1. The DVD CHRYSANTHEMUM contains the following books:
CHRYSANTHEMUM
by Kevin Henkes
An agreeable mouse who adores her lengthy name until a classroom of regular students, plus the venomous Victoria, pokes fun at her for its floridness.
OWEN by Kenvin Henkes
Owen isn’t happy when his parents won’t let him bring Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, to school. Luckily, Owen’s mother has the perfect solution.
A WEEKEND WITH WENDELL by Kevin Henkes
Sleepovers are usually fun, but spending a weekend with Wendell is anything but fun and games. Sophie shows Wendell that, sometimes, she has to be boss too.
PICNIC by Emily Arnold McCully
A merry, chaotic family of mice set out for a picnic in their red pickup. As they bounce along the bumpy dirt road, Little Bitty falls off the back of the truck
MONTY by James Stevenson
Arthur (a frog) and Doris (a duck) and Tom (a rabbit) depend on Monty (an alligator) -- or anyhow they walk on him: he swims them across the river on the way to school. But they have begun to take him for granted
THE WIZARD by Jack Kent
A mouse helps a wizard discover what's lacking in his magic spells.
2. The DVD Chicka Chicka Boom Boom contains the following books:
CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM by Bill Martin
The letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. But is there enough room for all of them?
TRASHY TOWN by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha
Dump it in! Smash it down! Follow Mr. Gilly around Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage.
ROSIE’S WALK by Pat Hutchins
A clumsy fox can’t quite catch an unsuspecting hen on this fun-filled walk through the farm.
THE CATERPILLAR AND THE POLLIWOG by Jack Kent
The polliwog watches the caterpillar grow up and turn into "something else." But the caterpillar isn’t the only one who’s changing!
THE FOOLISH FROG THE FOOLISH FROG By Pete Seeger and Charles Seeger
A proud bullfrog is the subject of this rhythmic American folk song that will have you singing along! fun illustrated song
JOEY RUNS AWAY by Jack Kent
A young kangaroo runs away to find a `room' he won't have to clean up. All the other animals want to `rent' the pouch from Joey's mom.
CHANGES CHANGES by Pat Hutchins
The wordless story of two little block people who make and remake their world each time out of the same set of blocks. Through adversity and hardship they persevere with love and creativity to form a family.
3. The DVD Where the Wild Things Are contains the following books:
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. He becomes the king of all wild things--until he misses his real home.
THE NUTSHELL KIDS
These charming poems set to music sing and dance through the alphabet, good manners, numbers, and the months of the year. Stories include Alligators All Around, Pierre, One Was Johnny, and Chicken Soup With Rice.
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN
Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Who’s in the night kitchen making all the clatter?
DVD Features: Getting to Know Maurice Sendak;
Spanish version of Where The Wild Things Are
4. The DVD HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON contains the following books:
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON:
Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Now he is on a fantastic voyage!
A PICTURE FOR HAROLD’S ROOM:
Harold draws a picture for his room. Soon he’s bigger than a mountain. Next he’s smaller than a bird. How will he ever get home?
HAROLD’S FAIRY TALE:
With his purple crayon, Harold takes a trip through an enchanted garden, where he meets a king, an invisible giant witch, and a fairy with one magic wish.
THE MYSTERIOUS TADPOLE by Steven Kellogg
Uncle McAllister brings a "wee bit of Scotland"--a tadpole to be precise--to Louis for his birthday. Delighted, Louis brings him to school for show-and-tell. A diet of cheeseburgers allows the creature to grow by leaps and bounds, and he soon outgrows his jar.
DRUMMER HOFF by Barbara Emberley
A cumulative folk song in which seven soldiers build a magnificent cannon, but Drummer Hoff fires it off.
SMILE FOR AUNTIE by Diane Paterson
Auntie tries everything she can think of to make the baby smile.
5. The DVD Pete’s A Pizza contains the following books:
PETE’S A PIZZA by William Steig
When Pete is in a bad mood, his parents cheer him up by making a pizza with a very special ingredient -- Pete!
DOCTOR DESOTO by William Steig
Doctor De Soto, everyone’s favorite mouse-dentist, helps a fox with a sore tooth. The fox has a mouth-watering scheme to eat him after the job is done. But Dr. De Soto has a plan of his own.
