Two Bobbies

A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival

12 Min. – Ages 6-9
“Narrated by the authors Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery, this iconographic friendship story between a cat and a dog is based on an actual case following Hurricane Katrina. Their devotion and love keep the two friends alive until they find a stable home.”
ALA Notable Children’s Video Committee 2011

May I Pet Your Dog?

A How-to Guide for KIDS Meeting DOGS (and DOGS Meeting KIDS)

13 Min. – Ages 4-8
“Harry the cahshund is the adorable star of this informational story that teaches children how to treat dogs in a kind, responsible manner. Concluding with doggie dos and don’ts, this iconographic, fact-filled program shows children how to interact safely with dogs.”
ALA Notable Children’s Video Committee 2011

Louise, The Adventures of A Chicken

15 Min. – Ages 3-7
“Louise leaves her friends in the henhouse to go out into the world in search of adventure. A trio of harrowing experiences shows her that there really is no place like home.”
ALA Notable Children’s Video Committee 2011

Those Shoes

12 Min. – Ages 4-9
“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 are too small. What will Jeremy do when a classmate from school needs new sneakers? This [is a] story of giving and finding out [that] what is most important is not what you want, but what you need. Narration is provided by the author, Maribeth Boelts. Includes a conversation with the author.”
ALA Notable Children’s Video Committee 2010

Bats at the Beach

10 min. – Ages 4-8
“ Iconographic images from the illustrations by author-illustrator Brian Lies and music by The Flanks bring a moon-bathing bat family’ s beach outing to life. The text is an amusing rhyme, and viewers can follow along with the antics of one little bat throughout the story.”
ALA 2009 Notable Children’s Video Committee

The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

14 min. – Ages 5-9
“ A charming iconographic video which brings the book to life.”
ALA 2006 Notable Children’s Video Committee

Mabela the Clever

9 min. – Ages 4-8
“ A clever young mouse heeds her father’ s advice to escape a wily cat in Margaret MacDonald’ s cautionary folktale from the Limba people of Sierra Leone. This iconographic adaptation is brought to live by the author’ s engaging narration.”
ALA 2007 Notable Children’s Video Committee

The Emperor’s Egg

10 min. – Ages 4-8
“ 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 Emperor penguins in this iconographic video version of Martin Jenkins’ award-winning non-fiction picture book.”
ALA 2007 Notable Children’s Video Committee

Because Your Daddy Loves You

9 min. – Ages 3-7
“ 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, and a study guide.” ALA 2007 Notable Children’s Video Committee

I Hate English

14 min. – Ages 4-8
“ 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 moving authenticity. A conversation with the author is an added bonus.”
ALA 2008 Notable Children’s Video Committee