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Language
English
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For years, Mr. Meacham has told tales of the fierce dragon deep in the woods. To his daughter, Grace, these stories are little more than tall tales, until she meets Pete. Pete is a mysterious ten-year-old with no family who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot.
3) The goonies
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A band of misfit kids searches for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. Here they cross the path of Mama Fratelli and her outlaw brood. The kids befriend Fratelli's hideously deformed (but soft-hearted) son, who comes to their rescue.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
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Description
A schoolgirl named Shizuku, who longs to discover her true talents, meets the mysterious Seiji, a boy who is determined to follow his dreams, and The Baron, a magical cat who helps her listen to the whispers in her heart.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A mysterious young girl named Pippi Longstocking moves into the abandoned Villa Villekulla with a pet monkey and a horse. The redhead soon befriends her neighbors, Tommy and Annika. They soon turn the small Swedish town upside town as they embark on a series of colorful adventures together.
7) Finding Nemo
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Nemo, a young clownfish, is unexpectedly carried far from home, his overprotective father, Marlin, and Dory, a friendly but forgetful regal blue tang fish, embark on an epic journey that leads to encounters with vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish and hungry seagulls!
8) Meet Xavier!
Publisher
PBS Kids
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Follow the adventures of Xavier Riddle, his sister Yadina, and their friend Brad as they face problems and turn to the Secret Museum to help solve them! Watch as Marie Curie shows Brad that he should always follow his dreams, and as George Washington Carver teaches Xavier to take care of the earth. Charles Dickens even shows Yadina that she doesn't need new toys, her imagination is just as fun!
9) The kid
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Successful, high-powered Russ Duritz has spent all of his incredibly empty life forgetting the child he used to be--until one day, he meets him face-to-face!
10) Matilda
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Edition
Special edition ; full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Matilda is a super-smart little girl who's misunderstood by her parents, brother, and evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen and full screen versions.
Language
English
Formats
Description
On his first day at a new school, eleven-year-old Billy goes up against the school bully in a challenge that ends up with a total gross-out date...to eat 10 worms in one day. As the pressure mounts, Billy must summon all his strength to meet the dare, all the while keeping his weak stomach from betraying him and his big mouth from getting him in even more trouble.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Edition
Widescreen version; [fortieth anniversary edition].
Language
English
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Description
Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to the screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl's classic book. On a whirlwind tour of Willy's incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas, and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart.
13) Garrett's Gift
Publisher
Sweet Blackberry
Language
English
Formats
Description
The inspiring true story of African American inventor Garrett Morgan. As a young boy, Garrett didn't know what he was good at. He always seems to be getting into trouble. Upon moving to the big city, Garrett witnesses a series of collisions. His creative thinking and imagination lead him to invent the traffic signal. Narrated by Queen Latifah, GARRETT'S GIFT teaches us that we are all given a gift, but what’s most important is that we give that...
14) Finding Dory
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun!
Publisher
Hit Entertainment
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Barney encourages his friends to express and understand their emotions in a healthy way. From creating masks to decorating a tree with hearts, Barney uses fun songs and games to get his friends in touch with their feelings. He reminds them that manners, sharing and taking turns are great ways to show you care.
16) Finding Dory
Publisher
Disney
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun!
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nanny enrolls Eloise in the prestigious Hawthorne Academy, but she soon finds out it isn't exactly what she was expecting. There are mean girls on the playground, very strict teachers, and so many rules. Eloise decides it is time to make school fun again, she's teaching her new friends to stand up to bullies, helping her teacher understand there are a lot of different ways to learn and having tons of adventures.
18) Letters to God
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eight-year-old Tyler is armed with strong faith and courage as he faces a battle against cancer. His prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler's postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life, and is searching for meaning. Brady is at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler's shining spirit,...
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Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Join Leo, June, Quincy, Annie and Rocket on a mission to rescue the Three Little Piggies when their airplanes spin out of control. Rocket will have to fly fast enough and far enough to bring the Piggies home. Journey to outer space on a trilling voyage. Then, get ready to race around the globe against the world's greatest flying machines. Big Jet is up to his old tricks, and he will do anything to win the trophy.
Language
English
Description
Morris Buttermaker is an alcoholic pest removal worker and for a very short period of time a former professional baseball player, is recruited to coach and train a failing baseball team. All of these twelve-year-olds have been thrown out of the league. After losing every game they have played in so far, the kids force the coach to straighten up and teach them how to win before the season is over.
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