THE AMAZING BONE by William Steig
Pearl befriends a talking bone she finds in the woods. A hungry fox captures them and brings them to his home. How will they escape?
THE THREE ROBBERS by Tom Ungerer
Three robbers terrify the countryside until they are subdued by the charm of a little orphan girl named Tiffany.
MOON MAN by Tom Ungerer
The man in the moon is a benevolent, soft-bodied man who curls up in "his shimmering seat in space." Most evenings, he looks over longingly at the happy, dancing earth people, until one night -- when he can't resist catching the fiery tail of a comet and hitching a ride to Earth.
THE GREAT WHITE MAN-EATING SHARK by Margaret Mahy
A cautionary tale about a boy who enjoys pretending to be a shark and scaring people at the beach.
DVD Feature: Getting to Know William Steig
6. The DVD Miss Nelson Has A Field Day contains the following books
MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY by Harry Allard
The football team just can’t win a game. The whole town is down in the dumps--until the notorious Viola Swamp whips the team into shape.
MISS NELSON IS BACK by Harry Allard
When Miss Nelson is away, the kids in Room 207 are up to no good. They can fool the principal, but not Viola Swamp. Now, the kids can’t wait for Miss Nelson’s return.
THE TRIP TO PANAMA by Janosch
Friends set out for a trip.
THE THREE-LEGGED CAT by Margaret Mahy
As he dozes curled up in his habitual ball, a three-legged cat named Tom dreams of traveling to faraway lands. But to his owner, Mrs. Gimble, a widow who prides herself on her respectability, wanderlust is a dangerous thing.
THE BEAR AND THE FLY by Paula Winter
A bear tries to catch a fly with disastrous results.
DVD Feature: Getting To Know James Marshall (Illustrator of Miss Nelson)
7. The DVD The Night Before Christmas contains the following books
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: By Clement Clarke Moore; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and we know that St. Nicholas soon will be there, in this classic tale.
MAX’S CHRIS by Rosemary Wells
Who comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve to bring presents to good little bunnies? Santa Claus, that's who! And Max wants to stay up and see him. Max's bossy, older sister Ruby doesn't want him to stay awake, but, as always, irrepressible Max has other ideas.
MORRIS’S DISAPPEARING BAG by Rosemary Wells
The classic 1975 story of the preschool rabbit who unwraps a present containing a Disappearing Bag.
OWL MOON by Jane Yolen A girl and her father go owling on a moonlit winter night near the farm where they live. Bundled tight in wool clothes, they trudge through snow "whiter than the milk in a cereal bowl"; here and there, hidden in ink-blue shadows, a fox, raccoon, fieldmouse and deer watch them pass. A Caldecott Medal Winner
CLOWN OF GOD by Tomie dePaola
A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.
TOO MANY TAMALES by Gary Soto
Snow is falling, preparations for a family feast are underway and the air is thick with excitement. Maria is making tamales, kneading the masa and feeling grown-up. All she wants is a chance to wear her mother's diamond ring, which sparkles temptingly on the kitchen counter.
8. The DVD Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type contains the following books:
CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE by Doreen Cronin
Cows that type? Hens on strike? How can Farmer Brown run his farm with no milk and no eggs? A Caldecott Honor Book
THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE THE WASH by Trinka Hakes Noble
The class trip to the farm was pretty dull -- until the cow started crying, the pigs got on the bus, and Jimmy’s pet boa got loose!
THE PIGS’ WEDDING Written and illustrated by Helme Heine
All the pigs are too dirty and smelly for Porker and Curleytail’s wedding -- until the hosts mix a few cans of paint with lots of imagination.
THE COW WHO FELL IN THE CANAL by Phyllis Krasilovsky A cow with wanderlust learns her lesson when she falls into the canal and has undreamed-of adventures.
CHARLIE NEEDS A CLOAK by Tomie de Paola
A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. This book is as educational as it is entertaining. Children can see the entire process of processing a sheep’s wool into a garment.
DVD Feature: Spanish Version of Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
9. The DVD Good Night, Gorilla contains the following books:
GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann
As the Zookeeper closes the zoo for the night, he never suspects that one furry friend is making mischief along the way.
