Imaginative and Literary
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R070879
No Roses for Harry
Fashion-conscious Harry the dog faces a dilemma in this story. Grandma gave Harry a comfortable rose-covered sweater for a gift, but Harry does not like wearing flowers. After making several unsuccessful attempts to lose the sweater, his luck finally changes. A bird tugs on a loose thread, unravelling the sweater and turning it into a nest. Without Harry's new sweater, Grandma's next visit could be awkward, but everything turns out alright in the end. This video is an adaptation from the book by Gene Zion and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $59.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
R051290
Duck on a Bike
One day on the farm, Duck has a crazy idea - he will ride a bike! At first, Duck is wobbly on the bike and rides very slowly, but soon masters bike riding. Duck has fun and as he passes everyone in the barnyard, they all have something to say about Duck on a bike. Later, a group of children ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving their bikes outside. Temptation strikes as the other animals try riding bikes, too. This video is based on the picture book by David Shannon.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 22, 2020
R042860
Wild About Books
Librarian Molly McGrew takes her book mobile to the zoo where she introduces the animals to reading. Molly finds joke books for the hyenas, books in Chinese for the pandas, and waterproof books for the otters. Before long, the animals become voracious readers and they soon begin writing as well. Insects write haikus, the cheetah writes a novel and the hippo a memoir. This video is an adaptation of the book written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $59.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
R047099
Chester
Watt is trying to tell the story of a mouse in a house; however, Mélanie's cat, Chester, has his own plan. Chester sends the mouse packing and starts to rewrite Mélanie's story. As Mélanie tries to continue her story about mouse, Chester uses a red marker to change Mélanie's words and illustrations. Mayhem ensues while Mélanie tries to complete her story.
This title won the 2008 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Medal.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054798
The Red Hen
This modern version of a classic tale accompanied with bluegrass music and colourful illustrations and animations will support student understanding of the value of hard work.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R046978
Wake Up, Henry Rooster!
Henry Rooster loves to have fun. He plays cards with the goats, listens to music with the cows and pops corn with the pigs. After a long night of having fun, Henry cannot get up early in the morning; he is just not a morning rooster. His father leaves for a week-long convention and guess who must awake in the early morning to crow the sun?
Henry is just not cut out for the crowing business. He must make it work, otherwise the farmer and his wife will be late and the farm chores will not be completed. Will Henry learn to be a morning rooster after all?
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070609
Canadian Poems for Canadian Kids(3rd ed.)
This anthology contains poetry by Canadian authors, including representation from Saskatchewan. Linguists believe that reading poetry to young children stimulates the imagination and develops language skills. In this collection, the poems explore Canadian life and use humour to explore fears or to express sorrow.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R046789
The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
Rumours thrive about the school library. It is said that the librarian, Mrs. Beamster, laminates people who talk or whisper. She puts glue on chairs to prevent wriggling and recites the Dewey Decimal System during story time. Some say that the shelves in the library are electrified and kids need to go through a Decontamination Room before entering. When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. 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. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Mike Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R052987
Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud
It is mud season, but there is more than mud on the road. A family in a Model T Ford gets stuck in the mud. As Grandma calls out who is in the mud, one family member tries to shoo the critter away. Family members are unsuccessful. With hands on her hips, Grandma steps out of the Model T and yells that it is time for sup and all the animals scatter. Children will enjoy the alliteration and rhyme.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $15.19 US
Record posted/updated: November 20, 2018
R101119
Little Beauty and Silly Billy
This video contains two stories written and illustrated by Anthony Browne. In Little Beauty, a kitten and gorilla form an usual friendship reminiscent of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast. This title would support student discussion of feelings including loneliness, anger and frustration. In addition, forms of nonverbal communication could be explored through the gorilla's use of sign language to communicate. In Silly Billy, a young boy frets about everything, especially when he is trying to sleep, until his grandmother provides him with Guatemalan worry dolls that will do the worrying for him. This title provides strategies for calming fears. The inclusion of a segment on the tradition of the worry doll provides insight into another culture. This video would be an ideal resource for an author study or for units on families, friendship or feelings.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R053871
The Great Race
This picture book on video of The Great Race by Kevin O'Malley is an updated version of the Tortoise and the Hare. Tired of listening to Lever Lapin boasting about being the fastest runner in the world, Nate Tortoise mumbles that he "could probably beat" the conceited hare in a race. No sooner are the words out of Nate's mouth, than the great hare himself accepts the challenge. On the day of the race, the crowd is solidly behind Lever who stops to give autographs, kiss the ladies and generally show off while Nate plugs away toward the finish line. This comic tongue-in-cheek retelling of Aesop's fable finishes with the time-honored moral presented as a clever pun: Better Nate Than Lever!" A conversation with the author/illustrator is also included.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R033496
Duck on a Bike
One day on the farm, Duck has a crazy idea - he will ride a bike! At first, Duck is wobbly on the bike and rides very slowly, but he soon masters riding a bike. Duck has fun and as he passes everyone in the barnyard, they all have something to say about Duck on a bike.
