Based on the beloved children’s book, this fun-filled animated feature follows a spirited young fruit bat who finds friendship, love and acceptance in the most unexpected places! Brimming with music, laughter, warmth and excitement, Stellaluna is sure to capture your heart! When the adorable fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she is adopted by a family of birds, but soon finds that she just can’t fit in. Her playmates like to sleep at night; she wants to fly. They whistle and sing; she doesn’t even have a beak! But just when it seems like she’ll always be an outsider, Stellaluna makes an amazing discovery. Now she’ll learn to cherish the things that make her different from everyone else. And she’ll see that an open mind and an open heart can lead to the greatest gifts of all.

Bonus Features:
On Screen Read-Along
Sing-Along Feature
5.1 Surround Sound
PLUS: Stellaluna Activity Booklet

JAMES MARSHALL’S CINDERELLA (Retold by Barbara Karlin, illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Stephanie J. Block) A hard-working young girl is turned into a beautiful princess with the help of a wacky godmother. But after the magic wears off, will the prince come to rescue her?

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

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (Retold and illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Fritz Weaver) A hungry wolf is after three little pigs, but only one is clever enough to save his chinny-chin-chin.

HANSEL AND GRETEL (Retold and illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Kathy Bates) Two poor children get lost in the woods and end up someplace they’ d rather not be!

SPACE CASE (By Edward Marshall, illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Christopher Lloyd) A zany story about a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends.

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

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

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

Spoon…and more stories about friendship
Includes:
A Boy, A Dog and A Frog
Otto Runs For President
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Dem Bones…and more sing-along stories
Includes:
Hush Little Baby
Fox Went Out On A Chilly Night
Dinosaur Bones
The Erie Canal

That New Animal…and more stories about the new baby
Includes:
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
Smile for Auntie
Blueberries For Sal

DVD Features – 13 Stories on Three DVDs Plus: A Lively Documentary on Creating the Music for Spoon; Interview with Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Author/Illustrator Bob Barner; Read-Along

Supports: Cooperation; Music Appreciaton; Friendship

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supports: Reading Skills; Cooperation: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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?

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.

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!

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

CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE: (By H.A. Rey, Illustrated by Margaret Rey, Narrated by David de Vries) The man in the yellow hat gives Curious George a new bicycle. What adventures are ahead for this little monkey?

THE WIZARD (Written and Illustrated by Jack Kent, Narrated by Ian Thomson) An unhappy mouse uses a magic potion to turn him into “something else.”

FOURTEEN RATS AND A RAT-CATCHER (By James Cressey, Illustrated by Tamasin Cole) A nice–or nasty–old woman calls upon a rat-catcher to get rid of a nasty–or nice–family of rats.

WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE’S EARS (By Verna Aardema, Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon, Narrated by James Earl Jones) A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Can the lion get to the bottom of the story?

2 BONUS STORIES!
HERE COMES THE CAT (Written and Illustrated by Frank Asch and Vladimir Vagin) Hundreds of mice scurry for their lives when they hear that the cat is approaching. What will happen when it arrives?

FROG GOES TO DINNER (Live Action, Based on the book by Mercer Mayer, Directed by Gary Templeton) Frog causes trouble and embarrassment for a family after popping out of a boy’s pocket in a fancy restaurant.

Spanish version of “Curious George Rides a Bike” and “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”

*All stories written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak*

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (Music and Narration by Peter Schickele) When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited with weird creatures. He becomes king of all wild things — until he misses his real home.
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN (Music and Narration by Peter Schickele) Mickey is awakened by noise in the night. Who’s in the night kitchen making all that clatter?
THE NUTSHELL KIDS – From the Nutshell Library, Songs Performed by Carole King:
ALLIGATOR’S ALL AROUND — Alligators dance and sing through the alphabet in a jamboree from A to Z.
PIERRE — Pierre doesn’t care about anything until he meets a hungry lion who changes everything.
ONE WAS JOHNNY — Counting forwards and backwards has never been so much fun with Johnny and his uninvited house guests.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE — Chicken soup with rice can be enjoyed around the world all year long. Learning the months of the year has never been so delicious!

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON (Written and Illustrated by Crocket Johnson, Narrated by Norman Rose) Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Now he is on a fantastic voyage!

