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"Amazing Grace. Even though her classmates discourage Grace from trying out for Peter Pan in the school play because she is black and a girl, Grace wins the part and proves that she can be anything she wants to be. Brave Irene. Irene summons up all her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver a ball gown to the duchess. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. A small boy helps an old friend remember, when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be"--Container.

Thomas & friends deliver mix-ups and mischief as signals get crossed on the Island of Sodor. Thomas digs Marion out of a deep hole, while Timothy helps Bill and Ben with coal trouble. Toby gets his signals confused at Knapford Junction, as Duncan blows steam dealing with a grumpy passenger. Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel put on the brakes when a passenger causes confusion and delay.

An eight-year-old boy is left home alone on Christmas, and has to defend his home against two bumbling burglars.

Two stories by Julie Danneberg. First Day Jitters: Sarah Jane Hartwell is apprehensive about her first day in a new school. Last Day Blues: The children imagine how sad Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers must be at the end of the school year.

With the help of his friends, Spookley accepts his unusual shape and strives to be the "pick of the patch.".

"When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang--Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo--on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson"--Container. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some 'hunny.'.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister have agreed to help their elderly neighbor, Miz McGrizz, clean her attic. Although they aren't excited to spend their Saturday helping her out, they just might end up having more fun than they thought.

Six children's stories on one DVD with narration by Meryl Streep, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Beth Hurt ... and others. Chrysanthemum tells the story of a little mouse with a peculiar name. Owen is the Caldecott Honor-winning story about a young mouse and his beloved yellow blanket, narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker. Quiet Sophie learns to assert herself after spending the weekend with bossy Wendell in Weekend With Wendell, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt. Also includes The Caterpillar and the Polliwog by writer/illustrator Jack Kent, Hondo and Fabian by Peter McCarty, and the live-action Mouse Around by Pat Schories.

This set celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved show. Watch as Mister Rogers helps children learn the importance of being kind to others, appreciating what makes everyone unique, and much more in these 30 episodes of the classic series! In addition, a bonus episode: the series premiere, in original black and white!.

The Bannister family's new addition, Zeus, a former K-9 police hero, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs. However, when two burglars set out to break into the Bannister's home while they're away for Christmas, Zeus seizes the chance to be a hero, proving every dog - even this one - has his day.