fairytale brings lessons about strangers, trust, and courage.

SAM AND THE LUCKY MONEY (Written by Karen Chinn, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu, narrated by Ming-Na Wen) On Chinese New Year Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money.

Supports: Early Reading; Problem Solving; Friendship

SWIMMY: (Adapted from the Caldecott Honor Book) Swimmy meets a group of small fish who are scared to swim in the ocean. Can Swimmy think up with a plan to help the fish?

FREDERICK: While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick sits on the stone wall. When the dreary weather comes and the food runs out, it’s Frederick who saves the day.

FISH IS FISH: When Fish’s friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, Fish decides that maybe he doesn’t have to remain in the pond either. What will Fish do?

IT’S MINE!: Three selfish frogs bicker all day long. It’s mine! It’s mine! It’s mine! But a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize that sharing is much more fun.

CORNELIUS: Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, does tricks and sees things no other crocodile can. What will Cornelius’ crocodile friends think?

All stories written and illustrated by Lio Lionni

SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE (Adapted from the Caldecott Honor Book By William Steig, Narrated by John Lithgow) Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, he makes a wish that brings unexpected results.

POSSUM MAGIC (Written and narrated by Mem Fox, Illustrated by Julie Vivas, Music by Yothu Yindi) Grandma Poss needs a certain food for a magical mix that will make Hush visible again. The two set on a journey to find the magic ingredient, but will they ever find what they are looking for?

PRINCESS FURBALL (By Charlotte Huck, Illustrated by Anita Lobel) A cruel King intends to marry his daughter to an ogre in exchange for wagons full of silver. When the princess learns of her father’s plan, she is horrified. Can the princess escape her terrible fate?

THE TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (Written by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee, narrated by Jonathan Lipnicki and Diana Canova) On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the “monstrous” Mrs. Green.

THE LIBRARIAN FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (Written by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee, narrated by Alexander Gould) When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst.

THE GYM TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (Written by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee, narrated by Joey Stack) A new gym teacher is coming to school and the kids say he is a real monster!

SHRINKING VIOLET (Written by Cari Best, illustrated by Giselle Potter, narrated by Calista Flockhart) Violet is the shyest girl in school, so when her teacher announces that everyone will have a role in the school play, Violet panics. How will she find the courage to take the stage?

DVD Features – 4 Stories on One DVD Plus: Interview with Author Mike Thaler; Interview with Illustrator Jared Lee; Read-Along; Discussion Questions

SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA (Narrated by Jon Carroll) The states are bored and long for a change, so they decide to swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country.

THE SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA TALENT SHOW (Narrated by Jon Carroll, David de Vries, Diana Canova, and others) The states are bored and long for a change, so they decide to swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country.

DO UNTO OTTERS (A BOOK ABOUT MANNERS) (Narrated by Jack Sundrud, Rusty Young, David de Vries, Diana Canova) When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, they do not know how to act but with great advice from Mr. Owl they learn how to be neighborly.

OPEN WIDE: TOOTH SCHOOL INSIDE (Narrated by Michael McKean and 32 others) Dr. Flossman knows his teeth, all 32 of them, that is. At his tooth school you’ll learn fascinating facts and tasty tidbits about teeth and dental hygiene.

All stories written and illustrated by Laurie Keller

Supports Geography; manners; Dental Hygiene

50 award-winning and classic children’s stories are faithfully adapted and brought to life in this 7-DVD collection. From the wild imagination of Harold and his purple crayon to the beloved musical story There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly to the new family favorite Knuffle Bunny, these seven DVDs feature nearly eight hours of quality children’s entertainment.

Harold and the Purple Crayon…and more great stories to spark the imagination

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly…and more sing along favorites

Corduroy…and more stories about caring

Is Your Mama A Llama?…and more classic children’s stories

Good Night Gorilla…and more great sleepytime stories

The Ezra Jack Keats Collection

Knuffle Bunny…and more great childhood adventure stories

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER (Retold and illustrated by Jim LaMarche, narrated by Patrick Stewart) A pair of elves secretly create an amazing pair of shoes for a poor but kindly shoemaker.

