Children's Videos - Weston Woods Story Books


	WESTON WOODS STORY BOOKS ON DVD Last updated October 2008

	"Where Books Come Alive" Weston Woods’ award winning DVDs are based on outstanding children’s books. The programs are faithful reflections of the books and inspire children to seek out the books to read for themselves. These children’s storybook DVDs carry a non-theatric public performance licence. Study Guides are provided for most stories. Suitable for children aged 4-10 years. Stories are presented in the following formats: (A) Animated, (I) Iconographic or (L) Live Action Fax or post your official order to Maxwell’s Collection or use the Email Order Form. Programs are available for sale within Australia & NZ only.

A-C | D-J | K-P | R-S | T-Z | COMPILATIONS

All the Colours of the Earth

Story by Shelia Hamanaka
Soaring text and beautiful art celebrate the glorious diversity of children. (8 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Sing Along Stories

Angus and the Ducks
Story by Marjorie Flack
A curious Scottish terrier gets his chance to find out what's making the noise on the other side of the tall green hedge. (L) (12mins)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD202

Antarctic Antics-A Book of Penguin Poems

Poems by Judy Sierra
Celebrate the slips and slides, swims and glides of some delightful emperor penguins. (18 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD160

Bark, George

Story by Jules Feiffer
George likes to please his mother, but when she tells him to bark he says "meow" and "quack-quack" and "oink" and "moo" - until she takes him to the vet, who finally figures out what's going on with George. Or does he? (A) (7 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD143

Bear Snores On

Story by Karma Wilson
In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. (9minutes) (I)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD152

Bear Wants More

Story by Karma Wilson
When springtime comes, Bear wakes up very hungry! His friends help him find good things to eat, but will his hunger EVER be satisfied? (9 minutes) (I)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD170

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Story by B G Hennessy
A retelling of the timeless tale about a bored shepherd boy who pretends a wolf is attacking his sheep. Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (7mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD195

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
Story by Bob Barner
With whimsical verse and brightly coloured images, everyone's favorite bugs come to life. Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (8mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD196

Chato and the Party Animals

Story by Gary Soto
Chato's friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party so Chato decides to throw him one - a “pachanga” - and everyone is invited. (14 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD153

Chato's Kitchen

Story by Gary Soto
To his surprise, Chato the cat ends up eating tortillas for dinner and not a family of mice. (11 minutes) (I)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD169

Chicka Chicka 1-2-3

Story by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson
One hundred and one numbers race each other up the apple tree. As the numerals pile up, suddenly bad bumblebees come buzzing. Which number will save the day? (7minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD132

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Story by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault
A lively alphabet rhyme where all the letters race each other up the coconut tree. (A) (6minutes)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD144

Chrysanthemum

Story by Kevin Henkes
A little mouse thinks her name is perfect until she starts school and the kids make fun of her. (15 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD162

Cinderella

Story retold by Barbara Karlin
This classic children's story of triumph over adversity is beautifully brought to life by James Marshall's signature illustrations. (12minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD156

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type
Story by Doreen Cronin
A bunch of literate cows go on strike after Farmer Brown refuses to give in to their demands of electric blankets when the barn gets too cold. (A) (9mins)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD209

Come on Rain

Story by Karen Hesse
Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the listless vines, the crackling dry path, and her sagging mama, is a good, soaking rainstorm. "Come on, rain!" she whispers into the endless summer heat. (12minutes) (Iconographic)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD133

Corduroy

Story by Don Freeman
A loveable stuffed bear who longs for a home, searches for his missing button. (20 minutes) (L)
DVD $34.95 WVD126

The Cow who Fell into The Canal

Story by Phyllis Krasilovsky
Hendrika, a cow who longs to travel, rides an old raft down one of Holland's picturesque canals. (9 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Most Wonderful Egg in the World & 3 other Stories

