ART

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Patrick McDonnell / Illustrator: Patrick McDonnell

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video; AudioFile Earphones Award

Art, a young boy, joyfully draws scribbles that squiggle, splotches with blotches, zigs and zags, doodles and dogs, and so much more! Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words. Narration and music by the versatile Bobby McFerrin. Directed by Konstantin Bronzit. A co-production of Weston Woods Studios, Studio Mir and Rembrandt Films.

BOY WHO CRIED WOLF, THE

Grades: PreK–2
Author: B.G. Hennessy / Illustrator: Boris Kulikov

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

A retelling of a timeless tale that is sure to leave readers grinning sheepishly. Narrated by Peter Scolari with music by John Jennings.

BUGS! BUGS! BUGS!

Grades: PreK–1
Author: Bob Barner / Illustrator: Bob Barner

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

Book Awards: Texas Library Assn 2x2 Reading List; Parents' Choice Recommended Winner; Parent Council Ltd Outstanding

With whimsical verse and brightly colored collage images, everyone's favorite bugs come to life. Music and vocals by Crystal Taliefero. DVD includes an interactive "Bug-O-Meter" game, and DVD and audio CD both include bug facts in "Meet the Bugs," a segment created especially for this production by author/illustrator Bob Barner.

DIARY OF A FLY

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Doreen Cronin / Illustrator: Harry Bliss

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

Audio Awards: AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year

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! Narrated by Abigail Breslin with music by Zdenek Zdenek. Directed by Gene Deitch.

DO UNTO OTTERS (A Book About Manners)

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Laurie Keller / Illustrator: Laurie Keller

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video; Audie Finalist; AudioFile Earphones Award; KidsFirst! Short Film Award

Audio Awards: AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year; AudioFile Earphones Award

Book Awards: 2007 Amazon Best Book of the Year

When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule! Featuring music and voices by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young, with additional voices by Diana Canova and David deVries. Directed by Galen Fott. Audio CD includes an additional bonus track, "The Doo-Dee-Doo Song."

GRANDFATHER’S JOURNEY

Grades: PreK–4
Author: Allen Say / Illustrator: Allen Say

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

Audio Awards: ALA Notable Recording

Book Awards: Caldecott Medal Book

Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in the United States and Japan, Allen Say poignantly recounts his family's journey to America. The feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries are sensitively expressed. Narrated by B.D. Wong, with music by Ernest V. Troost.

GREAT JOY

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Kate DiCamillo / Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline

Audio Awards: AudioFile Earphones Award

Frances is worried about the monkey and organ grinder who play near her window, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street after midnight. To express her compassion, she finds just the right thing to say at the local Christmas pageant. Narrated by Jane Curtin with music by Ernest V. Troost.

I’M DIRTY!

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Kate McMullan / Illustrator: Jim McMullan

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

Audio Awards: Honor Title, Odyssey Award for Excellence in Children's Audiobook Production; ALA Notable Children's Recording; AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year; AudioFile Earphones Award

Book Awards: Booklist Editors' Choice; Child Magazine Best Book

Meet a backhoe loader reporting for duty and find out just how dirty it can get while doing its job. Narrated by Steve Buscemi with music by David Mansfield. DVD and audio CD include a bonus interview with author and illustrator Kate and Jim McMullan.

MADAM PRESIDENT

Grades: 1–4
Author: Lane Smith / Illustrator: Lane Smith

Film Awards: ALA Notable Video

A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President. With deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, Lane Smith introduces readers to an unforgettable new character. Narrated by Anna Chiodo, with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds. Directed by Pete List.

MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World

Grades: 2–7
Author: Dr. Christine King Farris / Illustrator: London Ladd

Film Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video; ALA Notable Video

Audio Awards: AudioFile Earphones Award

In celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the MARCH ON WASHINGTON, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister presents a personal, stirring account of the remarkable day Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech and of the man who went on to inspire nation. Narrated by Lynn Whitfield with music by Michael Bacon.