THE TALKING EGGS (Retold by Maxine Fisher, directed by Michael Sporn, narrated by Danny Glover) When a young girl befriends a mysterious elderly woman, magical things happen.

THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF (Retold by P. C. Asbjornsen and J. E. Moe, illustrated by Marcia Brown) Follow the adventures of three billy goats named Gruff as they bravely hunt for fresh green grass to eat.

LON PO PO: A RED RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA (Written and illustrated by Ed Young, narrated by B. D. Wong) This Asian version of the classic fairytale brings lessons about strangers, trust and courage.

PRINCESS FURBALL (Retold by Charlott Huck, illustrated by Anita Lobel) A king falls in love with a princess after she hides her identity under a coat made of a thousand furs.

MAX’S WORDS (Written by Kate Banks, illustrated by Boris Kulikov, narrated by T. R. Knight) When his brothers won’t share their collections of stamps and coins, Max creates a collection of his own made up of words.

MOON MAN (Written and illustrated by Tomi Ungerer) Rocketing down on a shooting star, Moon Man finds that life on Earth is different than he expected.

THE GREAT WHITE MAN-EATING SHARK (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jonathan Allen, narrated by Ray Henwood) Norvin, a boy who resembles a shark, uses his talents to scare away all of the swimmers at Caramel Cove – except for one female shark in love!

THE ISLAND OF THE SKOG (Written and illustrated by Steven Kellogg, narrated by Anthony Edwards, Mary Beth Hurt, Diana Canova, and Steven Kellogg) A band of mice set sail to an island inhabited by a hostile Skog, only to find that they have a lot in common.

WHAT’S UNDER MY BED? (Written and illustrated by James Stevenson, narrated by Barnard Hughes, Melissa Callan, Peter Prinstein) Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds.

THE FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS (Written by Claire Huchet Bishop, Illustrated by Kurt Wiese) The classic story of five brothers with very special abilities.

EMILY’S FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time.

VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal) Three bunnies are whisked off to the gentle Bunny Planet — a place that lies “far beyond the moon and stars.”

READING TO YOUR BUNNY (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter, voices by Diana Canova, David DeVries, Rosemary Wells, and others) An original story by Rosemary Wells highlights the importance of reading to little ones.

RALPH S. MOUSE (Based on the book by Beverly Cleary) When Ralph persuades his young friend Ryan to bring him to school, the fun and the danger begin. Will Ralph be smart enough to steer his adventure to a happy ending?

2 Bonus Stories!

STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS (Based on the book by Syd Hoff) Stanley is no ordinary caveman. Hi likes to plant seeds and paint pictures! At first, the other cavemen chase him away, but in the end they learn that being different isn’t such a bad idea after all.

UNCLE ELEPHANT (Based on the book by Arnold Lobel) While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. Uncle Elephant tells amazing stories, makes wishes come true, and cheers up Arnie until his missing parents return.

OPEN WIDE TOOTH SCHOOL INSIDE (Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller) 32 young teeth go to school every day to learn about dental hygiene—and end up having plenty of fun!

HOW DO DINOSAURS GET WELL SOON? (By Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Mark Teague) When little dinos get sick, they get just as cranky, ornery, and whiny as human kids!

WILFRID GORDON McDONALD PARTRIDGE (By Mem Fox, Illustrated by Julie Vivas) Friendly Wilfrid accidentally helps his elderly neighbor Miss Nancy to recover her cherished memories.

JOEY RUNS AWAY (Written and Illustrated by Jack Kent) When young kangaroo Joey runs away from a cozy home in his mother’s pouch, he realizes what’s really important.

DOCTOR DeSOTO (Written and Illustrated by William Steig) A tender-hearted mouse dentist and his wife must outfox a not-so-nice patient who plots to eat them!

NOISY NORA (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) What’s a wee mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up Mom and Dad’s time? Make noise!

EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM (Written and illustrated by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, narrated by Buffy Allen) Children play ‘I spy’ with favorite nursery rhyme characters in this beloved story.

THE LITTLE RED HEN (Written and illustrated by Paul Galdone, narrated by TK) The classic tale of a hardworking hen who teachers her friends a thing or two about helping out.

