McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

Moral- Before you react on what you see, take a moment to question what else may be. Presented with beautiful shadow theater, Little Fables turns children on to Aesop, La Fontaine and the other classics. Little Fables is an entertaining series that helps foster a child's character and problem solving skills while assisting emergent literacy.

Punky, a little girl who loves hugs and dancing, is a child with downsyndrome who ives in the moment. She has a helpful nature and when she sees something is wrong or someone has a problem, she does what she can to fix it. In this animated episode, Punky spends time with her dad while mom is at a film and learns about being getting wild.

The Ballerina had planned a “Pas de Trois” dance with the Strongman and the Clown but accidentally left out the Goblin. To get attention, the Goblin plays tricks on the other boys and the Ballerina ends up blaming the wrong person. But all is cleared up in the end and they include their friend Goblin in a “Pas de Quatre” dance instead.

After a smash encounter with Dr. Cerebral and his 'Noggin Knocker', Betty takes Sparky and X-5 along to a rodeo with her Uncle Charlie. As revenge, Dr. Cerebral kidnaps Robo Betty and reprograms her to do his bidding! Using Robo Betty's homing device to locate the Galactic Guardian headquarters, Dr. Cerebral finds himself on Earth and in the middle of the rodeo. Robo Betty ties up Betty and her crew and Dr. Cerebral almost manages to launch them...

As young Matthias discovers his destiny, the evil Cluny plots a sneak attack on Redwall Abbey. Follow the tale as Matthias solves the age-old puzzle of Martin the Warrior. See Matthias demonstrate strong leadership and quick thinking to foil Cluny's plot.

Simple text describes the life cycle of the colorful insect that farmers and gardeners.

Bystander is a short fiction film that addresses contemporary bullying. The film was made collaboratively with students, inspired by their own experiences. This story is told through the eyes of a bystander – who learns to be an upstander – standing against bullying. Students learn to find their inner strength, compassion and vulnerability. Themes include cyber bullying, speaking out, self worth and what it feels like to be different. Stories...

In this French language version, the cubs deal with weather changes that affect their playing plans. Mama helps the cubs discover the enjoyment of living in the moment by frolicking in the leaves, sculpting snow bears, and spending the day playing indoors.

Describes the characteristics, life cycle, diet, and behavior of dogs, using a golden retriever as an example.