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Includes Films about Authors & Illustrators
Charlotte's Web
JMU Media Resources DVD 474
Publisher Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, c2001
1 DVD (94 mins.)
Note Based on the novel by E.B. White
Summary: Charlotte the spider teaches Wilbur the pig, Templeton the rat and the other barnyard animals lessons on friendship, trust and love
Animated films
Pigs -- Juvenile drama
Spiders -- Juvenile drama
Friendship -- Juvenile drama
Children's films
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
JMU Memorial Hall-ETMC E Clo
Publisher Ancramdale, N.Y. : Live Oak Media, c1987
1 videocassette (13 min., 15 sec.)
Adapted from Cloudy with a chance of meatballs / by Judi Barrett
Summary: Tells the story of the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse
Children's films
Weather -- Fiction
Food -- Fiction
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch stole Christmas!
JMU Media Resources DVD 243
Publisher Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, c2000
1 DVD (60 min.)
Summary" Presents the tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his attempts to steal the Christmas celebration of Who-ville. Also included is "Horton hears a Who!" in which a big-eared elephant named Horton protects the tiny inhabitants of Who-ville
Children's films
Animated films
Eric Carle, Picture Writer
Memorial Hall-ETMC 920 Car
Publisher New York : Philomel Books/Scholastic Inc., c c19931 videocassette (27 min.)
Eric invites you into his own studio where he reads from three of his most popular books and shows how, step by step, he prepares his colorful tisue papers and creates brilliant collage pictures
Carle, Eric
Authors, American
Float Like a Butterfly
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8764
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.)
Based on the book Float like a butterfly by Ntozake Shange
Summary: Trace the remarkable life journey of world-famous icon and boxing champion Muhammad Ali, beginning with his childhood in the segregated South. Celebrate his love of freedom, commitment to equal rights, and passion for excellence. Integrate Ali's story into language arts lessons with a video interview with Obie Award-winning author Ntozake Shange and an inspiring fieldtrip
Ali, Muhammad, 1942- -- Juvenile films
Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
Freedom River
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8766
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.)
Based on the book Freedom River by Doreen Rappaport
Summary: Based on the true story of ex-slave John Parker who risked his freedom and his life to help others escape slavery via the Underground Railroad. Go beyond the page with an internet chat with the author and illustrator, and see a live-action video field trip about the Underground Railroad
Parker, John P., 1827-1900 -- Juvenile films
Underground railroad -- Juvenile films
African American abolitionists -- Biography -- Juvenile films
Free African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile films
Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile films
Ripley (Ohio) -- Biography -- Juvenile films
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
JMU Memorial Hall-ETMC 811 Hai
Publisher Charsworth, Calif. : AIMS Media, 1993
1 videocassette (16 min.)
Note Based on the book by: Mary O'Neill
Summary: This video is an interpretation of Mary O"Neill's classic poem which explores colors and the images they invoke
Children's films
Color -- Poetry
American poetry
Henry's first-moon birthday
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8762
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.)
Based on the book Henry's first-moon birthday, by Lenore Look, illustrated by Yumi Heo
Summary A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother
Infants -- Juvenile fiction
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
Honk!
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8760
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (17 min.)
Based on the book Honk! by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illustrated by Henry Cole
Summary: A ballet-smitten swan named Mimi drives everyone crazy practicing-until she finally wins acclaim when she manages to join the other dancers in a performance of Swan Lake. Appreciate the discipline of dance with a visit to a ballet studio and explore the nature of collaboration through a chat with the author and illustrator
Swans -- Juvenile films
Ballet dancing -- Juvenile films
Children's literature -- Film and video adaptations
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
I love Saturdays y domingos
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8759
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.)
