Sammy's Story Shop

Harold draws an enchanted garden, only to discover that nothing can grow there because of a giant witch. With the aid of his purple crayon, he defeats the witch and makes the garden bloom again, but not before he encounters a variety of strange and wonderful experiences. A little girl named Tiffany sets three robbers straight, turning their gold to good. A visit to the Wizard to buy a magic spell seems the best solution.

What's in a name? A great deal according to the Chinese of long ago who honored their first son with a grand, long name, Tikki Tikki Tembo. But as the viewers of this tongue-in-cheek film soon discover, such names can be very dangerous. The littlest mouse disappears on the way to a family outing, temporarily putting a damper on the fun and games.

Join the fun when a wakeful flea on a slumbering mouse on a snoozing cat on a dozing dog on a dreaming child on a snoring grandma on a sagging bed has an itch! Two lonely boys who don't know each other meet on a city street. Brought together with a simple Yo! answered by the other ones Yes? and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will strike a chord with every child who's ever longed for a friend. Over in the Meadow - John Langstaff's endearing version of an old counting song for children is filled with the beauty and wonder of meadow life. John Brown, Rose's loyal sheepdog, becomes very jealous when his beloved mistress befriends a cat.

Malusi, affectionately nicknamed Songololo by his grandmother Gogo, goes to the city to go shopping with her. Set in South Africa, Daly's warm text is enhanced by expressive illustrations that capture the warmth and tenderness shared by grandmother and child. Inspired by her own two children's multi-ethnic heritage, Ms. Hamanaka uses soaring text and beautiful art to celebrate the glorious diversity of children laughing, loving and glowing with life. Against the strains of a catchy barnyard tune, a single-minded fox stalks an unsuspecting hen.

An African folktale of how Anance, the spider man, goes about buying stories from Nyame, the Sky God, so they could be retold to the children on earth. Cat's unlikely friend Canary shows him the greatest time when his master is away at work. You'll never look at your cat the same way again. Two owls discover the secret of peace and happiness and eventually share their secret with all their barnyard friends.

A suspicious pear-thieving beast becomes fast friends with a lonely man who proudly presents him to the prestigious Academy of Sciences. In this gentle, moving story about caring and sharing, a small boy helps an old friend remember when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Narrated by Mem Fox, with music by Ernest V. Troost. Lively folk verse, colorful animation and dramatic drumbeats tell the tale of the firing of a cannon and bring a message of peace.

In a lively and imaginative romp, a top hat with a mind of its own changes a penniless man's life. Smile for Auntie: Silly Auntie will try anything, from singing and dancing to standing on her head, to get Baby to smile! Peter wants to learn to whistle so he can call his dog, Willie. He tries and tries before he finally succeeds. Animation and sensitive storytelling have made this a perennial favorite for children. Peter wants to run away from home when his baby sister arrives, but soon learns something very important about growing up.

This is the story of a boy's friendship with a dinosaur and how they spend one happy day together. One Zillion Valentines: This suspenseful folktale about Tim Tildrum and a strange graveyard encounter blends humor with macabre mystery. Bear decides to give his friend the moon a birthday present and thinks the echoes of his own voice are the moon's answers to his questions about what the moon would like. A tender fantasy about the meaning of friendship is played out through the cleverly phrased dialogue.

Norvin, a boy who closely resembles a shark, uses his talents to scare away all the swimmers at Caramel Cove - except for one female shark in love. Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.Jonah AND The Great Fish: Jonah disobeys the Lord, and a great fish is sent to swallow him up in this well-known story from the Bible.

This film captures the feel of salt air in a seaside village and the rigors of shipboard life through the adventures of Tim, a gallant stowaway. The sweeping power of the wild ocean and angry sky is shown while sea chanteys and the calls of gulls accent the storytelling.A vain emperor who loves new clothes wears a royal robe created especially for him by two swindlers.

What happens when a nice - or nasty - old woman calls on a rat-catcher to catch a nasty - or nice - family of rats living below her floor? Even a rat-catcher knows there can be more than one side to every story. So... up he comes with the best possible solution.Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds--until Grandpa eases their fears by telling them about his fear of the dark as a little boy. A wonderfully imaginative film that children will want to see over and over again. Wynken, Blynken AND Nod: Sailing off in a wooden shoe, Wynken, Blynken and Nod find a sleepy-time adventure under a luminous night sky.

Patrick sets out for the marketplace in search of a fiddle, which he buys from a junkman. The joyful fiddle music which ensues brings all the trees and creatures of the countryside to life with vibrant color and motion. Waiting for Wings: Butterflies bloom as delicately as flowers in this visually magnificent story of beginnings, middles and ends: eggs, caterpillars and finally butterflies. Drama and beauty and an appreciation of nature will make this a true favorite with children. Peter and his friend Archie call upon faithful dog Willie to outsmart a gang of tough bullies who want Peter's motorcycle goggles. Narrated by Geoffrey Holder. The Most Wonderful Egg in the World: Strutting to the tune of Turkey in the Straw, Rosie, a little red hen, unknowingly leads a stalking fox through the barnyard into one disaster after another. The quick pace of the film is spirited by country music accompanying Pat Hutchins' colorful illustrations.

Dot, the fire dog, and her firefighter friends know exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. Children will know too, - plus a lot more – especially after they’ve heard Dot’s fire safety tips at the end. Morris, the youngest child, is ignored on Christmas morning by his brothers and sisters. They're not interested in his new bear and they call him too silly, too young, too little to share their toys. But he discovers a present that he has overlooked and his day is saved. A Letter to Amy: Peter is having a birthday party. When he goes to mail the special letter he has written to Amy to invite her, something extraordinary happens that makes the little boy feel all mixed up. Beautiful landscapes of the city fill the screen with colors that reflect Peter's Moods.