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| 55 Socks
2013 - Selection(s) During World War II in the dark "winter of hunger" in Holland, some women and a girl unravel a beautiful bedspread to make socks to... |
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| Show Way
2013 - Selection(s) Jacqueline Woodson's narration conveys her reverence for the generations of women who passed down needle skills and knowledge from slave times to the present. Hudson... |
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| Anna, Emma and the Condors
2013 - Selection(s) Anna and Emma, along with their parents, work to bring the amazing and magnificent California Condor back from the brink of extinction. This is a...
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| Sky Color
2013 - Selection(s) When the color blue is missing from the paint box, Marisol's keen observations of the sky help her create an original color for the school... |
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| Are You a Bully? Test
2013 - Selection(s) This live-action film includes seven questions, stories from teens who have experienced both sides of bullying, and advice from an expert to help children recognize...
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| Wind Flyers
2013 - Selection(s) The narrator recalls the pride he felt as a young boy hearing the stories his great-uncle shared about his days as a Tuskegee Airman. In... |
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| Bink & Gollie
2013 - Selection(s) In three interconnected stories, companions Bink and Gollie share pancakes and rich conversations. The skilled narration and humorous animation capture the opposite personalities of these... |
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| Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
2013 - Selection(s) Edwina doesn't let being extinct stop her from being loved by almost everyone in her town. This hilarious animated video, with catchy theme music, will...
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| Hi! Fly Guy
2013 - Selection(s) Buzz finds the amazing pet he was seeking when he meets Fly Guy, a smart fly who even knows his owner's name. Delightful animation and... |
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| Kali the Little Vampire
2013 - Selection(s) Viewers are alternately terrified and deeply moved by the plight of a little vampire who is isolated and lonely, but willing to risk life and... |
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| Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
2013 - Selection(s) While flying to and from Holland, Trixie and her beloved Knuffle Bunny finally part ways in this moving, satisfying conclusion to the Knuffle Bunny trilogy... |
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| The Other Side
2013 - Selection(s) E. B. Lewis' nostalgic watercolor illustrations, along with a soft guitar soundtrack, show that a fence can be an opportunity rather than a barrier in... |
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| Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
2013 - Selection(s) When Scaredy Squirrel is unsure how to make a friend, he devises a plan that, despite its many flaws, delivers a surprisingly satisfying solution. Lively... |
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| Big Drive
2013 - Selection(s) Squeezed into the back of the family car, four restless sisters find magic in a road trip across the prairie. This exuberant, animated film beautifully... |
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| A Sick Day for Amos McGee
2013 - Selection(s) When zookeeper Amos is home sick, he gets a surprise visit from his zoo friends: elephant, tortoise, penguin, rhinoceros, and owl. This carefully-paced and faithful... |
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| Kitten's First Full Moon
2012 - Selection(s) Kitten mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk and runs into a series of mishaps as she tries to get a sip. The charming... |
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| Party Day (The Laurie Berkner Band)
2012 - Selection(s) Dance and sing along to these Laurie Berkner favorites as the band attends a costume party, a birthday party, and a pajama party. Includes bonus... |
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| Private Eyes/Les Yeux Noirs
2012 - Selection(s) Pretending to be a detective, Matthew searches for his birthday present. Being blind does not stop him from navigating his world using the “eyes” in... |
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| All the World
2012 - Selection(s) Joanne Woodward’s expressive narration adds to the peaceful view of the seaside community in this adaptation of the 2010 Caldecott Honor Book. Liz Garton Scanlon’s poetry celebrates the... |
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| Robot Zot!