READING TO YOUR BUNNY (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova, David deVries, Rosemary Wells, Leigh Corra, and Joey Stack) An original story by Rosemary Wells that highlights the importance of reading to children.

MARTIN’S BIG WORDS (Written by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Michael Clarke Duncan) Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. comes to life in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one’s heart.

ROSA (Written and narrated by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Michael Sporn) On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery, Alabama city bus and refused to give up her seat to a white man, an act that ignited a revolution and changed history.

HENRY’S FREEDOM BOX: A TRUE STORY FROM THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Written by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by TK) The powerful true story of a young slave who mails himself to freedom.

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (By Katherine Davis, Henry Oronati, & Herry Simeone, Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats) Joyful drumming, youthful voices and glowing illustrations combine to celebrate the nativity, with music and vocals by John Jennings.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SPACE CASE (By James Marshall, Narrated by Christopher Lloyd.) Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space. Find out what Christmas surprise Space Case has in store for Buddy.

SAM AND THE LUCKY MONEY (By Karen Chinn, Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-Hwa Hu, Narrated by Ming-Na Wen) Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money.

THE TOMTEN (By Astrid Lindgren, Illustrated by Harald Wiberg, Narrated by Owen Jordan) Follow the friendly Tomten, a little troll whom no human being has ever seen, as he moves about an old farm house, comforting the animals.

THE MAN WHO WALKED BETWEEN THE TOWERS (Written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein, narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal) Inspired by the true story of Philippe Petit and his daring 1974 high wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center.

CROW BOY (Written and illustrated by Taro Yashima) A small shy mountain boy who is different from the others gains acceptance when he imitates the voices of crows in the school talent show.

THE DINOSAURS OF WAREHOUSE HAWKINS (Written by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Brian Selznick, narrated by Jonathan Pryce) An awe-inspiring tale of how Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-sized dinosaur model that stunned the world.

MISS RUMPHIUS (Written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney, narrated by Claire Danes) Alice Rumphius dreams of traveling to faraway places and making the world more beautiful. Inspired by a true story, Miss Rumphius shows us how we can all make the world a more beautiful place.

Supports: Self Esteem; Reading Skills; Creativity

MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY (Written by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Diana Canova) The football team just can’t win a game. The whole town is down in the dumps–until the notorious Viola Swamp whips the team into shape.

MISS NELSON IS BACK! (Written by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Diana Canova) When Miss Nelson is away, the kids in Room 207 are up to no good. They can fool the principal, but not Viola Swamp. Now, the kids can’t wait for Miss Nelson’s return.

THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE THE WASH (Written by Trinka Hakes Nobel, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, narrated by Brianna Kittrell and Heidi Stallings) The class trip to the farm was pretty dull–until the cow started crying, the pigs got on the bus, and Jimmy’s pet boa got loose!

THE DOT (Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, narrated by Thora Birch) Vashti may not be able to draw, but she can at least make dot. At the school art show, her dot makes a big splash.

AMAZING GRACE (Written by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Caroline Binch, narrated by Alfre Woodard) Grace’s classmates discourage her from trying out for Peter Pan in the school play because she is black and a girl. But guess who wins the part and proves them wrong.

*The Night Before Christmas
*The Twelve Days of Christmas
*The Clown of God
*Great Joy
*n the Month of Kislev
*Merry Christmas, Space Case
*Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
*Too Many Tamales

Plus 4 Bonus Stories!

*The Little Drummer Boy
*Max’s Christmas
*Morris’s Disappearing Bag
*Sam and the Lucky Monkey

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (By Clement Clark Moore, Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, Narrated by Anthony Edwards) The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and soon St. Nicholas will be there.

IN THE MONTH OF KISLEY (By Nina Jaffe, Illustratred by Louise August, Narrated by Theodore Bikel) A wealthy, arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his family’s potato pancakes.

SEVEN CANDLES FOR KWANZAA (By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Illustrated by Brian Pinkney, Narrated by Alfre Woodard) This unique holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life’s bounties.

TOO MANY TAMALES (By Gary Soto, Illustrated by Ed Martinez, Narrated by Blancha Camacho) Maria feels very grown-up helping make Christmas dinner, until she realizes that she may have lost her mother’s ring in one of the tamales!