Crow Boy

Story by Taro Yashima
A small boy gains acceptance at school when he imitates the voices of crows for the talent show. (13 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Strega Nonna & 4 Other Stories

Danny and the Dinosaur

Story by Syd Hoff
The story of a boy's friendship with a dinosaur and how they spend one happy day together. (9 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Weston Woods 50th Anniversary Commerative DVD

Dem Bones

Story by Bob Barner
A skeleton band supplies words and music to the well known song based on the much loved African-American spiritual. Children will enjoy learning about the human body and having their funny bones tickled at the same time. (A) (8 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD145

Diary of a Spider

Story by Doreen Cronin
This is the diary of a spider who's a lot like you! He goes to school, but he also spins sticky webs and takes wind-catching lessons. From the creators of the best-selling Diary of a Worm. (8 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD171

Diary of a Fly
Story by Doreen Cronin
The day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and who is not afraid to dream big, really big! (A) (9mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD197

Diary of a Worm

Story by Doreen Cronin
A journal about the daily doings and the hidden world of a lovable underground worm. (8 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD146

Dinosaur Bones

Story by Bob Barner
With lively rhyming text and collage illustrations, the author of Dem Bones reminds us that dinosaur bones used to belong to living, breathing creatures. Full of fun dinosaur facts.
(7 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD172

Dooby Dooby Moo

Story by Doreen Cronin
When duck finds out about a talent show at the county fair, he and the animals on the farm start rehearsing. Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (10 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD182

The Dot

Story by Peter H. Reynolds
As Vashti's dots become paintings, she realises that art is about more than being able to draw. (8 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD161

Dot the Fire Dog

Story by Lisa Desimini
Dot the fire dog, and her firefighter friends know exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. (9minutes) (I)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD154

Do Unto Otters – A Book about Manners
Story by Laurie Keller
When the Otters move in next door to Mr Rabbit, he doesn’t know how to act with them. This story highlights how to be a good neighbour and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule! Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (10mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD198

Duck for President

Story by Doreen Cronin
Just in time for the 2004 elections, Duck (of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type and Giggle, Giggle, Quack fame) decides to enter politics. Follow his rise, and fall from power, sticky ballots and all. (13minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD134

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Retold from The Brothers Grimm, narrated by Patrick Stewart
In midnight visits clothed in mystery, a pair of elves restore a poor shoemaker and his wife to prosperity. (10 minutes) (I)
DVD $34.95 WVD125

Emily's First 100 Days at School

Story by Rosemary Wells
Emily's teacher announces they will have a party after 100 days at school, but with so much to do on her first day, Emily feels like it will take forever to reach 100. (36minutes) (A)
DVD Format $49.95 WVD157

The Fisherman and His Wife

Story by the Brothers Grimm
A wish-granting fish has the fisherman's wife wishing for more until she ends up with less. (20minutes) (A)
DVD $29.95 WCD127

Five Chinese Brothers

Story by Claire Bishop
A young man proves his innocence with the help of his identical brothers. (10 minutes) (I)
DVD $34.95 WVD147

Frog On His Own

Story by Mercer Mayer
With boy and dog in hot pursuit, a frog discovers the joys of motor boating, plays a trick on a magician and shows up as an uninvited picnic guest. All ends well, however, as boy, dog and frog are happily reunited. (14 minutes) (L)
DVD $29.95 WVD121

Frog Went A-Courtin’

Story retold by John Langstaff
This 400 year old Scottish ballad tells of the courtship of Mr Frog and Miss Mouse. (12 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Drummer Hoff & 4 Other Stories

Frog, Where Are You?

