Author Spotlight/Jason Chin DVDs

Grand Canyon

Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the Grand Canyon, a cavernous wonder that’s home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals. UNK 37 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book; A 2018 Sibert Honor Book DVD 12121659

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Jason Chin is an author and illustrator of children’s picture books about science and nature. In his books, he tries to explain science with imaginative storytelling. His book Grand Canyon received both a Caldecott Honor and a Sibert Honor, and won the 2018 Orbis Pictus Award. He is the author of the award-winning books Redwoods; and Island: A Story of the Galápagos (winner of the 2013 Gryphon Award).

Gravity

The complex subject of gravity is made brilliantly accessible to young viewers in this unusual, innovative video adaptation of Jason Chin’s beautiful picture book. UNK 9 min. 2014 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12123381

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A Story of the Galápagos This biography of the Galapagos Islands is a sixmillion-year epic saga of the island’s life, its birth in fire, its rise to greatness, and the emergence of life. UNK 29 min. 2012 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12123379

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Redwoods

When a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests, his ordinary subway trip is transformed to include dinosaurs, ancient Roman citizens, and the forest itself! UNK 17 min. 2015 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12123378

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A Journey Through an Aquatic World Full of Wonder During a visit to the library, a young girl discovers a strange book about coral reefs and suddenly finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea. UNK 22 min. 2016 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12123380

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Danza!

Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico De México This empowering, lyrical story of a young girl who fled Venezuela and later became known as the Piano Girl shows the journey that led to her playing for Abraham Lincoln. UNK 15 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12412256

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Danza! is a celebration of Mexico’s rich history of dance through the story of Amalia Hernandez, founder of El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. UNK 22 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11923143

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

A story about one girl and her very long name opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names. UNK 8 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12259692 $38.99 SALE $19.50 AB 12381648 $14.99 SALE $9.99

Dancing Hands

How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

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A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History Chester Pierce broke racial barriers by joining his college football team during segregation in the United States. Despite breaking the law, his team played on. UNK 22 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12344415

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Granddaddy’s Turn

Based on the true story of one family’s struggle for voting rights in the South, this moving tale shines an emotional spotlight on a dark facet of US history. UNK 14 min. 2015 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12243631

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Miguel’s Brave Knight

The fictionalized firstperson biography-in-verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grew up to pen Don Quixote. UNK 23 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12026059

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Dreamers

This incredible true story of a Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré Award-winning author and illustrator’s immigration to America is a lasting testament to the immigrant’s journey. UNK 15 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12066960

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Rescue & Jessica

A Life-Changing Friendship Based on true events, this inspiring story of love and teamwork is about a girl and her service dog, both of whose lives turned out differently than they imagined they would. UNK 16 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12323368

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From Slavery to Inventor Learn all about Sarah Goode, one of the first African-American women to acquire a patent for her unique cupboard bed, which helped her build a life far from slavery. UNK 27 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 123387492 $38.99 SALE $19.50 AB 1233990 $14.99 SALE $9.99

Soldier for Equality

José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War Follow the life of Luz, a Mexican-American war hero who fought for equality and created the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. UNK 37 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12339262

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Around America to Win the Vote

Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles This incredible true story about the first female senator from Massachusetts emphasizes the importance of being outspoken and helping those in need. UNK 22 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12084475

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Two brave suffragists embark on a ten-thousandmile trek across America with a teeny typewriter, a wee black kitten, and a goal to spread the word: Votes by Women! UNK 26 min. 2016 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12271354

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O Captain, My Captain A dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful video that tells the story of Walt Whitman and his incredible respect for one of America’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln. UNK 68 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12248222 $38.99 SALE $19.50 AB 12246334 $14.99 SALE $9.99

Elizabeth Warren

Nevertheless, She Persisted

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The exploration of the Statue of Liberty’s right foot reveals a powerful message of acceptance and equality that is essential to the entire country’s creation. UNK 19 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12286277

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A Green Place to Be

The Creation of Central Park The history of Central Park relates how a barren swampland was transformed into a vibrant gem at the heart of New York City that hosts a myriad of events. UNK 26 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12311582

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An Extraordinary Teacher

A Bible Story About Priscilla At the call of God, Priscilla pioneers a church, mentors other pastors, and passionately and boldly shares God’s love while traveling around the world. UNK 16 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12192799

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Little Bible Stories

Noah, Moses, and David Introducing youngsters to classic Bible stories, this collection features the stories of David, Noah, and Moses told in a tender and approachable way. UNK 24 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11996570

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Video and Audiobook adapted for children based on John Bunyan’s The Pilgrims Progress

The Pilgrim’s Progress

The classic story of a man’s remarkable journey toward God is brought to life for a new generation of believers through state-of-the-art animation. UNK 118 min. 2019

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Just in Case You Ever Wonder

