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Second Grade, Here I Come!. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Falcone, Annie,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie FalconeOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.D. J. Steinberg’s heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle “arms and legs and kaboodles. . . like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!” Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second graders! Written by D.J. Steinberg, illustrated by Laura Wood.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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The One I Love. by McDowell, Charlie,film director.; Moss, Elisabeth,actor.; Duplass, Mark,actor.; Danson, Ted,actor.; Lionsgate (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Elisabeth Moss, Mark Duplass, Ted DansonOriginally produced by Lionsgate in 2014.On the brink of separation, Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Elisabeth Moss) escape to a beautiful vacation house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their marriage.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fantasy fiction.; Drama.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.;
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Hearts in Atlantis. by Hicks, Scott,film director.; Tudyk, Alan,actor.; Hopkins, Anthony,actor.; Yelchin, Anton,actor.; Morse, David,actor.; Davis, Hope,actor.; Boorem, Mika,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alan Tudyk, Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, David Morse, Hope Davis, Mika BooremOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 2001.When Bobby Garfield (David Morse) returns to his hometown for the funeral of a boyhood friend, he recalls the magical summer of 1960…That summer a lodger (Anthony Hopkins) moves into eleven-year-old Bobby's house. A special bond grows between the mysterious, kindhearted lodger and the fatherless boy. But the lodger comes with a haunted past… and strange powers that puzzle and alarm the impressionable boy. And in the few short weeks the lodger stays in his house, the way Bobby sees the world changes forever.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Coming-of-age films.; Detective and mystery films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Ralli, Jessica,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jessica RalliOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2022.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. YES! NO! serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No." Written by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, illustrated by Isabel Roxas.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Lion Lessons. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Rubins, Jennifer,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer RubinsOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2019.There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just happens to be a real lion). After a grueling set of lessons, the boy discovers that that the final step—Looking Out for Your Friends—is the most important of all. That’s how any kid can earn his lion diploma (not to mention the affection of every cat in town). Written and illustrated by Jon Agee.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.; Animals.;
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Amanda and Alan's Italian Job. by Carr, Alan,actor.; Holden, Amanda,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alan Carr, Amanda HoldenOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.Alan Carr and Amanda Holden join forces to renovate a crumbling property in Italy. Follow the duo as they join the ranks of the ‘One Euro’ home buyers, purchasing their own slice of heaven at a bargain price in a little town nestled in the sun-kissed hills of rural Sicily. Armed with a shared passion for travel and interior design, they will spend the summer immersing themselves in the Sicilian way of life, as they transform their depilated house into a luxury holiday home.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Travel.; Instructional films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Italy.; Reality television programs.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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Christmas Through the Decades. by The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The History® Channel in 2015.This nostalgic documentary miniseries highlights how Christmas traditions evolved across the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. Featuring notable cultural moments, the series covers everything from the Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast in the ‘60s to the rise of holiday sitcom episodes in the ‘90s. Each decade’s episode combines personal anecdotes, historic footage, and iconic holiday trends—from tinsel and house lights to Cabbage Patch Kids and Nintendo consoles.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Popular culture.; Christmas films.; Documentary television programs.;
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Squid And Octopus: Friends For Always. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Falcone, Annie,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie FalconeOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.An award-winning author presents a delightful picture book about friendship under the sea. The four tales in this charming picture book show funny moments in the life of best friends Squid and Octopus. Yes, they argue sometimes (about things as silly as whether they should wear mittens or socks to keep their tentacles warm!), but they are always able to cheer each other up in glum times (such as when Squid wakes from the dream of being a superhero and feels disappointed to be plain old Squid again).They are a very lucky pair. And as the fortune cookie in the last story says, true friends are friends for always. Written and illustrated by Tao Nyeu.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Vacation Plantation. by Bezeau, Alex,film director.; Syndicado (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Syndicado in 2024.A journey to uncover why millions of tourists continue to flock to America's most popular plantation houses, while conveniently forgetting their horrific past.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; History.; United States--History.; Slavery.; United States.; Tourism.; Southern States.;
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SciGirls: S5. by Cipes, Greg,actor.; Jill, Lara,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Greg Cipes, Lara Jill MillerOriginally produced by PBS in 2019.SciGirls is in the house! And on the street, at the beach, and in the park. From their own backyards to a NASA research center, these girls are seriously into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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