US
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).
Apr 2005
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.
Feb 1990
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!
Jan 2014
Based on the Book by Mo Willems.
Jan 2011
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?
Jun 1984
"The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" is based on a Halloween children's book about how a brave old lady meets a spooky set of clothes that follow her home.
It is autumn and Fletcher is worried because his favorite tree is losing its leaves. He wants to help but when the last leaf falls, he feels he has let down a friend…until winter arrives and his tree is transformed.
Jan 2009
Two lonely boys who don't know each other meet on a city street. Brought together with a simple "Yo!" answered by the other one's "Yes?" and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will strike a chord with every child who's ever longed for a friend.
Apr 2000
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
Jan 1992
These two girls are marvelous companions who often do not agree…on socks…or goldfish…or venturing to the Andes. This humorous story relates how compromise helps these two very different individuals remain the best of friends.
Apr 2012
Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books.
Jan 2010
Introduce a triangle, circle, square, and rectangle who celebrate the gift of friendship.
Apr 2017
A young girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President.
Jan 2008
A classic story of Chicken Little and her bird-brained friends who think the sky is falling.
Feb 1998
The day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and is not afraid to dream really big.
Jan 2004
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.
Jan 1971
Dr. Flossman (voiced by McKean) teaches the 32 teeth how to take care of themselves.
Mar 2006
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.
Jan 2007
It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub!
Sep 1986
Sometimes being small has its advantages. When Cloudette wants to do something big, she discovers that a little cloud can make a big difference.
Jan 2013