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100th DAY OF SCHOOLBK0251,BB Big BookP 2006 NoDupThe 100th Day of School tells the story of an excitingcelebration while integrating mathematics into manyaspects of a school day. As the children celebrate the100th day of school, we see all the methods they use andall the activities they take part in to reach the number100. Skills: recognizing rhyming text; increasing phoneticawareness; counting; and working with sets/multiplication.

100th DAY OF SCHOOL Readalong Books withCassetteT00231,AC Audio & SmallP 2006 NoDupReadalong 6 books with accompanying cassette:The 100th Day of School tells the story of an excitingcelebration while integrating mathematics into manyaspects of a school day. As the children celebrate the100th day of school, we see all the methods they use andall the activities they take part in to reach the number 100.

AbiyoyoBK0277,BB Big BookP 2006 NoDupA young boy annoys town residents by constantlyplaying his ukelele. The boy’s father is also unpopularfor performing magic tricks in which he makes peoples’belongings disappear. The residents force the boy and hisfather to live on the outskirts of town. One day, the townis threatened by a legendary giant named Abiyoyo. Thetownsfolk panic, but the boy and his father have a plan.The boy plays his ukelele, making Abiyoyo dance until hecollapses on the ground. The father then uses his magicwand and makes the giant disappear. The residents hailthe duo for their bravery and welcome them back into thecommunity.

ABIYOYO Readalong Books with CassetteT00259,AC Audio & SmallP 2006 NoDupReadalong: 6 Books with accompanying cassette: Ayoung boy annoys town residents byconstantly playing hisukelele. The boy’s father is also unpopular for performingmagic tricks in which he makes peoples’ belongingsdisappear. The residents force the boy and his fatherto live on the outskirts of town. One day, the town isthreatened by a legendary giant named Abiyoyo. Thetownsfolk panic, but the boy and his father have a plan.The boy plays his ukelele, making Abiyoyo dance until hecollapses on the ground. The father then uses his magicwand and makes the giant disappear. The residents hailthe duo for their bravery and welcome them back into thecommunity.

All about Neighbourhoods001594,VH VHS video10 min PJ 1996 0444 NoDupThis video explains that neighbourhoods are where peoplelive, learn, play and work. They are places where peoplemay move in and out of, and change. They are whereschools, police and fire stations, shopping areas, parksand homes are located. And, neighbourhoods are wherepeople can meet their needs for food, shelter, clothing,friendship, love and care.

ANANSI AND THE MOSS-COVERED ROCK byEric A.Kimmel001638,VH VHS video11 min PJ 1999 NoDupAnansi the spider is walking through the forest whensomething catches his eye. It is a strange moss-coveredrock. When Anansi discovers that the rock has specialpowers, he uses its magic to trick Lion, Elephant, Giraffeand Zebra out of their food hoards. LIttle Bush Deer willnot be fooled, however, and uses the rock to turn thetables on Anansi. Originally a West African tale, the story

is familiar in Caribbean culture, where Anansi is a belovedfolklore character.

Animal ChristmasBK0098,BB Big BookP 0659 NoDupAnimal Christmas is a traditional Christmas song thathighlites what the farm animals did on Christmas morning.

An Animated ChristmasDV0050,DV DVD60 min PJ 2005 0494 NoDupA collection of 6 animated Christmas titles on one DVD:Lucretia; The Energy Carol; The Great Toy Robbery; TheBear Christmas; An Old Box; and Christmas Cracker.

Annabelle’s Wish003296,VH VHS video54 min P 2009 NoDupThe magical story of unselfish giving filled with music,magic and true friendship. A lovable calf named Annabelleborn on Christmas Eve has a very special wish – to flylike one of Santa’s reindeer. Based on the farm legendthat Santa gives voices to the animals for one day eachyear, this tender tale of friendship and compassion beginswhen Annabelle makes friends with Billy, a young boy whocannot talk, and a friendly bunch of barnyard animals.Together they contend with Billy’s mean aunt and thebullies in the neighbourhood. Annabelle shows everyonethe true meaning of Christmas by making one very specialwish come true.

APPLES and PUMPKINS Readalong Books withCassetteT00260,AC Audio & SmallP 2006 NoDupReadalong 6 Books with accompanying cassette: Applesand Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell. In the fall, a girl andher parents drive to the Comstock Farm. There the familypicks a bushel of apples. Later the girl selects a pumpkin,which the father cuts from the vine. Back home, the familymakes a jack-o-lantern from the pumpkin. On Halloweennight, the jack-o-lantern is displayed and the mother givesout apples to trick or treaters. The girl goes trick ortreating in her neighbourhood.

April FoolishnessDV0477,DV DVD10 min P 2007 NoDupApril Foolishness a Picture Book on DvD written andnarrated by Teresa Bateman. The grandchildren havepicked just the right day to visit Grandma and Grandpaon the farm. They keep rushing into the kitchen to tellGrandpa that first the cows, then the chickens, then thepigs, the goats and the sheep are on the loose andcreating havoc, but he remains calm and continuescooking his breakfast. Grandpa knows it is April Fools’Day and won’t be taken in by their tricks. The story endswith a funny twist when Grandma plays her own AprilFools’ trick and has the last laugh on everyone.

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Aventures BibliquesPJ 2000 NoDupTransportez-vous dans le temps et vivez des aventuresdivines amusantes pour les enfants.

NAISSANCE DE JESUS et NAISSANCE DEJEAN BAPTISTE300216,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2000 NoDupLA NAISSANCE DE JESUS Les anges annoncentla naissance de Jesus. Le professuer Bumble etles enfants suivent les trois Rois mages vers lacreche. Le roi Herode envoie ses soldats tuer tousles garcons de deux ans et moins. Angie detournel’attentions des soldats lorsqu’ils arrivent a lacreche de Marie. Marie, Joseph et leur nouveau-nes’evadent vers l’Egypte. LA NAISSANCE DE JEANBAPTISTE Les voyageurs atterrissent en Israel. Ils yrencontrent la Vierge Marie et sa cousine Elizabeth.Les enfants sont temoins de la naissance de JeanBaptiste et decouvrent que Marie va bientot etre lamaman de Jesus.

BenjaminP 2000 NoDupBENJAMIN, la fameuse tortue et ses aventures ... Chaqueemission d’une duree approximative de 20 minutes a eteconcue avec une lecon ou une morale. Ideal pour leniveau primaire. Une animation a la plus fine pointe 2000.L’animation ne vieillit pas et plait toujours.

Benjamin: La Saint-Valentin de Benjamin300206,VH VHS video23 min P 2000 NoDupPendant la fete de la Saint-Valentin en classe,Benjamin decouvre que ses cartes, qu’il a lui-meme bricolees, se sont egarees sur le chemin delecole. Benjamin est tres mecontent car il a misbeaucoup de temps a fabriquer ces cartes speciales.Toutefois, ses compagnons de classe se montrenttres comprehensifs et Benjamin decide de celebrerleur amitie d’une maniere bien speciale.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS DVD series30 min P 2011 NoDupThe Berenstain Bears DVD series. The Berenstain Bearsare a fictional family of anthropomorphic bears created byStan and Jan Berenstain in a series of children’s literature.The family consists of Papa Bear, the woodworker father;Mama Bear, his homemaker (and sometimes small-business-owner) wife; and their three children: BrotherBear, Sister Bear, and Honey Bear. Stories are set in BearCountry, a society composed entirely of bears. Storylinestypically follow the Bear family as they deal with topicsrelevant to both children and parents. Each Bear’s rolein the family is well defined. Brother, the older sibling, iscontrolling and protective of Sister and also more cautiousin his manner. Sister, as the younger sibling, is morelaid-back, energetic and free spirited. Mama typically isthe source of wisdom and knowledge. Papa, while alsobeing wise at times, is more bumbling and clumsy in hisdemeanor. Both Brother and Sister are susceptible tomaking "poor decisions", particularly in situations that arelikely to be faced by children in their age (and sometimesgender-) groups. Sister has, at times, been portrayed as"the more responsible one"; however, the Bears overallare quite mercurial, and character traits tend to be fairlyunique to each given story.

Berenstain Bears Christmas / Inside Outside/ Bike SafetyDV0691,DV DVD30 min P 2011 NoDupThe Berenstain Bears’s Christmas, Inside OutsideUpside Down, and Bike Safety. Program 1 TheBears’ Christmas: Many mishaps abound as PapaBear attempts to teach his son to use the sled,skates & skies that Santa brought him for Christmas.

Program 2 Inside Outside Upside Down: Small Bearlearns about spaces & directions as he goes totown. Program 3 Bike Safety: Pop gives Small Beara wacky lesson in bicycle safety by demonstratingthe wrong way to ride a bike.

Berenstain Bears Missing Dinosaur Bone /Bear DetectiveDV0690,DV DVD30 min P 2011 NoDupThe Berenstain Bears Missing Dinosaur Bone, Inthe Night, and The Bear Detective. Program 1 TheMissing Dinosaur Bone: Follow the Bear Detectivesas they explore the museum & crack the case of themissing dinosaur. Program 2 In the Night: Late atnight, the little Bears sneak out of their home ...Program 3 The Bear Detective: Farmer Ben’s prizepumpkin has been stolen & the Bear Detectives setout to find the thief.

Berenstain Bears Too Much Birthday / to theRescueDV0686,DV DVD30 min P 2011 NoDupThe Berenstain Bears Too Much Birthday / Tothe Rescue. Program 1 Is there really such athing as too much Birthday? Papa Bear and thecubs discover the answer in this funny story thatcelebrates Sister’s 6th Birthday. Program 2 To theRescue: The trusty Bear Scout are determined toearn their Rescue Merit Badges. Papa Bear pitchesin to help them, though not in the way he intended!

BERENSTAIN BEARS seriesP 2006 NoDupThe Berenstain Bears are a fictional family of bearscreated by Stan and Jan Berenstain in a series of verypopular children’s books.

Bear’s Christmas / Inside Outside UpsideDown / Bike LessonK00123,VH VHS video30 min P 2006 0621 NoDup1) Many mishaps abound as Papa Bear attempts toteach his son to use the sled, skates & skies thatSanta brought him for Christmas. 2) Small Bearlearns about spaces & directions as he goes totown. 3) Pop gives Small Bear a wacky lesson inbicycle safety by demonstrating the wrong way toride a bike.

Bears & the Missing Dinosaur / in the Night/ DetectivesK00122,VH VHS video30 min P 2006 0621 NoDup1) Follow the Bear Detectives as they explore themuseum & crack the case of the missing dinosaur.2) Late at night, the little Bears sneak out of theirhome ... 3) Farmer Ben’s prize pumpkin has beenstolen & the Bear Detectives set out to find the thief.

Bears’ Too Much Birthday / to the RescueK00118,VH VHS video30 min P 2006 0621 NoDup1) Is there really such a thing as too much Birthday?Papa Bear and the cubs discover the answer in thisfunny story that celebrates Sister’s 6th Birthday. 2)The trusty Bear Scout are determined to earn theirRescue Merit Badges. Papa Bear pitches in to helpthem, though not in the way he intended!


GRADE 2 Traditions and CelebrationsTHE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT THEDENTIST and 4 other storiesDV0296,DV DVD30 min P 2006 0621 NoDupWhen Sister gets her first loose tooth, Brotherteases her that the dentist will extract it with a bigyanking tool. After Sister watches Brother get acavity filled, she discovers that her dentist is a verygentle fellow and he assures her that most babyteeth don’t need yanking. They fall out all on theirown. Also includes: Excuse Note; Ferdy Factual;Don’t Pollute; and Nothing To Do.

BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, TheDV0256,DV DVD60 min PJ 2006 NoDup"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" based on a novelwritten by Barbara Robinson: Beware the Herdmans.They are the nastiest, dirtiest kids you could ever meet... and they have just decided they belong in this year’spageant. But the town thinks they belong in the careof the local police. When the curtain finally goes up, amiracle begins, and it all turns into "The Best ChristmasPageant Ever"!

BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR: A Christmas Storyfor ChildrenDV0722,DV DVD11 min PJ 2011 0753 NoDupThe Best Night of the Year: A Christmas Story forChildren. The primary goal of this video is to help childrenages 5-10 hear the story of Jesus’ birth from a uniqueperspective & to understand that Christmas celebrates thepresence of Jesus, which we can experience all yearthrough.

Bonjour, Comment Mangez-Vous?S03011,VH VHS videoPJ 0494 NoDupTopiques varies au sujet de la nutrition.

BONJOUR, COMMENT MANGEZ-VOUS?FRUITS ET LES LEGUMES, Les300162,VH VHS video25 min PJ 0494 NoDupEnumeration des principaux fruits et legumes selonleur couleur et leur forme. Description du typed’aliments consommes par une astronaute. REgardsur la tradition alimentaire chinoise. Preparation deyogourt maison.

Bookweb Plus Big Book CollectionDC0318,BB Big BookPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 3-6 Bookweb Plus Big Books Collectionare highly visual. They contain superb photographs,illustrations, charts and diagrams to help students learnand comprehend different non-fiction text structures.Clustered around broad-based topics, this Collection of 8Big Books are ideal for shared reading experiences. Titlesinclude: History; J is for Job; Natural Distasters; On theMenu; Other Cultures, Other Lands; Sport; Technology;and, Transport. Objectives of this collection are: overviewcharts identify the genre, skill, curriculum link and teachingopportunities; range of text types within a big book allowfor opportunities to teach content area reading strategies;appealing visual layout engages all students; excellentlinks to curriculum topics in science, personal and socialresponsibility, technology and social studies; and, bigbooks are aligned to the Bookweb Plus collections.

BRIDGING THE GAP: NATIVE READING KIT(copy 1)DC0218,DC Curriculum KiPJI 2007 NoDupNative Kit is comprised of the following titles: BeadedPot; Drum; Eagle Feather; Island Rhymes; Nanabosho

Dances; Nomads of the Shield; Pow Wow; Turtle IslandABC; Legends of Nanabush Series (10 books). Alsoincludes: Beadwork; Bunch of Feathers; Cassette: SusanAglukark; Cassette: Pow Wow; 14 Sacred Earth Pictures;1 Wall Hanging.

Bunches & Bunches of Bunnies (L. Mathews)BK0017,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThis book painlessly reinforces the concept through adelightful series of rhymes. Children will enjoy countingas more & more bunnies engage in more & moreactivities. There are many opportunities for dramatization,imagination, & just plain fun in the antics of these rapidlymultiplying rabbits.

Canada Day002103,VH VHS video7 min PJ 2002 NoDupEvery July 1st. Canadians from coast to coast celebratethe birth of our Nation. This is Canada Day! This videoviews the reasons behind Canada Day and includes therepatriation of the Constitution in 1982.

