The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

From the popular book by the same title, this is the true story about the gentle gorilla who learned to express thoughts and feelings in sign language. This touching program shows how she loved and cared for the kitten named All-Ball and how she lost it, grieved, and grew from the experience

Join Dr. Brian Jerome "on location" in search of invertebrates from the Okeefenokee Swamp to the Atlantic beaches and beyond. Based on the National Science Standards, this is totally curriculum-linked

During the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duckmaster of the Peabody Hotel. By Patricia Polacco

Using exotic footage from around the world, this program involves students in an exploration of how all animals are different. Investigates many of the characteristics that separate animals into different groups, such as vertebrates and invertebrates. Many types of animals are examined: sponges, worms, mollusks, insects, fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and more

Takes an in depth look at how people, plants and animals form different types of "communities." Discusses how each member of a "community" has a role and is dependent on the other community members. Explains nature's role for carnivores, herbivores, omnivorous, scavengers, decomposers, insects and plants

In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. Cheerful rhymes and illustrations will charm children as they wait for Bear's BIG reaction. Written by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman. (ALA Notable Book) [Please Note that this title will be abailable through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" housed in your elementary library 1/07-6/07.]

A baby goose, adopted by a family of woodchucks, feels like an outcast until it discovers it can fly. Animated

Duck has the last quack in this hilarious romp from the team that brought us CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE. Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge. Little does Bob know that Duck has gone around and changed all of Farmer Brown's instructions on how to take care of the animals. Narrated by Randy Travis with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds

Spring is here and the frogs, tadpoles, minnows, and geese are all active in this delightful introduction to the seasons. From the Caldecott Honor Book by Denise Fleming. Iconographic. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TITLE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" THAT IS HOUSED IN YOUR ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]

George likes to please his mother, but when she tells him to bark he says "meow" and "quack-quack" and "oink" and "moo" - until she takes him to the vet, who finally figures out what's going on with George. Or does he? Children will roar with laughter at this funny, silly story, told by the master of foolishness and farce, Jules Feiffer. Narrated by John Lithgow