The bestselling story assures children that, as they grow and change, their parents, and their heavenly Father, will always be on their side, just in case they ever wonder. UNK 10 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12567843

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A heartwarming and educational Jewish story that shows children the importance of engaging with Jewish wisdom, forgiving mistakes, respecting elders, and much, much more. UNK 10 min. 2012 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12405838

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Maria Finds Courage

A Team Dungy Story About Soccer Experience mindfulness through beautiful illustrations and expertly written poems that help children connect to the natural world and find peace within themselves. UNK 14 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12332244

When Maria’s family moves to a new town, her parents sign her up for soccer, but Maria would rather be back on her old swim team and is afraid to try a new thing. UNK 11 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12153403

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Martina and Chrissie A fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert which celebrates the power of equality, respect, and sportsmanship. UNK 23 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12248221 $38.99 SALE $19.50 AB 12246335 $14.99 SALE $9.99

Breathe and Be

A Book of Mindfulness Poems

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A Team Dungy Story About Football After his flag football team breaks their losing streak by cheating, Austin must decide if he’s willing to cheat again, or if he’ll stand up for what’s right this time. UNK 10 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12153404

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Yoga Friends

A Pose-by-Pose Partner Adventure for Kids Team up with a friend, sibling, or parent in this beautiful program that teaches how cooperation helps us to imagine, move, and have fun in a whole new way. UNK 20 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12192796

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star

A gorgeous, whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon explains those phases in an easy-to-understand way that will comfort and educate children of all ages. UNK 10 min. 2018 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12330402

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Counting the Stars

The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician Get to know Katherine Johnson, one of NASA’s ‘human computers’ and the inspiration for the movie Hidden Figures, with this enthralling, beautiful biography. UNK 21 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12396762

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All Around Us

A man and his granddaughter create family traditions in this stunning video adaptation of the Pura Belpré Award-winning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. UNK 11 min. 2017 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12062954

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Channeling a sense of childlike delight, this story about a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut was inspired by a very special person. UNK 9 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12442834 $38.99 SALE $19.50 AB 12443368 $14.99 SALE $9.99

Eek, You Reek!

Poems About Animals that Stink, Stank, Stunk Children of all ages will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foulsmelling creatures. UNK 25 min. 2019 Read-Along Subtitles DVD 12602822

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The Divine Plan

Paul Kengor, Anne Applebaum, Bishop Robert Barron Fast-paced and entertaining, this overview of one of history’s most popular fictional characters shows his real-world impact on multiple facets of life. UNK 52 min. 2012 Documentary DVD 12438091

When assassination attempts were made on both Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan, the two influential leaders came together to defeat communism. UNK 127 min. 2020 Documentary DVD 12721294

Narnia’s Lost Poet The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis A.N. Wilson The moving and insightful portrait of the man behind Narnia takes a deep look into his secretive personal life, which was marked by love and loss. UNK 58 min. 2014 Documentary DVD 12438089 $24.99 SALE $12.50

The Real Sherlock Holmes

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Blood Sweat and Oil Paint Andrew Marr, Winston Churchill Fifty years after the death of Winston Churchill, Andrew Marr goes on a journey to understand the Prime Minister’s love for art as well as his public and personal life. UNK 89 min. 2015 Documentary DVD 12441876

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The Machine That Made Us

Stephen Fry Stephen Fry goes in search of the story behind the first media entrepreneur, Johann Gutenberg, the man who invented the printing press, to find out why he did it and how. UNK 59 min. 2007 Documentary DVD 12441872

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Choices

I Won’t Let Go Linda Davis, Litefoot, Stacie Misty When a group of teenagers begin to navigate their formative years, some realize they can’t take the pressure and begin to make life-altering decisions. UNK 87 min. 2016 Drama DVD 12314444

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How We Met

Ice T, Christina Marie Moses, Brian Flaccus After a breakup, Ted goes on a blind date that ends in the murder of a corrupt cop, forcing him to go on the run from a drug cartel with a woman way out of his league. UNK 80 min. 2016 Comedy DVD 12377889

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Mirage

Charles Sereis, Jeremie Haik, Taga Addams A desperate photographer who suffers from a degenerative eye disease and a husband who wants to kill his dying wife plot to recover her life insurance. UNK 90 min. 2019 Drama DVD 12315613

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Robert Pugh, Alistair Petrie, Aidan McArdle Based on the classic novella from Franz Kafka, this film follows the story of Gregor Samsa, a man who awakens one day to find himself transformed into a revolting, giant insect. UNK 85 min. 2012 Drama DVD 12301072 $24.99 SALE $12.50

The Service

Tor Itai Keilen, Nick Faust The altruistic motivations of two men running an illegal assisted-suicide service change when two very different women enter their lives. UNK 110 min. 2017 Drama DVD 12301020