CANADA FOR CHILDREN series23 min PJ 2006 NoDupDo you think there is more to Canada than just hockeyand geese? Join a group of Canadian students on theirexploration of Canada’s history, geography and culture.Students will take a journey through the past to learnabout the history of the First Nations and Inuit cultures,European fur trappers and Canada’s growth as a nation.Experience the multicultural flavour of Canada by visitingQuebec City, participating in traditional festivals like theCalgary Stampede, and finding out why beavers andmaple leaves are among the country’s national symbols.Travel through the Canadian wilderness and explore someof Canada’s unique landforms, like the Canadian Shield.Featuring rich archival footage and engaging graphics, thisseries illustrates the pride, heritage and beauty of Canadaand its people.

CULTURE OF CANADA, TheDV0269,DV DVD23 min PJ 2006 NoDupStudents will learn about traditional Canadiansymbols and the important contributions of Canada’sdiverse population. Discover the history of nationalCanadian symbols like the canoe and the RoyalCanadian Mounted Police. Explore the food,holidays and crafts from Canada’s multiculturallandscape, which includes the First Nations and theFrench, as well as many other ethnic groups. Listento a French-Canadian folktale, enjoy the celebrationof Canada Day and appreciate the diverse culturalmakeup of this proud and unique country.

GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA, TheDV0270,DV DVD23 min PJ 2006 NoDupStudents will understand how Canada’s geographyhas shaped its history, society and culture. Follow agroup of Canadian students as they examine theregions of Canada to find out how land formations,climate, river systems and natural resouces haveaffected the growth of this nation. Explore greatindustrial cities like Vancouver and the capitalcity of Ottawa as well as farming communities inthe prairies and fishing villages. Learn why thewilderness is treasured as one of Canada’s mostvaluable resources and is an important part of whatmakes Canada unique.



Canada: From Sea to SeaMM0060,MM Multi-Media KPJIHA 0306 NoDupThis multi-media kit will help students come to a betterunderstanding & appreciation of the many dimensions ofCanada’s greatness. 4 filmstrips include: THE LAND,THE GROWTH TO NATIONHOOD, THE INDUSTRIESWE DEPEND ON, and CANADA’S MULTICULTURALFESTIVALS.

CANADA: On Top of the World with Anne MartinDV0700,DV DVD60 min PJ 2011 NoDupCanada: On Top of the World with Anne Martin DVD.Discover the majesty of Canada. From the Atlantic to thePacific to the Arctic ... through the Rockies and Prairies.Over the tundra...past lakes, beaches and Niagara Falls...touring polar bears, deer, & eagles...& tracing the manypeople & events that have helped to shape our greatcountry.

Canada Remembers: Remembrance Day Reading& Activity Kit003311,MM Multi-Media KPJI 2009 NoDupCANADA REMEMBERS: Remembrance Day & VeteransWeek Reading Kit. The Canada Remembers Reading Kitendeavours to keep alive the achievements and sacrificesmade by those who served Canada in times of war andpeace; to engage communities in remembrance ofthese achievements and sacrifices; and, to promote anunderstanding of their significance in Canadian life aswe know it today. Kit includes ’A Day of Remembrance’Teacher’s Guide/Binder; Guide to CommemorativeServices; Newspapers (English & French); postcards;bookmarks; Remembrance Day Posters.

Canada’s North: InuitsMM0081,MM Multi-Media KPJIHA 0492 NoDupMulti Media Kit: "Seasonal Heritage 1 captioned filmstrip:"Caribou Eskimos 10 slides - Eskimos Sled Dogs 10 slides- Build and Igloo 10 slides - Eskimo Seal Hunt

Canadian Holidays: How We Kept Mother’s DayK00215,VH VHS video10 min PJIHA 0494 NoDupStory of Stephen Leacock. The family in Leacock’s versionturns the idea neatly to their advantage, taking a splendidholiday in the country, leaving Mother behind to enjoy thisspecial day in peace!!!

CAREER HATS: 4 Kid-Sized Hats for Role-PlayingTimeMM0588,MM Multi-Media KP 2011 NoDupThe play possibilities are endless with these fun-to-wearhats made of tough ABS plastic. Each colourful, kid-sized hat has a liner for a sung and comfortable fit. Theyare washable, just wipe clean. Kit includes the following4 community helpers and workers: Fire Fighter, PoliceOfficer, Construction Worker, and Race Car Driver withGoggles.

Carpenter102415,VH VHS video14:30 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupHarriet’s Magic Hats Series - Ralph is annoyed that hisnephew Sherman will be visiting, but Susan is delighted& wants to build a house for her guest. A white hard hattransports her to Audrey the carpenter, who draws upplans to help build a beautiful birdhouse for Sherman.

Casper’s Haunted ChristmasDV0478,DV DVD84 min PJ 2007 NoDupFeature length DVD - Casper, the Friendly Ghost, ishome for the holidays. Sleigh bells are ringing, childrenare singing, and Casper’s in high spirits ... until Kibosh,supreme rules of all ghosts, decrees that Casper mustscare at least one person before Christmas Day or beexiled, along with the Ghostly Trio, into eternal darkness ...forever!

Christmas Raccoons000225,VH VHS video24 min PJ NoDupAnimated story of how a family of raccoons saved theevergreen forest from Cyril Sear the sawmill owner.

Christmas Read-AloudsDC0043,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupGRADE 1-3 CHRISTMAS READ-ALOUDS. Titlesinclude: Apple Tree Christmas; Christmas Kitten; ChurchMice; Froggy’s Best Christmas; God’s Many Children -Celebrating Christmas Around the World; Here ComesSanta Claus; Little Crooked Christmas Tree; Little LostAngel; Nativity; Night Before Christmas; Pippin theChristmas Pig; Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors; WhereDo You Sleep, Little one?; and, Who Was Born thisSpecial Day?

Christmas Stories000543,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupThis video features 4 childrens stories which focus onChristmas traditions.

Christmas Stories002921,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2005 0450 NoDupIt’s Christmastime, and winter adventures have alreadybegun. Join Santa and his helpful elves as they preparefor the big day. Count the 12 days of Christmas andexplore other fun holiday traditions. Young students willdelight in these merry and memorable tales! This four-partprogram includes: 1) Santa’s Seatbelt; 2) The Elf WhoSaved Christmas; 3) 12 Days of Christmas; and 4) SantaClaus & Other Traditions.

Christmas Time Video000224,VH VHS video24:30 min PJ NoDupHoliday Series: The Night Before Christmas, The Story ofSilent Night, The Nutcracker.

Communities Around the World, Around theCorner002290,VH VHS video18 min PJ 2003 0430 NoDupHosts Patty & Quddus introduce young students tochildren from communities around the world: Nairiamuin Tanzania, Jaime in Nicaragua, and Rehka in India,and compares their communities with life in Canada.This video helps students to think about what makesa community, how communities structure themselvesto satisfy basic needs, and how physical and humangeography affect communities. The impact ourcommunities have on the environment is also examined.The video challenges students to think about how they canmake communities - their own and others - better placesto live.



COMMUNITIES VIDEO COLLECTION series20 min PJ 2003 0490 NoDupThis series of 3 videos explore and describe the differentcommunities around the world; how communities arealoke and different; and transportation in and betweencommunities. 002179 Communities Around the World(K-3944) 002180 How Communities are Alike andDifferent (K-3945) 002181 Transportation in and betweenCommunities (K-3946)

Communities Around the World002179,VH VHS video20 min PJ 2003 0490 NoDupThis video compares and contrasts everyday life ofpeople around the globe and helps students learnthat while people may eat different foods and weardifferent clothes, they all have things in common.Also assists students in realizing that people aroundthe world meet their needs in ways that make sensein their culture.

How Communities Are Alike and Different002180,VH VHS video15 min PJ 2003 0490 NoDupDiscover that all communities – big or small and indifferent areas – have things in common. Learn thatpeople in a big city might work in a factory while aperson who lives in a small mountain town mightmake a living by logging. Learn that many childrenin a farming community belong to 4-H and show howanimals at fairs, while children in the city might go tomuseums or amusement parks for fun.

NEIGHBOURHOODS: Understanding WhereWe Live002292,VH VHS video15 min PJ 2003 NoDupRecognize that families live in many kinds of homesand that these homes have addresses. Analyze thetwo main parts of an address: street name andbuilding number. Identity that a neighbourhood is aplace where families live, play and work. Schools,police and fire stations, shopping areas, parks andhomes are all located in neighbourhoods.

Transportation in and Between Communities002181,VH VHS video20 min PJ 2003 0490 NoDupTake your class on an exciting journey as theysee what it is like to travel by foot, roller-blade,stagecoach, car, bus, train, plane, cable car, lightrail, ship and more. Learn about transportingcargo on roads using trucks, on rails using freighttrains, on water using boats, and even into space.Students also see how services are provided tothe community using fire and sanitation trucks,ambulances, life-flight helicopters ... even pizzadelivery trucks.

COMMUNITY HELPERS: Fire Station, The002610,VH VHS video10 min PJ 2004 0430 NoDupJoin Mickey in a fascinating visit to a fire station. Thetour includes a look at the people who live there, theawesome fire trucks, the equipment and the duties ofthese community helpers not only during a fire, but as theymaintain their equipment in the station house.

COMMUNITY HELPERS: Hospital, The002611,VH VHS video10 min PJ 2004 0430 NoDupAt the hospital Mickey and students learn about theteamwork of health care professionals and the servicesthey provide. Students see the various parts of a hospitaland how those facilities are used. Aimed at reducingchildhood fears of being in a hospital.

COMMUNITY HELPERS: Police Station, The002612,VH VHS video11 min PJ 2004 0430 NoDupThe costumed Mickey meets a police officer and learnswhat is special about police uniforms, police cars, and themany aspects of the important community service policeofficers provide. Above all, students learn that a policeofficer is there to help and protect them.

Community Neighbourhood & Helpers ReadingKitDC0245,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupSK-GRADE 2 Community Neighbourhood and Helpers:Emergent Level and Some Early/Fluent Level Reading Kit.At Home; At the Department Store; At the Supermarket;Can You Tell Where I Live?; Canadians Work; Check Up;City Scenes; Dentist; Doctor; hairdress; Help; I am aDentist; I am a Firefighter; I am a Photographer; I am aTrain Driver; In the Street; Just in Passing; New Building;Niki’s Walk; Our Parents; Outside, Inside; Park Bench;Shops; Sing a Song of People; Some People; Teacher;Town and Country; and, Where We Live.

Costume Party (Peter Alsop)K01828,VH VHS video45 min PJ 0561 NoDupLaugh and dance and sing along with Dr. Peter Alsop.Peter’s songs encourage open-mindedness and help buildself-esteem. Kids laugh and learn healthy ideas aboutself-protection and substance abuse. This is humour withhuman values and entertainment at its best!

Cranberry VideosPJ NoDup

Cranberry Hallowe’en000170,VH VHS video11 min PJ 1987 NoDupCranberry Port’s dock is swept out to sea. Mr.Whisker’s agrees to be treasurer of money collectedfor rebuilding. Story ensues, trustworthiness andhonour are encouraged.

Cranberry Thanksgiving000169,VH VHS video12 min PJ 1987 NoDupMaggie and her grandmother always invitedsomeone poor or lonely to join them forThanksgiving dinner. Maggie invited Mr. Whiskerswho she suspects of wanting to steal her famousand secret cranberry bread recipe.

Cranberry Valentine000171,VH VHS video15 min PJ 1987 NoDupMr. Whiskers receives a Valentine and tries to findout who sent it.

Crazy Quilt,BK0226,BB Big BookP 2003 0659 NoDup"The Crazy Quilt" written by Kristin Avery and illustrated byDavid McPhail. After hearing her mother’s explanation ofwhere the pieces of a family quilt came from, Tanya setsout to make her own quilt using her family’s favouriteclothes. Students will delight in this book’s predictable textand warm illustrations. Spelling Strategies: Possessives ’s.



CRAZY QUILT, The (accompanies BK-226)T00208,AC Audio & SmallP 2003 0659 NoDupAfter hearing her mother’s explanation of where the piecesof a family quilt came from, Tanya sets out to make herown quilt using her family’s favourite clothes. Studentswill delight in this book’s predictable text and warmillustrations. Spelling Strategies: Possessives ’s.

Dairy Farmer102412,VH VHS video15 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupHarriet’s Magic Hats Series - Wearing a dairy farmer’s hat& rubber boots, Susan arrives at a dairy farm, where shelearns how to milk a cow by hand, sees how modernmilking machinery works, & visits a dairy plant. When shegets home, Ralph has a letter from Aunt Harriet & theylearn something special about cows in India.

A Dark, Dark Tale by Ruth BrownT00115,AC Audio & Small4 min P NoDupA Dark Dark Tale consists of one hardcover book withaccompanying readalong audi oCD. STORY: Each step ismore tantalizing than the one before on a spooky journeyup dark stairways and through hidden passages. Whathappens next? Being scared has never been more fun!

DISCOVERY PHONICS (consonants)P 2010 NoDupUse as readaloud or as readalongs with audio CDaccompaniment. Build confident and skillful readers bycombining meaningful phonics application and reading.Add audio support for more fun and facility.

DISCOVERY: DON’T SCRATCH, MAX! (F,X,Y)(accomp. BK-183)T00143,AC Audio & SmallP 0582 NoDupDon’t Scratch, Max! consists of 6 readalong bookswith accompanying audio CD. CD includes 2versions: narrated readalong story and musicalsingalong story. STORY: Chickenpox makesMax see spots! Featured Consonant: F,X,Y.Accompanies Big Book BK-183.

DISCOVERY: DON’T SCRATCH, MAX! (F,X,Y)(use with T-143)BK0183,BB Big BookP 0582 NoDupFeatured Consonant: F,X,Y. Prediction, observation,comparison, inference. Chickenpox makes Max seespots!

DISCOVERY PHONICS (vowels)P NoDupUse as readalouds or readalongs with audio CD inteaching phonics with specific emphasis to long andshort vowels. This innovative program uses pop-ups,peepholes, and surprises, plus rhyme, rhythm, andrepetition to teach students decoding strategies at threedifferent levels. Features and Benefits: Helps studentsmove from discovery to mastery with phonics rulesand generalizations. Supports diverse learning styleswith read-alongs and sing-alongs for each story onaudiocassette. Provides instructional support written forteachers by teachers.

DISCOVERY: CITY RHYTHMS (Short I) (usewith T-152)BK0192,BB Big BookP 0582 NoDupVOWEL: SHORT I. Consonants K,S. BlendsSTR, SW, SP, SPL, SK, SQU. Digraphs CK,QU. Observation, recall, comparison, enjoying

onomatopoeic words. Join the fun when youdiscover the beat of the city kids’ rhythm.

DR. SEUSS stories10 min P 2007 0658 NoDupThe infamous Dr. Seuss stories. Programs ideal asindividual readalong or use as storytelling / readaloud.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas003128,VH VHS video52 min PJI 2006 NoDupEvery Who down in Who-ville like Christmas a lot... but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville... did NOT. So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch triesto wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Who-villians,only to discover: Maybe Christmas doesn’t comefrom a store. Maybe Christmas means a littlebit more. Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloffand animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones.Also includes "Horton Hears a Who!": a big-earedelephant named Horton protects the tiny inhabitantsof Who-ville and proves "a person is a person nomatter how small".

