Top Rated Animation Movies on Kanopy - Page 30

Me...Jane

2015

Me...Jane

2015
Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true.
Hooray For Amanda And Her Alligator

2013

Hooray For Amanda And Her Alligator

2013
Sometimes Amanda surprises Alligator with books...sometimes Alligator eats them. But what happens when Amanda brings home a special surprise?
The Scrambled States of America

2000

The Scrambled States of America

2000
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.
Ish

2005

Ish

2005
With a little encouragement from his sister, Ramon discovers that creativity is about a lot more than getting things just "right."
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 Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

2012

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

2012
In the fifth picture book in the New York Times best-selling Pigeon series by Mo Willems, Duckling asks for a cookie—and gets one! Do you think Pigeon is happy about that?
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

2006

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

2006
Trixie, Daddy and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood laundromat, but their exciting adventure takes an unexpected turn when Trixie realizes something is missing.
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity

2009

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity

2009
Trixie can't wait to bring Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off. But an awful surprise awaits her: someone else has the exact same bunny! Thus begins an exciting, frustrating and ultimately revelatory twenty-four hours of chaos, where Trixie loses her beloved bunny and gains him back, along with something new: her very first best friend.
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion

2012

Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion

2012
This is the third and final book in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy. Trixie and her family set off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents in Holland! But it seems Knuffle Bunny has different plans. Join Trixie on this international adventure as she makes a very surprising and moving decision.
How Much is a Million?

2000

How Much is a Million?

2000
With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, the concepts of a million, a billion and a trillion are not so quite so intimidating.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

2003

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

2003
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

2015

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

2015
Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur...and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. One day - for no particular reason - they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then - for no particular reason - they decided to go...someplace else. They are definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

2015

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

2015
Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.
Nellie Bly Makes the News

2018

Nellie Bly Makes the News

2018
An animated documentary about the legendary journalist who changed the game for women in reporting before women even had the right to vote. Examining boundaries between reporting and storytelling, it creates a dynamic portrait of a woman who refused to accept the status quo.
Abina and the Important Men

2017

Abina and the Important Men

2017
Set against the backdrop of the Gold Coast of West Africa in 1876, "Abina and the Important Men" follows the harrowing true story of Abina Mansah, a young girl who is enslaved and struggles against the British colonial system that seeks to control trade and manipulate local customs for its own benefit. Despite the abolition of slavery, Abina finds herself trapped in a society where the trade in slaves, particularly children, persists under the guise of protectorate laws. After being sold and forced to marry against her will, Abina flees to seek her freedom and confronts the British legal system. Her battle for justice is a poignant narrative that exposes the hypocrisy of the colonial powers and the resilience of those who fought against their oppression. Told through stunning animation, the film is a compelling historical drama that delves into the complexity of freedom, colonialism, and the human spirit's unyielding desire for autonomy and dignity.
Horses on Mars

2001

Horses on Mars

2001
Some 3.6 billion years ago, two microbes are playing "king of the pebble" when an event occurs that will separate them and change their future forever. This is the story of the microbe that remains on that pebble, and his amazing journey through time and space.
The Great White Man-Eating Shark

1992

The Great White Man-Eating Shark

1992
The animated story of a boy who disguises himself as a shark to frighten off other people so that he will have the beach all to himself.
My Heart Attack

2015

My Heart Attack

2015
Life is certainly stranger than fiction. Even if he’d tried, filmmaker Sheldon Cohen couldn’t have made up the events that led to his being rushed to an Emergency room one sunny summer afternoon. This is the true story of “a nice Jewish boy with Buddhist inclinations” who should have been the last person in the world to need cardiac surgery.
Copyright by Luther

1983

Copyright by Luther

1983
A short animation film on Martin Luther and the origins of the Reformation, one told with wry humor and paper cut-outs.
Spectrum: A Story of the Mind

2015

Spectrum: A Story of the Mind

2015
A documentary about autism and sensory perception that features live-action and animated segments.