3 BONUS STORIES!

MAX’S CHRISTMAS (Written and Illustrated by Rosemary Wells, Narrated by Jenny Agutter & Rex Robbins) Max is told that he can’t stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks down anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake?

MORRIS’S DISAPPEARING BAG (Written and Illustrated by Rosemary Wells) Morris thinks his brother and sisters have better Christmas presents. But inside the last box under the tree he finds a magical gift that makes all his troubles disappear.

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (By Katherine Davis, Henry Oronati & Harry Simeone, Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, Narrated by John Jennings) Joyful drumming and glowing illustrations combine to celebrate the nativity.

Includes:
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
Danny and the Dinosaur
Dinosaur Bones
Stanley and the Dinosaurs
T is for Terrible
Plus the Spanish Versions of:
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Stink! …and more stories on wheels
Includes:
I Stink
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Trashy Town
The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle
The Beast of Monsieur Racine
Arnie the Doughnut
Pete’s a Pizza
Max’s Words
Moon Man
The Great White Man-Eating Shark
The Island of Skog
What’s Under my Bed?
Five Chinese Brothers
Plus the Spanish Version of:
Moon Man
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Wee Gillis

HOW DO DINOSAURS GET WELL SOON? (Written and narrated by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague) The outrageous antics of these dinosaurs will bring a smile to any child or grown-up who sniffled, coughed or ached.

HOW DO DINOSAURS EAT THEIR FOOD? (Written and narrated by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague) Mischievous dinosaurs show that burping, spilling and playing with your food is not the best way to enjoy a meal.

DANNY AND THE DINOSAUR (Written and illustrated by Syd Hoff, narrated by Ruis Woertendyke and Peter Prinstein) When Danny visits the museum he makes a rather unusual friend and the two buddies spend a happy day together.

DINOSAUR BONES (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner, narrated by Jerry Dixon) Learn about dinosaurs through fun facts that rhyme.

STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS (Live Action – based on the book by Syd Hoff) Stanley befriends a group of dinosaurs who help him build the world’s first house.

T IS FOR TERRIBLE (Written and illustrated by Peter McCarty, narrated by David de Vries) A T. Rex may be a giant, toothy dinosaur, but that doesn’t mean he has to be terrible

I’M DIRTY (Written and illustrated by Kate and Jim McMullan, narrated by Steve Buscemi) A sassy backhoe loader who likes to brag about his equipment and relishes his job gets to work and gets dirty!

BURT DOW: DEEP-WATER MAN (Written by Robert McCloskey) Burt sets out to sea on his trusty boat, the Tidely-Idley, to do some fishing. But the catch of the day is surprisingly unexpected. It’s a big one!

THE PAPERBOY (Written by Dav Pilkey, narrated by Forest Whitaker) Spend a day in the life of a paperboy and his dog as they deliver a newspaper along the route they know by heart.

STARS! STARS! STARS! (Written and illustrated by Bob Barner) In this spirited picturesque story of the night sky, children take a ride through outer space to visit distant planets and dazzling stars.

FLETCHER AND THE FALLING LEAVES (Written by Julia Rawlinson, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke, narrated by Katherine Kellgren) Fletcher is sad that his favorite tree is losing its leaves. But when winter arrives the tree teaches him a valuable lesson about the seasons.

JOHNNY APPLESEED (Written by Reeve Lindbergh, illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen, narrated by Mary McDonnell) The legacy of Johnny Appleseed, his botanical achievements and the stories he shared with children is beautifully presented..

Supports: Science; Nature; Responsibility

I LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY CAKES (By Rose Lewis, Illustrated by Jane Dyer, Narrated by Mia Farrow) Based on the author’s arduous trip to China to adopt a baby girl, this is the heartwarming story of a mother’s love and a baby’s smile as they become each other’s family.

THREE CHEERS FOR CATHERINE THE GREAT (By Cari Best, Illustrated by Giselle Potter) Sara’s feisty Russian grandmother asks for “no presents” for her birthday — and gets them — one from each neighbor and one from Mama. Can Sara come up with the perfect “no present” in time for the party?