EAGLECREST BOOKS GUIDED/LEVELLEDREADING seriesP 2010 NoDupEaglecrest Books are a set of Primary levelled booksthat represent First Nations children. Stories reflectexperiences of First Nations children involved in culturalactivities and in everyday life at home and school.Eaglecrest Books are levelled to assist teachers inchoosing texts that are appropriate for children at variousstages of reading. All the books have been carefullylevelled according to specific factors including: number ofwords per book, number of lines per page, size of print,relationship between print and picture, introduction of high-frequency words, number of repetitions of phrases andnew words, and sentence structure.

EAGLECREST FIRST NATIONS BOOKS:Level 15 to 21DC0381,DC Curriculum KiP 2010 NoDupGRADE 2 Eaglecrest First Nations Guided / LevelledReading Books - Level 15 to 21 / DRA 16 to 22. Kitincludes 6 copies of each title. LEVEL 15: Dean’sFish; The Lemonade Stand; The Sleepover Party;and, Spear Fishing with Dad. LEVEL 16: A Bunnyto Love; Collecting Eggs; The Dog Sled Ride; and,The Pow-wow. LEVEL 17: Choosing a Kitten; andThe Enormous Rock. LEVEL 18: Hope’s Necklace;and, Shona Plays the Fiddle. LEVEL 18: Climbingthe Apple Tree; and, Summer Adventures. LEVEL19: The Basketball Game; and, A Gift for Kohkum.LEVEL 20: Doran’s Cast; and, Gonzo is Missing.

EAGLECREST LIVRES AUTOCHTONES:Niveau 11 a 16MMF026,MM Multi-Media KP 2010 NoDupLivres autochtones - Niveau 11 a 16 / DRA 12 a 16.six exemplaires de chaque titre sont inclus dans latrousse. NIVEAU 11: Du crae pour le dıner; Lesnouvelle lunette d’Anthony; Une aventure dansle fort. NIVEAU 12: Le ragout d’elan chaud; Lecapteur de reves. NIVEAU 13: Les amies; Perduet retrouve. NIVEAU 14: Au parc; Allons faire ducamping. NIVEAU 15: La fete; La peche au harpon;Le poisson de Dean. NIVEAU 16: Un lapin a aimer;Le tour de traıneau de chiens; Le pow-wow.



EARLY/FLUENT READERS: GRADE 3 (Kit #3)DC0119,DC Curriculum KiPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 3. Early Reader/Fluent Reader consists of 36books for young readers. Titles include: Animal Jigsaws;Beaver’s Flat Tail; Boy Who Wanted to Draw Cats;Busking; Coconut Lunches; Dad and the Mosquito; Daythe Gorilla Came to School; Dog for Keeps; Germs MakeMe Sick; Graffiti; It’s Your Adventure; Let’s Look at Homes;Moose’s Loose Coat; More! More! More!; No Roses forHarry; Nothing to Be Scared About; P’tik P’tok; QueenWho Stole the Sky; Rainbow Fish; Rescue; Rose RestHome; Secret Lives of Mr. and Mrs. Smith; SeptimusBean and His Amazing Machine; Shingo’s Grandfather;Simon and His Knockout yawns; Special Friend for Jamie;Stuck on an Island; Tournament Days; What’s Right forFoxy; White Moose; Wilde Street Gand and Molly; WildeStreet Gang and the Duck Man; Wonderful Pigs of JillianJiggs; Worrisome Wombat; and, You Can Always TellCathy from Caitlin.

EASTER EGG FARM, The (by Mary Jane Auch)001646,VH VHS video10 min PJ 1999 NoDupPauline is an unusual hen in Mrs. Pennywort’s hen house.She lays eggs with different colours and designs that lookjust like the things she sees! A lady wants the eggs for theEaster Egg Hunt. But there is a problem when Pauline’seggs hatch and different coloured baby chicks pop out.Mrs. Pennywort tries gluing the eggshells back together,but can’t. When Pauline’s chicks grow up, they lay differentcolour eggs themselves. Mrs. Pennywort’s farm becomesfamous as the Easter Egg Farm!

EVEIL et MERVEILLES (serie)PJ 2004 0494 NoDupVoici des programmes d’animation adaptes au mondemerveilleux des tout-petits. La collection completecomprend 10 videocassettes tout aussi divertissantes etinstructives les unes que les autres.

EVEIL et MERVEILLES VOL. 10300252,VH VHS video40 min PJ 2004 0494 NoDupANIMANDO (13 min.) Un personnage prend vie surune table d’animation. L’animatuer le dessine et lemanipule a l’aide de materiaux differents. Il semet alors a marcher et a sautiller, nous permettantainsi d’apprecier differents techniques d’animation.CAPRICE DE NOEL (9 min.) Le bouffon traditionnelouvre ce divertissement des Fetes. Hote parfait etfort sympathique, il revient au debut de chacun destrois contes et, a la fin, tire le rideau sur l’histoired’un homme qui, au moyen d’un vaisseau spatial,va cueillir la plus belle etoile au firmament. JUKE-BAR (5 min.) L’arrivee d’un rutilant jube-box dansun restaurant de second ordre transforme la viedes coquerelles (de charmantes mationnettes) dulieu. Comedie musicale s’elaborant sur des airsde jazz, ce video nous entraine dans un bar a lamode, reproduisant, a une echelle reduite, certainsde nos comportements sociaux. Film sans paroles,allient tournage reel et animation de marionnettes.MONSIEUR POINTU (13 min.) Ce pauvre monsieurPointu! Il se met a jouer de son violon, mais voilaqu’assitot, l’espiegle instrument refuse de se laisserguider. Il entraine a sa suite les objets les plusdivers dans une etourdissant ronde pour embeternotre violoneux. Celui-ci y trouvera cependant viteson plaisir et partagera la complicite de tous. C’estun video sans paroles, tout en musique.

Fall Fair, the (Visit Rural Canada)K02647,VH VHS video20 min PJIHA 0050 NoDupViewers are taken to a typical rural fall fair where they seethe fair parade; exhibits; animals; crafts; midway ridesgames; food. This is a very unique experience as there is

no narrative, but instead viewers follow the events throughthe actual sounds, music & the excitement of the fair.

Fall Holiday Series000511,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupThis tape contains 4 holiday stories, all of which focus onhalloween and it’s traditions.

Fall Seasonal Read-Aloud Kit for Primary LevelDC0047,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupPRIMARY Fall Seasonal Read-Aloud novel kit consistsof books on the followiNg autumn themes: autumn/fall,hallowe’en and thanksgiving. Creepy Countdown; Frogg’sHalloween; halloween Magic; Parts; Pumpkin Patch;Rattlebone Rock; Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise;Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree; Thanks for Thanksgiving;and, Witch Who Couldn’t Fly.

Families Around the WorldNoDupWhat makes a family in Brazil different from a family of theNaskapi Inuit Tribe in Canada? in Mexico? in Yugoslavia?And what makes it the same? Step inside the daily livesof children around the globe for an inside look at eachfamily’s unique structure and lifestyle, as told through theeyes of a child. Follow children into their homes to meetimmediate and extended family members – often spanningmultiple generations – and learn each person’s role andresponsibilities. Share in special events, cultural traditionsand family bonds, and discover amazing similarities anddifferences in family life around the world.

My Inuit Family from Canada

Families of the World30 min PJ 2003 NoDupFamilies of the World takes students on a fantastic journeyto another country where they view the unique lives oftwo children and their families. Each video focuses on adifferent culture, their way of life, family interaction, foodsand even celebrations.

Families of Israel002281,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2003 NoDupJourney to Israel and follow the daily lives of 2children and their families. The video focuses on thedifferent culture, way of life, family interaction, foodsand celebrations.

Families of Japan002282,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2003 NoDupJourney to Japan and follow the daily lives of 2children and their families. The video focuses on thedifferent culture, way of life, family interaction, foodsand celebrations.

Fetes Canadiennes: Action de Grace ChezGrand-MereK00235,VH VHS video6:36 min PJ 0494 NoDupToute la famille s’est reunie chez grand-mere Upernsizerpour celebrer l’Action de graces. Juste au moment oul’on sert la dinde traditionnelle, les oncles Elmer et Maxdecident de raconter des histoires de dindes qui ... tourneta la farce!


GRADE 2 Traditions and CelebrationsFetes Canadiennes: Halloween et le VieuxHarold,L’K00236,VH VHS video7:58 min PJ 0494 NoDupAu village, tout le monde craint le vieux Harold : on croitmeme qu’il est un peu cingle. Or un soir d’Halloween, unebande d’enfants courageux decident de se deguiser et des’aventurer du cote de chez Harold. Qu’est-ce qui lesattend?

Fetes Canadiennes: Noel de Hoodoo Mcfiggin,LeK00237,VH VHS video7:41 min PJ 0494 NoDupHoodoo est un enfant charmant. A Noel, il a pris toutesses economies pour offrir de beaux cadeaux a sesparents. Et pour ses propres cadeaux, il s’est dit que lesanges veilleraient a lui apporter ce qu’il desire le plus.Mais peut-on vraiment se fier aux anges?

Fire at the Grand (James K. Baxter)BK0103,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupA group of firemen put out a fire at the Grand Hotel.

FIRE! FIRE! SAID MRS. MCGUIRE (see alsoT00055)BK0018,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThe story of a false alarm. SEE ALSO T-55

FIRST CHRISTMAS, TheDV0257,DV DVD23 min PJI 2006 NoDupA magnificent production that offers a fresh, new way torecapture the meaning and mystery of the ChristmasStory. This colourful, clay-animated DVD of "The FirstChristmas" is narrated by Christopher Plummer. It tellsthe traditional story of the birth of Jesus, beginning withMary and Joseph’s trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Wewitness their encounter with the innkeeper who "has noroom for them", but provides shelter in a stable whereMary gives birth. We see the announcement to theshepherds and follow the Magi who trek across the desertguided by the mysterious star. Students will recognizetraditional carols: Silent Night, We Three Kings, Joy tothe World, O Come All Ye Faithful, and O Little Town ofBethlehem.

FRANCESCO’s FRIENDLY WORLD31 min PJ 2006 NoDupWelcome to Francesco’s Friendly World. It is a happyplace where life’s simple values are still appreciated andwonderful lessons are taught. Through this Francescoadventure students will learn all about God’s love, the joysof giving and how prayers are often answered in wondrousways. The time could not be more fitting for a peacefulnew teacher with a gentle old message.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS, The003146,VH VHS video44 min PJ 2006 NoDupCelebrate Christmas through songs, suspense andsurprises as Francesco initiates a Christmas traditiondestined to be emulated the world over for centuriesto come. Meanwhile, Beatrice the raccoon, Fleurettethe bluebird, and Leopold the bear cub, donate theirwinter treats toward a cake to celebrate Jesus’birthday. Luigi the bee, volunteers his bees wax fora beautiful Christmas candle. Gabriella the ewe, andher lamb Anthony, offer their wool to be woveninto a warm new robe for Francesco. Though theanimals give up much to surprise Francesco for theholidays ... they sacrifice even more to learn thatlove outweighs all Gifts of Christmas.

LAST STONE, The003147,VH VHS video41 min PJ 2006 NoDupWatch, laugh and sing along with Francesco andhis friends: Armando the wolf, Fleurette the bird,Beatrice the raccoon, Leopold the bear cub, Luigithe bee and other delightful characters. Whena storm damages teh animals’ homes and SanDamiano Church, Francesco and his animal friendswork together to repair the church before thetownspeople arrive at sunrise on Easter morning. Itcomes down to the last minute and the Last Stone.

Ghost and the Sausage, the (June Melser)BK0064,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupHow the boy got rid of the ghost in the house. (to followFiddle-dee-dee)

Giant Step ReadersP 2011 NoDupGiant Step Readers consists of a series of big books withaccompanying small book sets with audio CD.

HELP! by Amanda Graham (use withBK-172)T00127,AC Audio & SmallP 0464 NoDupHelp! consists of a set of 8 small books withaccompanying readalong audio CD. STORY: Ayoung girl named Katy gets her finger stuck in agumball machine. Various adults & service groupstry to help, but her friend Annie solves the problemwith common sense.

Help! by Amanda Graham (use with T-127)BK0172,BB Big BookP NoDupKaty gets her finger stuck in a gumball machine.Various adults and service groups try to help, buther friend Annie solves the problem with commonsense.

STUCK IN THE MUD byJosephine Croser(use with T-131)BK0176,BB Big BookP NoDupEllie the elephant is stuck in the mud and all theanimals cooperate in unsuccessful efforts to rescueher. However, the parrot surprises everyone andfinds an unusual solution.

Goofy Look at Valentine’s Day000246,VH VHS video7 min P NoDupDisney characters present the meaning of Valentines Day.

Goofy’s Look at Valentine’s Day000500,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupThis is a Disney animated classic.



Grandma’s BreadK01641,VH VHS video30 min PJIHA NoDupThis video is ideally suited for preparation for FIRSTEUCHARIST, and EASTER, but is is no less effectivefor use in all levels of religious education dealing withEucharist. The powerful themes of family, tradition,friendship, and resurrection are viewed. The story beginsin a grocery store where Nonna and her grandson Marioare shopping for ingredients for Easter Bread. As Nonnaand Mario work on the bread, Nonna tells Mario a littleof what being an immigrant to this country was like andhow their Church family helped them to adjust to a newway of life. Baking this bread is clearly a spiritual ritual fornonna, who invokes God’s love and utters brif prayers asthe different ingredients are added to the dough. Marioworks alongside Nonna and promises to hold on to thisEaster bread tradition, even when he grows up.

HALLOWE’EN DREAM, A by Phyllis Dolgin001814,AC Audio & Small3 min P 2000 NoDupFollow Bruno’s Hallowe’en saga in his dream on the eve ofhallowe’en.

HALLOWEEN (Gail Gibbons)000033,VH VHS video6:30 min PJ 1998 NoDupThrough the use of crisp graphics and terse text, GailGibbons presents a wealth of information concerningthe history, traditions, and celebration of Halloween.Going back to pagan times, she traces the developmentof the holiday from its earliest rituals to its laterreligious connotations and to contemporary customs ofcelebrations.

Halloween Stories002918,VH VHS video40 min PJ 2005 0717 NoDupWhat makes Halloween so fun? Lots of things! ExploreHalloween celebrations around the world with some fun-filled friends and see who is hiding in Sherry’s specialpumpkin. Discover acts of kindness and scary spells inthese inspiring and exciting stories. This four-part programfeatures 1) A Halloween Tour 2) Hallowe’en Mice 3) ThePumpkin Giant and 4) Haggity Witch.