2012 - Selection(s) After crashing his spaceship in a suburban backyard, tiny Robot Zot aims to take over the earth, starting with the toaster. David Shannon’s high-energy illustrations... |
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| Eric Carle, Picture Writer: The Art of the Picture Book
2012 - Selection(s) Join beloved author/illustrator Eric Carle in his studio as he creates his signature artwork. Carle shares insights about his childhood, art, writing, and family. The... |
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| Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Germs & Your Health
2012 - Selection(s) Using buckets of green goo and ultraviolet lights, Bill Nye the Science Guy dramatizes how germs spread and how to stay healthy in this informative... |
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| A Child's Garden of Poetry
2012 - Selection(s) Children of all ages convey their passion for poetry and what it means to them. Well-known actors and poets recite a broad range of poems... |
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| Scaredy Squirrel
2012 - Selection(s) Armed with a safety checklist and first-aid kit, Scaredy Squirrel has no plans to venture beyond the security of his nut tree. Bright music and... |
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| Children Make Terrible Pets,
2012 - Selection(s) In this whimsical reversal of “Can I keep him?,” Lucy Bear finds a little boy in the forest and takes him home against her mother’s... |
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| Stone Soup
2012 - Selection(s) Jon J. Muth’s 2003 retelling of this traditional tale from a Chinese perspective makes a beautiful transition to video, with expressive narration, traditional music, and... |
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| Choosing to Be a GFF (Good Friend Forever)
2012 - Selection(s) Narrated by thirteen-year-old Ellise Trewyn, this program features young teens talking about what it is like to be autistic and how everyone can be a... |
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| Too Many Toys
2012 - Selection(s) Tripping over Spencer’s treasured toys once too often, Mom decides that some will have to go! David Shannon’s high voltage artwork flairs to life in this... |
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| Coming Out: What Every Teen (Gay and Straight) Needs to Know
2012 - Selection(s) What does LGBTQ mean? What does it mean to “come out?" These and many more questions are answered for tweens and teens in this informative... |
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| The Day of the Dead
2012 - Selection(s) This animated look at the popular Latin American holiday celebrates and explains its traditions. An interview with the book’s author, Bob Barner, provides additional information... |
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
2012 - Selection(s) No way is this pigeon going to bed! Prolonging the inevitable, he tries to convince viewers to let him stay up a few minutes more... |
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| 2011 notable children's videos
2011 - Selection(s) The American Presidents: 1754 – 1861: Revolution and the New Nation Expansion and Reform. 45min. Disney Educational Productions. 1-800-295-5010. Ages 9-13. |
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| Duck on a Bike
2010 - Selection(s) A duck on a bike doesn’t seem like a good idea and the farm animals seem to agree, but by the end of this animated... |
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| Los Gatos Black on Halloween
2010 - Selection(s) Niños will enjoy this partially animated version of Marisa Montes’s Halloween poem. They will learn a number of Spanish words while engaging with monsters at... |
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| Getting to Know Thomas Jefferson
2010 - Selection(s) Learning about President Thomas Jefferson has never been more fun! With a mixed media of animation, photos, and paintings, the life of Thomas Jefferson is... |
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| The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon
2010 - Selection(s) The kids have learned they’re going to have a new gym teacher and that he is a monster, but is he really a monster? Narrated... |
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| Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
2010 - Selection(s) Ellen Levine’s well-crafted story is paired with Kadir Nelson’s touching illustrations in this iconographic rendition of the 2008 Caldecott Honor Book. Henry Brown longed for... |
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| Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
2010 - Selection(s) In this latest animated installment in the series, Trixie is excited about taking her very special Knuffle Bunny to Pre-K, until she realizes her bunny... |
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| Teen Truth: An Inside Look at Body Image
2010 - Selection(s) Through live-action, first-hand stories, teenagers of both sexes describe the psychological and physical effects of negative body image, eating disorders, and use of performance enhancers... |
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| Those Shoes
2010 - Selection(s) Jeremy wants the sneakers that everyone in school is wearing, but they’re too expensive. He finds the same sneakers at a thrift store, but they... |
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| Abraham Lincoln Comes Home
2010 - Selection(s) A father and his young son venture out into the dark of night to catch a glimpse of the train carrying Lincoln’s body as it... |
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| Wipe Out
2010 - Selection(s) Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability among young men. Narrated by Ross Rebagliati, the 1998 Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, this... |
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| Crazy Hair Day
2010 - Selection(s) Iconographic background with animation brings forth Barney Saltzberg’s story of friendship, compassion, teamwork and risk taking when Stanley arrives at school with really wild hair... |
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
2010 - Selection(s) Mo Willems, with help from Jon Scieszka, narrates this delightfully boisterous and interactive animated story about a pigeon who is very determined to drive a... |
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| Madam President
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| The Boy Who Cried Wolf
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| A Mama for Owen
2009 - Selection(s) Nutmeg Media |
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| Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| Come Again in Spring