Story by Mercer Mayer
A pet frog, condemned to life in a jar, escapes and has many exciting adventures while looking for a new home. When the boy and his dog discover their friend is missing, they set off to find him. (L) (20 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD110

The Giant Devil Dingo

Story by Dick Roughsey
An Aboriginal dreamtime story about Gaia, the enemy of man, until his encounter with the Butcher Bird brothers.
(10 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Rainbow Serpent & 2 Other Stories

Giggle, Giggle, Quack

Story by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge. Little does Bob know that Duck has gone around and changed all of Farmer Brown's instructions on how to take care of the animals. Duck has the last quack in this hilarious romp from the team that created Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type. (A) (9 minutes)
DVD $34.95 WVD148

Giraffes Can't Dance

Story by Giles Andreae
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance like everyone else, but his legs are too skinny and he just can't seem to get it right. At the Jungle Dance, all the other animals make fun of him, and he almost believes he is a failure, until one friend's encouragement shows him how his uniqueness can make him the best dancer of all. (7 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD173

Good Night Gorilla

Story by Peggy Rathmann
It's time for bed says the zookeeper. But someone furry is tiptoeing behind him making mischief. (10minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD163

Grandpa

Based on book by John Burningham
A heart-warming story about a special relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. (27minutes) (A)
DVD $34.95 WVD128

Hansel and Gretel

Story retold by James Marshall
The classic story of a woodcutter's two lost children, who find a house in the forest made of sweets and candy that belongs to a hungry witch. (14minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD135

Harry the Dirty Dog
Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must convince his family who he really is. (A) (9mins)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD192

Henry Builds a Cabin

Story by D.B. Johnson
The story of a frugal bear named Henry who sets about building a small cabin in the woods and winds up with a much bigger home than he and his friends ever imagined. Inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau. (A) (8 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD149

Hondo & Fabian
Story by Peter McCarty
What happens when the dog of the house goes to the beach and leaves the cat at home with the baby? A gentle tale of the two very different days of house pets, Hondo the doge and Fabian the cat. (I) (6 mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD193

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Story by Jane Yolen
With methods of eating and manners that are probably all too familiar to children and adults, these mischievous dinosaurs show in a big way that burping, spilling, playing with one's food and outright refusing to eat are not the best ways to enjoy a meal. (9 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD174

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Story by Jane Yolen
From enormous sneezes to gigantic wails, the outrageous antics of these mischievous ailing dinosaurs will strike a chord and bring a smile to any child or grown-up who has ever sniffed, snuffled, coughed or ached. (8minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD136

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

Story by Jane Yolen
There will be no pouting or shouting or moping or moaning when the lights go out. (8 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD164

How Much is a Million?

Story by David M Schwartz
Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician makes the concepts of a million, a billion and a trillion, fun. (A) (10 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD189

I, Crocodile

Story by Fred Marcellino
The adventures of an Egyptian crocodile in Paris are cut short when the very hungry reptile starts eating Parisians. (10 minutes) (A)
Available on compile - Stories from Near and Far

I Lost My Bear

Story by Jules Feiffer
What do you do when your best toy disappears and no one will help you find it? If you keep on searching, you might just discover more than you expected! (9minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD137

I Stink!

Story by Kate and Jim McMullan
Live through a raucous and stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck. What fun it is to keep the city clean by eating a special recipe of alphabet soup. (9minutes) (A)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD159

I’m Dirty!
Story by Kate & Jim McMullan
Clank! Rattle! Bang! Who’s making all that noise? A Backhoe loader reporting for duty. Cleaning up a mess? Easy as pie. Make that mud pie. Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (8mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD206

Inch by Inch
Story by Leo Lionni
To keep from being eaten, a resourceful inchworm measures a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak, a heron’s legs and a nightingale’s song. (A) (7 mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD194

Is Your Mama a Llama?