Based on the book I love Saturdays y domingos by Alma Flor Ada
Summary: Her paternal grandparents are of European descent; her maternal abuelito y abuelita (grandfather and grandmother) are Mexican-American. One very lucky little girl enjoys the love of both sets of grandparents, each of whom provides a deep connection to their rich cultural heritage. Sit in on an interview with renowned educator and author Alma Flor Ada, Director of the Center for Multicultural Literature, and enjoy a field trip featuring grandparents
Grandparents -- Juvenile films
Mexican Americans -- Juvenile films
Spanish language -- Juvenile films
Children's literature -- Film and video adaptations
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
The Indian in the Cupboard
JMU Media Resources DVD 473
Publisher Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, c2001
1 videodisc (98 min.)
Based on the novel by Lynne Reid Ban
Summary: The tale of nine-year-old Omri who magically brings his three- inch toy Indian Little Bear to life. Together, they embark on an amazing adventure filled with wonder and exitement
Iroquois Indians -- Drama
Toys -- Drama
Magic -- Drama
Indians of North America -- Drama
Children's films
Feature films
Madeline
JMU Memorial Hall-ETMC E Mad AVAILABLE
Publisher [S.l.] : Hi-Tops Video : distributed by Media Home Entertainment, Inc., c1989, 1988
1 videocassette (30 min.)
Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
Summary: Animated film about the small, lovable and perky girl, Madeline, and her adventures with her classmates at their school in Paris
Children's films
Animated films
The Magic of Harry Potter
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8967
Publisher Westlake Village, CA : Eaton Entertainment, [2000?]
1 videorecording VHS (ca. 40 min.)
"Everyone's favorite kid wizard is Harry Potter. ... Now, discover the incredible story behind the author ... From poverty and hardship to worldwide success, J.K. Rowling serves as an inspiration. ... Go back to the English village where she grew up. Experience the cafe where she wrote her first story. Discover what makes the Harry Potter books special. Hear what's in store for the Harry Potter series."--Rowling, J. K. -- Juvenile films
Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile films
Children's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile films
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile films
Biographical films
Story Theatre
JMU Media Resources DVD 2954
A production of National Educational Television ; Yale Repertory Theatre Company of the Yale School of Drama
Publisher West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur ; [New York] : Broadway Theatre Archive, [2002]
Description 1 videodisc DVD (90 min.)
Note Originally broadcast as an episode on the television series "NET playhouse" in 1969
Fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm come to vivid theatrical life in Paul Sills' innovative Yale Repertory Theatre production. Taking simple narrative stories, Sills eliminated the customary use of sets and costumes and relied instead on the transforming talents of his gifted actors
Contents: The golden goose -- The blue light -- The clever Gretel -- The goose girl -- The Bremen town musicians
Fairy tales -- Film and video adaptations
Theater
Theater -- Production and direction
Under the Lemon Moon
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8761
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
Based on the book Under the lemon moon, by Edith Hope Fine
Summary: The theft of all the lemons from her lemon tree leads Rosalinda to an encounter with la Anciana, the Old One, who walks the Mexican countryside helping things grow, and to an understanding of generosity and forgiveness
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
Victor
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8955
Publisher Irwindale, CA : Barr Films, c1989
1 videocassette (26 min., 30 sec.)
Note Based on the book of same title by Clare Galbraith
Summary A young Mexican-American boy has difficulty reconciling the English-speaking world of school that he hates with the Spanish-speaking home that he loves
Children's films
Mexican Americans -- Fiction
Mexican American children -- Fiction
Self-esteem
Self-acceptance
Visiting Langston
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8765
Publisher Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (18 min.)
Based on the book Visting Langston, by Willie Perdomo, illustrated by Bryan Collier
Summary: A poem to celebrate the African American poet, Langston Hughes, born on February 1, 1902
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 -- Juvenile poetry
African American poets -- Juvenile poetry
Children's poetry, American
Poets -- Juvenile poetry
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
The Web Files
JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8763
Publisher Elk Grove, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions, c2002
1 videocassette (17 min.)
Based on the book The Web Files by Margie Palatini
Subject: Award winning children's literature comes to life at Shelley's Beyond the Page Café. Children read The Web Files, log on for an internet chat with the author and then take a video field trip to meet a real detective like the character in the book
Detectives -- Juvenile fiction
Language arts (Elementary)
Animated films
Children's films