2009 - Selection(s) National Film Board of Canada |
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| Pharm Parties: A Lethal Mix
2009 - Selection(s) Human Relations Media |
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| Diary of a Fly
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
2009 - Selection(s) Human Relations Media |
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| Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Mary Cassatt
2009 - Selection(s) Getting to Know, Inc. |
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| What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| Grandfather's Journey
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| You're All My Favorites
2009 - Selection(s) Candlewick Press |
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| Hannah's Story
2009 - Selection(s) National Film Board of Canada |
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| Art
2009 - Selection(s) Weston Woods Studios |
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| I'm Dirty
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| Bats at the Beach
2009 - Selection(s) Nutmeg Media |
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| Mack Made Movies
2009 - Selection(s) Live Oak Media |
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| A Box Full of Kittens
2009 - Selection(s) Nutmeg Media |
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| Max's Words
2008 - Selection(s) When his brothers won’t share their collections of stamps and coins, Max starts a collection of his own, made up of words. Based on the... |
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| Dooby Dooby Moo
2008 - Selection(s) Duck steals the show when Farmer Brown‘s stable of precocious animals compete in a talent show in this animated version of the book written by... |
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| Nightmare at School
2008 - Selection(s) An anxious student’s trip to school takes surprising and scary turns when scale is skewed, perspectives shift, he grows and shrinks, and his familiar world... |
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| Finding Daddy: A Story of the Great Depression
2008 - Selection(s) When the impact of the Great Depression forces her daddy to seek work far from home, Bonnie overcomes her shyness to find a solution that... |
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| Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin
2008 - Selection(s) A special appearance by author/illustrator Gene Barretta sets up this iconographic treatment of his book about the work of Benjamin Franklin, American thinker, inventor and... |
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| Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Andy Warhol
2008 - Selection(s) An animated Andy Warhol tells us all about his life in this DVD adapted from the book series by Mike Venezia. Music, contemporary photographs and... |
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| Rosa
2008 - Selection(s) The brave actions of Rosa Parks are brought to life in this video version of Nikki Giovanni’s highly-honored picture book. Bryan Collier’s rich illustrations of... |
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| Huffing: The Latest Facts about Inhalant Abuse
2008 - Selection(s) Chilling interviews with surviving parents and friends, testimony from a recovering addict, and clips of teens discussing the dangers of this disturbing fad are interwoven... |
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| Seven Blind Mice
2008 - Selection(s) It takes seven blind mice seven days to figure out what the curious “something” is that inhabits their world. Each mouse has a single perspective... |
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| I Hate English!
2008 - Selection(s) In this iconographic adaptation of her book, author Ellen Levine relates Hong Kong–born Mei Mei ‘s reluctant adjustment to life in English-speaking New York with... |
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| A Very Brave Witch
2008 - Selection(s) A brave little witch dares to participate in the human holiday of Halloween despite reading off-putting information about scary humans. Playful animation adds a humorously... |
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| John, Paul, George & Ben
2008 - Selection(s) This humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become Founding Fathers brings the early days of American history to life. This... |
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| Wallace's Lists
2008 - Selection(s) Wallace loves his lists, and he sticks to them absolutely, even when they don’t make too much sense. Before this action-packed animated treatment of the... |
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| Jump In!: Freestyle Edition
2008 - Selection(s) Pulled in two directions, Izzy Daniels must find a balance between his passion for boxing and his promise to help his friends with an intense... |
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| Water Detectives
2008 - Selection(s) School children in Matamoros, Mexico changed how the people in their town used water and lowered their water consumption to nearly 20% in just one... |
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| Just Yell Fire: Empowering Girls to Protect Themselves
2008 - Selection(s) Brutally honest, this gripping instructional video focuses on teaching young girls self-defense; various attack scenarious and helpful tips on avoiding attackers will empower girls to... |
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| Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
2008 - Selection(s) Being a monster doesn’t come naturally to Leonardo. After all his attempts to frighten Sam fail, he decides that being a wonderful friend is better... |
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| Becoming an Organized Student
2008 - Selection(s) Meet four middle school students who need help. Each demonstrates the disadvantages of being disorganized, gives tips on how to get a handle on schoolwork... |
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| The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
2008 - Selection(s) Oh no, not a trip to the scary and terrible library, where frightening child-laminating monsters lurk! In this animation of the tale written by Mike... |
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| Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day
2008 - Selection(s) Three of David McPhail’s delightful stories about Big Brown Bear and his small friend, Rat, are iconographically depicted on a single DVD. Cozy watercolor and... |
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| Diary of a Spider