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT? by Jane Yolen
Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can their Mommies and Daddies ever get them to bed?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOON Written and illustrated by Frank Asch
This little bear won’t sleep much tonight. He and the moon are too busy wishing each other happy birthday.
THE NAPPING HOUSE by Audrey Wood
Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap...until a little flea has a big surprise.
THE PAPER BOY BY Dav Pilkey
A quiet mood piece that depicts the bond between a paperboy and his dog, as they face together their dark, early morning paper route.
A Caldecott Honor Book
PATRICK by Quentin Blake
When Patrick plays the violin he bought for one silver piece, fish begin to sing and fly through the air, cake and ice cream grow on apple trees, cows begin to dance, and many other strange things happen.--
THE HAT by Tomi Ungerer A magical hat transforms the life of a poor man.1
0. The DVD Harry the Dirty Dog contains the following books:
HARRY THE DIRTY DOG by Gene Zion
When Harry, a white dog with black spots, runs away at bath time, his playful curiosity soon finds him filthy and longing for his family. Imagine his surprise when his family doesn't recognize this strange black dog with white spots.
OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA by Peggy Rathmann
Gloria, a newly acquired police dog, brings a fresh life and enthusiasm to Officer Buckle's previously monotonous school safety speeches, but when Officer Buckle discovers that he's being out-shone the newfound friendship is threatened.
ANGUS AND THE DUCKS by Marjorie Flack
This title features real-life photography of a curious young Scottie Dog that goes exploring to see just what's making the funny noise on the other side of the tall green hedge.
THE BEAST OF MONSIEUR RACINE by Tom Ungerer
A champion pear-grower finds a mysterious beast in his garden one night and stuns the scientific community.
14 RATS AND A RAT-CATCHER by James Cressey
A two-sided story about an old lady in her cottage and the rats that live underneath (or the rats' cottage and the horrible lady who lives above).
JOHN BROWN, ROSE, AND THE MIDNIGHT CAT by Jeny Wahner
Rose's dog feels he can look after her without any help from a cat but Rose has different ideas.
11. The DVD The Snowy Day contains the following books:
THE SNOWY DAY by Ezra Jack Keats
One winter morning Peter wakes up to see that snow has fallen, covering everything in the city! What exciting adventures will he have on this snowy day? A Caldecott Medal Book
WHISTLE FOR WILLIE by Ezra Jack Keats
Wouldn’t it be great if Peter could whistle for his dog, Willie? He tries hard, but he can’t make a sound. Will his efforts ever pay off?
PETER’S CHAIR by Ezra Jack Keats
A little sister means big trouble for Peter. First, his parents painted his cradle pink, and then painted his crib. But they won’t paint Peter’s chair!
PET SHOW by Ezra Jack Keats
Archie wants to enter his cat in the neighborhood pet show--but the cat has vanished! Even though all the kids search for him, he’s nowhere to be found. What will Archie do?
A LETTER TO AMY by Ezra Jack Keats
Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party but wants a surprise.
THE TRIP by Ezra Jack Keats
Feeling lonely on Halloween, the boy creates a city scene from construction paper and an old shoebox. As the title of the book suggests, Louie takes a night-time "trip" back to his old neighborhood by pretending to fly his toy plane there.
APT. 3 by Ezra Jack Keats
In a dingy tenement building, the sounds of a harmonica intrigue two brothers and send them off in search of the musician.
DVD Feature: Getting to Know Ezra Jack Keats
12. The DVD Corduroy contains the following books:
CORDUROY (Written and illustrated 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 searches the store when nobody is around. Will Corduroy find the button on his adventure? (Live Action – This is one of the few DVD’s that is not comprised of the actual illustrations.)
YO! YES? Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
Playing alone isn’t very fun. But when a simple, "Yo!" is answered by a simple, "Yes?" these two boys become the best of friends! A Caldecott Honor Book
HERE COMES THE CAT! by Frank Asch
A village of mice is in an uproar as the ominous shadow of a big cat approaches. "Here comes the cat!" they shout. What will happen when the cat finally arrives?