A PICTURE FOR HAROLD’S ROOM (Written and Illustrated by Crocket Johnson) Harold draws a picture for his room. Soon his is bigger than a mountain. Next he is smaller than a bird. How will he ever get home?

HAROLD’S FAIRY TALE (Written and Illustrated by Crocket Johnson) With his purple crayon, Harold takes a trip through an enchanted garden where he meets a king, an invisible giant witch, and a magical fairy.

THE SWINEHERD (By Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by Bjorn Winblad) An honorable prince disguises himself to get close to a spoiled princess.

3 BONUS STORIES:
TIME OF WONDER (Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey, Narrated by Ted Hoskins) Beautiful watercolors and poetic text highlight the sights and sounds of nature on an island in Maine.
THE FOOLISH FROG (By Pete Seeger and Charles Seeger, Illustrated by Miloslav Jagr, Narrated by Pete Seeger) A farmer sees a bullfrog fall in the water and finds inspiration to write a song that gets the whole town dancing.
DRUMMER HOFF (By Barbara Emberley, Illustrated by Ed Emberley) The classic tale of soldiers building a magnificent cannon is told through rhyme, rhythm and stunning illustrations.

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

The James Marshall Collection

Includes:
Red Riding Hood
James Marshall’s Cinderellla
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Hansel and Gretel
Space Case
The Hans Christian Andersen Collection

Includes:

The Ugly Duckling
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Nightingale
The Red Shoes
The Little Match Girl
The Swineherd
Rapunzel … and more classic fairytales

Includes:

Rapunzel
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Talking Eggs
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story From China
Princess Furball
Strega Nona … and more stories about magic

Includes:

Strega Nona
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
The Stonecutter
The Amazing Bone
Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman

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.

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

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?

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 (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.

HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS (Illustrated by Kadir Nelson, Narrated by Chrystal Taliefero) This beloved folk song celebrates the connection between people and nature.

COME ON, RAIN! (By Karen Hesse, Illustrated by Jon J. Muth, Narrated by Laila Ali) Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the endless summer heat is a good, soaking rainstorm. When it finally comes everyone rejoices.

GIVING THANKS: A NATIVE AMERICAN GOOD MORNING MESSAGE (Written and Narrated by Chief Jake Swamp, Illustrated by Erwin Printup Jr.) This Thanksgiving Address is a message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and all her inhabitants.

OWL MOON (Written and Narrated by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by John Schoenherr) A young girl and her father take a magical, night-time walk through the snowy woods in search of the Great Horned Owl.

3 BONUS STORIES!

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 save a pair of Mandarin ducks.

PATRICK (Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake) The countryside comes alive with Patrick’s fiddle music.

A BOY, A DOG AND A FROG (Illustrated by Mercer Mayer) A young boy and his dog spend the afternoon trying to catch a playful frog.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

Curious George Rides A Bike… and a lot more monkeying around includes:

Curious George Rides A Bike
The Wizard
Fourteen Rats and a Rat-Catcher
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears
Here Comes the Cat
Frog Goes to Dinner
Plus the Spanish versions of:
Curious George Rides A Bike
Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People’s Ears

Corduroy… and more stories about caring Includes:

Corduroy
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
The Happy Lion
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
Smile for Auntie
The Happy Owls
Goose

Good Night, Gorilla… and more great sleepytime stories Includes:

Good Night, Gorilla
Happy Birthday, Moon
The Napping House
The Rainbabies
Zin! ZIn! ZIn! A Violin
Elizabeti’s Doll

Harold and the Purple Crayon… and more stories to spark the imagination Includes:

Harold and the Purple Crayon
A Picture for Harold’s Room
Harold’s Fairytale
The Swineherd
Time of Wonder
The Foolish Frog
Drummer Hoff

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

CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM (By Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, Illustrated by Lois Ehlert, Performed by Crystal Taliefero) The letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Is there enough room for them all?

WILD ABOUT BOOKS (By Judy Sierra, Illustrated by Marc Brown, Narrated by Catherine O’Hara) Librarian Molly McGrew introduces a zoo full of animals to reading and they go simply wild about books.

INCH BY INCH (Written and Illustrated by Leo Lionni, Narrated by Ron McLarty) To avoid getting eaten, a resourceful inchworm must figure out how to measure a nightingale’s song.

