Kenneth Grahame’s classic adventure continues with the first video series of "The Wind in the Willows." With amazingly detailed sets that recreate Mole End, Toad Hall and the Wild Wood, these episodes capture the spellbinding stop-motion genius of Cosgrove Hall Productions. With music and song, the gentlemanly quartet of Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger finds a way to traverse life’s ups and downs.

This is the second 13-episode season of Cosgrove Hall Productions´ Wind In The Willows series, which takes the classic Kenneth Grahame characters and weaves new stories of them, their friends, and the English countryside they live in.

The release of these two films coincides with the 90th anniversary of the classic Ann and Andy dolls. In “The Mabbit Adventure and Other Exciting Tales” and “The Pixling Adventure and Other Exciting Tales” Ann and Andy take lighthearted journeys that will enthrall children from beginning to end. Each DVD ($12.95) AND VHS ($9.95) comes with three 30-minute episodes.

This 58-minute DVD contains three friendly monster tales. The first one is "Danny and the Dinosaur," about a little boy who spends a day at the museum and has a dinosaur encounter. Other stories include, "The Island of the Skog" and "The Beast of Monsieur Racine," which teach children to be open-minded and look beyond the exterior. The bonus features on the DVD include two additional stories: "Here Comes the Cat" and "Stanley and the Dinosaurs." Also, the DVD has a kid-friendly auto-play function to start the movie right away, and a read-along option to inspire literacy.

This 62-minute DVD contains three stories that center around the seasons. "Bear Snores On" is a cute tale about a bear who has some visitors while he hibernates during the winter. Other stories include, "Waiting for Wings" and "Come On, Rain!," which show children how each season is special in its own way. Bonus stories include, "Snow Cat" and "Time of Wonder." Additionally, the DVD has interactive menus and story selection, for ease of use. Also, the DVD has a kid-friendly Auto-Play function to start the movie right away, and a Read-Along option to inspire literacy.

Rich in culture and history, the pride of the African-American tradition comes alive in these award-winning stories. Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart. The DVD also contains the following bonus stories: John Henry, Seven Candles for Kwanzaa, Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa and Duke Ellington. There is a Read Along feature as well as an Auto-Play function for younger viewers.

Vashti may not be able to draw, but she can at least make a dot. When she sees the dot framed above her art teacher's desk she decides that she can make a better dot. Soon Vashti is making big dots and small dots, red dots, blue dots and purple dots. At the school art show everyone admires her dot paintings and she realizes that art is about more than being able to draw. Narrated by Thora Birch with music by Jerry Dale McFadden. The DVD also contains bonus stories Amazing Grace, Brave Irene, Flossie and the Fox, and a Spanish version of Amazing Grace. There is a Read Along feature as well as an Auto-Play function for younger viewers.

The classic, best-selling children's novel, "The Wind in the Willows," comes alive with the stop-motion animation of Cosgrove Hall. Viewers watch as familiar characters Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad traipse through the countryside. Mostly, they enjoy a splendid life of boating on the river while enjoying tea and scones, until one day when Toad is kidnapped. Beward the wicked Weasel and his evil plot. Can Toad's friends outsmart vile Weasel? Watch to find out.

This four-DVD set includes 20 award-winning and best-selling children's stories colorfully adapted for the small screen. It provides hours of educational fun, with a helpful Read-Along option. From recent children’s best-sellers like "Karma Wilson’s Bear Snores On" and "Bear Wants More," to classic tales like Beverly Clearly’s "The Mouse and the Motorcycle," this value-priced gift set offers parents and children true storytelling treasures, expertly designed to enhance the reading experience. Together, these stories-on-video have won 35 awards including the Caldecott Medal, the NAPPA Gold Award and the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal. "The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series is produced by Weston Woods Studios. The stories are carefully adapted from the original books, and producers work with authors and illustrators to be sure the productions are faithful to the original stories," Beth Blenz-Clucas of Foundry Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 18, 2008.

"Runaway Ralph" is the third installment of Beverly Cleary’s classic tales building on the adventure and excitement of "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" and "Ralph S. Mouse" (both available on DVD from Scholastic Storybook Treasures). Maryn Greenberg at New Video Group told TDmonthly, "Runaway Ralph is a stop-motion animation of a classic tale by beloved author Beverly Cleary." Launch date: April 20, 2010.

Featuring a guide for parents and kids with tips on how to be green, this DVD includes an adaptation of the beloved folk song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." It is illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson and sung by Crystal Taliefero. This DVD features an hour of colorfully animated storytelling for a new generation of eco-conscious kids. Launch date: April 20, 2010.

In this DVD, beloved children’s books are brought to life with voice, sign language, and beautiful music scores. Designed for preschoolers.

Featuring character favorites Max and Ruby, the beloved Rosemary Wells classics come to life in this two-disc collection. Kids can collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with their favorite classic children's stories through this DVD.

Celebrate African American history with this historic and musical collection of four stories on one DVD. Best-selling picture books are lovingly adapted for the small screen, featuring captivating narration by Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Samuel L. Jackson and Billy Dee Williams. Stories include: "Duke Ellington" (based on the story by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Bran Pinkney, narrated by Forest Whitaker). A most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans, from slavery to civil rights struggles; "Ellington Was Not a Street" (based on the story by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by Phylicia Rashad). A poetic tribute about growing up amidst many of the great figures in African American History; "Ella Fitzgerald": The Tale of Vocal Virtuosa (based on the story Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Billy Dee Williams). The dramatic story of how Ella got her sound, on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career; "John Henry" (based on the story by Julius Lester, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson). Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam.

Timed to release for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Black History month, and President’s Day, this collection of four animated stories features celebrity narration by James Earl Jones, Jeff Brooks, and Danny Glover and includes an interview with acclaimed author Nikki Giovanni. Includes: • "The Pilgrims Of Plimoth" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall). When the Pilgrims set out for America they brought with them a dream for the future. With hard work they made that dream come true. • "John, Paul, George, & Ben" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by James Earl Jones). A humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become the Founding Fathers of our nation. • "The Journey of The One & Only Declaration of Independence" (adapted from the story by Judith St. George, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand, narrated by Jeff Brooks). This witty, gritty and factual story tells all about the document that has defined American freedom for more than two centuries. • "Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship" (adapted from the story by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Danny Glover) The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders – Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.