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Spookley the Square Pumpkin

2004

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

2004
4.8
Dare to be square! In a world where "The only good pumpkins are round pumpkins!" SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN is often teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. Soon, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the "Pick of the Patch" on Halloween. "A square pumpkin the Pick of the Patch?" Not if mean round pumpkins Big Tom and Little Tom can help it. These two bullies tease and taunt Spookley because of his square roots. Encouraged to continue to become the "Pick of the Patch" by kindly Jack the Scarecrow and his bat sidekicks, Boris and Bella, Spookley isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch. As the storm rolls the round pumpkins uncontrollably across the patch towards the raging river, Spookley realizes "it's fine to be round while the weather is fair, but there are times it's better to be a square!"
Torchlighters: The Jim Elliot Story

2005

Torchlighters: The Jim Elliot Story

2005
4
This is the story of one of the brave Torchlighters who lost his life that fateful day. Jim Elliot spent his youth preparing to share the Gospel with those who'd never heard it. But nothing could have prepared him for the dangers and challenges he would face in the jungles of Ecuador. The remote Auca tribe was suspicious and antagonistic toward even the friendliest gestures from outsiders.
Reading to Your Bunny

2006

Reading to Your Bunny

2006
When Freddy's teacher, Mrs. Lapino notices that Freddy has a reading problem, she sends a Book Fairy to talk to his parents to convince them to help him read. Though their initial attempts meet with little success, they try their hardest and teach Freddy to love reading.
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

2011

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

2011
It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! Children will love this interactive bedtime romp, which puts readers back in the driver's seat, deflecting Pigeon's sly trickery as he tries to escape his inevitable bedtime. Will you let him stay up late?
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

2005

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

2005
6.8
One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).
Twinkle Toes Lights Up New York

2016

Twinkle Toes Lights Up New York

2016
2
It's the last day of school and 14 year-old Grace (aka "Twinkle Toes") has been dreaming of the ultimate summer vacation with her best friends, Sporty Shorty and Jordan. But when Twinkle Toes' Dad gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to direct a Broadway musical, Twinkle Toes is swept from her small-pond suburban life and thrown in the hustle and bustle of New York City for the summer. As Twinkle Toes learns the ins-and-outs of the Big Apple and Broadway, she impresses the show's choreographer and is invited to be a part of the show's cast alongside the teenage starlet, Olivia Conners. But when Twinkle Toes gets a taste of the Broadway limelight, the chance for stardom overwhelms Twinkle Toes and the show is ruined! To make things right, Twinkle Toes must use all her creativity, smarts, and dancing skills to help her new friends and save the show!
Brightheart: Let Your Light Shine

2020

Brightheart: Let Your Light Shine

2020
5.5
Brightheart, a charismatic firefly who serves as the village hero, is challenged by a robot named Aurora. Heartwarming action and hilarity ensue, in a magical and vividly-hued pastoral landscape, as both parties embark on an evenly matched battle for dominance.
Jungle Master 2: Candy Planet

2016

Jungle Master 2: Candy Planet

2016
4.3
Join Rainie on summer vacation and find a sugar rush adventure, when her mom is accidentally turned into a living candy. Now, Rainie & her pals must soar to the sweetest destination in the galaxy, Candy Planet, in hopes of turning her mom back. There they meet Gordon, a master of confections living in a cotton candy wonderland. He explains that everyone must pass the tartest of tests before they can reach the top level and free her mom. But when all of Rainie's friends are turned into candies, they face the sourest of circumstances, and must uncover an incredible secret along with the true meaning of friendship; before they can save themselves and the sweet inhabitants of... CANDY PLANET!
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington D.C.

2005

My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington D.C.

2005
Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children along on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill.
Underground

2024

Underground

2024
The last shovelful plunges the shot into darkness. The film seems to be talking about death, yet it's doing the exact opposite.
Will I Have A Friend?

2004

Will I Have A Friend?

2004
On Jim's first day of school he worries, "Will I have a friend?" As the "new boy", it seems as if all the friends are already taken. Find out the answer to his question in this universal story about growing up.
Yarn

2016

Yarn

2016
6.2
The traditional crafts of crochet and knitting have become one of the hottest movements in modern art. We follow a few International artists and knitters as they bring yarn to the streets and into our lives in new ways. Starting in Iceland, this quirky and thought-provoking film takes us on a colourful and global journey as we discover how yarn connects us all.
Spoon

2009

Spoon

2009
Spoon has always been a happy little utensil. But lately he feels like life is just not cutting it. Fork, Knife and Chopsticks all have it so much better than Spoon. But do they? This book celebrates what makes each of us special.
Bugs in My Hair!

2015

Bugs in My Hair!

2015
Is something bugging you? Here is the funny side of waging war against - oh no! - head lice. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh- and itch! From the opening scene of happy, oversized lice, you know these bugs are determined to stay, and Mom is about to go nuts!
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon

2007

The Librarian from the Black Lagoon

2007
based on the book of the same name, Hubie's class is going to visit the library for the first time, and rumor has it the library is a dark dungeon of rules and misery. Presiding over the ghastly proceedings is Mrs. Beamster, better known as: The Laminator. Hubie is sure he's doomed...but when he actually gets to the library, will things be as he expected?
Dog Town

2021

Dog Town

2021
When Dogtown residents get a little too loud for their own good, the neighbors take notice and call for help in a last-ditch effort to restore peace and quiet!
Meet the Numbers

2018

Meet the Numbers

2018
Children fall in love with the wonderful characters as they "Know the Numbers." This video was developed as a result of the extraordinary success that Conoce las Letras has had. Children who watch Know the Numbers easily learn the numbers from 0 to 10 in a few days. Know the Numbers is designed to instruct infants and toddlers to numerical characters during the stage when they begin to speak. You'll be amazed at how easily your little ones learn numbers!
Tutenstein: Clash of the Pharaohs

2008

Tutenstein: Clash of the Pharaohs

2008
5.7
Tut has nightmares about his death so he uses the mirror of Isis to go back to ancient Egypt to prevent his death from happening, but the artifact is stolen by a thief. Cleo, Luxor and Tut go back to Egypt only finding out that it is a thousand years after Tut's death.
The Book of the Sea

2018

The Book of the Sea

2018
In the frigid waters off of Russia’s Bering Strait, Inuit and Chukchi hunters today still seek out the giant sea mammals that have provided their people with food since time immemorial. It is known, that the whale hunting today is controversial and subject to international criticism and regulations. But the Inuit and Chukchi hunt is permitted by international law because of the whaling is the foundation of their culture and their life. The contemporary story of elders Aleksandr and Aleksei blends seamlessly with that of “the woman who gave birth to a whale” and other ancient myths, told here in vivid animation, in this ongoing struggle for survival and preservation of a traditional lifestyle in one of the most remote places on earth.
Absolute Denial

2021

Absolute Denial

2021
8.6
An obsessive, genius programmer sacrifices everything in his personal and professional life to build a computer of unprecedented power.