THE RAINBABIES by Laura Krauss Melmed
Touched by the good fortune of a moon shower, a childless old couple finds a dozen tiny babies in the grass outside their small house. They take the infants into their home, lovingly care for them, protect them from and refuse to trade them for a valuable jewel
13. The DVD Is Your Mama A Llama? contains the following books:
IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA? by Deborah Guarino
Lloyd the llama asks all kinds of baby animals his question. Will he ever get the answer he longs to hear?
LEO THE LATE BLOOMER by Robert Kraus
Leo isn’t reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo’s mother isn’t. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he’s ready.
ELIZABETTI’S DOLL by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeenb
This is an African story about a poor child for whom a rock is her baby doll.
GOOSE written and illustrated by Molly Bang
The importance of accepting oneself and of appreciating differences in others is among the affirming messages in Bang's deceptively simple tale, a kinder, gentler cousin of "The Ugly Duckling."
FIVE CREATURES by Emily Jenkins
Three people and two cats form a cozy quintet in this volume, in which Jenkins playfully appraises a family's varied talents.
DVD features: Spanish versions of Is Your Mama a Llama? and Leo the Late Bloomer
14. The DVD Red Riding Hood contains the following books:
RED RIDING HOOD Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
Red Riding Hood meets a charming wolf on her way to Granny’s house. What harm can come from chatting with the big-eyed, big-toothed stranger?
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
(The three bears come home from a bicycle ride. Somebody has eaten their porridge, sat in their chairs and...wait, who’s that sleeping in Baby Bear’s bed?
A Caldecott Honor Book
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
A hungry wolf is after three little pigs. Only one is clever enough to save his chinny-chin-chin.
CHICKEN LITTLE Written and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Kellogg's revamping of the old, familiar tale is a delight. Foxy Loxy watches in delicious anticipation from his "Poultry" wagon as, one by one, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky and other fowl assemble in response to Chicken Little's wail that the sky is falling.
RAPUNZEL by Paul Zelinsky
Publisher’s Weekly said, "A breathtaking interpretation gives the fairy tale new art-historical roots, with illustrations that daringly-and effectively-mimic the masters of Italian Renaissance painting." A Caldecott Medal Winner
DVD feature: Getting to Know James Marshall
15. The DVD Scrambled States of America contains the following books:
THE SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA Written and illustrated by Laurie Keller All fifty states go to a party. At the party, they decide to switch places so they can see a new part of America. What will happen when all states are scrambled?
THIS LAND IS YOU’RE YOUR LAND by Woody Guthrie
From California to the New York island, readers of all ages will be singing the praises of this picture-book tribute to a legendary folk musician and one of his best-known compositions. The popular version of the song, which Guthrie recorded in 1949, omitted some of Guthrie's original lyrics. Restored here, those verses broaden the song, transforming it to an anthem.
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER by Peter Spier
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.
A Reading Rainbow Book and Children’s Book of the Year
JOHN HENRY by Julius Lester
A great American hero comes fully to life in this epic retelling filled with glorious, detailed watercolors. From his momentous birth, when all the animals come to see him and the sun won't go to bed, John Henry works wonders.
A Caldecott Honor Book
JOHNNY APPLESEED by Reeve Lindbergh
This book tells the story of one man's crusade to spread apple seeds from Massachusetts to the Midwest. Jakobsen's captivating illustrations, rendered in deep tones of rustic blues, browns and golds, are reminiscent of detailed folk art paintings.
16. The DVD There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly contains the following books:
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY by Simms Taback
The moral: (never swallow a horse), is cleverly illustrated, as the old lady, with her toothy grin and round bloodshot eyes, looks wacky enough to go so far as to swallow a horse. Fun.
ANTARCTIC ANTICS by Judy Sierra
Youngsters will dive, swim, and glide through playful poems about penguins.
MUSICAL MAX by Robert Kraus
Max is a wonderfully lumpish hippopotamus, musically talented from his mother's side. He plays every instrument imaginable while the neighbors (and his father) long for quiet. When Max's mood changes and he becomes involved with sports instead, the neighborhood discovers that all that peace is driving them crazy.
KEEPING HOUSE by Margaret Mahy
Lizzie Firkin, a songwriter, lives in a decaying old house with her cat and parrot, and spends her nights performing in a nightclub. When the exhausted Lizzie can no longer pick up after herself--and can't walk across the room for clutter--she calls on the services of Robin Puckertucker, a professional housecleaner with a dynamic reputation.
