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TITLES ◆ OUTLINES ◆ LESSON-PLANS ◆ ACTIVITIES
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AGES
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TIME
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AUTHOR
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ILLUSTRATOR
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| GIANT ◆ An environmental science tall story about a very tall boy and the clouds at the top of the mountain. | 6-8, 8-10 | 5:50 | Roger Carr | Sona & Jacob |
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN ◆
A classic tale of an arrogant gingerbread man who can outrun everyone, but can't out-think a sly fox.
Interactive Version You Read Version |
2-4, 4-6 | 3:19 | Children's Classic Story | Art Clips |
| THE GIRL AND THE MAGIC TREE ◆ A lonely little girl discovers a magic tree that helps her find true friendship. | 4-6, 6-8 | 2:25 | By Megan, age 8, Henderson , Nevada | Sona & Jacob |
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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE
PORKY ◆ A poetic playing of pigs and well-known names thinly disguised. LESSON PLANS |
6-8, 8-10 | 4:34 | William Shakespig | Dave Luebke |
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GOOFY GRANDMA ◆
Grandmother's are different. Nellie had a real problem, her grandmother was just so different she was embarrassed
◆ then she met Katie's grandmother and, wow! she was differet, too. Then the two grandmothers met each other...
TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8 | 8:24 | Nancy Cucinotta | Alice Cordero |
| GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS ◆ A very short version of this enduring tale of a naughty little girl and a family of very patient bears. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:58 | Anonymous | Sona and Jacob |
| THE GOOPS, vol. 1 ◆ A classic poem that helps teach table manners to children. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:00 | Gelett Burgess | Gelett Burgess |
| THE GOOPS, vol. 2 ◆ A classic poem that teaches children the value of cleanliness and neatness. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:00 | Gelett Burgess | Gelett Burgess |
| THE GOOPS, vol. 3 ◆ More rhymes that help encourage good manners among children. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:15 | Gelett Burgess | Gelett Burgess |
| THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGGS ◆ A condensed version of a classic Aesop fable with the moral: Greed destroys the source of good. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:58 | Anonymous | Sona and Jacob |
| GREEN GRASS GROWS ALL AROUND, THE | 4-6, 6-8 | |||
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GROUNDHOG DAY (AND POSSUM
NIGHTS) ◆ An imposter shows up for Groundhog Day and angers Puxatawny Phil.
TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8 | 2:22 | Tom Tittle | Aija Jasuna |
| GRUMPY THE CHRISTMAS CAT ◆ A new version of the traditional Christmas story that runs through many ages and cultures; this time the catalyst for a change of heart being - well, Grumpy, the Christmas cat. | 2-4, 4-6 | 9:53 | Douglas Worth | Margot Ott |
| GWENDOLYN, THE LIBRARY FAIRY ◆ Gwendolyn traces a missing book to a couple of book thieves. Then she teaches them how to get books legally - by using a library card | 6-8, 8-10 | 4:32 | Elizabeth Curtis | My Way in Education |
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THE GULF STREAM ◆ A sailor on
a sinking ship in the midst of shark-filled waters tells his tale of the sea. Based on the painting by Winslow
Homer.
TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8, 8-10 | 1:20 | Melody Keyes | Winslow Homer |
| HAIR IS A THING◆ This story looks at it in all its colors and variations. Maybe we should change our color, or style, or length? Mm... | 6-8, 8-10 | 2:59 | Michelle Barone | S. Spute |
| THE HAIRCUT ◆ Remember how much fun it was to get a haircut? | 4-6, 6-8 | 1:10 | Michael O'Toole | Manuela Pentangelo |
| HALLOWEEN ◆ You see some very scary things on Halloween, but they're all in fun. | 4-6, 6-8 | Communication 2U | Jupiter Images | |
| A HAT FOR ME ◆ You need a special hat if you want to join the hat club. | 4-6, 6-8 | 1:58 | By Gus, age 9, Tallahassee , Florida | Sona & Jacob |
| HERZAT'S HATS ◆ For children who love the sound of words rhyming... and hats, rhyming or not... Intricately illustrated. | 6-8, 8-10 | 3:18 | Tom Tittle | Hanne Lore Koehler |
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THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT ◆ An amusing sequence of events that end up right back where they started. Interactive version You read version |
4-6, 6-8, 8-10 | 4:01 | Unknown | Clipart.com |
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HIM AND HYMN ARE HOMONYMS ◆ Children
love homonyms, the way sound, spelling and meaning can become so mixed up; and still be correct!
