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1. The Sound of Music (1965)
G | 172 min | Biography, Drama, Family
A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.
Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn
Votes: 261,227 | Gross: $163.21M
2. My Side of the Mountain (1969)
G | 100 min | Adventure, Family
As young Sam Gribley runs away he learns about nature.
Director: James B. Clark | Stars: Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert
Votes: 1,173
scary, role model runs away, discuss the danger and inconsideration involved in running away
3. The Boxcar Children (2014)
G | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Four children set out on a journey to find a new home.
Directors: Daniel Chuba, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Kyungho Jo | Stars: Illeana Douglas, Mackenzie Foy, Zachary Gordon, Joey King
Votes: 613
Very low stim (calming), drama, humor, depicts kindness between siblings, positive messages
4. Ai no wakakusa monogatari (1987)
TV-Y7 | 29 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg... See full summary »
Stars: Keiko Han, Eiko Yamada, Mayumi Shô, Rei Sakuma
Votes: 876
low stim, famous literature, sad/scary but happy ending
5.
What's in the Bible? (2010–2014)
Episode:
What is the Bible
(2010)
54 min | Comedy, Family, History
"What is the Bible?" How is put together? Kids learn alongside Buck Denver, Sunday School Lady, Brother Louie and the crew that the Bible tells the story of God and what He's done for us.
Director: Phil Vischer | Stars: Phil Vischer, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal
Votes: 40
Low stim, Bible
6. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,915
7. March of the Penguins (2005)
G | 80 min | Documentary, Family
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
Director: Luc Jacquet | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Romane Bohringer, Charles Berling, Jules Sitruk
Votes: 59,960 | Gross: $77.44M
low stim, science, sad at times
8. Heidi (2015– )
TV-Y | 20 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Johanna Spyri's classic tale of Heidi, the lovable young orphan who enriches the lives of everyone she meets, is brought to life for this Golden Globe® nominated two-part story starring Jane Seymour.
Stars: Monique Hore, Laura Prats, Benoît Allemane, Thierry Kazazian
Votes: 296
very low stim (calming), positive messages, coping with bullies, some bad examples of behavior but addressed
9. The Polar Express (2004)
G | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis
Votes: 241,409 | Gross: $183.37M
10. Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
G | 126 min | Adventure, Family
A Swiss family must survive being shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Director: Ken Annakin | Stars: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro
Votes: 18,177 | Gross: $40.36M
low stim, depicts Christian response to suffering, depicts positive family interactions, scary themes
11. Swiss Family Robinson (1981)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
When the Robinsons plan to go to start a new life in Australia, they run into a storm that completely changes their lives.
Stars: Wendee Lee, Michael McConnohie, Ardwight Chamberlain, Ellyn Stern
Votes: 1,201
12. American Legends (2001 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Consists of new narration by James Earl Jones, which is interspersed with the Disney shorts John Henry (2000), Johnny Appleseed (1948), Paul Bunyan (1958), and The Brave Engineer (1950).
Directors: Lara Shapiro, Mark Henn, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney | Stars: James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Geoffrey Jones, Tim Hodge
Votes: 431
low stim, history, famous literature (fables), music
13. Les grandes Grandes Vacances (2015– )
TV-PG | Animation, Family, War
A pair of young siblings visit their grandparents in Normandy as WWII breaks out in Europe.
Stars: Julie-Ann Dean, Benjamin Bollen, Janet James, Clara Quilichini
Votes: 521
low stim, history, drama, depicts coping with suffering, depicts kindness between family members and friends and coping with bullies, sad/scary but happy ending
14. How It's Made (2001–2019)
TV-G | 24 min | Documentary
Television series that documents how various everyday products are made.
Stars: Brooks Moore, Tony Hirst, Lynne Adams, Lynn Herzeg
Votes: 8,207
low stim, engineering
15. The Lorax (1972 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A ruined industrialist tells his tale of his environmentally self-destructive greed despite the warnings of an old forest creature.
Director: Hawley Pratt | Stars: Eddie Albert, Bob Holt, Athena Lorde, Harlen Carraher
Votes: 3,386
Low stim, depicts consequences of lack of stewardship of environment
16. Kipper (1997–2004)
TV-Y | 47 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
In this charming collection of tales, the curious Kipper explores the attic, goes fishing with Tiger, finds a magical umbrella, takes a trip to the seaside, receives a visitor in the night and more.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Chris Lang, Julia Sawalha, Tom Attenborough
Votes: 1,156
low stim, drama, humor, calming/low stimulation, social skills, positive messages, depicts kindness among friends, a couple scary or objectionable episodes
17. Curious George (2006–2022)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follows the mischievous adventures of a Monkey by the name of George.
Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Rino Romano, Jim Cummings
Votes: 3,459
low stim, drama, humor, highly educational in multiple areas, social studies social skills, may encourage young children to be get into mischief like George (discuss)
18. Winnie the Pooh (2011)
G | 63 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While searching for honey, Pooh and his friends embark on an adventure to find Eeyore's missing tail and rescue Christopher Robin from an unknown monster called The Backson.
Directors: Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall | Stars: Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, Bud Luckey
Votes: 28,374 | Gross: $26.69M
low stim, humor, depicts kindness, highlights importance of logic
19. Peter and the Wolf (1946)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Short, Family
Animated version of the fairy tale of the Russian boy Peter and his hunt for a raiding wolf, presented to the music of Sergei Prokofiev.
Director: Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Ivan, Mischa, Peter
Votes: 3,250
20. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
G | 74 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
In this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.
Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Junius Matthews, Barbara Luddy, Howard Morris
Votes: 39,717
low stim, humor, depicts kindness, highlights importance of logic
21. LeapFrog: The Letter Factory (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 35 min | Animation, Short, Family
Tad's learning adventure begins in The Letter Factory along with Professor Quigley as they learn all 26 letters from A to Z join in the fun as you learn The letters and their sounds at The Letter Factory
Director: Roy Allen Smith | Stars: Rachel Adams, Joe Alaskey, Ogie Banks, Sheryl Bernstein
Votes: 146
Low stim, reading
22. Ben and Me (1953)
Passed | 21 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A mouse tells the story of how he guided Benjamin Franklin to success and prominence.
Directors: Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Hans Conried, Stan Freberg, James MacDonald
Votes: 1,025
low stim, history, humor, discuss truth vs fantasy
23. Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (2012– )
TV-Y | 26 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The adventures of the children of the characters of Fred Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Stars: Addison Holley, Ted Dykstra, Heather Bambrick, Amariah Faulkner
Votes: 1,448
medium stim, positive messages, social skills, watch out for the stomp your feet when you don’t get your way episode
24. P.D. Eastman: Are You My Mother? (1991 Video)
20 min | Animation, Short, Family
Contains three stories by P.D. Eastman: "Are You My Mother?", "Go, Dog. Go!", and "The Best Nest".
Director: Ray Messecar | Stars: Ardys Flavelle, Merwin Goldsmith, Marian Hailey, Ron Marshall
Votes: 16
very low stim (calming), famous literature, humor, positive messages
25. Dumbo (1941)
G | 64 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Ridiculed because of his enormous ears, a young circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full potential.
Directors: Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, John Elliotte | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, Herman Bing, Billy Bletcher
Votes: 142,153 | Gross: $1.60M
low stim, positive message, sad/scary but happy ending
26. The Wise Little Hen (1934)
Passed | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Donald and Peter Pig refuse to help the Wise Little Hen plant her corn or harvest it, but they are plenty anxious to help eat it.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Billy Deltcer, Florence Gill, Clarence Nash
Votes: 2,532
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
27. Three Little Pigs (1933)
Passed | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Three Little Pigs each build a house of different material. The Big Bad Wolf comes along and blows away the straw and stick homes, but is unable to destroy the house of bricks.
Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton, Mary Moder
Votes: 6,721 | Gross: $0.25M
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
28. Lambert the Sheepish Lion (1951)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. But when a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?
Directors: Jack Hannah, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Sterling Holloway, June Foray, Stan Freberg, James MacDonald
Votes: 2,609
medium stim, positive message, scary but happy ending
29. The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When a lazy grasshopper prefers to sing and dance rather than forage like his friends the ants, he learns to regret it when winter approaches. The ants save his life and in return he entertains them with his music.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Dorothy Compton, Pinto Colvig
Votes: 1,959
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
30. The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Big race. Hare, fast and in lead, stops to loaf and show off to girl bunnies. Tortoise, plodding along at steady, slow pace, wins, although hare tries a last minute burst of speed.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Dorothy Compton, Marcellite Garner, Beatrice Hagen, Eddie Holden
Votes: 3,582
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
31. Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)
G | 68 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Roo sets off on his own into the Hundred Acre Wood, he discovers a friendly and playful Heffalump named Lumpy.
Director: Frank Nissen | Stars: Jim Cummings, Brenda Blethyn, Kyle Stanger, John Fiedler
Votes: 8,439 | Gross: $18.10M
low stim, highlights importance of logic, teaches about irrational fear, scary but happy ending
32. Heidi's Song (1982)
G | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Orphan Heidi lives with her grandpa in Swiss Alps. She brings joy to all there. However, her aunt takes her to the city to live as a servant girl to a cold rich strict family and their nice but sad handicapped daughter.