2007 - Selection(s) Doreen Cronin’s classic book has been captured through animated arachnids. Oh what a wondrous web we weave, when first we open our minds to believe. |
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| Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
2007 - Selection(s) Spend a day at tooth school and learn in a fun, innovative way about your teeth and how to care for them. Music by Scotty... |
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| Dinosaur Bones
2007 - Selection(s) Using bright colors, music, and comedy, this animated version of Bob Barner’s book introduces children to basic facts about dinosaurs. Narrated by Jerry Dixon with... |
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| Pearl Harbor Warriors
2007 - Selection(s) Through a letter to her granddaughter, author Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson tells the story of a fifty-year friendship between Sergeant Richard Fiske and Lieutenant Zenji Abe... |
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| The Emperor's Egg
2007 - Selection(s) Jane Chapman’s acrylic art and a lively, well-paced narration will transport viewers to the Antarctic to slip, slide, and smile with a close-knit community of... |
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| Song of the Salish Sea
2007 - Selection(s) A stunningly photographed nature video packed with useful information on the area that encompasses Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait of Juan... |
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| The Girl Who Hated Books
2007 - Selection(s) Faced with a roomful of open books and their characters running rampant in her room, Meena discovers the magical world of reading. Adapted from... |
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| That New Animal
2007 - Selection(s) FudgeFudge and Marshmallow are bewildered and indignant when the new baby invades their doggy space. After suggesting and rejecting a variety of ways to get... |
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| The Great Robot Race
2007 - Selection(s) In this NOVA presentation, narrated by John Lithgow, witness a $2 million prize competition to create a driverless robotic vehicle. Live footage, combined with computer... |
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| Hondo and Fabian
2007 - Selection(s) Follow two very different days of plump pets Hondo, the dog and Fabian, the cat in this delightful iconographic tale written and illustrated by Peter... |
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| James Marshall's Cinderella
2007 - Selection(s) In James Marshall’s Cinderella retold by Barbara Karlin, creative animation and the humorous narration of Stephanie J. Block bring new life to a classic tale... |
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| Knuffle Bunny
2007 - Selection(s) Trixie is helping daddy on laundry day, when something goes terribly wrong. This animated version of Mo Willems' innovative picture book is a little masterpiece... |
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| Because Your Daddy Loves You
2007 - Selection(s) A quiet and cozy iconographic celebration of a father’s tireless love for his little girl. Includes a conversation with the author and narrator, Andrew Clements... |
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| Lon Po Po
2007 - Selection(s) The lush and evocative panel illustrations of Ed Young’s Caldecott-winning picture book are deftly manipulated in this shining, limited animation production. B.D. Wong’s narration, and... |
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| Carrie's War
2007 - Selection(s) Based on Nina Bawden’s children’s novel of the same name, this live-action story set during World War II follows fourteen-year-old Carrie and her younger brother... |
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| Mabela the Clever
2007 - Selection(s) A clever young mouse heeds her father’s advice to escape a wily cat in Margaret Read MacDonald’s cautionary folktale from the Limba people of Sierra... |
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| Choking Game
2007 - Selection(s) This game can kill you. Live action, reenactments, and interviews with specialists create a spellbinding and thought-provoking viewing. Includes viewer guides. |
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| My Lucky Day
2007 - Selection(s) A clever little pig slyly outmaneuvers a hungry but gullible fox in this humorously animated adaptation of Keiko Kasza’s battle-of-wits tale. Narrated by Annie Silver... |
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| Kids Talkin' About Death
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 9-12. A variety of children from different backgrounds react to an interviewer’s questions about death, expressing their views and opinions based on their own... |
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| The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 8-14. In this animated version of Mordicai Gerstein’s book, Jake Gyllenhaal narrates the inspiring story of Philippe Petit’s daring high wire walk between the... |
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| Peep and His Pals
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 3-6. Joan Cusack narrates the animated adventures of Peep, a newly hatched chick, and his friends Quack and Chirp, exploring the world of science. ... |
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| Portion Distortion: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 7-12. Real kids convincingly provide viewers with solid strategies to make wise food choices. Live action mixes well with animation to dish up a... |
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| Rainbows in the Sea
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 11 and up. Spectacular underwater photography along with clear narration take young people on a journey through the Earth’s coral reefs and stress the... |
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| Boxes for Katje
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 5-9. In post-World War II Europe, a young Dutch girl receives care packages from an American child and an international friendship ensues. This limited... |
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| Roberto the Insect Architect
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 5-8. What’s a bug to do? The big city calls to the budding architect, Roberto the termite. His blueprint for success—friendship, hard work, and... |
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| Ella the Elegant Elephant
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 4-6. Shy Ella finds herself the target of the classroom bully on her first day in a new school. But with courage, perseverance, and... |
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| Stars! Stars! Stars!