HAND in HAND Series10 min PJ 2005 0450 NoDupThe emphasis of this series is on people living incommunities. Students examine the nature of their ownlocal communities and use the knowledge and skillsdeveloped in that context to explore the rich diversityof communities that exist in our nation and the world.Theylearn how communities develop to meet the wantsof their inhabitants, how communities are similar anddifferent, how and why they are interdependent, how theyinteract with the physical enviornment, and how and whythey change.

HAND IN HAND: Comparing Communities002870,VH VHS video20 min PJ 2005 0450 NoDupThis video illustrates the ways communities aresimilar and different by discussing basic humanneeds, climatic factors, and environmental andcultural factors. Compares diverse communitiesusing the Venn diagram. Upon completion ofthis lesson, students will be able to: define theterms basic human needs – food, shelter clothing,natural resource, and Venn digram; explain howcommunities are similar and different; and makecomparisons.

HAND IN HAND: Count On Me002875,VH VHS video20 min PJ 2005 0450 NoDupThis video demonstrates how and why citizensparticipate in communities for the common good.Emphasizes the importance of responsibility byrelating the ideas of democracy and voting. Uponcompletion of this video, students will be ableto: define the terms responsibility, volunteer andcommon good; explain how people can contribute tothe common good of their communities; and classifyinformation using criteria.

HAND IN HAND: Just Like Me & DifferentToo002878,VH VHS video20 min PJ 2005 0450 NoDupThis video illustrates the similarities and differencesamong citizens in communities. Visits three familiesto exemplify cultures, family sizes and much more.Upon completion of this video, students will be ableto: define the terms culture, custom and tradition;describe who lives in communities; and constructand interpret bar graphs.

Happy Birthday, MoonBK0002,BB Big BookP 2006 NoDupBear loves the moon so much that he wants to give him abirthday present. But he doesn’t know when his birthdayis or what to get him. So Bear goes to have a little chatwith the moon. A poetic fantasy, Happy Birthday, Moonhas delighted fans for years as a simple yet reassuringcelebration of love and friendship. Gently told with warmwords and charming illustrations by creator Frank Asch.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOON Readalong Books withCassetteT00270,AC Audio & SmallP 2006 NoDupReadalong 6 books with accompanying cassette: Bearloves the moon so much that he wants to give him abirthday present. But he doesn’t know when his birthdayis or what to get him. So Bear goes to have a little chatwith the moon. A poetic fantasy, Happy Birthday, Moonhas delighted fans for years as a simple yet reassuringcelebration of love and friendship. Gently told with warmwords and charming illustrations by creator Frank Asch

Harriet’s Magic HatsNoDup

CarpenterDairy FarmerTelephone InstallerVeterinarianWelder

Having a Safe Halloween001896,VH VHS video10 min PJ 2001 0050 NoDupHalloween is an exciting time for children of all ages. Thisvideo presents some Halloween Safety Tips to assistchildren in making this spooky evening one of enjoymentand safety. In comical and serious style this fast pacedprogram discusses costumes, trick or treating tips, masks,carrying containers, pedestrian safety,, what to watch forwhen going to homes, times to trick and treat, clothing andmore.

Here’s How: Postal Station, TheK02173,VH VHS video15 min P 0749 NoDupA brief history of mail delivery is followed by a close lookat the automated mail-sorting machines of the Gatewaypostal station in Toronto.



HOLIDAY FACTS & FUN series10 min P/J 2011 0450 NoDup

Earth Day001687,VH VHS video10 min PJ 2000 NoDupThis video tells the story behind Earth Day, andwhile doing so, shows primary students theimportance of establishing a healthful environmenton the land, in the air, and in the waters of ourplanet. Perhaps, more importantly, the video showsstudents what they can do today – and in years tocome – to help protect our home Planet Earth.

Holiday Facts & Fun: St. Patrick’s Day001688,VH VHS video12 min PJ 2000 0449 NoDupStudents learn that St. Patrick was the son of a Romanofficial in England and was kidnapped and carried toIreland. There, he became a shepherd for a Celtic triballeader and eventually escaped, only to return years laterto bring Christianity to the people of Ireland. Studentsalso learn about the many symbols of Ireland and St.Patrick’s Day - the shamrock, leprechauns, the harp andthe shillelagh.

HOLIDAYS AND HOLY DAYS seriesALL 2002 NoDupHolidays and Holy Days is an inspiring and delightful videoseries that is an excellent source for teaching values tochildren. Billy Beaver helps your children appreciate thosewhose values and lifestyle are different from their own.Young viewers enjoy the opportunity to relate to forestanimals and their activities as they ponder the meaning ofHolidays and Holy Days during the year.

BILLY BEAVER: ThanksgivingK00051,VH VHS video10 min PJIHA NoDupBilly Beaver helps students offer thanks for thosewhose values and lifestyles are very different fromtheir own ... Enjoy the opportunity to relate to forestanimals and their activities and ponder the meaningof Thanksgiving. Young students will understandthe value of saying "thank you" to those aroundthem who help make our world work for everyone’sbenefit.

CHARLES CATERPILLAR: Easter & SpringTimeK00052,VH VHS video10 min PJIHA NoDupStudents enjoy a special view of someone who doeshis best, is tempted, falls, and reforms. Charlesshows students that life has great value, that dreamsand goals are necessary & achievable -sometimesbeyond one’s imagination... a lovely way to helpcelebrate our new life in Easter and the promise ofeternal spring time.

DINTY LEPRECHAUN: St. Patrick’s DayK00053,VH VHS video10 min PJIHA 0753 NoDupWho could possibly know more about unpleasantattitudes and lost friendships than an unhappyleprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day? Students soonrealize they all know someone quite like Dinty. Theysee how signs of friendship, acts of kindness, &concern for others can sometimes change a personfor better.

EDNA EAGLE: Pentecost & All Souls DayK00054,VH VHS video12 min PJIHA 0753 NoDupOn Pentecost Edna the Eagle shares her newunderstanding of how to keep the memory of a lovedone alive. Students learn that it is a good thing

to spend time helping others & that some peoplewill remember our good deeds and imitate them.With guidance, students will relate with the Gospelstories. With guidance, young students will come torelate to the Gospel stories in which Jesus helpsothers. This can be used for All Souls’ Day andMemorial Day.

ORDINARY FIR TREE: ChristmasK00055,VH VHS video12 min PJIHA 0753 NoDupA rather ordinary fir tree dreams of his future,faces setbacks, accepts defeat & rises to higherlevels. Each child’s special wishes for the future willbe affirmed in a spirit of positive potential. Thisis a unique opportunity to share the concept ofredemptive suffering on a level they can appreciateand understand. Here’s a perfect way to celebratethe season and share the promise of everlasting joy.

PRISCELLA TADPOLE: Beginnings (newyear)K00056,VH VHS video12 min PJIHA 0753 NoDupIt’s off to a sensitive and caring start in Januarywhen Pricella Tadpole shares her anxieties overchange. New beginnings are explored, and childrensee how changes often mean new opportunities andgreater freedom. Your children share Priscella’sconcerns, fears, and new confidence just as theythemselves experience similar feelings at the start ofthe new year.

PUMPKIN WHO WAS NOT A SQUASH:HalloweenK00057,VH VHS video12 min PJIHA 0753 NoDupWhat happens when a pumpkin accidently grows ina field intended only for squash? A forlorn pumpkinbecomes a partner in teaching about friendshipand being oneself. Here is a story with manythemes: creation, friendship, responsibility, prejudice,rejection, loneliness, search, identity, and prayer.When the pumpkin discovers his identity and worth,students will be thinking in terms of their own worthand potential, as well as that of those around them.

VALENTINE CARD: St. Valentine’s DayK00058,VH VHS video12 min PJIHA NoDupA little girl shows everyone how a very plain cardshows kindness and understanding. Students seehow sometimes people who look like they don’t havemuch to give can offer us the best of all good things– love. Encourage your children to understand theenormous value of people and to treasure love asthe greatest of all gifts.

HOLIDAYS and HOLY DAYS series10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupHolidays and Holy Days is an inspiring and delightful videoseries that is an excellent source for teaching values tochildren. Billy Beaver helps your children appreciate thosewhose values and lifestyle are different from their own.Young viewers enjoy the opportunity to relate to forestanimals and their activities as they ponder the meaning ofHolidays and Holy Days during the year.

BILLY BEAVER: ThanksgivingDV0648,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupBilly Beaver: Thanksgiving. Billy Beaver helpsstudents offer thanks for those whose values andlifestyles are very different from their own ... Enjoythe opportunity to relate to forest animals and theiractivities and ponder the meaning of Thanksgiving.Young students will understand the value of saying



"thank you" to those around them who help makeour world work for everyone’s benefit.

CHARLES CATERPILLAR: Easter /SpringtimeDV0649,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupCharles Caterpillar: Easter & Springtime. Studentsenjoy a special view of someone who does hisbest, is tempted, falls, and reforms. Charles showsstudents that life has great value, that dreams andgoals are necessary & achievable -sometimesbeyond one’s imagination... a lovely way to helpcelebrate our new life in Easter and the promise ofeternal spring time.

DINTY LEPRECHAUN: St. Patrick’s DayDV0650,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupDinty Leprechaun: St. Patrick’s Day. Who couldpossibly know more about unpleasant attitudes andlost friendships than an unhappy leprechaun on St.Patrick’s Day? Students soon realize they all knowsomeone quite like Dinty. They see how signs offriendship, acts of kindness, & concern for otherscan sometimes change a person for better.

EDNA EAGLE: Pentecost / All Souls DayDV0651,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupEdna Eagle: Pentecost & All Souls Day. OnPentecost, Edna the Eagle shares her newunderstanding of how to keep the memory of a lovedone alive. Students learn that it is a good thing tospend time helping others & that some people willremember our good deeds and imitate them. Withguidance, students will relate with the Gospel storiesand will come to relate to the Gospel stories inwhich Jesus helps others. This can be used for AllSouls’Day and Remembrance Day..

ORDINARY FIR TREE: ChristmasDV0652,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupOrdinary Fir Tree: Christmas. A rather ordinary firtree dreams of his future, faces setbacks, acceptsdefeat & rises to higher levels. Each child’s specialwishes for the future will be affirmed in a spirit ofpositive potential. This is a unique opportunity toshare the concept of redemptive suffering on alevel they can appreciate and understand. Here’s aperfect way to celebrate the season and share thepromise of everlasting joy.

PRISCELLA TADPOLE: Beginnings (newyear)DV0653,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupPriscella Tadpole: Beginnings (New Year). It’s offto a sensitive and caring start in January whenPricella Tadpole shares her anxieties over change.New beginnings are explored, and children see howchanges often mean new opportunities and greaterfreedom. Your children share Priscella’s concerns,fears, and new confidence just as they themselvesexperience similar feelings at the start of the newyear.

PUMPKIN WHO WAS NOT A SQUASH:HalloweenDV0654,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupPumpkin Who Was Not a Squash: Halloween. Whathappens when a pumpkin accidently grows in afield intended only for squash? A forlorn pumpkinbecomes a partner in teaching about friendshipand being oneself. Here is a story with many

themes: creation, friendship, responsibility, prejudice,rejection, loneliness, search, identity, and prayer.When the pumpkin discovers his identity and worth,students will be thinking in terms of their own worthand potential, as well as that of those around them.

VALENTINE CARD: St. Valentine’s DayDV0655,DV DVD10 min P/J 2011 0753 NoDupValentine Card: St. Valentine’s Day. A little girlshows everyone how a very plain card showskindness and understanding. Students see howsometimes people who look like they don’t havemuch to give can offer us the best of all good things. love. Encourage your children to understand theenormous value of people and to treasure love asthe greatest of all gifts.

Horrible Big Black Bug, the (Tony Jacquier)BK0041,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThe adventure and eventual demise of the horrible blackbug.

Hospitals and Helpers102357,VH VHS video15 min P 0749 NoDupWe Live Next Door Series - While recovering from anoperation, the Mayor reports on the wonderful care she isreceiving at Rubyville Hospital. Squirrel remembers howwell the veterinarian, Dr. McWoof, looked after her whenshe cut her paw, and T. Booth observes that humans andanimals are better cared for than things.

How to Catch a Ghost (Noodles) See Also T-56BK0014,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThe creative story of ghost catching.

HOW WE KEPT MOTHER’s DAYDV0772,DV DVD10 min PJ 2011 0494 NoDupHow We Kept Mother’s Day by Stephen Leacock DVD.When the celebration of Mother’s Day was introducedaround 1910, Stephen Leacock observed the quaint ideawith a short story. The family in Leacock’s version turnsthe idea to their advantage, taking a splendid holiday inthe country, leaving Mother behind to enjoy her special dayin peace.

Hungry Monster (Joy Cowley)BK0069,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupWhat happened when the monster ate too much.

Important People in My CommunityDV0377,DV DVD17 min P 2007 0448 NoDupImportant People in My Community opens with a pictorialreview of some typical Canadian communities. Fromhere, our two young hosts take your students on a fieldtrip to visit various people they would find working in acommunity. We visit with a farmer, a dentist, a fireman,police officer, doctor, Canada Post worker, and a garbagecollector. Each person describes their job and tells why itis vital to the community. Students are also given healthand safety tips from the various professionals. Theydiscuss important safety tips such as when to call 911,don’t play with matches, and staying away from openflames. Our dental hygienist gives a brief overview ofcorrect brushing and flossing techniques. Our two hostsalso learn the importance of taking an interest in your owncommunity. They discuss being responsible and helpingout when you can whether you do it by yourself or with agroup of friends.



Inspector Gadget’s Field TripPJIH 1997 0430 NoDup

Inspector Gadget’s Field Trip - Hawaii001387,VH VHS video26 min PJIH 1997 0430 NoDupInspector Gadget travels to the tropics to explore theland, culture, marine life, weather, people and historyof the Hawaiian Islands. He also tours the sugarcane plantations at Hawaii’s plantation village.

Inuit Novel Study KitDC0305,DC Curriculum KiPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 3 Inuit Novel Study Kit is comprised of 1) CreativeDrama Unit in Enviornmental Studies Guide; 2) LaminatedCards and Posters; and the following books: An ArcticCommunity; Arctic & Antarctic; Arctic Animals; Arctic Land;Arctic Peoples; Between Two Cultures; Eyes of Gray Wolf;Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones; Kayuktuk; Life in thePolar Lands; Mama, Do You Love Me?; Missing Sun; MyArctic 1,2,3; Mystery in the Arctic; Northern Lights, TheSoccer Trails; Snow; There Are No Polar Bears DownThere; Yuit.

It Came to Tea (Hope Hucklesby)BK0109,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThe tale of a big, ugly monster that came to tea.

Itchy Witch, the (Janet Slater Redhead)BK0110,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThe itchy witch learned to not eat biscuits in bed becauseshe developed a terrible itch.