FIVE CREATURES (By Emily Jenkins, Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki) Told from a small girl’s point of fiew, this is the charming story of the two cats and three humans that live in her house. The story playfully charts comparisons between the five family members’ varied talents and tastes just the way a child learning to count might do.

WHISTLE FOR WILLIE (Written and illustrated by Ezra jack Keats, narrated by Jane Harvey) Wouldn’t it be great if Peter could whistle for his dog, Willie? He tries hard, but he can’t make a sound.

PETER’S CHAIR (Written and illustrated by Ezra jack Keats, narrated by Loretta Long) A little sister means big trouble for Peter – his parents paint his cradle pink, and then they paint his crib! But they won’t paint Peter’s chair!

PET SHOW (Written and Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Terry Alexander) Archie wants to enter his cat in the neighborhood pet show, but the cat has vanished! What will he do?

A LETTER TO AMY (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Loretta Long) Peter is having a birthday party and he sends a special invitation to a special friend. Will Amy show up?

THE TRIP (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Charles Turner) Louie moves to a new neighborhood and he is lonely without his friends. He enters a magical world of imagination and flies back to his old home.

APT. 3 (Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, narrated by Charles Turner) One rainy day, Sam hears the sad sounds of a harmonica. He searches the building to find the source and meets a new friend.

BEAR SNORES ON (By Karma Wilson, Illustrated by Jane Chapman, Narrated by Karma Wilson) Forest animals stop by a cave to warm up from the snow. They drink tea and eat popcorn, but Bear just snores on. What will Bear do when he wakes up to a lair of noisy guests?

BEAR WANTS MORE (By Karma Wilson, Illustrated by Jane Chapman, Narrated by Karma Wilson) Springtime comes and Bear wakes up very hungry. His friends help him find good things to eat, but he still wants more.

HENRY HIKES TO FITCHBURG (Written and Illustrated by D.B. Johnson, Narrated by James Naughton) Two friends decide to meet in a town 30 miles away. Each elects to get there in his own way, and the two have surprisingly different days.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS (Written and Illustrated by James Marshall, Narrated by Joyce Ebert) While a charming family of brown bears is out on a bicycling trip, a naughty little girl makes a mess in their home.

2 BONUS STORIES:

PANAMA (Written and Illustrated by Janosch, Narrated by Judy Duris) A little bear and a little tiger abandon their happy home in search of Panama, “the land of their dreams.”

THE BEAR & THE FLY (Written and Illustrated by Paul Winter) A fly enters through an open window, and a nice family dinner turns into quite a mess!

DIARY OF A WORM (By Doreen Cronin, Illustrated by Harry Bliss): This fun-filled chronicle of the daily ins and outs of a lovable underground dweller shows us that a worm’s life is really not so different from ours.

ANATOLE (By Eve Titus, Illustrated by Paul Galdone, From the Caldecott Honor Book): An honorable little French mouse anonymously reveals his remarkably good taste in cheese and helps a cheese factory to become the best!

FROG GOES TO DINNER (By Mercer Mayer): Frog causes trouble and embarrassment for the family after popping out of a boy’s pocket in a fancy restaurant. (live action)

I LOST MY BEAR (By Jules Feiffer): It’s not under the bed, or on the chair, or behind the curtains — so where on earth is that teddy bear?

THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE THE WASH (Written by Trinka Hakes, illustrated by Steven Kellogg) The class trip to the farm was pretty dull — until the cow started crying, the pigs got on the bus, and Jimmy’s pet boa got loose!

DOCTOR DE SOTO (Written and illustrated by William Steig) Doctor De Soto, the mouse dentist, takes a risk to treat a hungry fox with a sore tooth.

FLOSSIE AND THE FOX (Written and narrated by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Rachel Isadora) Can Flossie outfox a fox, especially if she’s never seen one before?

FIRST THE EGG (Written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, narrated by Elle Fanning) Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Find out in this beautiful story about growth, creativity and transformation.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A TALE LIKE THIS? (Written by Robin Page, illustrated by Steven Jenkins, narrated by James Naughton) Explore the many amazing things animals can do in this interactive guessing story.

JOEY RUNS AWAY (Written and illustrated by Jack Kent) When Joey runs away from his cozy home to avoid cleaning his room, he finds out what’s really important in life!

