Peter's Chair 1971
Narrated by Loretta Long A little sister means big trouble for Peter -- first his parents paint his cradle pink, and then they paint his crib! But he won't let them paint his chair!
Narrated by Loretta Long A little sister means big trouble for Peter -- first his parents paint his cradle pink, and then they paint his crib! But he won't let them paint his chair!
Amos McGee is a zookeeper who always makes time for his animal friends. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevent him from going to the zoo, he receives some unexpected guests.
Retold and illustrated by Jim LaMarche; Narrated by Patrick Stewart A pair of elves secretly create and amazing pair of shoes for a poor by kindly shoemaker.
Told in the voice of a cool cat named Scat, this dramatic story tells how Ella got her sound on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career.
Join Arkansas, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont and the others as they learn about abbreviations, dance a tap dance and more!
Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman; Narrated by Owen Jordan Norman, the guard of the Art Museum, is surprised when his sculpture wins first prize in a contest.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, and no one knows why. What else can this old lady fit in her stomach?
This humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become Founding Fathers brings the early days of American history to life with sass and substance, in Lane Smith's inimitable style.
"What's the matter with Leo?" his father asks when Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly, or speak. "He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough, one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom.
In this charming classic story, Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is
One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).
What do you do when your best toy disappears and no one will help you find it? Jules Feiffer's spunky little detective learns that if you keep on searching, you might just discover more than you expected!
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?
When Owen refuses to part from his increasingly careworn blanket, a concerned neighbor gives his parents tips on how to get him to let the blanket go.
It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! Children will love this interactive bedtime romp, which puts readers back in the driver's seat, deflecting Pigeon's sly trickery as he tries to escape his inevitable bedtime. Will you let him stay up late?
A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
Dr. Flossman (voiced by McKean) teaches the 32 teeth how to take care of themselves.
Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek into family life inside the White House.
Grandpa tells his two young houseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments of his imagination.
Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language.