BINK & GOLLIE

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Kate DiCamillo / Illustrator: Alison McGhee

Book Awards: ALA Notable Book; Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal; Publishers Weekly, Best Book of the Year; Kirkus Reviews, Best Book of the Year; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Platinum Award

These two girls are marvelous companions who often do not agree…on socks…or goldfish…or venturing to the Andes. This humorous story relates how compromise helps these two very different individuals remain the best of friends. Narrated by Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome. Animated by Chuck Gammage Animation with music by David Mansfield. Includes an interview with illustrator Tony Fucile. Read-Along option is included on DVD.

EDWINA, THE DINOSAUR WHO DIDN#8217;T KNOW SHE WAS EXTINCT

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Mo Willems / Illustrator: Mo Willems

Everyone loves Edwina, except the class know-it-all, who tries to convince the others that dinosaurs are extinct. Edwina is shocked! Children will have fun searching the art for hidden pictures of Pigeon and Knuffle Bunny. Narrated by Cher Willems. Directed by Pete List with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds. Includes an interview with Mo Willems. Read-Along option is included on DVD.

GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT, CONSTRUCTION SITE

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Sherri Dusksey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

Down in the big construction site, tough trucks work with all their might. But now it’s time to say goodnight! Little truck drivers will drift off to sleep to this soothing bid good-bye to the day. Narrated by Dion Graham, with music by Jon Carroll. Animation by Soup2Nuts. Includes a bonus interview with author, Sherri Duskey Rinker.

HI! FLY GUY

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Tedd Arnold

Join Buzz as he searches for a smart animal to take to The Amazing Pet Show. His father says flies can’t be pets, but Fly Guy is not your ordinary fly! Narrated by MacLeod Andrews with music by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young. Animation by Soup2Nuts. Includes an interview with author, Tedd Arnold.

I’M FAST!

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Kate and Jim McMullan

Join the fun as a train pulling a long, heavy load races a speedy, little car across the country – through the mountains, through the desert, through a blizzard. Narrated by Stanley Tucci. Directed by Galen Fott with music by David Mansfield. DVD includes a school visit with Kate and Jim McMullan.

KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE: An Unexpected Diversion

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Mo Willems / Illustrator: Mo Willems

This is the third and final book in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy. Trixie and her family set off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents – in Holland! But it seems Knuffle Bunny has different plans. Join Trixie on this international adventure as she makes a very surprising -- and moving -- decision. Narrated by Trixie, Cher and Mo Willems. Directed by Karen Villarreal with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds. Includes an interview with Mo Willems. Read-Along option is included on DVD.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SPLAT

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Rob Scotton

Splat is trying hard to be good before Santa’s arrival, but he just keeps messing up. Join the fun and find out if all his hard work will be enough for him to get the presents he dreams of. Narrated by John Keating, with music by Scotty Huff. Animation by Soup2Nuts.

OTHER SIDE, THE

Grades: K–4
Author: Jacqueline Woodson / Illustrator: E.B. Lewis

Book Awards: ALA Notable Book; School Library Journal, Best Book of the Year; Booklist, Editors' Choice; Time of Wonder Award

Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops. Narrated by Toshi Widoff-Woodson with music by Toshi Reagon. Includes an interview with Jacqueline Woodson. Read-Along option is included on DVD.

RED HEN, THE

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley / Illustrator: Rebecca Emberley

Filled with jaunty humor and sparkling illustrations, this is an eye-popping take on the classic story of Red Hen and her adventures in baking. Includes an easy-to-follow recipe for Red Hen's very own Simply Splendid Cake. Narrated by Walter Mayes. Animation by Soup2Nuts. Read-Along option is included on DVD.

SCAREDY SQUIRREL MAKES A FRIEND

Grades: PreK–3
Author: Mélanie Watt

Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish (no teeth), his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards. Narrated by David de Vries. Directed by Galen Fott with music by Scotty Huff. DVD Includes a behind-the-scenes look at making the film.