Story by Deborah Guarino
Lloyd the Llama is looking for his mama. “Is your mama a llama?” he asks all the animals. (A) (6 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD187

Johnny Appleseed
Poem by Reeve Lindbergh
John Chapman was his real name, but he is remembered by his legendary name - Johnny Appleseed - the man who sprinkled apple seeds and planted trees across the Midwest of America. (I) (15mins)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD201

Joseph had a Little Overcoat

Story by Simms Taback
Joseph the tailor's overcoat becomes old and worn so he makes it into a jacket, then into a vest and so on until he has nothing left. (10 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Simms Taback Stories

Knuffle Bunny

Story by Mo Willems
Trixie, Daddy and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood laundromat, but their exciting adventure takes an unexpected turn when Trixie realizes something is missing. (10 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD175

Leo the Late Bloomer

Story by Robert Kraus
Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly or speak. "He's a late bloomer," explains his mother. Sure enough, one day, Leo finally blooms. (6 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Stories About Growing Up

Leonardo the Terrible Monster

Story by Mo Willems
Leonardo is terrible at being a monster. He can't seem to frighten anyone. Then he comes up with a plan to find the perfect nervous little boy and scare the tuna salad out of him. Will his plan succeed, or will he come up with a better idea?
(7 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD176

The Librarian From the Black Lagoon

Story by Mike Thaler
When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst - a dark dungeon of rules and misery, run by creepy monster-like creatures who laminate children if they even whisper. Imagine their surprise when they are welcomed to a warm and friendly place, where a smiling librarian invites them to explore some of the fun and funny books they have to offer. (8 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD177

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

Story translated by Ed Young
Three children home alone 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. Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (10 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD179

The Man Who Walked between the Towers

Story by Mordicai Gerstein
Inspired by the true story of Philippe Petit, a young French aerialist, and his daring 1974 high wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. (10minutes) (A)

DVD Format $29.95 WVD155

Max's Words

Story by Kate Banks
When his brothers won’t share their collection of stamps and coins, Max starts a collection of his own, made up of words. Bonus features – On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (12 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD185

Mirette on the High Wire

Story by Emily Arnold McCully
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini who has a secret fear. (I) (12 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD186

Miss Nelson has a Field Day

Story by Harry Allard
Can the notorious Viola Swamp whip the Football Team into shape in time for the big game? (13 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD166

Miss Nelson is Back

Story by Harry Allard
It's fun and games for the kids in Room 207 until the arrival of Viola Swamp, the meanest substitute in the world. (13 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - People at Work

Noah’s Ark

Story by Jerry Pinkney
The well known biblical story of how Noah saved life on earth, for forty days and forty nights, is beautifully depicted in Jerry Pinkney's poetic retelling and lush, captivating paintings. Enhanced with inspiring music and narration. (I) (10 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD108

No Roses for Harry!

Story by Gene Zion
Harry (Harry the Dirty Dog) is back and more fashion-conscious than ever. After receiving a comfy, but rose-covered, sweater from Grandma, Harry determines to lose it. He tries leaving it all over town, but it is always returned - until a bird catches sight of a loose thread and Harry's luck finally changes.
(10 minutes) (A)
DVD $34.95 WVD131

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside

Story by Laurie Keller
There's a lot to learn for the thirty-two new students - 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and 12 molars - at Dr. Flossman's Tooth School. (18minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD158

Owen

Story by Kevin Henkes
Nosy Mrs Tweezers convinces Owen's parents that he is becoming too attached to Fuzzy, his beloved blanket. (9 minutes) (A)
Available on compile - The Snowy Day and Other Caldecott Classics

Petunia

Story by Roger Duvoisin
A silly goose learns that carrying a book under her wing doesn't make her knowledgeable. (10 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Stories from the Farm

The Pig's Wedding

Story by Helme Heine
Not even the rain can spoil the guest's good time at the wedding of Porker and Curlytail. (7 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Stories from the Farm

The Rainbabies

Story by Laura Krauss Melmed
The moon presents a childless couple with twelve tiny babies who they take care of with such love, they are rewarded with a real child. (20 minutes) (I)
Available on compile - Magical Stories