FIVE CREATURES (By Emily Jenkins, Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki, Narrated by Kristen Hahn) In a house filled with two parents, one girl, and two cats, counting has never been so much fun!

3 BONUS STORIES!:
BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL (Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey) A little girl and a little bear mix up their mothers while picking blueberries.
A STORY, A STORY (Written and Illustrated by Gail E. Haley, Narrated by Dr. John Akar) Ananse the Spider Man climbs up to the sky to buy stories from the Sky God in this African Folk Tale.
MILLIONS OF CATS (Written and Illustrated by Wanda Gág) A gentle old man searches for one cat for his lonely wife, but returns with “millions and billions and trillions” of cats.

CORDUROY (Live Action — Based on the book by Don Freeman) Corduroy longs for someone to take him home from the department store. He thinks that finding his lost button may help, so he searchers the store when no one is around. Will Corduroy find the button on his adventure?

MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL (Written and Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton, Narrated by David de Vries) Big diesel engines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his old steam shovel, Mary Anne, out of business until Mike finds just the job to prove their worth.

THE HAPPY LION (By Louise Fatio, Illustrated by Roger Duvoisin) When the zookeeper leaves the door open, the happy lion decides to walk through town to visit his friends.

I LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY CAKES (By Rose Lewis, Illustrated by Jane Dyer, Narrated by Mia Farrow) This heart-warming story tells of a mother’s love and a baby’s smile as they become each other’s family.

3 BONUS STORIES!:

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

THE HAPPY OWLS (Written and Illustrated by Celestino Piatti) Two owls discover the secret to peace and happiness.

GOOSE (Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang, Narrated by Laura Dern) A baby goose feels like an outcast until she discovers that she can fly.

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.

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.

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?

NO ROSES FOR HARRY (By Gene Zion, Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham, Narrated by Bruce Johnson) 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.

OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA (Written and Illustrated by Peggy Rathman, Narratred by John Lithgow) When Officer Buckle tries to share his safety tips, nobody listens – until he’s partnered with a police dog named Gloria who has her own way of demonstrating safety tips.

DOT THE FIRE DOG (Written and Illustrated by Lisa Desimini, Narratred by Ruth Berliner) Dot, the fire dog, knows exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. Children will know too after they’ve heard Dot’s fire safety tips.

2 BONUS STORIES!
I WANT A DOG (Written and Illustrated by Dayal Kaur Khalsa, Narratred by Marnie McPhail) May wants a dog more than anything else in the world. How can she finally convince her parents?

ANGUS LOST (Live Action – based on the book by Marjorie Flack) Angus, a clever and curious Scottish terrier, escapes from the yard and goes on an exciting adventure around the town.

DIARY OF A SPIDER (Written by Doreen Cronin, Illustrated by Harry Bliss,
Narrated by Angus T. Jones) This spider is a lot like a normal kid – he goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also gets to spin sticky webs, take wind-catching lessons, and have a fly as a best friend!

ROBERTO THE INSECT ARCHITECT (Written and Illustrated by Nina Laden, Narrated by Sean Hayes) Roberto the termite travels to the big city to follow his dream of becoming a successful architect.

NORMAN THE DOORMAN (Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman, Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) Norman, the guard of the Art Museum, is surprised when his sculpture wins first prize in a contest.

THE MYSTERIOUS TADPOLE (Written and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg, Narrated by Neil Innes) Lewis’s birthday gift appears to be a tadpole, but it turns out to be much, much more!

BONUS STORY: THE STORY OF THE DANCING FROG (Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake, Narrated by Amanda Plummer) Gertrude and George, the dancing frog, go on a whirlwind theatrical tour.

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.

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!

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.

*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.

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

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

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

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (Narrated by Jennifer Brown, illustrated by Robert Broomfield) Celebrate Christmas tradition and sing along with this classic holiday counting song.

GREAT JOY (Written by Kate Di Camillo, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, narrated by Jane Curtin) A little girl finds a way to express her compassion for the monkey and organ grinder who play outside her window in the cold.

THE CLOWN OF GOD (Written and illustrated by Tomie Di Paola, narrated by Charles Cioffi) Giovanni, a once-famous juggler, gives one last, unforgettable performance on Christmas Eve

MERRY CHRISTMAS SPACE CASE (Written and illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Christopher Lloyd) Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space.