TEACH AND TEST |
6-8, 8-10 | 1:02 | Thesaurus Rhymewrite | Jeffery Maraska |
| HOPALONG HOLMES HOPS HOME ◆ Hopalong Holmes hops all around the world, and sometimes out of this world. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:21 | Melody Keyes | Sona & Jacob |
| HOPALONG HOLMES HOPS HOME, AGAIN ◆ He liked it so much the first time, Hopalong Holmes hops around the world again. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:21 | Melody Keyes | Sona & Jacob |
| HOW THE COW ATE THE CABBAGE ◆ A fly buzzing around a donkey's head sets off a chain of events that leads to a cow in the cabbage patch. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:45 | Melody Keyes | Cruz Puga |
| HOW I FEEL ANGRY ◆ A great story; wonderfully angry kids; and a solution that children will recognise and can adopt. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:55 | Marcia Leonard | Bartholomew |
| HOW I FEEL HAPPY ◆ Another bunch of cute kids doing stuff that makes them feel happy! | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:57 | Marcia Leonard | Bartholomew |
| HOW I FEEL SCARED ◆ Neat little story with cute characters and a lot of good sense children will recognise and welcome. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:53 | Marcia Leonard | Bartholomew |
| HOW I FEEL SILLY ◆ Funny! All manner of ways for children to enjoy being silly; and times when not to be. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:58 | Marcia Leonard | Bartholomew |
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HOW MONA LISA GOT HER
SMILE ◆ Mona Lisa didn't always wear a smile. Find out what changes her frown to a smile in this funny
little poem.
TEACH AND TEST |
6-8, 8-10 | 3:58 | Anne Elizabeth Eaves | Aija Jasuna |
| HUMPTY DUMPTY AFTER THE FALL ◆ A different kind of story with a message some kids will relate to, but all will be able to consider. | 2-4, 4-6 | 3:22 | Vuthy Kuon | Vuthy Kuon |
| I LOVE FRUIT ◆ An animated picture book that helps children learn to recognize the fruit they
eat.
Hear the Book - English English Interactive Hear the Book - English/Spanish English/Spanish Interactive Coloring Pages |
2 and Up | 1:58 | Cliff Dew | Cruz Puga |
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I LIKE BIRDS ◆ A short book
about birds and the songs they sing. Interactive Version You Read Version TEACH AND TEST |
2-4, 4-6 | 2:15 | Anne Eaves | iClipart.com |
| I LOVE BUGS ◆ A short, happy poem that helps young children learn about insects and colors. | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:45 | Anne Eaves | iClipart.com |
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I SEE A DRAGON, Vol. 1 ◆ Dragons play
dress-up to teach young children new words.
TEACH AND TEST |
2-4 | 0:55 | Simone Cooper | Art Clips |
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I SEE A DRAGON, Vol. 2 ◆ More dragons
play dress-up to teach young children new words
TEACH AND TEST |
2-4 | 0:55 | Simone Cooper | Art Clips |
| ICE CREAM TRUCK◆ Nothing’s more fun than when the ice cream truck comes down your street. | 4-6, 6-8 | 1:35 | Communication 2U | Jupiter Images |
| ICKY, STICKY & GOOEY ◆ Three little critters that make just the kind of mess kids dream of - and they are having fun, too! | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:41 | Kimberly Constant | Keith Favazza |
| IF ONLY I WERE ◆ Everyone loves a little dressed up mouse ◆ well, everyone except the mouse; at least not until that mouse learns what it is like to be other things... | 6-8, 8-10 | 9:15 | Carl Sommer | Kennon James |
| I LIKE ◆ Playing with rhyme in a series of illustrations; just the way to twistle the tongue of the very young... | 2-4, 4-6 | 2:51 | Simone Cooper | My Way in Education |
| IN THE FOREST ◆ A level 1 guided reader about the animals that live in the forest. Written and spoken words can be repeated in English and Spanish. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:10 | Simone Cooper | |
| IN THE GARDEN ◆ A level 1 guided reader about things that are found in the garden. Written and spoken words can be repeated. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:10 | Simone Cooper | |
| IN THE SEA ◆ A level 1 guided reader about things that are found in the sea. Written and spoken words can be repeated. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:10 | Simone Cooper | |
| INTERACTIVE NURSERY RHYME 1: The Cat and the Fiddle ◆ First in a series of interactive nursery rhymes with expanded story lines. After the cow jumps over the moon, the little dog that laughed has to fetch the dish and the spoon. This leads to one nursery rhyme adventure after another. To be continued. | 2-4 | 3:30 | Richard Eaves | Enache Dumitru Bogdan |
