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).
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.
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.
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!
Based on the Book by Mo Willems.
Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy in this animated short adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1970 Caldecott Honor children's picture book.
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.
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.
Red Riding Hood is "kind and considerate" to a wolf with charming manners who has designs on her, and her book-toting granny.
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.
In this endearing dinosaur tale, an introspective Tyrannosaurus Rex wonders why a so-called "terrible lizard" can't be a vegetarian!
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.
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.
For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, 'What are they?' comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, and no one knows why. What else can this old lady fit in her stomach?
An animated adaptation of the picture book by Toni Ungerer
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.
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.
An endearing adventure when a boy decides a penguin would make a fantastic pet! An animated film based on the Caldecott Honor and New York Times Bestelling book written by Tony Buzzeo and illustrated by David Small.
An adaptation of the book by Verna Aardema