The Rainbow Serpent

Story by Dick Roughsey
The dreamtime story of the serpent Goorialla who created the animals, birds and lands of Australia. (12 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Rainbow Serpent & 2 Other Stories

Rapunzel

Story by Paul O Zelinsky
The classic story about the girl with the long, golden hair, kept prisoner in a tower by a sorceress. (15 minutes) (I)
DVD $29.95 WVD115

Reading to your Bunny

Story by Rosemary Wells
Young Freddy Bunny would rather play video games and watch TV than read. With help from his teacher and parents, Freddy becomes a happy, book loving super student. Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (9 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD180

Red Riding Hood

Story by James Marshall
Red Riding Hood is kind and considerate to a wolf who has designs on her and her granny. (8 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - James Marshall's Favourite Fairytales

Rikki~Tikki~Tavi

Story by Rudyard Kipling
A mongoose protects a small boy and his family from two evil cobras who live in their garden. (30 minutes) (I)
DVD $34.95 WVD117

Roberto the Insect Architect

Story by Nina Laden
A termite named Roberto pursues his dream of becoming an architect and travels to the big city where he hopes to find success. (11minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD138

Sam and the Lucky Money

Story by Karen Chinn
It’s the Chinese New Year and Sam meets a stranger who helps him spend his lucky money. (I) (11 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD190

The Selfish Giant

Story by Oscar Wilde
A selfish giant learns to open his heart and his garden to all the children in the village (14 minues) (A)
DVD $29.95 WVD129

Seven Blind Mice

Story by Ed Young
One by one, six different coloured blind mice investigate something near their pond. Not until the seventh mouse examines all of it, do they see what it truly is. Bonus features – On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (8 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD191

Shrinking Violet

Story by Cari Best, narrated by Calista Flockhart
Violet is so shy that she never makes waves in the swimming pool or swallowing sounds at snack time. She is "allergic to attention" and shrinks whenever anyone watches her. So Violet is terrified when her teacher, Mrs Maxwell, gives her a big part in the school play. What will she do? (A) (15 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD119

Snowflake Bentley

Story by Jaqueline Briggs Martin
Ever since Willie Bentley was a young boy, he was fascinated with snowflakes. He looked at them under a microscope and studied their icy crystals. He even drew pictures of them, finding no two snowflakes exactly alike. This is the story, told with grace and respect, of the world's famous snowflake authority. (I) (16 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD105

The Snowman

Story by Raymond Briggs
This moving, wordless story illustrates the adventures of a boy and a very special snowman that he builds one winter morning. (26 minutes) (A)
DVD $34.95 WVD130

Stanley and the Dinosaurs

Story by Syd Hoff
Stanley is no ordinary caveman. He paints pictures, grows flowers, and befriends a quartet of dinosaurs, who help him build the world's first house. Filled with lively music and lots of fun, this program helps viewers discover the value of individuality, manners, friendship and sharing. (A) (16 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD118

Stars! Stars! Stars!

Story by Bob Barner
Children take a colourful ride through outer space to visit distant planets and dazzling stars. With simple rhyming text and colourful collage-style animation, aspiring stargazers will rocket right out of this world! (8minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD139

The Story of the Dancing Frog

Story by Quentin Blake, narrated by Amanda Plummer
Cousin Gertrude meets George the Dancing Frog at a time when she is terribly sad and lonely. However she teachers him to dance to music and the two of them go on a whirlwind theatrical tour. (A) (25 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD111

The Story of Ping

Story by Marjorie Flack
A duck suffers the loneliness of abandonment until a new friend returns him to his family. (10minutes) (I)
DVD $34.95 WVD150

Strega Nonna

Story retold by Tomie dePaola
Big Anthony is knee-deep in trouble, and pasta, when he uses Strega Nonna's magic pasta pot without her permission.
(9 minutes) (A)

Available on compiles - Strega Nonna & 4 Other Stories and Tikki Tikki Tembo & 3 Other Stories