SAM AND THE LUCKY MONEY (Written by Karen Chinn, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and 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.

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)

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.

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.

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?

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.

BEAR SNORES ON …and more ‘beary’ adorable tales: Includes: Bear Snores On; Bear Wants More; Henry Hikes to Fitchburg; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Panama; and The Bear and the Fly

DIARY OF A SPIDER …and more cute critter stories: Includes: Diary of a Spider; Roberto the Insect Architect; Norman the Doorman; The Mysterious Tadpole; and The Story of the Dancing Frog

THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE : Includes: The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Wee Gillis

HE’S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS…and more stories to celebrate the environment: Includes: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands; Come On, Rain!; Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message; Owl Moon; The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks; Patrick; and A Boy, A Dog and a Frog.

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!

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.

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.

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.

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS (Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey) In this beloved children’s classic, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard look for the perfect spot to raise their young, and find it in the most unlikely place.

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

THE UGLY DUCKLING (By Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, Narrated by Lynn Whitfield) Only a mother could love this ugliest of ducklings who is teased for his awkward appearance. But seasons change – and so does he – into a graceful swan.

ANGUS AND THE DUCKS (Live Action – based on the book by Marjorie Flack) What’s making all of that noise on the other side of the hedge? When the door to Angus’s house is left open, this curious pup gets his chance to find out.

2 BONUS STORIES!

CAT AND CANARY (Written and Illustrated by Michael Foreman) While his owner is away at work, Cat’s unlikely friend Canary shows him a great time.

WINGS: A TALE OF TWO CHICKENS (Written and Illustrated by James Marshall) Winnie unknowingly goes on a balloon ride with a sly fox. Can sensible Harriet rescue her?

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

THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE (By Beverly Cleary) The best-selling book comes to life in live action and dimensional animation. Ralph is not like other mice. He is always looking for a new adventure. When a young guest arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, Ralph knows that it is his lucky day. He takes it out for a spin and roars off on a series of exciting and dangerous adventures.

BONUS STORY: WEE GILLIS (By Munro Leaf, Live Action) A Scottish lad has a tough decision to make. Does he want to be a Highlander and stalk stags, like his father’s people, or a Lowlander like his mother’s people and raise long-haired cows? Or can he combine his skills in herding and hunting to do something else?

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.

GOOD NIGHT GORILLA (Written and Illustrated by Peggy Rathmann, Narrated by Anthony Edwards) As the zookeeper makes his nightly rounds, he has no idea that Gorilla is letting all of the animals out of their cages!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON (Written and Illustrated by Frank Asch, Narrated by Melissa Leebaert) A thoughtful little bear decides to get the moon a birthday present, so he climbs a mountain to ask the moon what it wants.

THE NAPPING HOUSE (By Audrey Wood, Illustrated by Don Wood, Narrated by Melissa Leebaert) Granny and all of the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap…until a little flea has a big surprise.

THE RAINBABIES (By Laura Krass, Illustrated by Jim LaMarche, Narrated by B.J. Ward) An old couple pines to have children, so the moon presents them with twelve tiny babies.

BONUS STORIES:
ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN (By Lloyd Moss, Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman, Narrated by Maureen Anderman, Music by Marvin Hamlisch) A lonesome trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet. One by one ten instruments gather together to create beautiful music.

ELIZABETI’S DOLL (By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Illustrated by Christy Hale, Narrated by Lynn Whitfield) When her new brother arrives, Elizabeti wants a baby of her own. She finds a rock that makes a perfect baby.

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES (Retold and illustrated by Nadine Bernard, narrated by Stephanie J. Block) Two swindlers create a royal robe from magical cloth for a vain emperor. But something seems to be missing.

NIGHTINGALE (Retold by Stephen Mitchell, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoullline, narrated by Mako) A lonely emperor is captivated by a songbird that comes to his palace.

THE RED SHOES (Retold by Maxine Fisher, directed by Michael Sporn, narrated by Ossie Davis) Lisa learns the value of friendship with the help of a pair of magic slippers.

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL (Retold by Maxine Fisher, directed by Michael Sporn, narrated by F. Murray Abraham) A homeless child must sell matches to survive in this classic tale.

THE SWINEHERD (Retold and illustrated by Bjorn Winblad) An honorable prince disguises himself to get close to a spoiled princess

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

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.