| INTERACTIVE NURSERY RHYME 2: Humpty Dumpty ◆ Second in a series of interactive nursery rhymes with expanded story lines. With help from the audience, the Dish and Spoon rescue Humpty Dumpty from the wall. They continue on their way, just before the Little Dog happens along. He teams up with Humpty Dumpty to give chase to the Dish and Spoon. To be continued. | 2-4 | 3:30 | Richard Eaves | Enache Dumitru Bogdan |
| INTERACTIVE NURSERY RHYME 3: Little Boy Blue ◆ Third in a series of interactive nursery rhymes with expanded story lines. The Little Dog and Humpty Dumpty see that Little Boy Blue is not attending the sheep and the cow. With help from the audience, they find Little Boy Blue and help him do his duty. | 3-5 | 2:30 | Anonymous | Enache Dumitru Bogdan |
| INTERACTIVE NURSERY RHYME 4: Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner ◆ Fourth in a series of interactive nursery rhymes with expanded story lines. The Dish and the Spoon discover that Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner are all mixed up. With help from the audience, the Dish and the Spoon get things back in order. | 3-5 | 2:30 | Anonymous | Enache Dumitru Bogdan |
| INTERACTIVE NURSERY RHYME 5: This Little Piggy ◆ Fifth in a series of interactive nursery rhymes with expanded story lines. While on the trail of the Dish and the Spoon, the Little Dog and Humpty Dumpty encounter a lost Little Piggy. With the help of the audience, they find his home in Pigsburg, Pigsylvania. | 3-5 | 2:30 | Anonymous | Enache Dumitru Bogdan |
| JACK AND MR. KHEAR ◆ Playing cat and mouse in a cool little story with a pointy end...in a manner of speaking. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:31 | Terry Barnett | Virginia Vaughan Carr |
| JIM THE GRIM REAPER ◆ A series of lighthearted limericks about the grim reaper and other somber characters. | 4-6, 6-8 | 1:34 | Michael O'Toole | Manuela Pentangelo |
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JOHNNY CROW’S
GARDEN ◆ is a timeless little poem about a crow who planted a garden and the friendships that grew from
it. Interactive version You read version TEACH AND TEST |
2-4, 4-6 | 1:55 | L. Leslie Brooke | L. Leslie Brooke |
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JOHNNY CROW’S
PARTY ◆ Johnny Crow throws a garden party that turns out to be quite an adventure. Interactive version You read version TEACH AND TEST |
2-4, 4-6 | L. Leslie Brooke | L. Leslie Brooke | |
| JULY 4th, INDEPENDENCE DAY A short book about why we celebrate our Independence Day, and all the fun we have doing it. | 4-6, 6-8 | 1:40 | Communication 2U | Jupiter Images |
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JUNGLE BUNGLE JOURNEY ◆ You
have never seen - and never will, anywhere else - such mixed-up critters as these. Kids will delight in them!
TEACH AND TEST |
2-4, 4-6, 6-8 | 6:35 | Anne Elizabeth Eaves | Keith Favazza |
| JUNGLE EYES ◆ Stories within stories. Make sure the children learn to "click on the eyes" they will see peering from the jungle. Each pair or eyes has its own story. | 2-4, 4-6 | 6:29 | Tom Tittle | My Way in Education |
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JUNGLE GIRLS ◆ An adventurous
young girl goes on a photo safari in the jungle, only to see it disappear right before her eyes.
TEACH AND TEST |
6-8, 8-10 | 2:56 | Roger Carr | Sona Jacob |
| KATRINA THE CATERPILLAR ◆ Katrina is a caterpillar who is worried about life after metamorphosis. What will her life be like when she becomes butterfly? | 4-6, 6-8 | 3:11 | Sara Fitzgerald | Virginia Mendoza |
| KATY KATOO AND KATY'S CAT COCO ◆ Wonderfully rich animated illustrations of a tongue-twisting nonsense rhyme. | 4-6, 6-8 | 4:28 | Tom Tittle | Paul Rasche |
| KING JAKE ◆ This dog definitely doesn't live a dog's life. | 4-6, 6-8 | 2:20 | By Ryan, age 10, Massapequa Park, New York | Carla Castagno |
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THE KING’S BREAKFAST ◆
The king is not a fussy man, but he is very particular about what he has for breakfast.
TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8 | 3:10 | A. A. Milne | Carla Castagno |
| KWANZAA ◆ A book about the holiday that celebrates traditional African values. | 4-6, 6-8 | 5:23 | Communication 2U | Courtesy Jupiter Images |
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LEGEND OF MIGHTY BOOKWORM ◆ A
simple, touching story with more than one message, illustrated as a print-book would be. But no print-book can
read itself out aloud.
TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8, 8-10 | 10:05 | Wordsley Writewell | Deanna Gullett |
| THE LEPRECHAUN WHO DOESN’T KNOW MAGIC ◆ Some leprechauns have no luck at all. | 6-8, 8-10 | 2:35 | Kyle, age 8, San Jose , California | Sona & Jacob |
| LETTER a SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter a tells the drill instructor a thing or two about the beginning sounds of the letter a. | 4-6 | 1:11 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER b SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter b tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter b. | 4-6 | 1:05 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER c SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter c tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter c. | 4-6 | 1:15 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER d SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter d tells the drill instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter d. | 4-6 | 1:15 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER e SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter e tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter e. | 4-6 | 1:10 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER f SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter f tells the drill instructor about the sounds of the letter f. | 4-6 | 2:21 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER g SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter g tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter g makes. | 4-6 | 2:21 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER h SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter h tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter h makes. | 4-6 | 2:05 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER i SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter i tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter i. | 4-6 | 1:05 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER j SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter j tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter j. | 4-6 | 1:53 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER k SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter k tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter k makes. | 4-6 | 1:34 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER l SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter l tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter l makes. | 4-6 | 2:06 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER m SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter m tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter m makes. | 4-6 | 1:56 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER n SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter n tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter n makes. | 4-6 | 2:17 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER o SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter o tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter o. | 4-6 | 1:10 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER p SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter p tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter p. | 4-6 | 2:03 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER q SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter q tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter q makes. | 4-6 | 2:25 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER r SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter r tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter r makes. | 4-6 | 1:54 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER s SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter s tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter s makes. | 4-6 | 2:54 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER t SOUNDS OFF ◆ Letter t tells the drill instructor about the sounds the letter t makes. | 4-6 | 1:46 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER u SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter u tells the instructor about the beginning sounds of the letter u. | 4-6 | 1:00 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER v SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter v tells the drill instructor about the beginning sounds of letter v. | 4-6 | 1:24 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER w SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter w tells the drill instructor about the beginning sounds of letter w. | 4-6 | 1:57 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER x SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter x tells the drill instructor about the beginning sounds of letter x. | 4-6 | 1:41 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER y SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter y tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter y makes. | 4-6 | 2:12 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
| LETTER z SOUNDS OFF ◆ The letter z tells the Drill Instructor about the sounds that letter z makes. | 4-6 | 1:55 | Richard Eaves | Cruz Puga |
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LISTENING MANNERS
◆ A story told in rhyme about the need to put on your listening ears when teacher is talking. Interactive Version |
4-6 | 3:05 | Diane Major | Cruz Puga |
| LITTLE BUNNY FOO FOO ◆ A humorous song about a mischievous little bunny who angers the blue fairy and gets turned into a duck. | 4-6 | Enache Dumitru Bogdan | ||
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LITTLE RED HEN, THE ◆ In
this timeless story, an industrious little hen reaps the reward of her hard work while her lazy friends get
nothing. Interactive Version You Read Version |
2-4 | 4:45 | Anonymous | Cruz Puga |
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LITTLE RED RIDING
HOOD ◆ A classic tale of a little girl who doesn't heed her mother's warnings about talking to strangers and
ends up in great danger. Interactive Version You Read Version TEACH AND TEST |
4-6, 6-8 | 5:02 | Children's Classic Story | Art Clips |
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THE LITTLE STREET ◆
Non-fiction. This book is an interesting twist on the notion that every picture tells a story. In this case, 10 of
Jan Vermeer's most famous paintings are used to tell a story about a fleeting moment in time. A brief biography of
the artist is included. |
6-8, 8-10 | 1:34 | Melody Keyes | Paintings by Jan Vermeer |
| LIVIN' IN THE BOOK ◆ Two surfer dudes show us why books are so much fun. | 6-8, 8-10 | 3:08 | Jim Rust and George Mann | Sona & Jacob |
| THE LION AND THE MOUSE ◆ A condensed version of a classic Aesop fable with the moral: Even the smallest of goods deeds is rewarded. | 2-4, 4-6 | 1:10 | Aesop | Sona & Jacob |
| LIVING GREEN: A TURTLE’S QUEST FOR A GREENER PLANET ◆ A turtle gets fed up with all the litter and goes on a quest to clean up the planet. | 6-8 | 6:03 | Artie Knapp | M.J. Illustrations |
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THE LONELY DOG ◆ Sure he was
lonely; but do not despair! To be stuck nose-down in a swamp does not have to be a bad thing, particularly if a
passing frog proves friendly and makes one pop...
TEACH AND TEST |
2-4, 4-6 | 2:24 | Roger Carr | Virginia Mendoza |
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LONG A SHORT A ◆ A short book that helps children learn to make the long a and short a sounds. |
2-4, 4-6 | 0:40 | Beth Eaves | Clip Art and Photos |
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LONG E SHORT E ◆ A short book that helps children learn to make the long e and short e sounds. |
2-4, 4-6 | 0:40 | Beth Eaves | Clip Art and Photos |
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LONG I SHORT I ◆ A short book that helps children learn to make the long i and short i sounds. |
2-4, 4-6 | 0:40 | Beth Eaves | Clip Art and Photos |
| LOUIE THE BAT ◆ Spooky opening; then a little lullabye story just like we tell our bats... um, babies... | 2-4, 4-6 | 3:05 | Martha Crotty | My Way in Education |