IT’S CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE! Musical withCD & vocal/piano...MM0519,MM Multi-Media K30 min PJ 2010 NoDupIt’s Christmas Everywhere! A musical exploring carols andholiday traditions around the world. Cd and performance/accompaniment book This multicultural delight is anaround the world celebration of Christmas, exploringcarols and traditions from Germany, Japan, Australia,Africa, Mexico, Canada and Spain. Both familiar and lessknown carols are included, framed by an upbeat themesong which is reprised at the end, incorporating holidaygreetings in six languages. Narrations are provided tointroduce each country and its associated carol, explainingthe traditions and providing some background informationon the region. Discover the origin of the Advent calendar,the ’Cavalcade of Kings’, and other interesting Christmastraditions, and learn hiow different cultures and countriescelebrate the holiday. The book includes vocal/pianoscores, reproducible vocal parts, narrations and aperformance/accompaniment CD. Approximately 25-30minutes in length.

IT’S PUMPKIN TIME by Zoe HallBK0244,BB Big BookP 2004 NoDupThis big book explains the process for growing pumpkins.The narrator, a young girl, describes how she and herbrother first turn the soil and dig rows for the seeds thatare then planted. With water and sunlight, the seeds growroots, shoots and vines. Watering and weeding are doneweekly, until buds bloom into flowers. Tiny pumpkins growbigger until the fall, when they are cut off the vine. Thechildren take the pumpkins home, where their parents helpcarve them into Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Then thechildren put on costumes and go trick-or-treating.

It’s Your World15 min NoDupEach program investigates different regions of Ontario andother countries around the world.

IT’S YOUR WORLD: Australia

IT’S YOUR WORLD: AustraliaK01822,VH VHS video15 min PJIHA NoDupIt’s Your World Series - An illustration of how Australiabecame the island continent and the resulting uniquenessof its native animals, plants and people. Features includethe history and culture of the Australian aborigines.

Jesus for Kids003148,VH VHS video50 min PJ 2006 NoDupThis video is broken into 5 individual programs – 1. TheFirst Christmas; 2. Jesus the Storyteller; 3. Jesus theMiracle Worker; 4. Jesus the Healer; and 5. The FirstEaster.

Keeping the Neighbourhood Clean102355,VH VHS video15 min PJ 0749 NoDupWe Live Next Door Series - Ice Cream Man shows theTown about newspaper and bottle recycling, and propergarbage disposal. Squirrel discovers she’s lost her antiquewalnut boat.

Kid’s View of CanadaK00217,VH VHS video29 min PJI 0494 NoDupA delightfully unique view of Canada as seen through theeyes of 9-year-old children. Issues from racism, to clear-cut logging, to Quebec separatism. The result is a livelydiscussion starter on what it means to be a Canadiangrowing up in the ’90s. Support material included.

LEARNING ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY DVD seriesP 2009 NoDupAs children grow, their horizons gradually expand fromtopics they can understand through their immediateexperiences, such as themselves and their families, toinclude their immediate neighbourhood and the communityin which they live. This series, beginning with "What isa Community?" and "Building a Community" outlines theimportance of the various groups of people who worktogether to establish, maintain, protect and care for ourcommunities. Produced by ETHOS.

What Is a Community? DvdDV0509,DV DVD12 min P 2009 0258 NoDupLearning About Your Community. Grades 1-2.1 DVD and 1 CDROM. People, buildings andland - all combine to form a community. Thefirst communities, groups of people living in thesame area, were started by early pioneer families.Although pioneer communities looked very differentfrom communities today, modern communities alsolook different from each other. All communities oldor new, large or small - have people, sometimesfrom different parts of the world. All communitieshave buildings - places to live, work, go to school,etc. Big cities (urban areas) are divided into smallcommunities and neighbourhoods. Towns andvillages are smaller than big cities. People living infarming communities live in rural areas and oftentravel to nearby towns or cities to work or shop.Segments: Introduction; What Is A Community?;How Are Communities The Same?; How AreCommunities Different?; Your Community. Producedby ETHOS.



LEGEND OF THE CANDY CANE, TheDV0258,DV DVD90 min PJ 2006 NoDupClassic story written by Lori Wallburg: This animatedvideo, introduces children to the Christian symbolismbehind a popular Christmas confection. The dusty, nearlydeserted town of West Sage gets a bit shaken up whena stranger named John Sonneman arrives (along witha young companion named Matthew) and announceshis plans to stay. Sonneman begins restoring a ricketystorefront so that he can open up shop but the town folkaren’t sure what kind of shop. Turns out Sonneman is acandy man and he lets young Jane in on his secret whilealso telling her all about the origin of the peppermint,red-and-white-striped candy canes people have come toassociate with Christmas over the years.

Lest We ForgetK02650,VH VHS video11 min PJ 0052 NoDupStudents learn how Remembrance Day relates to thempersonally; the value of this important day. Canadiancontent is dominant; includes thought provoking materialand live action video. The significance of RemembranceDay is often difficult for students to comprehend. Thismoving video presents students with the reasons for andthe importance of Remembrance Day in terms they canunderstand. It looks at Canada’s efforts in World WarI, World War II, and Korea and answers the question,"Why should Remembrance Day be important to you?"It uses terms such as bravery, loyalty, sacrifice, peaceand freedom in a manner students can relate to theirdaily lives, in order to appreciate the reasons why somany Canadians served and why they are honoured everyNovember 11th.

LET’S EXPLORE series20 min PJ 2005 0429 NoDupTake a ride and explore the farm, the city, the wood, anddown by the water.

LET’S EXPLORE: In The City002839,VH VHS video18 min PJ 2005 0665 NoDupWanda helps students understand what a city is andthat it is a place where people live, work and play.Students visit some of the neighbourhoods and learnabout the different cultures that make up a city.Students take a ride on the subway and see themany ways people and goods move around the city.They learn about the skyscrapers and the peopleworking in them, and see the many different kinds ofhomes that people in the city live in. Lastly, studentssee how people have fun in the city. Visit museums,go to the theatre, watch a sporting event and evensee the many different places to eat in the city.

LOLLIPOP DRAGON GOES CONTINENTAL:AfricaDV0076,DV DVD60 min PJ 2005 NoDupViewers are introduced to the landforms, histories,populations and economic activities of Africa. Programobjectives: to locate and define Africa; introduce Africa’sgeography & wildlife; to review the African populationand economic actvities; & contrasts African rural/urbancultures.

LOLLIPOP DRAGON GOES CONTINENTAL: EastAsiaDV0077,DV DVD60 min PJ 2005 NoDupProgram objectives: to locate and define East Asia; tointroduce East Asia’s geography; to show some aspects ofthe people and cultures of East Asia; and to show howmany countries of East Asia are now undergoing rapidchange.

LOLLIPOP DRAGON GOES CONTINENTAL: LatinAmericaDV0078,DV DVD60 min PJ 2005 NoDupProgram objectives: to locate & define Latin America; tointroduce Latin America’s geography & human settlement;to present an overview of Latin American economicactivities and to present some features of Latin Americancultures.

LOLLIPOP DRAGON GOES CONTINENTAL: NorthAmericaDV0079,DV DVD60 min PJ 2005 NoDupProgram objectives: to locate & define North America; tointroduce North America’s geographical features & humansettlement; to present an overview of North Americaneconomic activities; and to present some features of NorthAmerican cultures.

MadelineS02177,VH VHS videoPJ 1999 0693 NoDupMadeline is a children’s book series written by LudwigBemelmans, an American author of Belgian, Austrian andGerman origins. The first book in the series, Madeline,was published in 1939. It proved to be a success, andBemelmans wrote many sequels to the original during the1940s and 1950s.

MADELEINE (LUDWIG BEMELMANS) alsoT-76BK0130,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupGenerations of children and adults alike haveenjoyed Madeline’s antics and can recite frommemory bits and pieces of the rhyming adventure ofMadeline, Miss Clavel and the twelve little girls intwo straight lines. Now the story can be exploredagain and again.

MADELEINE (LUDWIG BEMELMANS) seealso BK-130T00076,AC Audio & Small6:35 min PJIHA 0659 NoDupThis audiocassette and accompanying book relatesthe following story: A French schoolgirl who makes atriumphant trip to the hospital to have her appendixremoved and manages to arouse the envy of all herclassmates.

The Majic Lantern - Christmas CollectionNoDup

Christmas Raccoons000216,VH VHS video24 min PJ NoDupAnimated story of how a family of raccoons savedthe evergreen forest from Cyrill Sear the sawmillowner.

Cosmic Christmas000217,VH VHS video25 min PJ NoDupFor 2000 years aliens had searched for their missingstar.

Good Tree, A000218,VH VHS video26 min PJ NoDupBased on the short story "A Good Tree". It tells of3 children who knowingly cut down a tree on ascrooge-like neighbour’s place and discover the truepersonality of Old Man Horner.



Mickey’s Christmas Carol000219,VH VHS video26 min PJI NoDupAnimated Disney version of a Christmas Carol byCharles Dickens.

Miracle at Moreaux000220,VH VHS videoPJI NoDupThe plight of three homeless Jewish children tryingto escape the Nazi persecution of WW II.

Pluto’s Christmas Tree000223,VH VHS video7 min PJ NoDupPluto tries to help Mickey Mouse decorate theChristmas tree but runs into trouble when 2mischievous chipmunks join the event.

SMALL ONE, The000222,VH VHS video26 min PJ NoDupIn ancient Nazareth, a boy must sell his old, loveddonkey. A man who needs the donkey to carry hispregnant wife buys "Small One".

Maple Leaf Forever000400,VH VHS video11 min PJI NoDupThis video tells the story of the writing of the Maple LeafForever, using authentic costumes buildings and languageto recreate life in a small town in 19th century Canada.

MAPLE SYRUP: Smoke Kettles002130,VH VHS video9 min PJI 2003 0430 NoDupStudents view the collection and making of maple syrup.From the gathering of winter sap to the glorious taste ofwarm spring syrup, students enjoy the pioneering traditionfound in the kettle boiling process.

Maria’s First Communion001380,VH VHS video10 min PJ NoDupThe purpose of this program is to help children begin tounderstand that the celebration of the eucharist nourishesus - the faithful - with Christ, the Bread of Life. Childrencome to realize that the eucharist is the heart of theChristian life for the church and also for each Christian.

Meet the Neighbourhood102353,VH VHS video15 min PJ 0749 NoDupWe Live Next Door Series - Squirrel, Marci, & Joey areunhappy about Major Millicent Morris’ plans to replaceNutdale’s old neighbourhood store with a supermarket. IceCream Man shows them the value of old things and helpsthem stage a protest to save the landmark.

MEXICO FOR CHILDREN series23 min PJ 2006 0430 NoDupThis DVD series is comprised of three programs: TheCulture of Mexico; The Geography of Mexico; and TheHistory of Mexico. Mexico is a country of rich nationalheritage that has influenced the world with its turbulenthistory, diverse geography and traditional culture. Itshistory reflects Mexico’s struggle for independence inovercoming invasion and control by foreign countries,its struggle for equality for its own individuals within itsborders, and the final formation of a nation with its ownidentity. Mexican geography is defined bylandforms,ranging from deserts to tropical rainforests, that haveaffected the wildlife, industry and settlement of this nation.Mexican culture is a proud mix of ancient customs passeddown from its indigenous people and the influence of

Spain. It is easy to see why Mexicans are truly proud oftheir fascinating and beautiful country.

Culture of Mexico, TheDV0268,DV DVD23 min PJ 2009 NoDupThe Culture of Mexico DVD: Students will appreciatethe rich cultural heritage of Mexico and how it affectsthe daily lives of its citizens. Students will find thatMexico’s indigenous people and Spanish rule haveinfluenced the ceremonial dress, folktales, foods andholidays of Mexico. Sample a day in the life of afisherman’s son and a young girl from Mexico City,and take a trip to a local market. Appreciate themusic of Tejano bands, the artwork of Diego Riveraand Talavera pottery from Puebla, and learn whyMexico’s culture is deeply rooted in tradition andhonour.

Momentum Levelled Books: Grade 1-2DC0135,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupGRADE 1-2. A collection of 49 Junior leveled readingbooks entitled: Being Active is Fun; Big Red Apple;Circus Fun; Crocodiles Swim in the Swamp; DunpsidearyJam; End of the Line; First Comes Red; Fox Has Fangs;Getting a Haircut; Getting Around; Hands and Machines;Hector’s Sandwich; Hide and Seek; I am Glad I Am NotAn Alligator; I Did That; I Like Being Me; I’m Hiding; InMy Garden; In the Desert; Into Space; Jen Stays Inside;keeping Clean, Getting Dirty; Lion in the Night; LonelyDragon; Mandi and Her Dad Go Shopping; Me and MyShadow; Mother Sun’s Rest Day; Moving Day; My Dad isSick; My Home is Just Right for Me; New Puppy; NewbornAnimals; On the Beach; On the Open Plains; People atWork; Pink Cat, Green Cat; Plants, Rain, Rain and MoreRain; Road Goes By; Rock Pools; Snickers; So ManyBirthdays; Some Towers; This Big Tree; This Pond; Thisis Where I Live; Today; Too Many Questions; Watchingthe Game; Water; Water and Ice; We Need Farms; WeWrote to Grandma; Whales Have Tails; What Lays Eggs?;Wheels Turn Round; Which Animal is That?; Who WillHelp?; Will the Sun Shine?; and, Winter Wind.

MOP TOP by Don Freeman001647,VH VHS video9:30 min PJ 1999 NoDupMop Top is the story of Moppy, so called because of hisunkept hair – the result of a dislike for the barbershop. Hisattitude changes, however, when his mother decides ahaircut is necessary for his birthday party the next day.Enjoy Moppy’s adventure as he finally decides to have hishair cut ...

Mother’s Day Tradition002101,VH VHS video5 min P 2002 0050 NoDupHow did Mother’s Day get started? Was it hundreds ofyears ago? What are the many customs and traditionssurrounding this special day. This video explores thehistory of Mother’s Day to present day.

MULTICULTURAL FOLK DANCE seriesPJI 2007 NoDupJoin Christy Lane as she shares the excitement andadventure of authentic dances from around the world.Each kit contains one video, one CD and one instructor’sguide.

Multicultural Folk Dance Volume 1001942,MM Multi-Media KPJI 2007 NoDupJoin in the excitement and adventure of authenticdances from around the world. Each dance isdaught by a native of the country from whichthe dance originated or by an expert. Wearingtraditional costumes, these instructors showstudents step-by-step how to perform the dances.



Kit includes: video, CD and Instructor’s Guide.Dances: Hora (Israel); Hukilau (Hawaii); Savila SeBela Loza (Sebia); Virginia Reel (United States);d’hamerschmiedsgselin (Germany); Highlife (Ghana);Alunelul (Romania); Yanko (China); and El JarabeTapatio (Mexico).