WAITING FOR WINGS by Lois Ehlert
Ehlert, illustrator of many incredible books, other bold, has outdone herself with this gorgeous (seriously breathtaking) celebration of butterfly metamorphosis. Definitely check the book out with this DVD.
DVD feature: Spanish version of "Musical Max"
17. The DVD Curious George Rides a Bike contains the following books:
CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE by H.A. Rey
Curious George's new bike leads him to an extended adventure delivering newspapers, making a regatta of paper boats, and visiting a circus after wrecking the front wheel.
THE GREAT WHITE MAN-EATING SHARK by Margaret Mahy
A cautionary tale about a boy who enjoys pretending to be a shark and scaring people at the beach.
FLOSSIE AND THE FOX by Patricia McKissack
Flossie is a young African American girl who lives with her grandmother in the rural south. When Big Mama sends Flossie to deliver a basket of eggs to a neighbor, she cautions her to be careful of the fox who had been frightening the chickens and stealing their eggs.
18. The DVD Make Way for Ducklings contains the following books:
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS by Robert McCloskey
It's not easy for duck parents to find a safe place to bring up their ducklings, but during a rest stop in Boston's Public Garden, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard think they just might have found the perfect spot--no foxes or turtles in sight, plenty of peanuts from pleasant passers-by, and the benevolent instincts of a kindly police officer to boot.
BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL by Robert McCloskey
Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention appetite--of youth.
TIME OF WONDER by Robert McCloskey
Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
BURT DOW, DEEP-WATERMAN by Robert McCloskey
Burt goes fishing, takes refuge from a storm in a whale's stomach, and decorates a whole school of whales' tails with striped band-aids.
LENTIL by Robert McCloskey
Lentil's harmonica playing saves the day when calamity threatens the homecoming celebration for the leading citizen of Alto, Ohio.
DVD feature: Spanish version of "Make Way for Ducklings"
19. The DVD Strega Nona contains the following books:
STREGA NONA by Tomie dePaola
In a town in Calabria, a long time ago, there lived an old lady everyone called Strega Nona, which meant "Grandma Witch." The New York Times Book Review "De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village." A Caldecott Honor Book
JOSEPH HAD A LITTLE OVERCOAT by Sims Taback
When Joseph's favorite overcoat gets old and worn, he makes a jacket out of it. When the jacket is more patches than jacket, Joseph turns it into a vest. When the vest's number is up, Joseph makes a scarf. This thrifty industry continues until there's nothing left of the original garment. But clever Joseph manages to make something out of nothing. For an added treat, the story is also sung on the DVD. A Caldecott Medal Book.
STONE SOUP by Marcia Brown This old French tale about soldiers who trick miserly villages into making them a feast won a Caldecott Medal when Brown retold and illustrated it in 1947. A Caldecott Medal Book.
THE TALE OF THE MANDARIN DUCKS by Katherine Paterson A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord?
DVD features: Spanish versions of “Strega Nona" and "Stone Soup"
20. The DVD Giggle, Giggle, Quack contains the following books:
GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge. Little does Bob know that Duck has changed all of Farmer Brown’s instructions on how to take care of the animals.
THE MOST WONDERFUL EGG IN THE WORLD by Helme Heine
Dotty has the most beautiful feathers. Stalky has the most beautiful legs. And Plumy had the most beautiful crest. But whoever lays the most wonderful egg will be crowned princess.
WINGS: A TALE OF TWO CHICKENS by James Marshall
Winnie, a chicken who never reads, unknowingly goes for a balloon ride with a sly fox. Can Winnie’s sensible friend Harriet rescue Winnie before she becomes the fox’s meal?
THE FOOLISH FROG By Pete Seeger and Charles Seeger
A proud bullfrog is the subject of this rhythmic American folk song that will have you singing along!
PICNIC by Emily Arnold McCully
A merry, chaotic family of mice set out for a picnic in their red pickup. As they bounce along the bumpy dirt road, Little Bitty falls off the back of the truck.
