Best Family Category

One winter morning Peter wakes up to see that snow has fallen, covering everything in the city. His exciting adventures come to life in this adaptation of the perennial children's classic and Caldecott medal winner.... more

Ranny's Pick! Booklist: "...graceful animation brings to life the joyful experiences of a small boy on a snowy day."

A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph. D., has dedicated a lifetime... more

Includes:
So Smart! Colors ( see details) $14.95
So Smart! Sights and Sounds (see details) $14.95
So Smart!: Letters ( see details) $14.95
So Smart: First Words (see details) $15.98
Value = $62.92... more

Ranny's Pick! "Watching together with your new baby can help expand his or her vocabulary, especially when paired with a follow-up activity that reinforces what’s on the DVD or video. These are four of our best DVDs for teaching language skills to your baby. All have received all-star ratings from our jurors."

Offers a bilingual learning experience in a playful, interactive and multi-sensory journey using objects found in a child's natural environment to maximize on his or her language development.... more

Ranny's Pick! This DVD takes the child on a memorable journey of a home through objects, shapes, music and sounds. All through playful and fun games, puzzles, and video flashcards that reinforce the lessons learned. The DVD also includes a phonetic card that can help a parent or caretaker pronounce the words in the video appropriately.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and Lots More Learning Fun (see details) $14.95
Good Night, Gorilla, And More Bedtime Stories (see details) $14.95
Harry the Dirty Dog, and More Terrific Tales (see details) $14.95
Red Riding Hood, And More James Marshall... more

Ranny's Pick! "Introduce your child to books by using DVDs to accompany your reading. It works!"

Features original songs from the children's animated series, Bumblz. High production values and a variety of musical styles and themes result in a rare music CD that both children and parents can enjoy together.... more

Bumblz and Slomo want to build a Clubhouse, but encounter obstacles along the way. Can their new friends, Fuzzette, Corky and Spinny help them out? See the Bumblz Gang use friendship, cooperation and the power of the imagination to overcome the odds!... more

Country superstar, Randy Travis, narrates the title tale about a barnyard mutiny on Farmer Brown's farm. Cows that type? Hens that strike? Be sure to pack your funny bone for a hilarious trip to the farm. Adapted from the Caldecott Honor Book. Spanish tr... more

Ranny's Pick! A run-away favorite of our film festivals. Wonderfully animated, classic children's stories, with Randy Travis' narration. A real winner and an evergreen title for your collection. School Library Journal: “…a sure hit with the story hour.” Booklist: “…delightfully animated…. Singer Randy Travis narrates in a wonderful drawl set against background fiddle music... You couldn’t ask for a better narrator.”
ALA Notable Recordings Committee: "Background barnyard sounds and music enhance Jorge Pupo's Spanish reading....” (Spanish version)

SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION. VHS ONLY. An inspirational tale of a plain caterpillar who longs to be more. Hermie tries to imitate other insects with no success. After each failed attempt, he asks God for guidance and the result is an amazing transformation.... more

Ranny's Pick! Hermie, in Spanish, for Spanish speaking children or those who are learning another language.

An inspirational tale of a plain caterpillar who longs to be more. Hermie tries to imitate other insects with no success. After each failed attempt, he asks God for guidance and the result is an amazing transformation.... more

Includes:
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type and More Fun on the Farm ( DVD) $14.95
Is Your Mama A Llama? And More Stories about Growing UP DVD) $14.95
Snowy Day, and More Ezra Jack Keats Storie (DVD) $14.95
Value = $44.85... more

Ranny's Pick! "Introduce your child to books by using DVDs to accompany your reading. It works!."

Includes:
Wheels On the Bus: Mango Helps the Moon Mouse (see details) $12.99
Wheels On the Bus: Mango and Papayas Animal Adventure (see details) $12.99
Vakye=$24.98... more

Through the use of live action, animation, puppetry and animatronics, characters undertake a musical adventure to a reptile show, a bird show, a grocery store and even the moon. Along the way, they learn some early socialization skills.... more

Join Zak on a magical journey into the musical world called ZakLand. There we learn the power of imagination and that anything is possible if you try hard and believe in yourself.... more

Corduroy (writer/illustrator Don Freeman) longs for someone to take him home from the department store. He thinks that finding his lost button may help, so he searches the store when nobody's around. Includes: Yo! Yes?; Here Comes The Cat!... more

Includes:
Wai Lana's Little Yogis, Vol. 1(see details) $14.95
Wai Lana's Little Yogis, Vol. 2 (see details) $14.95
The Magic of Martial Arts: Power Without Violence (see details) $14.95
Value=44.85... more

A story about teamwork. In this fun filled adventure, both float builders and good sports learn on of life's most important lessons: together we're better.... more

The Zula Patrol travel the galaxies helping others and saving the universe while promoting non-violence and tolerance. They discover that two constellations have been transformed: one into sharks and the other into sumo wrestlers attacking the spaceship.... more

Young Arthur doesn't understand why pulling a sword from a stone qualifies him for kingship. Merlin, the magician, guides him with inspiring stories and prophetic dreams that prepare him to become a magnificent king. Narrated by Kevin Kline.... more

Powerful tale follows a young girl's quest to rescue her playmate from the icy palace of the Snow Queen. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson folktale. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Music by Jason Miles.... more

Two classic folktales by Hans Christian Anderson, both narrated by Sigouorney Weaver. Snow Queen is a powerful tale that follows a young girl's quest to rescue her playmate from the icy palace of the Snow Queen. Music by Jason Miles. The Wild Swans tells... more