Director: Robert Taylor | Stars: Lorne Greene, Sammy Davis Jr., Margery Gray, Michael Bell
Votes: 336 | Gross: $5.12M
33. Farmyard Symphony (1938)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The farm comes to life, to various classical tunes. The high point is a rooster serenading a chicken, with all the animals joining in. But then comes the sound that's even more welcome to ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Cutting | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Melvin J. Gibby, Florence Gill, Beatrice Hagen
Votes: 658
medium stim, humor, introduces farm animals for preschoolers
34. The Snowman (1982 TV Movie)
G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.
Directors: Jimmy T. Murakami, Dianne Jackson | Stars: David Bowie, Raymond Briggs, Mel Smith
Votes: 16,846
35. The Boxcar Children - Surprise Island (2018)
Not Rated | 81 min | Animation
The continuing adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they spend the summer on their grandfather's private island.
Directors: Anna Chi, Daniel Chuba, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Wonjae Lee | Stars: Joey King, J.K. Simmons, Dane DeHaan, Martin Sheen
Votes: 215
low stim, possible objectionable material
36. Davey and Goliath (1960–2004)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Family
A young boy and his talking dog learn lessons about life.
Stars: Hal Smith, Dick Beals, Norma MacMillan, Nancy Wible
Votes: 503
low stim, positive messages, music, one episode is about Halloween
37. LeapFrog: Math Circus (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 31 min | Animation, Short
Step right up to the Math Circus! Watch the Quidget Family and the Subtractobats perform high-flying feats of mathematics! In this astounding story, Leap, Lily, Tad and wacky Professor ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Allen Smith | Stars: Rachel Adams, Lori Alan, Jack Angel, Erica Beck
Votes: 41
Low stim, math
38. Horton Hears a Who! (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Horton The Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbours who refuse to believe it exists.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Hans Conried, June Foray, Chuck Jones, Thurl Ravenscroft
Votes: 2,091
calming/low stimulation, famous literature, humor
39. Madeline (1989–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
A young girl embarks on a series of misadventures, causing her friends and teachers to be worrisome. Based on the children's books.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Tracey Lee Smythe, Stevie Vallance, Vanessa King
Votes: 1,819
low stim, music, some positive messages
40. Crash Course: Computer Science (2017– )
Documentary, Animation, History
The elements of computer science and technology are explored.
Star: Carrie Ann Philbin
Votes: 27
41. Peter and The Wolf (2006)
G | 32 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
An animated retelling set to Prokofiev's suite.
Director: Suzie Templeton
Votes: 4,325
low stim, famous music, scary
42. Turn & Learn ABCs: Super Simple (2016–2018)
Animation
From Super Simple, Turn & Learn ABCs is a guessing game that helps children learn the letters of the alphabet and simple vocabulary words! Is it an airplane? Or maybe it's an alligator. Flip the tiles to find out!
Stars: Lileina Joy, Caitlin Claessens, Andy Hayward
Votes: 7
Low stim, preschool academics, music
43. Mother Goose Stories (1990–2000)
TV-G | 7 min | Family, Fantasy
Mother Goose tells her three mischievous goslings the tales behind well-known nursery rhymes.
Stars: Katie Rhodes, Victoria Shalet, Anthony Walters, Paul Dillon
Votes: 82
Medium stim, stories
44. HBO Storybook Musicals (1987– )
Animation, Family, Musical
The world's most famous children's books come to life in 'HBO Storybook Musicals,' heartwarming animated musical specials from top-name creative talents.
Stars: Heidi Stallings, Devon Michaels, Gina Marie Huaman, Tony Randall
Votes: 22
45. LeapFrog: Numbers Ahoy (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 35 min | Short, Family
Navigate number skills on a pirate adventure with Tad, Lily, and Scout! Tad and Lily need a little number sense to help them get through a complicated game, so their magical firefly friend,... See full summary »
Director: Ron Myrick | Stars: Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Cindy Robinson, Richard Rosenblatt, Jessica Straus
Votes: 19
Low stim, math
46. Good Night, Gorilla (1998)
Not Rated | 9 min | Animation, Short
There is someone at the zoo making hilarious mischief you won't want to miss!
Directors: Don Duga, Irra Verbitsky | Stars: Anthony Edwards, Renée Nalbandian, Brianna Gagne
Votes: 15
very low stimulation (calming), famous literature
47. Baby Signing Time Vol 1: It's Baby Signing Time (2005 Video)
30 min | Short
Baby Signing Time Volume 1 sets your baby's day to music as you learn signs and songs for everyday events in baby's life-eating, family, pets and more.