MULTICULTURALISM KIT Grades 1-6DC0307,DC Curriculum KiPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 1-6 Multiculturalism Reading Kit contains 8teachers resources: Celebrate Holidays of the GlobalVillage (songbook/activity guide & CD); Celebrate OurSimilarities; Celebrating Diversity; Connecting Geographyand Literature; Multicultural Folktales and Activities; WhyMosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears Guide; and includesthe following books: A Bigger Family; Friend for KingAmadou; Amazing Grace; Ancient China; Bearstone; BlackSnowman; Bon Appetit, Bertie; Bringing the Rain to KapitiPlain; Clown of God; Count the Days of Hanukkah; Davi’dCrows; Exploring Kingfisher Lake with Elaine; GivingThanks; Hamid’s Surprise; Jenny’s Faraway Family; JollyMon; Maui Hooks Hawaii; Mice and Beans; MississippiBridge; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters; Night Flyers; RainCloud Island; Rapa Tap Tap; Three Wishes; ThunderRolling in the Mountains; Uncle Jed’s Barbershop; Waita Second; When I Am Old with You; Why Are PeopleDifferent?; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears; and,Wish Broom.

Munching MarkBK0159,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupThis is a story of a young boy named Mark who loves tomunch on chips and candy, until he has a toothache. Aftervisiting the dentist Mark munches on carrots and celeryinstead.

My Community / My Canada KitDC0339,DC Curriculum KiP 2009 NoDupThe world today is small. A decision in one corner of theglobe instantly affects what happens in another corner.We live in communities that are separated by manyboundaries – among nations, cities, neighbourhoods andhomes. This kit explores our community, our Canada.

My Family All Together (P. Rankin, E. Stenson)BK0021,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupTogether; Father Papered the Parlour; Our Garden;Unwilling; Our Corner Store; At Work; Learning to Ride;Baby’s Drinking Song; The Jigsaw Puzzle; In August;Flying Saucers; Birthdays; Tricksters; Chinese New Year

My Inuit Family from Canada003125,VH VHS video15 min PJ 2006 NoDupFamilies Around the World Series - Meet Stephanie, a 12-year-old member of the Naskapi tribe living in Canada withher mother and aunt. Stephanie resides in the city ofQuebec during the school year, but spends summers livingin a tepee with her family deep in the Canadian forest.Her family is very self-sufficient, they find their own food,rather than buy it in stores. In evenings around a campfire,Stephanie listens to tales of her ancestral heritage. JoinStephanie as she learns the art of Inuit medicine, huntsand makes traditional crafts.

MY NEIGHBOURHOOD, MY COMMUNITY series15 min PJ 2006 NoDupPlanet Earth is home to billions and billions of people,eachone a very different person. However, almosteverybody is part of a community and most live in aneighbourhood. This DVD series fosters an understandingof what life is like in different types of communitiesand neighbourhoods, whether city, suburb or country.Each of the six programs features a young narrator

who interestinglyshares what dailylife is like in theneighbourhood for people, plants and animals. Eachchaptered program includes important concepts ofcommunity, diversity, life, resources, and transportation.

People in the CityDV0187,DV DVD13 min PJ 2009 NoDupPEOPLE IN THE CITY: Living in a large city isquite interesting as young students learn, when 8-year-old Lee offers a fascinating tour of his big citycommunity. Students learn what life is like for peoplein the neighbourhood when they choose to live in alarge city where many homes are in the sky.

People in the CountryDV0188,DV DVD15 min PJ 2009 NoDupPEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY: Neighbours, Workers,Helpers Young students are invited along as theyoung 9-year-old guide offers a fascinating tour ofhis country community. Students will learn what lifeis like for people in the neighbourhood when theychoose to live in a country community where manyhomes can be very far apart.

People in the SuburbsDV0189,DV DVD15 min PJ 2009 NoDupPEOPLE IN THE SUBURBS: Living in the countrycan be very special as young students learn whenour 9-year-old guide offers a fascinating tour of hissuburban community. Students will learn what life islike for people in the neighbourhood located outsidethe city, where many of the homes have large lawnsand quiet streets. Along the way they will learnhow life in the suburbs is changing, and many ofthe fascinating things people in the suburbs do forearning a living and for recreation.

NATURAL RESOURCES DVD series20 min IHS 2007 0448 NoDup4-part DVD series consists of the following programs: 1)In Earths Natural Resources students are introducedto the importance of natural resources in our lives. 2)Everyday Natural Resources discusses the ways we usenonrenewable resources and renewable resources on aday-to-day basis. 3) The Energy Resources programexplores the wide range of energy resources including:crude oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, moving water,biomass, solar energy, wind energy, and geothermalenergy. 4) Sustainability and Natural Resources focuseson things all of us can do to increase natural resourceefficiency. Each interactive DVD is followed by a10-question Video Quiz and is accompanied by a teacher-friendly guide containing numerous student activities andassessment tools. Extra features on the DVD includeindexes, labeled slides, glossary, animations, Englishsubtitles, and an iMovie project.

Pow Wow003272,VH VHS video25 min PJ 2007 0448 NoDupMany Native Americans from across Canada andthe U.S. meet throughout the year at Pow Wows,gathering where Native American culture and life arecelebrated by everyone. In this program, childrendiscover the creative traditions of crafts as theymake a kachina doll of their own and learn thefolklore behind the dream catcher. The program alsointroduces the rhythmic sound of drums, celebratorysongs, dances and traditional tales that weavetogether the fabrice of Native American culture whileacquainting students with the meanings behindthem.



Neighbourhood Works Together102354,VH VHS video15 min PJ 0749 NoDupWe Live Next Door Series - The campaign has paid offand Major Morris announces a FixUp Store Contest. Theflashy Telephone booth resents his new home, untilSquirrel & Joey save him from a neighbourhood meanie.

NELSON LITERACY series2011 NoDupThe Nelson Literacy series is: a flexible, blended print anddigital resource; student engagement through high-interesttopics and themes and multi-media content; supports thedevelopment of 21st century literacy skills; cross-curricularcontent and focused instruction; based on the proven-effective Gradual Release of Responsibility instructionalmodel; complete support for differentiated instruction;instructional frameworks that fully align with the provincialcurriculum; integrated media literacy, critical literacy,metacognition and inquiry; and assessment for, of and aslearning.

NELSON LITERACY 2B: Biographies,Liquids/Solids, CommunitiesDC0411,DC Curriculum KiP 2011 NoDupNelson Literacy Grade 2: 2B is comprised of 3teacher’s resource guides; 10 student books,with 3 cross-curricular units for each: Literature:Biographies; Science: Liquids and Solids; andSocial Studies: Communities; 2 audio/video CDs; 1CD-ROM.

NELSON LITERACY KINDERGARTEN: MyCommunityDC0435,DC Curriculum KiP 2011 NoDupNelson Literacy Kindergarten: My Community.

NEW ORLEANS and MARDI GRAS: TheExperienceMMF043,MM Multi-Media K30 min PJI 2012 NoDupNew Orleans and Mardi Gras: The Experience consistsof 1 DVD and an Activity Book. This kit is designedexclusively for classroom use. Students will gain anunderstanding of the history and traditions surroundingMardi Gras and New Orleans. The DVD moves fromcostume design and creation to display in one of the manyMardi Gras parades. In addition to the parade floats withtheir Krewes, beads and masks, the music, food andculture of the city of New Orleans are also highlighted.The type of revelry often associated with Mardi Gras is nota part of this DVD. The DVD is approximately 30 minutes.The accompanying activity sheets provide vocabulary,viewing and post-viewing activities.

Nicholas, the Boy Who Became SantaDV0239,DV DVD30 min PJ 2006 NoDupBased on historical facts and traditions, this DVD is thebeautifully animated film worth watching all year long.Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a veryspecial secret that changed his life forever. It was the giftof giving, by which he brought happiness to many people;but in sharing this great gift Nicholas had to face manydangers. Here is the story of the boy whose love and carefor others make him one of the most popular figures of alltimes. Today, more than sixteen centuries later, the entireworld celebrates the man we call Santa Claus.

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE (ClementMoore)000056,AC Audio & SmallPJ 1998 NoDupThe Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore illustratedby Tomie de Paola. One (1) readalong hardcover book

and audio CD ... A classic edition of the ever-popularpoem set in mid-nineteenth century New England. Warmlyillustrated with the target of Santa’s visit modeled on Mr.DePaola’s own New Hampshire home.

Noel a Sault-Ste-MarieK01696,VH VHS video30 min PJIHA NoDupProduced locally, about french canadians christmastraditions.

NOGGIN and BOBBIN IN THE GARDEN(accompanies BK-233)T00215,AC Audio & SmallP 2003 0659 NoDupTwo good friends keep busy digging, planting and weedingtheir garden. At harvest’s end they celebrate their hardwork with a well-deserved picnic. Young readers will lovethe simple text and bright illustrations in this delightfulstory. Spelling Strategies: Letter Patterns.

NOGGIN and BOBBIN IN THE GARDEN(accompanies T-215)BK0233,BB Big BookP 2003 0659 NoDup"Noggin & Bobbin in the Garden" written and illustratedby Olivier Dunrea. Two good friends keep busy digging,planting and weeding their garden. At harvest’s endthey celebrate their hard work with a well-deservedpicnic. Young readers will love the simple text and brightillustrations in this delightful story. Spelling Strategies:Letter Patterns.

NURSERY RHYME BIG BOOKS WITH HOLESseriesP 2007 0658 NoDupSeries of big books featuring well-known nursery rhymesand interactive text.

Down By the StationBK0299,BB Big BookP 2007 0658 NoDupDown by the Station illustrated by Jess Stockhamfeatures the classic rhyme with interactive text.Includes fun language activities.

OFF TO WORK (accompanies BK-213)001484,AC Audio & SmallP 1998 NoDupOFF TO WORK follows a man who gets ready to go workas a clown; from getting up in the morning, cleaning up,putting on his clown costume and makeup, etc. Followedby repetitive phrases and responses by students. Kitincludes 4 readalong books with CD audio. Accompaniesbig book BK-213

OLDEN DAYS COAT by Margaret LaurenceK01916,VH VHS video25 min PJIHA 0429 NoDupSal reluctantly visits her grandmother’s farm for Christmas.Bored with her surroundings, she rummages through theattic and meets her grandmother as a young person,through the memorabilia there.

ON A DARK SCARY NIGHT (accompaniesBK-214)001485,AC Audio & SmallP 1998 NoDupON A DARK AND SCARY NIGHT by Gail Jorgensen.Kit includes 4 readalong books with accompanyingCD & cassette. Storyline: Rhymed story about thescary creatures that appear on a dark Halloween night.Accompanies big book BK-214



On Market Street (Arnold Lobel)BK0048,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupChildren will love the colour and whimsy of this wonderfulalphabet book. The story context is a shopping tripto Market Street, where each purchase starts with adifferent letter of the alphabet. The illustrations also depictcharacters made up of the items themselves.

Our Home CanadaDV0657,DV DVD27 min PJI 2011 0050 NoDupOur Home Canada. This video is a strong introductionto all the provinces & territories; capital & major cities;points of interest; industries; geographic landforms and thecultural elements that bind our nation. View our homelandfrom the Atlantic to the Pacific & from the Great Lakes tothe Arctic Ocean; and witness the expanse of land and themajestic splendour of Canada’s wilderness.

Our Home CanadaK00071,VH VHS video27 min PJI 2000 0050 NoDupThis video is a strong introduction to all the provinces& territories; capital & major cities; points of interest;industries; geographic landforms and the cultural elementsthat bind our nation. View our homeland from the Atlanticto the Pacific & from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean;and witness the expanse of land and the majesticsplendour of Canada’s wilderness.

PATRICK: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald IsleDV0241,DV DVD30 min PJ 2009 NoDupBlending historical facts with beloved traditions, this DVDbrings to life a long-lost world of Druids, warriors andkings. One that brave Patrick, following the exampleof the Good Shepherd, illuminated forever. Fun-lovingPatrick had it easy at his parents’ seaside villa. At 16,he thought he had it made for life, that is until the dayraiders kidnapped him to nearby Ireland. Now a slave andshepherd, Patrick faced a bleak and uncertain future. Tosurvive, he would have to conquer cold, hunger, wildbeasts and even worse enemies. What is more, Patrickwould have to conquer himself. So he turned to God. Withnew strength and inner freedom, he began an incrediblesaga of faith against which no enemy would ever prevail.

People Who Help You000592,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupNOTE TO TEACHERS: This video has no Canadiancontent ... all info is based in the United States. Thisvideo is intended to show young people who can helpthem in case of an emergency. It shows firefighters, policeofficers, doctors, etc, who can be of help in case thechildren encounter some trouble.

Pet Show! (Ezra Jack Keats)T00121,AC Audio & Small6 min P 0786 NoDupPet Show! consists of one hard cover book withaccompanying readalong audio CD. STORY: Everyone istalking about the neighborhood pet show, and Archie can’twait. His friends are bringing dogs and birds, and he isgoing to enter the cat who lives near by. But when it’s timeto go, the cat is nowhere to be found. The contest is aboutto start. What can Archie do?

PETER RABBIT and BENJAMIN BUNNY byBeatrice PotterDV0704,DV DVD30 min PJ 2011 NoDupPeter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Beatrice Potter.The adventures of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny,the world’s two most famous rabbits, have delighted

generations of children and adults alike ever since BeatrixPotter first wrote the stories a century ago.

PICNIC IN OCTOBER, A: by Eve Bunting003129,VH VHS video12 min PJ 2006 NoDupEvery October 28th, Tony and his extended Italian familytake the ferry to Liberty Island and have a picnic tocelebrate the Statue of Liberty’s birthday. Tony thinks thisyearly outing is dumb because the Statue is not real,but his grandmother responds "She’s no alive, but sheis certainly real. And so is what she stands for." Tonysees a family who has recently emigrated and is movedby how much the Statue means to them. These newimmigrants help Tony understand why his family has apicnic in October every year, and for the first time hejoins enthusiastically in their celebrations. Students willunderstand why people emigrate to other lands to seek abetter life. Students will also appreciate the importance oftheir own family history and traditions.

Pig’s Wedding, the (Helme Heine - Mcelderry)K02645,VH VHS video8 min PJ 0786 NoDupNothing can spoil the guests’ good time at the wedding ofPorker and Curlytail -not even the rain!

PIONEER CHRISTMAS IN CANADA: Christmas ofOld002126,VH VHS video18 min PJI 2002 0050 NoDupThis video was filmed at various Canadian historicvillages where actors in period costumes bring to lifePioneer Christmas customs and traditions of Canada inthe 1800s. Everything from trimming the tree includingwith candles, and Yule logs to Christmas Puddingand homemade presents are recreated. Mixed withillustrations, photographs and beautiful music this videowill inform how our pioneers celebrated Christmas.