Includes:
Raven Tales: Raven Steals the Sun (see details) $19.95
Michael Michael Motorcycle (see details) $14.95
Value=$34.45... more

A children's celebration of America, the heart of this production is its emphasis on the commonality of people and the strength to be found in unity, friendship and peace. Provides America's kids a voice.... more

The first DVD in the Choose Your Own Adventure series, The Abominable Snowman follows three siblings on a quest to rescue their Uncle in the Himalayan region of Nepal. The DVD prompts the child on-screen every 3-7 minutes to make choices about which pat... more

Includes: Episode 4 - Arachnophobia on the Loose - Alicia is faced with a creepy crawly mystery.
Episode 7 - Owl for One, One for Owl - Webster searches for the real magic of owls.
Episode 10 - Big Ol' Moose - Who wants to be called Moose? Not ... more

Cara and her lovable grandfather embark on a journey of imagination that brings them face to face with the wonderful variety of people in the world. Based on Peter Spier's book. Music by Al Jarreau, Chaka Kan, Grover Washington Jr, Vanessa Williams.... more

Sends positive messages to youngsters on issues like sharing, safety and respect for others.... more

Puppet characters, Baby "I" and Baby "Q" introduce early learners to the basic concepts: animals, shapes, patters, numbers and the seasons. Features music from the London Symphony Orchestra.... more

See the Bumblz Gang use friendship, cooperation and the power of the imagination to overcome the odds! This gift set includes the CD, "Songs in The Key of Bee" and the companion DVD, "Clubhouse Friends. Save $5.00 over retail price when you buy them toge... more

Miss Lori shows her young friends and viewers several different finger plays to encourage fine motor skills development. Includes B-I-N-G-0, I'm A Little Teapot, and Where Is Thumbkin?... more

Ranny's Pick! Dear Miss Lori: One of our Juror's has a 4 yr. old daughter who has your voice down to a tee. She walks around the office singing the finger plays, sounding just like "Miss Lori" She is very taken with the Video! Way to go! Ranny Levy - Founder / President

A collection of classic and contemporary poetry for young children, featuring poems by Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and many others. A simple, engaging work that introduces children to poetry with a fun, empowering vibe.... more

Running from dreaded bath time, Harry the mutt gets caked in mud. But the question is, will his family recognize him in this Gene Zion's classic, which headlines this special collection of doggie tails. By Gene Zion; Illustrator - Margaret Bloy Graham.... more

Ranny's Pick! Another great evergreen title for your permanent collection. School Library Journal: "...an excellent selection for both school and public libraries..."

Everything to prepare a 2- to 5-year-old for preschool. Children learn the who, what, why, where and how of a preschool day with song and dance numbers and funny skits. Throughout, they are exposed to a literacy-rich environment so that essential early... more

Make bedtime fun with Peggy Rathmann's magical and giggly tale. Narrated by Anthony Edwards. Contains popular book-based videos of Happy Birthday Moon, Good Night Gorilla, How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night and more.... more

Ranny's Pick! ALA Notable Recordings Committee: “Anthony Edwards' relaxed pace allows for plenty of time to pore over the illustrations and savor the many variations of Brahms' Lullaby woven through the recording.”

A collection of four animated adaptations of children's books, including the title tale about a coconut tree that tries to hold all the letters of the alphabet. Also includes: "Trashy Town," the 1968 classic "Rosie's Walk," and "The Caterpillar and the P... more

Ranny's Pick! School Library Journal: "What makes this already educational & beloved children's book such a delightful video is the music ... a song, with a toe-tapping, finger snapping, danceable melody."
Booklist: “Perky calypso music is just the right accompaniment for this lively alphabet rhyme...Lois Ehlert’s whimsical illustrations, repetition of sounds, and catchy music are sure to have tots singing along to this animated book adaptation.”

Max is a young boy who sails off to an imaginary island inhabited by strange creatures, only to become their king. Includes two other Maurice Sendak stories, "The Nutshell Kids" and "In the Night Kitchen."... more

A moral lesson of an adorable hot pink fly that has a problem telling the truth. In the end, Flo learns honesty is the best policy. Voices by Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway and Don Knotts.... more

Two other Kevin Henkes favorite mouse stories are featured along with Chrysanthemum, narrated by Meryl Streep. "Owen" is narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker and "A Weekend with Wendell" is narrated by Mary Beth Hurt.... more

Ranny's Pick! School Library Journal: "...(an)exceptional video that every library will want to own." Video Librarian: "Once again Weston Woods has done the author proud. **** (4 stars) Highly recommended video selection. Editor's Choice."

Join Michael Michael Motorcycle and his young friends, Billy & Johnny, as he transforms their family garage into a ‘dirtbike supershop' and takes them on the ride of their dreams. Along with the fun, safety and responsibility are emphasized.... more

The US Coast Guard in action! From San Diego to the icebergs of Newfoundland, watch crew members perform real land, sea and air rescues.... more

From extreme snowboarding and skiing to igloo and quinzie construction, takes kids into the Absorka Mountains of Wyoming on a big-powder adventure. Series' host, Zeke teaches kids that learning is big fun.... more

Young Marco Polo's undertakes an exciting journey to the mythical kingdom of Xanadu overcoming dangers with the help of his friends. DVD features an extensive Bonus Section, and 4.1 surround soundtrack in English and Spanish.... more

Puerto Rican children tell about a typical day in the life of a banana-farming family and an urban professional family. Shows real-life activities, people and places.... more

Brad shares a great birthday party event with his friends: they get to "help" demolish and repair a driveway with real equipment and a real crew. Watch as Brad's crew learn the importance of sharing and the value of teamwork.... more