That New Animal…and more stories about the new baby

4 adorable stories that encourage early literacy skills

You can collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children’s stories, brought vividly to life on DVD.

THAT NEW ANIMAL (Written and narrated by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Pierre Pratt) Marshmallow and FudgeFudge are not too happy about the new animal- ‘baby’ at home. He can’t bark or roll over. Will they ever get along?

I LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY CAKES (By Rose Lewis, illustrated by Jane Dyer, narrated by Mia Farrow) Based on the author’s arduous trip to China to adopt a baby girl, this is the heartwarming story of a mother’s love and a baby’s smile as they become each other’s family.

SMILE FOR AUNTIE (Written and illustrated by Diane Paterson) Silly Auntie will try anything to get Baby to smile!

BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL (Written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey) A little girl and a little bear on a blueberry-picking trip get mixed up with each other’s mothers. Will they ever get the mix-up straight?

Supports: Cooperation; Friendship’ Problem-Solving

Bonus Features

4 Stories Plus: Read-Along

Awards:

Stories have won several awards including the Caldecott Medal, NAPPA Gold Award, ALA Notable Book, ALA Notable Video, Booklist Editor’s Choice and IRA Notable Children’s Book.