Pm Plus Story Books Grade 1-2DC0170,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupGRADE 1-2. Each PM Story Book features a classic storystructure complete with tension, climax and resolution,which deals with concepts and experiences childrencan understand. As basic vocabulary is introducedslowly, children are gently challenged while they feelcapable, leaving them with a sense of achievement. 2PM Teacher’s Guides - Levels 15, 16, 17 and 18. Titles(6 copies each): Danger in the Parking Lot; EmergencyVehicles; First Flight; Living and Growing; Living withOthers; Look Out; More Spaghetti; Rocket Ship; TakingCare of Ourselves; That’s Not Our Dog; Tricking the Tiger;and, Trucks on the Road.

POLAR EXPRESS, The by Chris Van AllsburgT00107,AC Audio & SmallPJIHA 0620 NoDupThe Polar Express consists of one hard cover book withaccompanying readalong audio CD. STORY: Late oneChristmas Eve after the town has gone to sleep, the boyboards the mysterious train that waits for him: The PolarExpress bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santaoffers the boy any gift he desires. The boy modestly asksfor one bell from the harness of a reindeer. The gift isgranted. On the way home the bell is lost. On Christmasmorning the boy finds the bell under the tree. The motherof the boy admires the bell, but laments that it is broken,for you see, only believers can hear the sound of the bell.



Prayers for Little ChildrenDV0233,DV DVD30 min PJ 2006 0753 NoDupHere is an opportunity for young students to know Jesusintimately. Through traditional and original prayers, storiesand songs, young students will learn the joy of dailyprayer. Includes The Lord’s Prayer, The Guardian AngelPrayer, The Prayer of Divine Mercy, A Priestly Blessing,Hail Mary, The Angelus, The Prayer of St. Patrick andDaniel Chapter 3. Also includes the following songs: OhMy Sweet Angel, That’s A Sacrifice, The Penitential Rite,and Rise and Shine. Plus animated encounters with St.Francis of Assisi, St. Bernadette and St. Patrick; TheStory of Daniel In The Lion’s Den, and a special lesson inquiet prayer.

Pumpkin, PumpkinBK0142,BB Big BookP 2006 NoDupThe richly detailed and realistic illustrations of a child’swonder at watching a tiny seed grow into a pumpkin setthe thoughtful mood of Pumpkin, Pumpkin. With its simpleyet informative text, this book is a perfect blend of storyand science for young readers. Pumpkin, Pumpkin canlead into a unit on plants. This book could also be part ofa theme on living things and how they grow and change.

RAILWAY DRAGON, The001898,VH VHS video30 min PJI 2001 0451 NoDupThis video is based on an original Canadian story about agirl whose belief in dragons leads her to find one of thelast survivors of this species, hiding in a railway tunnel.They become special friends and together, they attenda secret celebration of dragons. On the way home, thedragon is wounded by a hunter’s stray bullet. The dragonsurvives and so does the friendship.

Read It! Sing It! Thematic Big Book/CdP 2007 0658 NoDupLively songs sung to familiar tunes provide a creativeboost for early literacy skills. This fun-to-read big bookfeatures twelve original songs based on a popularclassroom theme, each with a playful illustration thatis sure to capture students’ interest. Each Big BookSet includes one (1) big book; one (1) CD; and one (1)teacher’s guide.

COMMUNITY WORKERS Big Book & CDBK0309,BB Big BookP 2007 0658 NoDupCommunity Workers Big Book with AccompanyingCD & teacher’s guide. Lively songs sung to familiartunes features twelve original songs based onthe "Community Workers" theme. Songs include:Firefighters & Police; Teacher; Doctors & Nurses;Dentist; Your Librarian; Chef; Veterinarian; Pilot;Construction Workers; and Mechanic.

TRANSPORTATION Big Book & CDBK0316,BB Big BookP 2007 0658 NoDupTransportation Big Book with Accompanying CD& teacher’s guide. Lively songs sung to familiartunes features twelve original songs based on the"Community Life & Helpers" theme. Songs include:At the Building Site; Here We Go; To the Rescue;Neighbourhood Helpers; A Sweet Treat; Boats onthe Water; Up and Away; All Aboard; A Trolley Ride;All Around Town; Special Delivery; and Go for aRide.

RECENTLY RELEASED Read-Alouds SK-GRADE2 (B)DC0150,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupSK-GRADE 2. This kit contains over 20 read aloud books.Babes in Toyland; Beauty and the Beast; Chester’s Way;Clifford’s First Christmas; Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit;Field Beyond the Outfield; Firehouse Dog; Fraidy Cats;Glasses Who Needs ’Em?; Happy Silly Birthday to Me;I’m Not Scared; Nutcracker Ballet; Old Black Fly; PeterCottontail; Picking Apples and Pumpkins; Roxaboxen;Sally’s Room; and, Truck.

Red Boots for Christmas002015,VH VHS video30 min PJ 2001 0088 NoDupIt’s nearing Christmas in a small town in Germany. Hansthe shoemaker works into the night, purposely shut awayfrom the holiday festivites around him. Alone in his shop,with no family and few friends, Hans has never learnedthe true meaning of Christmas. While he mocks thetownspeople’s merry preparations, Hans is visited by anangel who brings the promise of a very special gift. Hanseagerly awaits the return of this angelic messenger andcrafts a gift to give in return – the finest pair of Red Bootsever made. As the story unfolds, Hans learns the joys ofsharing and fellowship, and finally embraces the spirit ofChristmas as he does indeed receive the ultimate gift – agift from God. A great program to teach children the truemeaning of Christmas.

Religion Reading KitDC0303,DC Curriculum KiPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 1-3. Religion Reading Kit is comprised of 90+books. Titles include: Garden and a Promise; Ring ofFiery Horses; Song for Joseph; Special Kind of Me; Storyfor Obed; Thousand Years before God; Amrah & the LivingWater; Angel Visits Mary; Angry King; Armond and theFirst Christmas; Baby God Promised; Ben’s Blanket;Bigger and Smaller; Boy Who Gave His Lunch Away; BogWho Was Lost; Captain Gaius Sees a Miracle; Come toSchool; Christmas Book; Clem the Clumsy Camel; Cloud;Day God Made it Rain; Day the Little Children Came;Easter Lamb; Farmer Takes a Wife; Generous Vine-Grower; Glory Story; God is Like; God Made Me; GodMade Prayer; God Made The World; God’s Big Promise;God’s Gift Baby; Good Little King Josiah; Good Night;Good Samaritan; Great Harvest; He Didn’t Mind GettingWet; He Obeyed; Here I Am Lord; How The Animals GotTheir Names; I Like to Be Me; Jairus’s Daughter; Jesusand the Storm; Jesus and the Stranger; Jesus at theWedding; Jesus Begins to Preach; Jesus Forgives Peter;Jesus Heals a Blind Man; Jesus Heals a Sick Man; Jesusis Born; Jesus’ Second Family; King and the Servant;Last Supper; Let My People Go; Little Grain of Wheat;Man Who Carried the Cross for Jesus; Man Who Didn’tHave Time; Mary’s Story; Mom’s Birthday; My Family AllTogether; My Family and Me; My Family, Your Family; MyWork; Night the Angels Sang; Palm Sunday Paul & theUnfriendly Town; Prince and the Promise; Prisoner WhoFreed Others; Prodigal Son; Psalm 8 voices of Children;Psalm 22 My Shepherd is the Lord; Psalm 97 Sing a NewSong; Queen Who Saved Her People; Secret of the Star;Simon Was Safe; Storm; Story of Barabbas; Story ofChristmas; Story of Zerubbabel; They Disobeyed; ThiefWho Was Sorry; Three Wise Men; Through a Needle’sEye; Unjust Jude; What Lives in the Garden?; What’sThe Matter with Job: When God Laid Down the Law;When God Made Balaam’s Donkey Talk; Who Knows Me?;Why?; Wise King and the Baby; Wise Men from the East;Zaccaheus; Zacchaeus Meets the Saviour.


GRADE 2 Traditions and CelebrationsREMEMBRANCE DAY and PEACE Read-AloudNovel KitDC0051,DC Curriculum KiPJI 2007 NoDupRemembrance Day & Peace Read-Aloud Novel Kitconsists of 7 books for primary, junior and intermediatelevels.

Richard Scarry StoriesS02176,VH VHS videoPJI NoDup

Richard Scarry’s Busy People Video EverK00129,VH VHS video30 min PJ 0621 NoDupJoin Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm & all the otherdelightful Richard Scarry characters in the Busytownplayground as they take turns answering everychild’s favourite question: What do you want to bewhen you grow up?". Different community helps &careers are explored.

RICHARD SCARRY’s BUSY PEOPLE VIDEOEVERDV0696,DV DVD30 min P 2011 NoDupRichard Scarry’s Busy People Video Ever. JoinHuckle Cat, Lowly Worm & all the other delightfulRichard Scarry characters in the Busytownplayground as they take turns answering everychild’s favourite question: What do you want to bewhen you grow up?". Different community helps &careers are explored.

Robert Munsch StoriesPJIHA 1998 NoDupClassic Robert Munsch stories.

FIRE STATION, The (ROBERT MUNSCH)000551,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupThis is a delightful tale about the firestation, as wellas Angela’s Airplane, Blackberry Subway Jam, andMoira’s Birthday.

MUNSCH: The Fire Station and 3 OtherStoriesDV0699,DV DVD48 min PJ 2011 NoDupA Bunch of Munsch: The Fire Station and 3 OtherStories. 1. The Fire Station: Sheila & Michael landin a speeding fire truck, encounter the dreaded"smoke monster" and attempt a daring cat rescue.2. Angela’s Airplane; 3. Blackberry Subway Jam;and 4. Moira’s Birthday.

Robert Munsch: The Fire Station (+ 3 OtherStoriesK00132,VH VHS video48 min PJ 0693 NoDupSheila & Michael land in a speeding fire truck,encounter the dreaded "smoke monster" and attempta daring cat rescue. Also included are: Angela’sAirplane; Blackberry Subway Jam; and Moira’sBirthday.

ROSEMARY WELLS DVD LIBRARY, TheDV0202,DV DVD26 min P 2007 NoDupThe Rosemary Wells DVD Library consists of thefollowing four titles: "Noisy Nora": With everyone inher house too busy to listen, Nora makes her presenceknown at every turn. Children will cheer for Nora in thisdelightful production with just the right amount of drama."Max’s Chocolate Chicken": Will Max or Ruby find themost Easter Eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Onlythe Easter Bunny knows for sure. "Max’s Christmas":

Irrepressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so hecan see Santa Claus. "Morris’s Disappearing Bag": Morrisimpresses his older siblings when he opens the last boxunder the Christmas tree – and disappears.

Rules and Laws102356,VH VHS video15 min P 0749 NoDupWe Live Next Door Series - A vandal and a thief arecausing trouble in Nutdale. The Mayor explains why it isimportant to have rules and laws and asks everyone tohelp the police in their search for the culprits. ConstableTuff arrests the thief and discovers that the Nutdale vandalis, Kingsley monster.

SEASON OF JOY: Christmas Around the World002127,VH VHS video12 min PJ 2002 0050 NoDupThis video looks at how Christmas is celebrated in othercountries including China, Russia, Poland, India, France,Australia and others. Includes a look at the birth ofJesus Christ; Santa Claus around the world and how theChristmas Tree was first created.

Single Programmes : Three Points NorthK00889,VH VHS video60 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupDescription of Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, & Thunder Baywith emphasis on their cultures.

Slightly Scary Stories for HalloweenDV0208,DV DVD30 min PJ 2009 NoDupThis DVD consists of a compilation of three individualHalloween stories: "By the Light of the Halloween Moon"by Caroline Stutson: A brave young girl fends off witches,ghouls and ghosts in this spirited romp by the light ofthe spooky Halloween moon. "What’s Under My Bed?"by James Stevenson: Grandpa tells his two younghouseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark andabout other figments of his imagination. "Teeny-Tiny andthe Witch-Woman" by Barbara Walker: A boy outsmartsan old witch before she can have him and his brothers fordinner.

SMALL ONE, The000226,VH VHS video30 min PJ NoDupIn ancient nazareth a boy must sell his old loved donkey.

SNOWMAN, The by Raymond Briggs003130,VH VHS video26 min PJ 2006 NoDupThis delightful animation weaves a spell of magicenchantment as a little boy makes a snowman. When helooks through the window at night, the snowman hascome to life. The little boy shows the snowman aroundthe house and later they go and visit Father Christmas.When the boy wakes up in the morning, the snowman hasmelted.


GRADE 2 Traditions and CelebrationsSOCIAL STUDIES THEMES: Read-Aloud KitGRADE 1-3DC0084,DC Curriculum KiPJ 2007 NoDupGRADE 1 - 3 SOCIAL STUDIES THEMES: Read-AloudNovel Kit consists of 26 novels. Titles include: All Kindsof Children; Alphabet City; Around the World; Australia;Canada; Chin Chiang and the Dragon’s Dance; Countrykid, City Kid; Day in the Life of a Firefighter; Good Dog,Carl; I Want to be a Firefighter; If the World Were aVillage; Like Like Mine; Once Upon a Time Map Book;Russ and the Firehouse; Sachiko Means Happiness;Sam and the Lucky Money; Shackleton The Survivor;This is the Way We Eat Our Lunch; Train to Somewhere;Transport Firsts; Trip Across Canada; Way to Start aDay; What a Wonderful World; When I Was Young in theMountains; Working Cotton; and, World Came to My PlaceToday.

Special Day for Father002102,VH VHS video6 min P 2002 0050 NoDupThe story of how a special day came to be set aside eachyear for fathers everywhere is fondly explored in this videoas well as a modern look at fathers today.

Special Kind of Me, a (P. Rankin, E. Stenson)BK0026,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupMe; Head and Shoulders; Hinges; Motion; My Nose; AllWet; Mud; The Birthday Child; My Loose Tooth; SchoolDays; One, One, ABC...; Monkey Up a Tree; Whistling;Questions; Imagining

Spooks, Goblins & Witches001897,VH VHS video8 min PJ 2001 0050 NoDupHalloween has a history dating back to the age of thedruids. Discover some of the myths, legends and traditionsof Halloween.

Spooks, Goblins & Witches - Hallowe’enK02649,VH VHS video8 min PJ 0050 NoDupA Hallowe’en treat students will enjoy ... spookiness of themany legends, myths and tall tales associated with thisspecial occasion are captured in this video.

Story of St. Valentine’s Day, TheK02651,VH VHS video8:25 min PJ NoDupThis delightful video tells the story of Saint Valentine andhow his unselfish acts and courage have come to becelebrated. Also includes traditions of cards and Cupid.

STREGA NONNA by Tomie DePaola (also 000540,000440)T00123,AC Audio & Small12 min P 0786 NoDupStrega Nona consists of one hardcover book withaccompanying readalong audio CD. STORY: Strega Nona(Italian for "Grandma Witch") warns foolish Big Anthonynever to touch her pasta pot. One day, Big Anthony seesStrega Nona sing to it, and the pot magically fills withspaghetti. What Anthony doesn’t see is the three kissesStrega Nona blows to make the pot stop. Left alone forthe day, Big Anthony excitedly uses the pot to feed thewhole town, but is helpless when pasta flows everywhere.Strega Nona returns, stops the pot-and punishes BigAnthony by handing him a fork!

