Friends of Mine: “Boys and Girls”

One boy is about to learn an important lesson in self worth and esteem... An overweight college boy is short of confidence and struggling to make friends, when Brock Branigan P.I gives him some words of advice that will change his life forever.

A group of plushies find themselves without purpose after their owner leaves for college. During their time alone they begin to form their own beliefs and opinions about this new life that they have inhereted. This meditation helps to allow new purpose to be found amongst the group and the sincere truth of their intended purpose to become recognized.

As Pin-Pin the penguin travels around the world, he explains life and nature in different regions.

Three children visit their friend Bethie's clubhouse where they are encouraged to be as silly as possible as long as they learn and do well in school. Everything is silly at Bethie's clubhouse, the door tells knock-knock jokes, the books jockey to be read first, and the TV reminds Bethie when her favorite show "Ivana the Iguanna's Beauty Tips" is on. Add to that an assortment of silly visitors like Kitty Kat Man, Captain Schnorer the Worldwide Explorer and various talking animals who all break into wonderful musical numbers while educating the kids.

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences including that she's rich, he's poor, she's a city girl, and he's a country boy the two become fast friends. Together they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants where they rule as king and queen.

After moving to a new apartment, Maxwell reflects on all the different types of changes we go through in life and the different ways that they can make you feel.

Maxwell thinks about all the different things that scare us; from pretend monsters to traumatic news stories, and how it's okay to feel afraid.

When Maxwell goes on a canoe trip with his grandpa, they appreciate the wonders of the world around them and reflect on their differences and similarities.

Maxwell's grandma teaches him how she makes a quilt.

Maxwell visits the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre to learn about the threats that wild turtles face and what we can all do to help them!

We didn't have anything to do with our birth. We are all here because some woman somewhere gave us life. Her pain, her effort, for our life. And when a mother gives like that to a child, she is showing us what God is like. But sometimes this part of God's nature is overlooked. A lot of us are comfortable with male imagery for God. But what about female imagery for God? Is God limited to a gender? Or does God transcend and yet include what we know as male and female? Maybe if we were more aware of the feminine imagery for God we would have a better understanding of who God is and what God is like.

Make any occasion special with everybody's favorite sweet snack: cookies! In this easy-to-follow guide, domestic diva Martha Stewart shares recipe secrets to 33 of her most scrumptious baked treats. Geared toward experienced bakers and beginners alike, the collection includes recipes and tips for making an astonishing array of cookies, including rolled, molded, bar, refrigerator, drop and sandwich varieties.

A story of a circus clown with a toothache dramatizes the need for proper dental care. The dentist's work of repairing the cavity is demonstrated. For elementary grades. Part of the "Joy of Growing" series.

Several children spend a day in the forest and learn from Smokey Bear the five rules to fire safety.

The story of Muhammad Iqbal, a turn of the century poet/philosopher from South Asia. Through Iqbal's work we open a dialog between the East and West, refute the notion of a class of civilizations and discover our shared humanity.

Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts -- as well as the mystery and wonder -- of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know! An ALA Notable Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Teachers' Choices Selection

About the young Aarhus businessman Jacob Hansen who is going to a congress in Copenhagen. His competitor in the firm sends his secretary over to spy and bring Jacob into disrepute. The secretary has sympathy for Jacob, creating complications when his wife show up.

Farmer Tom is busy on the farm. Watch as he drives through the river to feed the cows. Sing along with the massive crane as it lifts the digger high into the air! We meet some of the animals that live in the countryside - cheeky squirrels, shy water voles and otters who are brilliant swimmers.

Springtime at Tractorland is full of lots of animals being born. We see some very young calves, bouncy puppies and jumping lambs. Sing-along with the JCB as he clears out the ditches.

Come on an exciting trip to the tractor factory. Take a look at Les's tractor and how it works, then it's off to the farm to see some of the jobs a tractor can do including towing, mowing, baling, loading and lots more.