Later, a group of children ride by on their bikes. They jump off their bikes and run into the farmhouse. Temptation strikes as the other animals look at the bikes and get their chance to ride a bike.
This title won the 2002 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054799
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
This video highlights the work that takes place on a construction site. The jobs completed by a bulldozer, dump truck, crane truck, excavator and cement mixer are featured. As the work day draws to a close, the hard-working trucks settle down for a good night's sleep to rejuvenate for what tomorrow brings. The video will appeal to youngsters who have an interest in heavy machinery, but all children will relate to it as a bedtime story. The video could be used for text-to-self discussions about preparing for bed, the value of teamwork and construction vehicles. It would also be useful as an introduction to exploring interests (identity) and to community studies.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R048866
Max's Words
Max's two brothers are collectors. Benjamin collects stamps and Karl collects coins and they will not share with their little brother. Max decides he is going to collect words. Max starts with small words and his collection soon starts to spread. As Benjamin and Karl brag about how many stamps and coins they have, Max is able to create stories with his word collection. This video is based on the book written by Kate Banks and illustrated by Boris Kulikov.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 22, 2020
R070570
Alligator Pie(Classic ed.)
Dennis Lee's book of poetry and rhymes for children has been reissued in a collector's edition. The poems reflect a Canadian child's world - children are invited to "skip to Casa Loma" or to imagine an Ookpik who can "dance on Niagara Falls." Children will identify with the universal themes in Lee's poetry. The delights, fears and interests of a young child are explored in the variety of verses found in this anthology. The illustrations by Frank Newfeld contribute to the humour in many of the selections.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.99
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2017
R070851
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka, this fractured folktale tells the story of The Three Little Pigs from the perspective of the wolf. The program demonstrates that there are at least two sides to every conflict.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 22, 2020
R044077
Cinderella
This classic tale of triumph over adversity is entertainingly retold by Barbra Karlin. The James Marshall illustrations, accompanied by fine narration, animation and good musical background, create an easy to follow, humorous version of this old fairy tale. The program guide contains suggestions for other "Cinderella" tales.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R051914
The Best Story
What makes the best story? In this DVD program, the library is having a contest for the best story, and at stake is a roller coaster ride with an author. One young girl really covets the prize. She asks her brother, her father, and her Aunt Jane for their ideas on what makes the best story, and the young girl soon discovers that the best story is one that comes from the heart.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: April 22, 2018
R054856
Pig Pig Returns and Little Pig Joins the Band
Two matched stories depicting the fears and frustrations of childhood are included in this resource. In Pig Pig Returns, Pig Pig is reluctant to go on a road trip with his aunt and uncle, fearing that his mother and pet cat will forget him in his absence. In Little Pig Joins the Band, Little Pig's brothers and sisters get out their grandfather's marching band instruments, but there is nothing small enough for Little Pig to play. However, he learns that he isn't too small to be the band's leader.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R031781
The Three Pigs
In this fractured version of a familiar tale, the three pigs escape the wolf by travelling to another world where they meet the cat and the fiddle, the cow that jumped over the moon and a dragon. David Wiesner's mixed media artwork features textured pigs appearing and disappearing from the pages.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.99
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017