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Out of the Picture

A Shepherd Sisters Mystery Tracy Gardner Read by Karissa Vacker When sad and strange incidents begin occurring at an old family friend’s mansion, Savanna begins investigating with a little help from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor. Includes an exclusive preview of Behind the Frame, book two in the Shepherd Sisters Mystery series. MYSTERY AB 12356052

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Owl Be Home for Christmas

Donna Andrews Read by Bernadette Dunne While trapped by a snow storm at a conference, a visiting ornithologist is murdered. Now, nobody may make it home in time for Christmas...unless Meg comes to the rescue. MYSTERY AB 12395547

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Laetitia Rodd and the Case of the Wandering Scholar

Kate Saunders Read by Anna Bentinck When Mrs. Rodd’s neighbor’s last wish is for her to find his brother, she embarks on a journey through the English countryside and discovers something dark and dangerous. HISTORICAL AB 12435777

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R. J. Lee Read by Cici Dee After four wealthy bridge players are poisoned, newspaper reporter Wendy Winchester sets out to catch a dangerous killer who isn’t playing with a full deck. MYSTERY AB 12303835

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The Old Success

Martha Grimes Read by Steve West When a beautiful tourist washes up on a wild inlet, inspector Richard Jury finds himself looking at a murder that’s very similar to two other unsolved cases. MYSTERY AB 12326021

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The Killer in the Choir

Simon Brett Read by the Author When a dead chorister’s daughter accuses her stepmother of murder, Carole and Jude must wade through the clashing egos to determine who’s hiding a deadly secret. MYSTERY “Starred Review: A stunner.” – Booklist AB 12339616

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Doon

Carey Corp, Lorie Langdon Read by Kate Marcin, Molly Elston When Veronica and her friend are transported into a real-life fairy tale, they end up breaking an enchantment and finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. YOUNG ADULT AB 12599684

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Elvia Wilk Read by Christa Lewis A fascinating portrait of the unbalanced relationships that shape the world, as well as a prescient warning of what the future may hold. HUMOR AB 12531980

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A Ghost Story Mary Downing Hahn Read by Nick Mondelli After Daniel’s young sister disappears in the woods, he starts to believe the myth about “Satisfyingly frightening.” – Publishers Weekly

Oath of the Witch

An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle Read by Kate Rudd When a new online roleplaying game becomes all the rage at the School of Necessary Magic, Raine suspects there’s more at play when her classmates become comatose. ACTION/ADVENTURE AB 12434083

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The Triumphant Daughter

Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle Read by Dara Rosenberg When Liv and Rory uncover the truth about a war between magicians and mortals, they dig deeper and discover that there’s more to this danger than they thought. ACTION/ADVENTURE AB 12434111

TITLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!

a witch and her terrifying hog who take little girls and keep them for fifty years. HORROR

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Lanny

Max Porter Read by Annie Aldington, Clare Corbett, David Timson A mythical figure is lurking under a 21st century village, listening to drunken confessions and gossip, searching for an ethereal boy named Lanny. MYTHOLOGY AB 12289457 $59.99 SALE $29.99

Without a Prayer

The Death of Lucas Leonard and How One Church Became a Cult Susan Ashline Read by Hillary Huber Susan Ashline depicts the horrifying true story of a killing inside the secluded World of Life Christian Church, a parish turned cult in upstate New York. TRUE CRIME “Starred Review. An excellent debut. Meticulously researched, this is a gripping account, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.” – Publishers Weekly AB 12467599 $49.99 SALE $24.99

Love My Library selections! SmartBrowse Dreamscape End of the Year Sale 2020

You Are My Friend The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood Aimee Reid Read by Bronson Pinchot, Lesa Lockford, Pete Cross This heart-warming homage to Mister Rogers follows his story through childhood and celebrates him while also encouraging all to carry on his legacy of kindness. BIOGRAPHY “...Pinchot’s straightforward narration of Rogers’ childhood and career enhance an endearing picturebook biography.” – Booklist AB 12326153 $14.99 SALE $9.99 DVD 12328564 $38.99 SALE $19.50

Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian

Jacob Sager Weinstein Read by Ensemble Cast A super-secret operative saves the world from a diabolical threat with her ability to brandish just the right book at the right time in this delightful superhero tale. FANTASY “Kids will embrace this refreshingly exciting, well-produced title and perhaps pick up on the subtle message that books have the power to change and influence lives.” – Video Librarian AB 12286479 $14.99 SALE $9.99 DVD 12286275 $38.99 SALE $19.50

The New Libearian

Alison Donald Read by Alison Larkin When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to find a bear sitting at her desk. ANIMALS “...depicts the library as a place where anything can happen, bolstering the story’s unspoken message about the magic that awaits in books.” – Publishers Weekly AB 12083096 $14.99 DVD 12084473 $38.99

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