STREGA NONNA (see also T00123, 000440,000129)000540,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupStrega Nona (Italian for "Grandma Witch") warns foolishBig Anthony never to touch her pasta pot. One day, Big

Anthony sees Strega Nona sing to it, and the pot magicallyfills with spaghetti. What Anthony doesn’t see is the threekisses Strega Nona blows to make the pot stop. Left alonefor the day, Big Anthony excitedly uses the pot to feed thewhole town, but is helpless when pasta flows everywhere.Strega Nona returns, stops the pot-and punishes BigAnthony by handing him a fork!

STREGA NONNA (see also T00123, 000540)000440,VH VHS videoPJ NoDupStrega Nona (Italian for "Grandma Witch") warns foolishBig Anthony never to touch her pasta pot. One day, BigAnthony sees Strega Nona sing to it, and the pot magicallyfills with spaghetti. What Anthony doesn’t see is the threekisses Strega Nona blows to make the pot stop. Left alonefor the day, Big Anthony excitedly uses the pot to feed thewhole town, but is helpless when pasta flows everywhere.Strega Nona returns, stops the pot-and punishes BigAnthony by handing him a fork!

Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny (B.Potter)K00142,VH VHS video30 min PJ 0324 NoDupThe adventures of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny,the world’s two most famous rabbits, have delightedgenerations of children and adults alike ever since BeatrixPotter first wrote the stories a century ago.

TALE OF ST. PATRICK, The001797,VH VHS video7 min PJ 2000 0050 NoDupSt. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish as a veryspecial day indeed. Who was St. Patrick? Did he in factdrive all the snakes from Ireland? What does clover standfor? How did the legend of the leprechauns get started?All this and more awaits students in this intriguing story ofthe legends and myths associated with St. Patrick’s Day.

Telephone Installer102414,VH VHS video15 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupHarriet’s Magic Hats Series - A tin can telephone Susanmade in school arouses her curiousity, & she seeks outAunt Harriet’s friend, the telephone installer, to find outhow real phones work. He takes her to the top of a pole,explains what happens when she dials a no. & shows herdifferent kinds of phones.

Thanksgiving001255,VH VHS video25 min PJ 1994 NoDupThanksgiving is a time to remember how much we dependon and are thankful for the earth’s bounty. In this videoabout the traditional American harvest holiday, visitPlymouth Plantation and discover how and why the firstThanksgiving meal came to be.

Thanksgiving in Canada001784,VH VHS video10 min PJI 2000 0050 NoDupDo you know where the first Thanksgiving took place inCanada? How about the word Thanksgiving itself. Whatdoes it mean and why do we celebrate this occasion everyfall. This video explores the Thanksgiving holiday andviews the history of this special occasion.

There Are Trolls (John F. Green)BK0010,BB Big BookPJIHA 0659 NoDupA commentary on the life of a troll and how a child canfind one.



THIS IS DANIEL COOK: Celebrating the HolidaysDV0829,DV DVD72 min P 2011 NoDupCelebrating the Holidays with Daniel Cook DVD. Joinadorable and inquisitive Daniel Cook on his Holidayadventures. 12 episodes include: Dogsledding; MakingMaple Syrup; Downhill Skiing; Tobogganing; At a WinterFestival; Curling; Making a Holiday Ornament; MakingCandy Canes; Making a Yule Log; Inventing a Toy; Makinga Puppet; and, Building a Robot.

THIS IS THE WAY WE GO TO SCHOOL by EdithBaerBK0286,BB Big BookP 2006 NoDupWith the opening couplet, "One by one or two by two–/come along, it’s fun to do!," children are treated to a lively,lyrical peek into the world their community. Each pageshows and tells how children from very different culturestravel to school. The scope is broad, ranging from thedesert sands of Egypt to Switzerland’s snowy peaks.

THIS IS THE WAY WE GO TO SCHOOLReadalong with CassetteT00287,AC Audio & SmallP 2006 NoDupReadalong 6 books with accompanying cassette: Withthe opening couplet, "One by one or two by two–/ comealong, it’s fun to do!," children are treated to a lively, lyricalpeek into the world their community. Each page showsand tells how children from very different cultures travel toschool. The scope is broad, ranging from the desert sandsof Egypt to Switzerland’s snowy peaks.

TOMIE de PAOLA AUTHOR LIBRARYDV0203,DV DVD27 min PJ 2009 NoDupThe Tomie dePaola DVD Library consists of the followingthree titles: "Charlie Needs a Cloak": When Charlie’s oldcloak becomes torn and tattered, he spins a new one,showing how cloth is made from wool. "Strega Nona": BigAnthony finds himself knee deep in trouble – and pasta– when he uses Strega Nona’s magic pasta pot withouther permission. "The Clown of God": Giovanni, a oncefamous juggler now old and penniless, gives one last,unforgettable performance on Christmas Eve.

TOO MANY PUMPKINS (by Linda White)001649,VH VHS video12:10 min PJ 1999 NoDupAfter eating too many pumpkins as a child, RebeccaEstelle hates the orange vegetable. When a hugepumpkins rolls off a truck and smashes in her yard,she pretends it is not there. Then spring comes and apumpkin vine grows – and grows – and grows. By fall,there are pumpkins everywhere! Rebecca Estelle isdetermined to get rid of them, so she uses her imaginationto find a way to get rid of every speck of pumpkin – exceptfor a few seeds, which she hides in her pocket to plantnext spring.

UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING MAPS: AnIntroductionDV0141,DV DVD20 min PJ 2005 NoDupLearn the connection of drawings to maps and models toglobes as students see their community from above andbegin to understand scale, relative position, direction.Loaded with definitions; symbol, compass rose, cardinaldirections, key or legend and map essentials; title, date,legend and scale kids make a variety of maps and findlocations on a simple grid map.

Valentine’s Day001597,VH VHS video25 min PJ 1994 NoDupFrom cupid to heart-shaped candy and cards, Valentine’sDay is the day for sharing tokens of caring and affection.This video explores the history behind Valentine’s Day andexplains why certain traditions are associated with loveand the rebirth of spring.

VARIETY Read-Aloud Books Kit A (PRIMARY)DC0146,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupSK-GRADE 3. Books in this kit include: At the Zoo;Best Runner; Big Plane, Bubble Trouble; Buying a NewHouse; Cake; Camouflage; Carrot Seed; Chinese NewYear; Classroom Play; Clever Little Dinosaur; Cowboy Up;Dinosarus Dance; Down at the River; Drive; Eat YourPeas, Louise; Everyday Machines; Fabulous Fish; FrogReport; Fun with Plaster; Greedy Dog and the Bone;Harvest Mice; Helpful Bulldozer; Insect Eaters; It’s AboutTime; Kate Goes to a Farm; Leo the Lion Cub; Little Hen,Mouse and Rabbit; Let’s Share; My Big Sister; My NewQuilt; Nick’s Snowman; Odd Number Thirteen; Old Cabinin the Forst; On the Table; Once There Were Twelve; Pets;Say Cheese; Skip Goes to the Rescue; Squirrels on theMove; Tom’s Train Ride; Tricky Sticky Problem; Weathersand Seasons; Wetlands; and, Wild Weather.

VARIETY Read-Aloud Kit PRIMARY LEVELDC0155,DC Curriculum KiP 2007 NoDupSK-GRADE 1. A collection of 40 books: All Kinds ofWeather; At the Fair; Big and Little; Carrying Babies;Chinese New Year; Clap and Clang; Desmond theDinosaur; Drum Drum; Elena Makes Tortillas; Elephantand Mouse; Everyday Forces; Goodness Me, Mr. Magee;Hay for Ambrosia; I Want to Be; Imagine; In the Attic; Inthe Park; Just in Passing; Kindergarten Kids; Let’s Sing;Many Maska; Oonga Boonga; Playschool; Red Roses;Sammy the Seal; Shout it From the Rooftops; Talk AboutAnimals; Talk About Baby; Talk About Holidays; Talk AboutHome; Talk About Starting School; The Drive; The Plan;Check Up; Things That Help Me; What’s That Smell?;When Mole Fell in the Hole; Where is Copy Cat?; WibbleWobble Albatross; and, Wood and Other Materials.

VEGGIETALES DVD seriesPJ 2009 NoDupVeggieTales is a series of English language children’scomputer animated videos that teach timeless values likehonesty, kindness, and forgiveness in a delightfully wackyway! Hosted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber,each video in the series teaches a life lesson – withoutever being preachy. These stories feature infectious songs,and lovable characters.

STAR OF CHRISTMAS, TheDV0246,DV DVD45 min PJ 2009 NoDupJoin the VeggieTales crew on this ChristmasAdventure: It is 1880’s London, and Cavis Appythartand Millward Phelps are putting the finishing toucheson their first Christmas musical, The Princessand the Plumber. Filled with spectacle and moreelectric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis isconvinced his impressive show will "teach London tolove". Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageantstaged by little Edmund Gilbert is opening the samenight, right down the street, and features the "Starof Christmas" - a priceless artifact that hasn’t beenseen in 80 years. Just how far will Cavis go tomake sure his show opens on top? Find out in thishilarious, action-packed adventure which teachesthat it is the true story of God’s love that shows ushow to love one another, at Christmas time andthroughout the year.



TOY THAT SAVED CHRISTMAS, TheDV0262,DV DVD30 min PJ 2006 NoDupAppearing in his own TV commercials, unscrupuloustoy maker, Wally P. Nezzer has convinced all ofDinkletown that "Christmas is when you get stuff!"With the town’s children begging for more toys, it issure to be the worst Christmas ever, until one bravelittle Buzz-Saw Louie doll decides to take mattersinto his own hands. The Toy That Saved Christmasreminds young children that "Christmas isn’t aboutgetting; it is about giving".

VEGGIETALES: An Easter CarolDV0166,DV DVD49 min PJ 2005 NoDupEbenezer Nezzer is out of control! Filling Londonwith plastic Easter eggs, he’s on a rampage to makeEaster "bigger than ever!" But just how hard can hismechanical chickens work before they’re ... well,fried? In just one unforgettable day and night, Cavisand Millward (Bob and Larry) and a music box angelnamed Hope (voiced by Rebecca St. James) mustconvince Nezzer that Easter is about more than justcandy and eggs. Inspired by Dickens’ Christmasclassic, this very special VeggieTales film explainswhy millions of Christians around the world celebrateEaster past, present and future. Featuring artistRebecca St. James as the voice of Hope.

Veterinarian102416,VH VHS video15 min PJIHA 0749 NoDupHarriet’s Magic Hats Series - Seeking a way to help Ralphthe parrot get rid of his cold, Susan finds a veterinarian’shat and discovers the world of pet medicine. She helpsthe vet take x-rays, sets a cast on a cat’s broken leg,administers medication and finally makes an appointmentfor poor Ralph.

WALKING WITH JESUS: A Children’s Way of theCrossDV0707,DV DVD20 min PJ 2011 0753 NoDupWalking with Jesus: A Children’s Way of the Cross.Walking with Jesus presents the story of the suffering,death and resurrection of Jesus on the Stations of theCross. This video encourages students to respond toJesus’ love by loving one another as he has loved us.

Walking with Jesus: A Children’s Way of theCrossK00145,VH VHS video20 min PJ 0004 NoDupWalking with Jesus presents the story of the suffering,death and resurrection of Jesus on the Stations of theCross. This video encourages students to respond toJesus’ love by loving one another as he has loved us.

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Hospitals and HelpersKeeping the Neighbourhood CleanMeet the NeighbourhoodNeighbourhood Works TogetherRules and Laws

We Live Next Door: Secret Agent Travels toNutdaleK01355,VH VHS video15 min P 0749 NoDupThe neighbourhood tries to guess how a secret agent willtravel to Nutdale–by boat, train, bus, airplane, etc. Theydecide he will come by plane, and footage of air travel and

the airport is shown. Joey, Squirrel, and Lino start cyclingto the airport.

Welder102417,VH VHS video15 min PJ 0749 NoDupHarriet’s Magic Hats Series - While decorating theChristmas tree, Susan discovers an open-me-first cardtelling her to go to a park, & find someone who joinspieces of metal together. Susan watches as a weldermakes her a special present from Aunt Harriet.

What’s Under My Bed? (James Stevenson)K02646,VH VHS video8 min PJ 0786 NoDupGrandpa tells his two young houseguests about thetime he was afraid of the dark & about other figments ofhis imagination. Wonderfully humorous and perfect forHalloween.

WILLIAM STEIG LIBRARY, TheDV0204,DV DVD50 min PJ 2009 NoDupThe William Steig Library DVD consists of the followingfour titles: "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble": Sylvester’sparents are beside themselves when Sylvester magicallyturns himself into a rock to escape the jaws of a hungrylion. "The Amazing Bone": A young pig touched byspring finds a magic bone as she dawdles in a fieldof dandelions. "Doctor De Soto": A hungry fox witha toothache begs a mouse dentist to relieve his pain."Brave Irene": In the face of a fierce snowstorm, Irenesummons all of her courage to deliver a ball gown to aduchess when her mother falls ill. "Getting to Know WillianSteig": A brief interview with William Steig, distinguishedNew Yorker cartoonist, and children’s author/illustratorextraordinaire.

WINNIE THE POOH and a DAY FOR EEYORE002591,VH VHS video26 min PJ 2004 0430 NoDupEeyore the down-hearted donkey is even more depressedthan usual because he thinks everyone has forgotten hisbirthday. Pooh and his friends try to patch things up andEeyore realizes that it’s the thought that counts.

Winter Holiday Stories Volume 1DV0220,DV DVD28 min PJ 2009 NoDupWinter Holiday Stories Volume 1 is comprised of thefollowing three stories: "In the Month of Kislev" by NinaJaffe: A wealthy merchant learns the true meaning ofHanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler tocourt for savouring the smell of his wife’s pancakes fromoutside their window. "The Night Before Christmas" byClement Clarke Moore: The story of Santa’s visit on asnowy Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life withexquisite illustrations and festive music. "Seven Candlesfor Kwanzaa" by Andrea Davis Pinkney: For each new dayof Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adultsshare their thoughts, songs, stories from the past, dreamsabout the future, and a delicious feast on the last day.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINTER (Disney)002520,VH VHS video13 min PJ 2004 0430 NoDupGoofy and Stanley the Snowman, a professor of"winterology", agree that the best things about winter arethe holidays the season brings: Thanksgiving, Christmasand New Year’s. Stanley teaches Goofy the history andtraditions of these important holidays.



Your TownNoDup

YOUR TOWN: FIRE STATION, The000459,VH VHS video13 min P NoDupThis video examines the activities of a fire station.

YOUR TOWN: HOSPITAL, The000460,VH VHS video13 min P NoDupThis video examines the activities of a hospital.

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