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

Story by Katherine Paterson
A compassionate man and his wife risk their lives to reunite two mandarin ducks. (I) (12 minutes)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD188

The Talking Eggs

Narrated by Danny Glover
A story based on a charming creole folktale about Selina, a young girl whose friendship with a mystical elderly woman leads to some magical surprises, not the least of which are three talking eggs. When her selfish brother Wade steals some eggs, he's in for some surprises too, but of a very different kind. (A) (25 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD113

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Story by Mike Thaler
A boy imagines the worst about his teacher, Mrs Green, on the first day of school. A wildly funny look into the mind of every child. (9minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD140

That New Animal

Story by Emily Jenkins
Two family dogs grumble about how that “new animal”, a baby, has altered their lives at home, and must learn about adjusting to change. Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (6 minutes) (I)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD181

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Story by Simms Taback, narrated and sung by Cyndi Lauper
A fresh and hilarious adaptation of everyone's favourite poem about the silly old lady with the ever-expanding stomach who swallowed everything from a fly to a horse. Brightly coloured folk art illustrations are filled with humourous detail. (A)
(7 minutes)

Available on compile - Simms Taback Stories

This is the House that Jack Built

Story by Simms Taback
Jack's house is like no other and its inhabitants are full of fun and surprises. There is even a special guest star at the end of this humorous and unique interpretation of an age-old classic. (A) (7 minutes)
DVD $34.95 WVD151

The Three Little Pigs

Story by James Marshall
Three little pigs are threatened by a hungry wolf.
(12 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - James Marshall's Favourite Fairytales

Trashy Town

Story by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha
Follow Mr Gilly, the always smiling, ever energetic trash man, as he collects the trash, smashes it down and drives around the Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. (6 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - People at Work

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Story by Jon Scieszka
The familiar story of The Three Little Pigs is told from the Wolf’s point of view. According to him, it all began with a cup of sugar and a sneeze. Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (8mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD199

The Ugly Duckling (New Production)

Story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Jerry Pinkney
Only a mother could love this ugliest of ducklings, teased at every turn for his awkward appearance. But seasons change, and so does he, into a gloriously graceful swan. (20 minutes) (I)
DVD $34.95 WVD122

Uncle Elephant

Story by Arnold Lobel
Arnie's wrinkled old Uncle Elephant comes to look after him after his parents disappear.Uncle does his best to cheer Arnie up with a rollicking sing-along ride and early morning trumpeting. When Arnie's parents are found, there's a joyous uncle and nephew duet at their homecoming, as well as some gentle lessons about caring. (A) (28 minutes)
DVD $29.95 WVD112

A Very Brave Witch

Story by Alison McGhee
One Halloween, a little witch makes a new friend and discovers how much fun trick-or-treating with humans can be. Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (7 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD183

Voyage to the Bunny Planet
Story by Rosemary Wells
In three stories - First Tomato, Moss Pillows and The Island Light - three bunnies, each experiencing a truly dreadful day, are whisked away to the gentle Bunny Planet, a place that lies "far beyond the moon and stars." Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A) (19mins)
DVD Format $49.95 WVD200

Waiting for Wings
Story by Lois Ehlert
Butterflies bloom as delicately as flowers in this visually magnificent story of beginnings, middles and ends: eggs, caterpillars and finally butterflies. (A) (7mins)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD204

Wallace's Lists

Story by Barbara Bottner & Gerald Kruglik
Wallace, a mouse, can do almost anything, as long as he has a list. Then he meets a new neighbour and discovers a wonderful world that he and his lists had not anticipated. Bonus features – On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (A)
(15 minutes)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD184

A Weekend With Wendell

Story by Kevin Henkes.
Quiet-as-a-mouse Sophie learns to assert herself with bossy, big-mouthed Wendell. (10 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Stories About Growing Up

