A Sick Day for Amos McGee

A Sick Day for Amos McGee 2012

1

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.

2012

Peter's Chair

Peter's Chair 1971

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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!

1971

Madam President

Madam President 2008

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A young girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President.

2008

The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs 1991

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Three pig brothers set out on their own, but only one manages to survive his encounters with a hungry wolf. Based on the children's book by James Marshall.

1991

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster 2007

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Leonardo is truly a terrible monster-terrible at being a monster that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him! But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster-but he could be a really good friend.

2007

Space Case

Space Case 2001

2.00

Based on the children's book by Edward Marshall, Space Case is about an alien that arrives on Earth on Halloween night where it is mistaken for a trick-or-treater. The alien befriends a young boy who teaches it about human holidays.

2001

The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes 1990

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In this animated contemporary interpretation of a Hans Christian Andersen morality tale, a pair of magic slippers help two young African-American girls learn the value of friendship after they are divided by selfishness and jealousy.

1990

That Is Not a Good Idea!

That Is Not a Good Idea! 2015

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Inspired by the evil villains and innocent damsels of silent movies, Willems tells the tale of a hungry fox who invites a plump goose to dinner. As with the beloved Pigeon books, kids will be calling out the signature refrain and begging for repeated readings. The funny details in the full-color illustrations by three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems will bring nonstop laughter to story time.

2015

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! 2003

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You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”

2003

Diary of a Fly

Diary of a Fly 2004

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The day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and is not afraid to dream really big.

2004

Monty

Monty 1992

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Story of a sleepy alligator-taxi names Monty who has an important job. Each day Arthur the frog, Doris the duck, and Tom the rabbit ride on Monty's back across the river to and from school. The three friends complain about Monty's wobbling his speed, and anything else they can think of all the way there and all the way back. One day, Monty decides to take an alligator vacation from his three friends who are left to find their own way across the river

1992

Musical Max

Musical Max 1993

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The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did

1993

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers 2005

6.80

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).

2005

Exclamation Mark

Exclamation Mark 2014

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An exciting tale of self-discovery, this is the story about the exclamation mark. It's about fitting in and standing out, and with the help of others, finding your way. We all have an inner exclamation mark- the question is how to find it!

2014

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash 1991

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It starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm - boring, kind of dull. But before very long, chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another, even zanier, one. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control.

1991

Harry the Dirty Dog

Harry the Dirty Dog 1997

6.00

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

1997

A Letter to Amy

A Letter to Amy 1970

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"Peter [from Keats' The Snowy Day] is having a birthday party, and he's asked all of his friends to come. But Amy is a special friend because she's a girl, so Peter decides to send her a special invitation. When he rushes out in a thunderstorm to mail it, he bumps smack into Amy herself and knocks her to the ground. Will she come to his party now?"

1970

Max's Chocolate Chicken

Max's Chocolate Chicken 1991

1

Will Max or Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the Easter Bunny knows for sure.

1991

Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens

Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens 1991

6.00

When Winnie, who never reads, lifts off with a foxy stranger, sensible Harriet must use every ounce of energy and brain power to rescue her.

1991