Melissa Ellard
Production
Known For

Celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song.
Antarctic Antics

Come along as Hermit Crab makes his new house a home.
House for Hermit Crab

When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?
Supertruck

A short based on the popular children's book.
Otto Runs For President

It was a hot, summer night in the city when the power went out. Everything changed...but that was not necessarily a bad thing. Not normal can be fun.
Blackout

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, and no one knows why. What else can this old lady fit in her stomach?
There Was an Old Lady

When Marisol sets out to create a sky for the class mural she discovers the blue missing from her paints. This story celebrates the creative process and what it means to be an artist.
Sky Color

This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.
Extra Yarn

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are best of friends and swim up, down, around, and through their ocean home. Crabby is their neighbor. He is not their best friend. But when Crabby gets in trouble, will Peanut Butter and Jellyfish come to the rescue? You bet they will!
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper - which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan funny tale.
This Is Not My Hat

The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life with exquisite illustrations and festive music.
The Night Before Christmas

There's just one person Mary can't scare -- her cousin, Harry McScary. He's not afraid of the usual things. But Mary doesn't give up that easily, and one way or another she'll find a way to give Harry the scare of his life!
Mary McScary

From enormous sneezes to gigantic wails, the outrageous antics of these mischievous ailing dinosaurs will strike a chord and bring a smile to any child or grown-up who has ever sniffed, snuffled, coughed or ached.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

A light-hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.
Getting to Know Jon Scieszka

Find out what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town and past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch.
Duck on a Tractor

Inspired by the evil villains and innocent damsels of silent movies, Willems tells the tale of a hungry fox who invites a plump goose to dinner. As with the beloved Pigeon books, kids will be calling out the signature refrain and begging for repeated readings. The funny details in the full-color illustrations by three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems will bring nonstop laughter to story time.
That Is Not a Good Idea!

Lucy (Lucille Beatrice Bear) meets a new pet. She calls him Squeaker, because he makes funny noises. One day, he made a lot of damage. Then Lucy remembers that children make TERRIBLE pets.
Children Make Terrible Pets

An animated adaptation of the iconic 1989 children's book.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

There is someone at the zoo making hilarious mischief you won't want to miss!
Good Night, Gorilla

Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek into family life inside the White House.