The Wheels on the Bus

Story by Paul O Zelinsky
The classic children's ditty comes to glorious life with Paul O Zelinsky's eye-popping art and a lively musical score by The Bacon Brothers. (6minutes) (Animated)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD141

Where the Wild Things Are
Story by Maurice Sendak
Max sails away in his dreams, tames the wild things then returns home in time for supper. (A) (8minutes)
DVD Format $29.95 WVD205

Who's in Rabbit's House

Story by Verna Aardema
Adapted from a Masai folktale about a rabbit who can't get into her house because the Long One, who “eats trees and tramples on elephants”, is hiding inside. (13 minutes) (A)
DVD Format $34.95 WVD168

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Story by Verna Aardema
A tall tale on the jungle grapevine sets off a chain of mishaps from Mosquito to Iguana to Python to Rabbit to Owl. (10minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears & 3 Other Stories

Wild About Books

Story by Judy Sierra
Librarian Molly McGrew introduces birds and beasts to reading. And in no time, they are "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks”, going "wild, simply wild, about wonderful books!" (8minutes) (Animated)

DVD Format $34.95 WVD142

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Story by Mem Fox
A small boy helps an old friend remember when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. (9 minutes) (I)

Available on compile - Possum Magic/Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Will I have a Friend?
Story by Miriam Cohen
On Jim's first day of school he worries, "Will I have a friend?" As the "new boy", it seems as if all the friends are already taken. (I) (8mins)
DVD Format $39.95 WVD208

Yo! Yes?

Story by Chris Raschka
Two lonely boys meet on a city street, brought together with a simple "Yo!" answered by the other one's "Yes?" (5 minutes) (A)

Available on compile - Teaching Tolerance

COMPILATIONS

(A) Animated (I) Iconographic (L) Live Action

The Amazing Bone and 3 Other Stories

The Amazing Bone by William Steig (A), John Brown, Rose and The Midnight Cat by Jenny Wagner (I), A Picture for Harold’s Room by Crockett Johnson (A), The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats (I), (32 minutes)
DVD $49.95 WCD102

Back to School Again

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler - A boy imagines the worst about his teacher, Mrs Green, on the first day of school. (A). Shrinking Violet by Cari Best - Violet is so shy that she never makes waves. So what will Violet do when her teacher gives her a big part in the school play? (A). Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (24 minutes)
DVD Format $49.95 WCD139

Be Proud! Be Brave! Be Kind!

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman - Grace's classmates discourage her from trying out for the role of Peter Pan because she is black and a girl. She wins the part though and proves she can be anything she wants. (I). Brave Irene by William Steig - When her mother falls ill, Irene must summon up all of her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm, to make a delivery. (A). Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox - A caring, sharing small boy helps an old friend remember when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. (I). Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (30 minutes)
DVD Format $59.95 WCD134

Chicken Little and Two Other Stories

Chicken Little retold by Steven Kellogg (A), The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen (A), The Three Billy Goats Gruff by P C Asbjornsen (I). (26 minutes)
DVD $49.95 WCD107

Drummer Hoff & 4 Other Stories

Drummer Hoff by Barbara & Ed Emberley (A), The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (A), Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (I), Andy & the Lion by James Daugherty (I), Frog Went A-Courtin’ retold by John Langstaff (I). (43 minutes)
DVD $49.95 WCD111

Family Stories

Pete's A Pizza by William Steig (A), I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose Lewis (I), Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! by Cari Best (A). (32 minutes) Bonus features - On screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles.
DVD Format $49.95 WCD128

Favourite Folk Songs
Frog Went A-Courtin by John Langstaff
Based on a 400-year-old Scottish ballad that tells the tale of the courtship of Mr. Frog and Miss Mouse. (I)
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier
This traditional tune tells how Mr. Fox raids the farm to feed his family, and of the exciting chase that ensues. (I)
The Erie Canal by Peter Spier
All that happens along the Erie Canal is chronicled in this cheery and informative song about one of the engineering marvels of the world. (I)
Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (27mins)
DVD Format $59.95 WCD146