Director: Travis Babcock | Stars: Rachel Coleman, Cameron Ackerson, Al Azad, Caitlyn Engh
Votes: 20
low stim, sign language
48. Paddington Bear (1976–1993)
30 min | Animation, Family
The misadventures of a little Peruvian bear living in London, England.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Joel Grey
Votes: 1,429
very low stim (calming) , humor, famous literature
49. Toby Tortoise Returns (1936)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A sequel to The Tortoise and the Hare (1935), Max Hare and Toby Tortoise are competing again, this time mismatched in the boxing ring.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Alyce Ardell, Marcellite Garner, Eddie Holden, Leone Le Doux
Votes: 1,516
50. The Golden Touch (1935)
Approved | 10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A dwarf grants the king's wish that everything he touches will turn to gold. When the king finds that he cannot eat, he is no longer happy with the gift. By giving up his worldly property, he finds happiness going from riches to rags.
Director: Walt Disney | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Mary Moder, Clarence Nash, Purv Pullen
Votes: 1,624
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
51. Ugly Duckling (1939)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different. He is also rejected by all of the other birds and animals. Finally a mother swan adopts him as one of her brood.
Directors: Jack Cutting, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Clarence Nash, Amanda Cewel, Tom Cotry
Votes: 3,625
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale)
52. Harold and the Purple Crayon (1959)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
A little boy takes a walk, using his purple crayon to create everything he encounters along the way.
Director: David Piel | Star: Norman Rose
Votes: 64
stim (calming), famous literature, imagination, value of reading/writing
53. Baby Einstein Classics - Art Shorts (2003)
As babies grow and change, so does the landscape around them. Let your baby discover the wonders of the universe with colorful images and beautiful classical music with the Baby Einstein - Baby Galileo video series.
Medium stim, music
54. Baby Shark & More Kids Songs: Super Simple Songs (2017– )
48 min | Animation, Musical
This collection of 20 of the most loved Super Simple Songs includes, "Baby Shark", "Five Little Ducks", "This Is The Way", "The Ice Cream Song", "Mr. Golden Sun", and many more kids songs and nursery rhymes.
Votes: 50
Low stim, music
55. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star & More Kids Songs: Super Simple Songs (2017)
39 min | Animation, Short
Featuring a selection of 20 of the most loved Super Simple Songs® videos, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and More Kids Songs is full of easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn songs and nursery rhymes ... See full summary »
Director: Super Simple Songs
Votes: 14
Low stim, music
56. Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream? & More Kids Songs: Super Simple Songs (2017– )
48 min | Animation, Musical
Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream? and More Kids Songs includes a collection of children's songs and nursery rhymes like The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Walking In The Jungle, Who Took The Cookie?, and more. Super fun, super silly, and super simple.
Stars: Devon Thagard, Matt Stamm, Ingrid DuMosch DeHaan, Leah Frederick
Votes: 15
Low stim, music
57. The Little House (1952)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family
The story of a little house, experiencing isolation progress through the ages, finding happiness in the quiet, simple countryside.
Director: Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Sterling Holloway, June Foray, Stan Freberg, Bob Jackman
Votes: 697
low stim, positive message
58. Harold and the Purple Crayon (2001–2002)
TV-Y | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Harold has the power to create a world of his own just by drawing it with his purple crayon.
Stars: Sharon Stone, Connor Matheus, Spencer Breslin, James Sie
Votes: 163
low stim (calming), famous literature, imagination, value of reading/writing
59. Leap Frog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team (2014 Video)
TV-G | 34 min | Short, Family
The Frogs help Quigley improve the new letter machines in the Letter Factory. Along the way, they learn about adjectives, solving problems using the engineering process, and consonant blend sounds.
Director: Craig George | Stars: Alessandro Juliani, Kathleen Barr, Michael Daingerfield, Jillian Michaels
Votes: 19
Low stim, reading
60. Leapfrog: Numberland (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 36 min | Animation, Short
Join Scout and his friends for exciting learning adventures from the world of Leapfrog. When the pets long to learn about numbers, their magical car, Axle, whisks them away to Numberland.
Director: Ron Myrick | Stars: Ashleigh Ball, Shannon Chan-Kent, Richard Ian Cox, Jeannie Elias
Votes: 36
Low stim, math
61. Leapfrog: The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 36 min | Animation, Short
Help Lily, Tad, and Scout find the letters to start the fun at the amusement park! When their firefly friend, Edison, takes Tad, Lily and Scout to the place of his childhood dreams, the ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Myrick | Stars: Dorothy Elias-Fahn, R. Martin Klein, Cindy Robinson, Richard Rosenblatt
Votes: 23
Low stim, reading
62. LeapFrog: The Talking Words Factory (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 35 min | Animation, Short, Family
Leap, Lily and Tad journey to the word factory where the Word Whammer, Sticky-Ick-O-Rama and more amazing machines take letters and make them into words. Humorous ryhming songs and an out-of-control word machine add to the fun.
