animated films

Background information, interviews, and activities provide an overview of what it is like to be a cartoon animator and what it takes to become successful in the industry.

"This book is intended to help American anime and manga fans understand the meaning of important references to aspects of Japanese life and culture as they appear in favorite films and graphic novels"--.

Explores the explosion of manga and anime in popular culture, examining its origins, unique style, popular artists and shows, and franchises and fandom. Includes photographs, animation stills, sidebars, and further resources.

A full-length, animated, rock musical featuring 12 Beatles' songs. The adventure begins in Pepperland, which is menaced by Blue Meanies. The Fab Four save the day with their tunes.

When young Lucas aims his water pistol at some hapless ants, the ants retaliate with a secret potion that shrinks him down to their size. The young boy learns a lesson about bullying when he's forced to join the ant colony that he tormented.

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: 'Searching for presents quiet,' 'Getting caught quiet,' and 'Hoping for a snow day quiet.' Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

Pooh gets so carried away with Valentine's Day that the others forbid him to send anymore cards.

"Come visit the firehouse and discover all the tools that fire trucks need to do their jobs and what it takes to be brave."--DVD container.

A moving portrayal of the celebrated artist and brilliant inventor of the 15th century.

Lars is a polar bear who meets and befriends a seal named Robby. Then when Lars is stranded on an island, he makes friends with a hippo, an eagle, and a killer whale. Next Lars and his friends plot to crash a ship that has been stealing all the fish out of the sea.