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 5-9. The poetic tale of a young boy’s journey through space also includes factual information about the planets and solar system. This animated version... |
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| Ellington Was Not a Street
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 5-12. A young girl remembers the many famous African-American icons who visited her family home in Harlem, New York. Beautifully narrated by Phylicia Rashad... |
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| Wild About Books
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 3-8. Wild about books (or zoo animals)? Then you’ll also be wild about this animated adaptation of Judy Sierra’s and Marc Brown’s ode to... |
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| Ish
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 4-9. Discouraged by his brother’s laughter, Ramon no longer wants to draw. When his younger sister shows him another way of seeing his art... |
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| The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 5-9. When an uncle is unable to visit his niece, he sends a life-size wooden hitchhiker in his place. The cross-country journey is chronicled... |
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| Kidnapped
2006 - Selection(s) Ages 10-14. 18th century Scotland is the setting for this well-acted, action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure about young Davie Balfour and his... |
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| The ErlKing
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 12–14. Schubert’s adaptation of Goethe’s haunting poem is brought to life by Ben Zelkowicz’s sand-on-glass animation. A kaleidoscope of disturbingly beautiful images form and... |
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| This Is The House That Jack Built
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 3-7. Lively music and narration by Mandy Patinkin enhance this classic rhyme in a colorful animated film based on the book illustrated by Simms... |
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| Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-8. The reactivation of an old fireboat on 9/11 is related in this iconographic adaptation of Maira Kalman’s rendition of a true story. Framed... |
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| Through My Thick Glasses
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 13-14. A Norwegian grandfather tells his granddaughter the story of his disturbing experiences during World War II with Aunt Ella and the dreaded war... |
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| I Stink!
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 2-8. The roar of the garbage truck and Joel Goodman’s jazzy music spring to life in this raucous animated version of Kate and Jim... |
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| The Wheels on the Bus
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 2-6. The classic children’s song takes a new turn on the way to the library in this version of Paul O. Zelinsky’s adaptation. The... |
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| Journey of the Loggerhead
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 8-14. Spectacular photography and interviews with marine scientists document the environmental odyssey of one of nature’s endangered creatures, the loggerhead turtle. Bonus features included. |
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| Let's Get Real
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 12-14. In a powerful yet balanced documentary, real middle school students who are dealing with issues such as name-calling, bullying, racial and religious differences... |
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| Liberty's Kids Series
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-10. A kids-eye view of the American Revolution presented in a "you are there" manner. Celebrity voices bring to life a diverse mix of... |
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| Life on the Edge: A Guide to Pacific Coastal Habitats
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 8-12. Snorkel without getting wet in this beautifully photographed and informational film about Pacific Coastal habitats. |
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| Pollyanna
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 8-12. Masterpiece Theatre’s presentation of the beloved novel by Eleanor H. Porter breathes new life into the story of how a young orphan transforms... |
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| Diary of a Worm
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-9. With the thankless job of helping the earth breathe, a young worm gives us a view of his daily life from the underground... |
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| The Pot That Juan Built
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 6-12. This variant of a favorite children’s rhyme creates a magical journey into the life and work of Juan Quezada, a famous Mexican potter... |
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| The Dot
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-10. Discouraged by a blank piece of paper, Vashti is transformed from a frustrated young girl to a confident artist through the gentle nudging... |
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| Science, Please
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-14. Twenty-six short segments humorously explain scientific phenomena by the clever merging of old film footage and fun animation. The teachers' guide helps to... |
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| Duck for President
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 5-8. While campaigning for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Duck discovers it is very hard to run a farm, the state, and... |
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| Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
2005 - Selection(s) Ages 6-10. A humorous look at Sarah Hale, the strong, determined woman who championed official recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. This iconographic film, based on... |
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| Everyday Signs (Signing Time!; v. 3)
2004 - Selection(s) Alex, who can hear, and Leah, who is deaf, invite other young children to share everyday ASL signs. Sister team Emilie de Azevedo Brown and... |
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| Giggle, Giggle, Quack
2004 - Selection(s) Randy Travis narrates this animated down-home version of Doreen Cronin’s and Betsy Lewin’s picture book. Watch out for duck! He’s trouble! |
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| I Want a Dog
2004 - Selection(s) Colorful animation and doo-wop music showcase filmmaker Sheldon Cohen’s adaptation of the picture book by Dayal Kaur Khalsa. May wants a dog but her serious... |
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| Leonardo da Vinci
2004 - Selection(s) This humorous animated video smoothly combines the art and life of Leonardo da Vinci. Viewers will both laugh and learn with this adaptation of a... |
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| Bark, George
2004 - Selection(s) John Lithgow narrates the story of George, a puppy who meows, quacks, oinks and moos. Based on the book by Jules Feiffer, this animated film... |
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| "Let's Get a Pup!" said Kate."
