Weston Woods Studios.

The night before Christmas: Clement C. Moore's classic poem about a visit from St. Nicholas. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: This unique holiday celebrates the strength of family, respect for ancestors, community, and gratitude for life's bounties. In the month of Kislev: A wealthy arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his family's potato pancakes. Too many tamales:...

"Leonardo is truly a terrible monster--terrible at being a monster, that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him. But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster--but he could be a really good...

When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst -- a dark dungeon of rules and misery, run by creepy monster-like creatures who laminate children if they even whisper. Imagine their surprise, when they are welcome to a warn and friendsly place, where a smiling librarian invites them to explore some of the fun and funny books they have to offer.

A young witch describes what she does on Halloween, her favorite holiday.

In Max's Christmas, the fun begins when impressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas Eve so he can see Santa Claus. In Morris's disappearing bag, Morris impresses his older siblings when he opens the last box under the Christmas tree-- and disappears! In The clown of God, Giovanni, a once-famous juggler, now old and penniless, gives one last, unforgettable performance on Christmas Eve. In Great joy, Frances is worried about the monkey and...

Five classic fairytales with a twist: Red Riding Hood, James Marshall's Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Little Pigs, plus the bonus story Space Case.

Come on, rain: Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the listless vines, the crackling dry path, the broiling alleyway and her sagging mama is a good, soaking rainstorm. "Come on, rain!" she whispers into the endless summer heat. When it finally comes, there is shouting and dancing as everyone and everything spring to life. Noah's ark: A dramatic production of the well-known biblical story retold in simple language and illustrated with captivating...

Five stories by Doreen Cronin are brought to life on one DVD with animation, and narration by Abigail Breslin, Randy Travis, and Alexander Gould.

Read along with four stories featuring counting.

A collection of 7 stories about the environment and the joy that can be found in nature.