Scholastic Storybook Treasures

1981
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Classics Collection Part 2 episodes (30)

1 Arnie the Doughnut
1/1/05
Season-only
When Mr. Bing buys Arnie in a doughtnut shop, Arnie realizes he must persuade Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than just a snack. Narrated by Michael McKean.
2 Chato and the Party Animals
1/1/03
Season-only
Chato decides to throw a birthday party - a 'pachanga' - for his best friend, Novio boy - and everyone is invited, including you! Narrated by Luiz Guzman.
3 Crow Call
1/1/10
Season-only
The story of young Liz and her father who has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember. They begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call. Narrated by Julia Fein.
4 Dem Bones
1/1/03
Season-only
A skeleton band supplies words and music to the well-known song based on the African-American spirtual. Children will enjoy learning about the human body and having their funny bones tickled at the same time. Narrated by Chris Thomas King.
5 Drummer Hoff
1/1/69
Season-only
Told in lively folk verse, several soliders each bring a differen part for a remarkable machine called a cannon - but only one of them gets to fire it off! Narrated by John Cunningham.
6 The Elves and the Shoemaker
1/1/04
Season-only
In midnight visits clothed in mystery, a pair of elves restore a poor shoemaker and his wife to prosperity. Narrated by Patrick Stewart.
7 Fletcher & The Springtime Blossoms
12/31/10
Season-only
Fletcher loves everything about spring, but then Fletcher sees something he never expected to see in spring: snow! And it turns out that spring has another surprise in store for Fletcher - a warm and wondrous one. Narrated by Katherine Kellgren.
8 The Great White Man Eating Shark
1/1/92
Season-only
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. Help! Narrated by Ray Henwood.
9 Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
1/1/01
Season-only
It isn't how fast you get someplace, but what you do along the way: that's the philosophy behind this story about two friends who agree to meet 30 miles away in Fitchburg. Narrated by James Naughton.
10 I Stink!
1/1/04
Season-only
Ever wonder what it's like to be a garbage truck? Live through a raucous and stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck. Narrated by Andy Richter.
11 Ish
12/31/04
Season-only
With a little encouragement from his sister, Ramon discovers that creativity is about a lot more than getting things just "right." Narrated by Chester Gregory.
12 Jazztime
1/1/91
Season-only
Set in Harlem in 1919, two girls - one white, one black - form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter and the jazztime music of young "Fats" Waller. Narrated by Ruby Dee.
13 Keeping House
1/1/94
Season-only
Musical Lizzie Firkin hates housekeeping so much that she sends for Robin Puckertucker to clean so that she has time to sing and dance. Narrated by Ray Henwood.
14 A Letter to Amy
1/1/71
Season-only
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." Narrated by Loretta Long.
15 Noisy Nora
1/1/94
Season-only
With everyone in her house too busy to listen, Nora makes her presence known at every turn. Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt.
16 The North Star
1/1/10
Season-only
In this classic storybook about lifelong learning, Reynolds inspires learners of all ages to navigate their full potential and follow their dreams. Narrated by Tim Curry.
17 One Zillion Valentines
1/1/98
Season-only
Two enterprising friends, Milton and Marvin, prove that valentines are for everyone. Narrated by Melissa Leebaert.
18 Owen
1/1/95
Season-only
When Mrs. Tweezers convinces Owen's parents that their son is becoming a little too attached to Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, Owen vehemently disagrees. "Can't bring a blanket to school," says nosy Mrs. Tweezers. What will Owen's parents do? Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker.
19 The Paperboy
1/1/00
Every Saturday morning a paperboy and his dog get ready to leave their nice warm bed to deliver a newspaper to every house along the route they both know by heart. Narrated by Forest Whitaker.
20 Pete's a Pizza
1/1/00
Pete's parents know exactly what to do when Pete's in a bad mood. They turn Pete into the funniest pizza ever. Narrated by Chevy Chase.
21 Planting a Rainbow
1/1/05
A mother and child plant a rainbow of colors in their flower garden. Lois Ehlert's vibrant, stylized artwork brings to life the cyclical excitement of planning, planting and picking flowers in a garden. Narrated by P.J. Verhoest with music by Crystal Taliefero.
22 The Pot That Juan Built
1/1/04
Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists' community. Narrated by Alfred Molina.
23 Reading to Your Bunny
1/1/06
The original story by Rosemary Wells, inspired by her book, Read To Our Bunny, concludes with the song, "Gonna Read to My Bunny", performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter.
24 Sam & The Lucky Money
1/1/99
Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money. Narrated by Ming Na-Wen.
25 Space Case
1/1/01
This zany story of a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends is vividly brought to life through lively animation and an upbeat musical score. Narrated by Christopher Lloyd.
26 Stars! Stars! Stars!
1/1/05
In this lively story, children take a colorful ride through outer space to visit distant planets and dazzling stars. Narrated by Gavin Bozza.
27 This Is the House That Jack Built
1/1/04
Jack's house is like no other and its inhabitants are full of fun and suprises. There is even a special guest star at the end of this humorous and unique interpretation of an age-old classic. Narrated by Mandy Patinkin.
28 Trashy Town
1/1/01
Hats off to Mr. Gilly, the always smiling, ever energetic trash man who dumps it in, smashes it down and drives around the Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. Featuring Diana Canova and David de Vries.
29 Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge
1/1/98
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.
30 Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!
1/1/99
A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet until a French horn makes it a trio, and so on, as ten instruments, one by one, gather together for a joyous musical performance. Narrated by Maureen Anderson.

About this show

Award-winning and classic children's storybooks are faithfully adapted and brought to life in this series of animated and live-action stories. Parents and children alike are sure to enjoy these classic treasures, featuring celebrity narration from Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, John Lithgow, Abigail Breslin, Maggie Gyllenhal, Elle Fanning and Patrick Stewart.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
39 reviews
sav cat the backyardigans fan 2024
January 18, 2024
i love dis they premierd on my 4th birthday too
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Michael Dees
May 2, 2015
Run away ralph
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Lucy Richardson
January 29, 2017
I love it I read it in third grade
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