Supports: Science; Creativity; Friendship

BARK, GEORGE (By Jules Feiffer) When George, a dog, is told to bark he says “meow” and “quack-quack” and “oink” and “moo.” Can the vet help George get his bark back?

DOT THE FIRE DOG (By Lisa Desimini) Dot knows exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. When she goes to a burning building, the firemen aren’t the only ones saving lives.

NO ROSES FOR HARRY! (By Gene Zion, Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham) Harry is determined to lose his new sweater. He tries leaving it all over town, but it is always returned — until a bird catches sight of a loose thread and Harry’s luck finally changes.

BY THE LIGHT OF THE HALLOWEEN MOON (Written by Caroline Stutson, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, narrated by Sherry Stringfield) A brave girl would rather play a trick than be gobbled up as a treat.

A DARK, DARK TALE (Written and illustrated by Ruth Brown) Take a spooky journey up dark stairs and through hidden passages. Being scared has never been so much fun!

GEORGIE (Written and illustrated by Robert Bright, narrated by David DeVries) A friendly ghost looks for a new house to haunt when he feels unwanted by the Whittaker family.

4 BONUS STORIES!

THE WITCH IN THE CHERRY TREE (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jenny Williams) David and his mother must find a way to protect their freshly baked cakes from the tricky witch in the cherry tree.

THE THREE-LEGGED CAT (Written by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Jonathan Allen) Tom, the pegged-legged cat is mistaken for a hat in this hilarious tale of mistaken identity.

THE THREE ROBBERS (Written and illustrated by Tomi Ungerer) A little orphan girl sets three robbers straight, turning their gold to good.

LITTLE TIM AND THE BRAVE SEA CAPTAIN (Written and illustrated by Edward Ardizzone) Little Tim finally has the chance to become a sailor and experience life on the high seas.

DVD Features: Interactive menu, scene selection

ARNIE THE DOUGHNUT (Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller, Narrated by Michael McKean, Diana Canova, and David deVries) When a young doughnut realizes that he’s destined to be eaten, he’ll do anything to avoid it!

ROBERTO THE INSECT ARCHITECT (Written and Illustrated by Nina Laden, Narrated by Sean Hayes) A little termite goes against the grain and dreams big — of making big buildings!

HONDO & FABIAN (Written and Illustrated by Peter McCarty) Spend a day playing and having fun with Hondo the dog and Fabian the cat!

THAT NEW ANIMAL (By Emily Jenkins, Illustrated by Pierre Pratt) A doggie duo plots to get rid of the newest “animal” in their house — the baby!

BONUS STORY: SWAMP ANGEL (By Anne Isaacs, Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky) Angelica may be a young girl, but she also happens to be the strongest woodswoman around!

ANTARCTIC ANTICS (By Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, Narrated by Diana Canova and Raul Malo) Sing along with a chick as she grows up and learns about life on a penguin colony in Antarctica.

IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND (Written and Illustrated by Denise Fleming, Narrated by Laura Dern) The natural beauty of animal life in a pond is depicted through striking illustrations and bewitching blends of words and sounds.

BEAR SNORES ON (Written and Narrated by Karma Wilson, Illustrated by Jane Chapman) Some animals stop by a cave to warm up from the snow. They drink tea and eat popcorn, but Bear just snores on. What will Bear do when he wakes up to a lair of noisy guests?

BARK, GEORGE (Written and Illustrated by Jules Feiffer, Narrated by John Lithgow) When George, a dog, is told to bark he says “meow” and “quack-quack” and “oink” and “moo.” Can the vet help George get his bark back?

3 BONUS STORIES!

CAPS FOR SALE (Written and Illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkina, Narrated by Owen Jordan) A peddler falls asleep under a tree and awakens to find that all of his colorful caps are gone. How can he get them back from the mischievous monkeys?

THE HAT (Written and Illustrated by Tomi Ungerer) A magical hat with a mind of its own goes on daring rescues and changes the life of a penniless man.

THE LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE AND THE GREAT GRAY BRIDGE (Written by Hildegarde H. Swift, Illustrated by Lynd Ward, Narrated by David de Vries) A lighthouse that learns that you can still be important even if you are small.