HBO Storybook Musicals

1987 • HBO
4.4
17 reviews
TV-Y7
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (7)

1 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical 'The House on East 88th Street'
11/18/87
What's that green thing in the bathtub? When the Primm family moves into their new house, they discover Lyle, a friendly crocodile left behind by his former owner. Lyle and his new family have a splendid time--until his rightful owner comes to claim him.
2 Earthday Birthday
4/22/90
The Planet Earth is having a birthday--and you're invited to the party! This delightful animated musical features the 'Zwibble Dibbles,' a magical, irresistible bunch of baby dinosaurs who want to help save the planet from the ravages of pollution.
3 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
9/10/90
Mike and his trusty shovel Mary Anne are known throughout the land for digging canals, cutting through mountains and creating roads. But what will happen to them when the steam shovel becomes outdated? The solution is suitably charming!
4 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
9/15/90
What a day Alexander is having! He's got gum stuck in his hair, he trips on his skateboard and he can't find his favorite glow-in-the-dark yo-yo. Things go from bad to worse in this charming animated musical based on the book by Judith Viorst.
5 The Tale of Peter Rabbit
6/11/91
Peter Rabbit's mother told him to stay out of Farmer McGregor's garden, but Peter couldn't resist...and almost ended up in a rabbit pie! Beatrix Potter's charming story of the mischievous rabbit comes to life with spectacular animation and music.
6 Ira Sleeps Over
11/6/91
Ira's been invited to sleep over at his best friend's house. But can he leave his beloved teddy bear Tah Tah behind? His dilemma is charmingly portrayed in this delightful animated musical based on the popular children's story by Bernard Waber.
7 A Child's Garden of Verses
4/3/92
A young boy, confined to his bed, uses his imagination to find the fun and excitement he can't experience in real life. Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce (Miss Saigon) lends his voice to this animated musical.

About this show

This series presents animated half-hour musical tales for children.

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4.4
17 reviews
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December 13, 2021
Fanny: No one likes HBO Storybook musicals! I love BFDI forever!
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Daniel Walton
March 8, 2017
Well Just Peter Rabbit's Father For Sure!
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January 6, 2018
Good
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