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Take a rollicking ride through the Wild, Wild West with the original cowboy, Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes to brave the great frontier, Pecos rides his wild mustang Widow-Maker and invents the first rough-and-tumble cattle drive. Then he mounts a runaway cyclone like a buckin' bronco to create the Great Salt Lake. Rich in language, imagery, and sheer nonsensical fun, this is a fast and furious fantasy your family is sure to enjoy. Illustrated by Tim Raglin. Grammy Award-Best Recording for Children; Parents' Choice Classic Award; American Library Association - Notable Children's Recording; CINE Golden Eagle.

Scientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers.

In this gripping coming of age survival saga, a colonial family seeks a new life in the uncharted Maine wilderness in 1768. Their hopes, dreams, and survival are put to the supreme test when 13-year-old Matt is left to protect their claim.

The tin soldier has to overcome all obstacles to be with his one true love.

That's the story of the Elephant's Child, who at the time has only a small nose and gets spanked by all his dear family because of his insatiable curiosity.

Two playful tales from Rudyard Kipling's Just So stories. In the first, a Parsee man seeks revenge on the nasty piggish rhino. In the second, pride and arrogance prove to be the downfall of a lazy camel. Jack Nicholson's reading is pitch perfect. Ages 5 and up. Illustrated by Tim Raglin. Action for Children's Television Award.

The Tsar of Russia proclaims that whoever builds a flying ship will marry his daughter, the princess. But, when a wacky,country fool and his five strange, superhuman friends arrive at the palace of the Tsar, the Tsar quickly sets impossible tasks for the "moujiks" before the fool could marry his daughter.

Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit, first published in 1922.

In ancient Japan, a peasant couple discovers a little boy inside a giant peach. Momotaro, the Peachboy, grows up to become a courageous hero who vanquishes the evil ogres who've been tormenting his people. Rich images by Jeffrey Smith and haunting music by Ryuicki Sakamoto create an eloquent adaptation of Japan's most revered folktale. Ages 7 & up. Parents' Choice Silver Honors.

In the first of these two popular nursery tales, the greedy troll who lives under the bridge is no match for the biggest of the Billy Goats Gruff. The second tale, The Three Little Pigs, is one of the most beloved children's classics of all time. The moral--that hard work has its rewards--becomes evident as the cleverest and wisest pig finally gets even with the big bad wolf. Ages 4 and up. Winner Parents' Choice Gold Seal Award. Music by Art Lande, Illustrated by David Jorgensen.

Inspiring story of David, a young shepherd boy armed only with a slingshot-and the power of faith-who miraculously saves his people from the Philistine giant Goliath.

Interactive storybook based on 19th century African American folktales about cunning Br'er Rabbit and his two thick pursuers Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear. The two villains create a tar doll to try to trap Br'er Rabbit and eat him.

A magical Christmas Eve experience that will become a family tradition. A heart-felt reading of Clement C. Moore's beloved poem with illustrations of favorite carols, this collection of holiday classics captures the true spirit of Christmas. Ages 5 & up. Music by Mark O'Connor, The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Van Dyke Parks, Sarah W. Neil, Meryl Streep.

Long ago in Japan, there lived a boy who was only interested in drawing pictures of cats while his village suffers a great famine. Little does any know that the boy's talent would save them all from the evil demon who had caused the famine in the village.

Tells the story of Peter Rabbit, who defies his mother's warning and enters Mr. McGregor's garden, despite knowing it's forbidden.

Michael Caine's brilliant narration adds a regal touch to this classic tale of ancient Greece in which King Midas discovers that some things in life are even more precious than gold. The musica; score is composed and performed by veteran jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis and features world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

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