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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen?" --
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xxii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 1970, in soundstage on Manhattan's Upper West Side, a group of men and women of various ages and races met to finish the first season of a children's TV program. They had identified a social problem: poor children were entering kindergarten without the learning skills of their middle-class counterparts. They hoped, too, that they had identified a solution: to use television to better prepare these disadvantaged kids for school. No one knew then,...
Author
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was groundbreaking in its own quiet, generous way. It introduced art, professions, food and even highlighted difficult subjects, like losing a loved one and divorce. This information was delivered both by live performers, like Fred Rogers himself and through a lively cast of puppets who lived in the land of make believe. Backmatter includes a short biography of Fred Rogers as well as exclusively published archival photos...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 133
Publisher
GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Maria Lili and her grandmother barter a dozen eggs at the market square to get the ingredients to cook their traditional Saturday chicken sancocho.
Publisher
Sesame Workshop
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (128 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
What's cooking on Sesame Street? Join Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and lots of other friends as they explore a variety of foods in these cooking themed stories and songs. Learn how sushi, bread and pasta are made, Join Murray Monster at Cooking School, and watch Elmo and his friend Pilar make fruit juice popsicles. Features over two hours of content, including the full length bonus adventure Elmo's Magic Cookbook!
Publisher
McFarland
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
viii, 284 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"These essays analyze the confluences of science fiction and children's visual media, handling such cultural icons as Flash Gordon, the Jetsons and Star Wars, as well as contemporary fare like the films Wall-E, Monsters vs. Aliens and Toy Story. Collectively, the essays discover, applaud and critique the hidden messages presented on film and TV screens"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Finally collected in one volume, Kim Deitch's sprawling whiligig of a yarn 'The search for Smilin' Ed' chronicles his investigation into the secrets behind the life and career of a very strange children's show host and his malevolent (in fact, possibly demonic) sidekick. Aliens turn out to be involved, as does Abraham Lincoln-- and of course Deitch's ever-present protagonist, Waldo the Cat" -- p. [4] of cover.
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (64 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chief Wilson finds himself on one exciting adventure after another, including a magnetized wild ride, a wet and wild trek through the forest, and a run for the mayoral Chugger of the Year award! Also, Chief Wilson performs a series of rescue tests on the Chugasonic Speedway and his best friend Koko learns to make high-speed stops!
Series
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading Rainbow! For over 30 years, the beloved children's television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with books.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 93
Publisher
GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A discussion of relationships that transcend age and cultural differences leads to the reading of "Mrs. Katz and Tush" by Patricia Polacco. LeVar's relationship with his "bubbie" shows another example.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (95 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As one of America's most beloved children's show hosts, Mr. Rogers remains one of the most iconic television figures for families worldwide. This documentary takes a closer look at the person behind the show, persona, and personality that helped define what it meant to be a good person and be a part of a healthy community. Through his children's show, Mr. Rogers would go on to inspire a generation by not skirting real world issues, confronting issues...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 63
Publisher
GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Popsnorkles decide they need a new car and this inspires LeVar to learn all the ins and outs of automobiles as he spends the day in a service station.
Author
Series
Reading rainbow volume 58
Publisher
GPN
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tony misses making pizza when his father opens a fancy new restaurant.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Rumbling rails! Thomas & friends deliver mix-ups and mischief as signals get crossed on the Island of Sodor. Thomas digs Marion out of a deep hole, while Timothy helps Bill and Ben with coal trouble. Toby gets his signals confused at Knapford Junction, as Duncan blows steam dealing with a grumpy passenger. Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel put on the brakes when a passenger causes confusion and delay.
Publisher
Big Feats Entertainment
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Joe's "impossible dream" of making it into the Encyclopedia of World Records for basketball free throws, inspires Wishbone's imagination. He remembers the story of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his dream to conquer giants and knights to win the kingdom.
Series
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 66 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
For generations, Richard Scarry has entertained and educated children with the beloved characters of Busytown, including Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm and Hilda Hippo. Now the Very Best Busytown Friends Ever are here solving mysteries!
Home use only.
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Leslie Uggams is celebrating Christmas on Sesame Street. But since Oscar the Grouch is being a right old scrooge, she decides to teach him a lesson by imploring Anne Murray, Imogen Coca and Dickie Smothers to pose as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Have a hot cocoa with Henry Fonda. Michael Jackson helps Oscar to understand the Spirit of Christmas.
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