Five Lionni Classics

Based on the books by Leo Lionni, these five short fables comment on human behaviour. Frederick - a field mouse doesn't join the others in gathering food for the Winter, Cornelius - a crocodile who learns to walk upright is made fun of by his friends, It's Mine! - three frogs quarrel over the resources of one small island, Fish is Fish - two childhood friends learn that their own world is best for them, Swimmy - a tiny fish teaches a school of fish how to defend themselves in the ocean. (27minutes) (A). Bonus features - On screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles.
DVD Format $49.95 WCD119

From One to a Million: Counting Concepts
How Much is a Million? by David M Schwartz
With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, the concepts of a million, a billion and a trillion are not so quite so intimidating. (A)
If You Made a Million by David M Schwartz
Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, is your expert guide as you learn about the various forms of money and how it can be used to buy things, pay off debt, and build interest. (A)
Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (25mins)
DVD Format $59.95 WCD144

Hans Christian Andersen

Three Hans Christian Andersen stories with a contemporary twist. Nightingale - The story of a lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace, The Little Match Girl - Angela, a homeless child, sells match sticks to survive, The Red Shoes - Lisa, a little black girl, learns the value of friendship with help from a pair of magic slippers. (75minutes) (A). Bonus features - On screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles.
DVD Format $59.95 WCD118

Hans Christian Andersen Stories, Volume II

The Ugly Duckling adapted by Jerry Pinkney - Only a mother could love this ugliest of ducklings, teased at every turn for his awkward appearance. But seasons change, and so does he, into a beautiful swan. (I). The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen - A spoiled princess scorns the love of an honourable prince who offers her precious gifts. (A). Bonus features - On screen learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (32 minutes)
DVD Format $49.95 WCD137

James Marshall’s Favourite Fairytales

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall (A), Red Riding Hood by James Marshall (A), The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall (A). (28 minutes)
DVD $49.95 WCD108

Magical Stories
The Wizard by Jack Kent - A visit to the Wizard to buy a magic spell seems the best solution for the little mouse who is “tired of being a mouse” (A). Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer - The man in the moon catches a shooting star and rockets down to earth (A). The Hat by Tomi Ungerer - What a surprise for a penniless veteran when the wind blows a magic black top hat onto his head (A). The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed - In the magic of a moon shower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in the grass (I). Bonus Features – On Screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles. (43 minutes)
DVD Format $59.95 WCD140

The Maurice Sendak Library

The Nutshell Kids: Alligators All Around - A group of alligators sing their way through the alphabet, One Was Johnny - Johnny playfully counts from 1 to 10 and back again, Pierre - Pierre flaunts an “I don't care” attitude until he meets a lion!, Chicken Soup With Rice - Learning the months of the year is fun while eating chicken soup with rice! (A), Where the Wild Things Are - Max sails away to the land of the wild things (A), In the Night Kitchen - A little boy dreams of a kitchen at night where bakers bake cakes and bread dough airplanes fly (A), Getting to Know Maurice Sendak - Maurice Sendak reveals some of the fantasies, fears and favourites of his childhood (L). (37 minutes) Bonus features - On screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles.
DVD Format $59.95 WCD122

Mercer Mayer Frog Stories

Three stories by Mercer Mayer: A Boy, A Dog and A Frog (L), Frog On His Own (L), Frog, Where Are You? (L). (43 minutes) Bonus features - On screen Learning Guides and optional English subtitles.
DVD Format $59.95 WCD130

Mike Mulligan and 2 Other Stories

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (I), Burt Dow-Deep Water Man by Robert McCloskey (A), Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer (A). (29 minutes)
DVD $49.95 WCD114

WESTON WOODS STORY BOOKS ON DVD Last updated October 2008

WESTON WOODS STORY BOOKS
ON DVD
Last updated October 2008