Virginia Wilkos

The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did

Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Is Your Mama a Llama?... and More Stories About Growing Up" brings 5 classic coming-of-age story books to life on the screen. 1- Is Your Mama a Llama? (by Deborah Guarino, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, narrated by Amy Madigan) 2- "Leo the Late Bloomer" (by Robert Kraus, illustrated by Jose Aruego, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) 3- "Elizabeti's Doll" (by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, illustrated by Christy Hale, narrated by Lynn Whitfield) 4- "Goose" (written and illustrated by Molly Bang, narrated by Laura Dern) 5- "Five Creatures" (by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Tomek Bognacki).

Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space.

Based on the children's book by Edward Marshall, Space Case is about an alien that arrives on Earth on Halloween night where it is mistaken for a trick-or-treater. The alien befriends a young boy who teaches it about human holidays.

Three pig brothers set out on their own, but only one manages to survive his encounters with a hungry wolf. Based on the children's book by James Marshall.

An animated short film based on a 1989 wordless picture book by Bill Martin Jr. In this lively alphabet rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.

NOISY NORA (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) What's a wee little mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up all of Mom and Dad s time? Make noise! EMILY S FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time. VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal) Three bunnies are whisked off to the gentle Bunny Planet -- a place that lies far beyond the moon and stars. DVD Features - 4 Stories on One DVD Plus: Spanish Version of Noisy Nora; Rosemary Wells Interview: Voyage to the Bunny Planet; Read to My Bunny Music Video; Read-Along; Talk About the Stories

Bob the alligator has an ingenious idea to attract birds for his dinner. He creates a restaurant on his nose, and the birds come from all over. But when the time is right, will Bob make the right choice?

Miss Nelson goes away for a week, and the kids in Room 207 fear that they'll have the dreaded substitute teacher, Viola Swamp. Instead, they get Principal Blandsworth, who bores them into taking drastic measures.

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.

The Smedley Tornadoes have a big football game coming up, so Miss Nelson calls in dreaded substitute teacher Viola Swamp to whip the team into shape.

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. This animated production is presented as a play performed by Masai actors wearing animal masks.

A little mouse named Chrysanthemum starts going to school and realizes she is the only kid with the longest name. She gets bullied by everyone but eventually learns that she is special in her own way

A short based on the popular children's book.

Sometimes being small has its advantages. When Cloudette wants to do something big, she discovers that a little cloud can make a big difference.

In this charming classic story, Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is

Introduce a triangle, circle, square, and rectangle who celebrate the gift of friendship.

Spoon has always been a happy little utensil. But lately he feels like life is just not cutting it. Fork, Knife and Chopsticks all have it so much better than Spoon. But do they? This book celebrates what makes each of us special.

The littlest mouse disappears on the way to a family outing, temporarily putting a damper on the fun and games.