2004 - Selection(s) Bob Graham’s picture book is a fresh take on the story of a child who wants a pet. This iconographic video brings to life the... |
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| Bread Comes to Life: A Garden of Wheat and a Loaf to Eat
2004 - Selection(s) From the sowing of the seeds to George Levenson’s shaping and baking of the bread dough, Lily Tomlin beautifully narrates each step while George Winston... |
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| Showa Shinzan
2004 - Selection(s) A young Japanese girl experiences both the tragedy of World War II and the power of a volcanic eruption. Based on actual events, this 3-D... |
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| Chiefs
2004 - Selection(s) This documentary follows the Wyoming Indian High School basketball team through two seasons of adversity and perseverance. Each young man faces tough choices including finding... |
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| Snowflake Bentley
2004 - Selection(s) An innovative adaptation of the book by Jacqueline Briggs Martin combines iconographic images of Mary Azarian’s Caldecott Award-winning illustrations with live action. This biography of... |
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| Come On, Rain!
2004 - Selection(s) In this iconographic presentation of Karen Hesse’s and Jon J. Muth’s picture book, Tess’s soft whisper of "come on, rain" soon turns into a joyful... |
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| The Teacher From the Black Lagoon
2004 - Selection(s) A child imagines the very worst on his first day of school in this animated version of Mike Thaler’s and Jared Lee’s book. Diana Canova... |
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| Coral Seas (Blue Planet: Seas of Life)
2004 - Selection(s) Vivid cinematography takes viewers to the ocean’s coral reefs teeming with life in this two-part Emmy Award-winning video. Richard Attenborough’s narrative combined with the powerful... |
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| The Velveteen Rabbit
2004 - Selection(s) Margery Williams’ touching classic about a child’s beloved toy bunny that becomes real is presented in claymation on this Adelante Project DVD. |
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| Dem Bones
2004 - Selection(s) Bob Barner’s book is brought to bone-shaking life in this animated musical that connects song to information. Raul Malo’s toe-tapping music makes this skeleton band... |
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| Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
2004 - Selection(s) A cool cat celebrates the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald in this adaptation of the book by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. Billy... |
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To be eligible for consideration, a video/DVD:
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“Notable” is defined as worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, and outstanding. In identifying notability in videos/DVDs for children, notable should be thought to include videos/DVDs for all age levels (through age 14) of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for the child’s intelligence and imagination; the video/DVD should, in exemplary ways, reflect and encourage the interests of children. The Notable Children’s Video list will include the Carnegie Medal Award winner. Criteria used in evaluation are: The videos/DVDs should make effective use of the special techniques of the medium and should be technically well done with clear and appropriate use of sound and visuals to create a unified artistic whole. Adaptations of material originally produced in the other mediums should remain true to, expand, or complement the original work in some way, as well as meet general criteria for excellence.
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To submit works for consideration for the Notable Children's Videos List: The 2012 Carnegie Medal/Notable Children's Videos Committee is considering works published in the 2011 calendar year. Please e-mail alscawards@ala.org to request further submission information
