Exclamation Mark

Exclamation Mark 2014

1

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

Getting to Know Jon Scieszka

Getting to Know Jon Scieszka 2013

6.20

A light-hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.

2013

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

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China 2016

1

In this Chinese version of the classic fairy tale, a mother leaves her three children home alone while she goes to visit their grandmother. When the children are visited by a wolf, pretending to be their Po Po, or granny, they let him in the house, but ultimately are not fooled by his deep voice and hairy face. Combining ancient Chinese panel art techniques with a contemporary palette of watercolors and pastels, this powerful story brings lessons about strangers, trust and courage to a new generation.

2016

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1993

6.00

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl "all nice and cozy and fast asleep" in Baby Bear's bed.

1993

Max's Christmas

Max's Christmas 1988

1

Irrepressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus.

1988

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat 2001

1

Joseph, the tailor, is very resourceful. When his overcoat becomes old and worn, he makes it into a jacket, then his jacket into a vest. And so on until he has nothing left - then he even makes something out of that!

2001

Reading to Your Bunny

Reading to Your Bunny 2006

1

When Freddy's teacher, Mrs. Lapino notices that Freddy has a reading problem, she sends a Book Fairy to talk to his parents to convince them to help him read. Though their initial attempts meet with little success, they try their hardest and teach Freddy to love reading.

2006

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 2009

10.00

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place -- a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before.

2009

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! 1999

1

A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet until a French horn makes it a trio, and so on, as ten instruments, one by one, gather together for a joyous musical performance.

1999

Creepy Carrots

Creepy Carrots 2013

1

In this hilarious picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.

2013

This Is Not My Hat

This Is Not My Hat 2014

1

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper - which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan funny tale.

2014

Morris's Disappearing Bag

Morris's Disappearing Bag 1982

1

Morris impresses his older siblings when he opens the last box under the Christmas tree... and disappears.

1982

There Was an Old Lady

There Was an Old Lady 2002

1

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, and no one knows why. What else can this old lady fit in her stomach?

2002

The Scrambled States of America

The Scrambled States of America 2000

1

Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.

2000

The Ant And The Grasshopper

The Ant And The Grasshopper 2013

1

While hard at work, an ant hears the musical sounds of clickety, click, chirrup in the distance. Come along as she explores this joyful noise.

2013

T is for Terrible

T is for Terrible 2005

1

In this endearing dinosaur tale, an introspective Tyrannosaurus Rex wonders why a so-called "terrible lizard" can't be a vegetarian!

2005