THE THREE-LEGGED CAT by Margaret Mahy
As he dozes curled up in his habitual ball, a three-legged cat named Tom dreams of traveling to faraway lands. But to his owner, Mrs. Gimble, a widow who prides herself on her respectability, wanderlust is a dangerous thing.
DVD feature: Spanish versions of “The Most Wonderful Egg"
21. The DVD Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears contains the following books:
WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE’S EARS by Verna Aardema
A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? A Caldecott Honor Book
A STORY, A STORY by Gail E. Haley
Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them — and caught three sly creatures to get them. A Caldecott Honor Book
WHO’S IN RABBIT’S HOUSE by Verna Aardema
Rabbit has a problem — someone is inside her house and won’t let her in. Can the leopard, rhino or elephant help Rabbit get in her house?
THE VILLAGE OF ROUND AND SQUARE HOUSES by Ann Grifalconi
Tos is an actual village. This village in Cameroons is located at the foot of Naka Mountain, an inactive volcano in Central Africa. It is the village in the book's title, where women dwell in round thatch-roofed huts and men live in square ones. This book tells the story of how the houses were so designated, in the aftermath of the volcano releasing its full fury on the village.
HOT HIPPO by Mwenye Hadithi
This is the tale of a hot hippo, who prefers to live in the water instead of on land. He turns to Ngai, god of Everything and Everywhere, but Ngai is inclined not to grant Hippo's wish, fearing he will eat all the fish. When Hippo promises not to, Ngai consents under the condition that Hippo " . . . come out of the water at night and eat grass.
DVD feature: Spanish versions of “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’ Ears"
22. The DVD How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? contains the following books:
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT? by Jane Yolen
Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can their Mommies and Daddies ever get them to bed?
IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND by Denise Fleming.
Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book gives young readers a frog's-eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons, until everything rests for winter. Flemings’ sumptuous illustrations are actually dyed cast (homemade paper). A real treat.
ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN by Lloyd Moss
In this exuberant tribute to classical music and the passionate, eccentric musicians who play it, author Lloyd Moss begins with the mournful moan and silken tone of one trombone and adds instrument by instrument to make a quintet. This is both a musical and literary treat. A Caldecott Honor Book
ALL THE COLORS OF THE EARTH by Sheila Hamanka
Lyrical" text and "extraordinary, light-filled" paintings celebrate the earth, children and the diversity of the world's ethnic heritages, said Publisher’s Weekly.
JOEY RUNS AWAY by Jack Kent
A young kangaroo runs away to find a `room' he won't have to clean up. All the other animals want to `rent' the pouch from Joey's mom.
A WEEKEND WITH WENDELL by Kevin Henkes
Sleepovers are usually fun, but spending a weekend with Wendell is anything but fun and games. Sophie shows Wendell that, sometimes, she has to be boss too.
MOON MAN by Tom Ungerer
The man in the moon is a benevolent, soft-bodied man who curls up in "his shimmering seat in space." Most evenings, he looks over longingly at the happy, dancing earth people, until one night -- when he can't resist catching the fiery tail of a comet and hitching a ride to Earth.
23. The DVD The Teacher From the Black Lagoon contains the following books:
THE TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler
On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green.
WHAT'S UNDER MY BED? by James Stevenson
Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds — until Grandpa tells them what was under his bed when he was young.
BY THE LIGHT OF THE HALLOWEEN MOON by Caroline Stutson
A spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, and their scary companions plan to gobble up a young girl. But this brave girl would rather play a trick than be gobbled up as a treat.
THE THREE ROBBERS by Tomi Ungerer
Three robbers terrify the countryside until they meet a little orphan girl named Tiffany. How will this chance meeting change the robbers’ lives?
DARK DARK TALE by Ruth Brown
Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.
GEORGIE AND THE ROBBERS by Robert Bright
Georgie And The Robbers tells the simple story of what happens when burglars invade the Whittaker home after the trusting couple leave to attend a church social with the doors unlocked. Of course, Georgie, Herman, Mrs. Oliver, and the family cow unite to foil the evildoers
TEENY-TINY AND THE WITCH-WOMAN by Barbara K. Walter
Despite their mother's warnings, three brothers go into the forest to play and encounter the witch-woman who eats little children. Guess who saves the day.