Director: Roy Allen Smith | Stars: Rachel Adams, Joe Alaskey, Ogie Banks, Sheryl Bernstein
Votes: 63
Low stim, reading
63. Gentle Ben (1967–1969)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in the Florida Everglades of game warden Tom Wedloe, his wife Ellen, their son Mark, and Mark's tame bear Ben.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell, Bruno the Bear
Votes: 704
positive messages, humor
64. Old King Cole (1933)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short
Old King Cole throws party and invites all of the Mother Goose characters. He warns them that they must leave at midnight. Another collection of characters puts on a stage show. The Ten ... See full summary »
Director: David Hand | Stars: Lenore Aubert, Joan Barclay, Lynn Bari, The Boswell Sisters
Votes: 651
famous literature (nursery rhymes/poetry)
65. The Snowy Day (2016 TV Short)
TV-Y | 38 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Based on the award-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Peter goes on a magical, snowy walk to his Nana's house to bring home their Christmas Eve dinner.
Directors: Jamie Badminton, Rufus Blacklock | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Donielle T. Hansley Jr., Regina King, Zoe Lulu
Votes: 416
66. Paddington Bear Goes to the Movies (1980 TV Short)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Short
The incorrigible Paddington, inspired by the magic of the Silver Screen and a sudden rainstorm, follows the famous footsteps of Gene Kelly and in his own way "dances in the rain" with hilarious consequences.
Director: Barry Leith | Star: Michael Hordern
Votes: 24
67. LeapFrog: Math Adventure to the Moon (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 34 min | Animation, Short, Family
An all-new LeapFrog movie MATH ADVENTURE TO THE MOON paired with the educational LET'S GO TO SCHOOL.
Director: Bob Nesler | Stars: Dorothy Elias-Fahn, R. Martin Klein, Cindy Robinson, Richard Rosenblatt
Votes: 25
Low stim, math
68. Horton Hears a Who! (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Horton The Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbours who refuse to believe it exists.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Hans Conried, June Foray, Chuck Jones, Thurl Ravenscroft
Votes: 2,091
calming/low stimulation, famous literature, humor
69. WALL·E (2008)
G | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
Director: Andrew Stanton | Stars: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard
Votes: 1,201,160 | Gross: $223.81M
70. The Care Bears (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Care Bears live in a faraway place up in the clouds called Care-a-Lot. They travel around the world on Missions in Caring, whilst evil villains such as Lord No Heart, try to thwart their plans.
Stars: Dan Hennessey, Bob Dermer, John Stocker, Chris Wiggins
Votes: 4,074
71. The Little Drummer Boy (1968 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
An orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura | Stars: José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray, Ted Eccles
Votes: 6,397
72. Nutcracker (1986)
G | 89 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
The colorful holiday classic is brought to the big screen, designed by famed children's story author and artist Maurice Sendak, and written to be as close to the original story. Based on the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production.
Director: Carroll Ballard | Stars: Hugh Duncan Bigney Mitchell, Vanessa Sharp, Patricia Barker, Wade Walthall
Votes: 1,386 | Gross: $0.78M
73. Mouse on the Mayflower (1968 TV Movie)
TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Mayflower journey as seen through the experiences of a church mouse.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eddie Albert, John Gary, Joanie Sommers
Votes: 197
low stim, drama, history
74. Babar (1989–2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the King of the elephants, his family, and friends.
Stars: Richard Binsley, Gordon Pinsent, Dawn Greenhalgh, Stuart Stone
Votes: 5,528
very low stim (calming), famous literature, sad/scary but happy ending, sad, discuss anthropomorphism
75. Mother Goose Stories (1990–2000)
TV-G | 7 min | Family, Fantasy
Mother Goose tells her three mischievous goslings the tales behind well-known nursery rhymes.
Stars: Katie Rhodes, Victoria Shalet, Anthony Walters, Paul Dillon
Votes: 82
Medium stim, stories
76. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
Fred Rogers explores various topics for young viewers through presentations and music, both in his world and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Stars: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Newell, Joe Negri
Votes: 9,550
very low stim (calming), some episodes have sad or scary themes
77. Frog and Toad Are Friends (1985)
18 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Claymation version of Arnold Lobel's story of two amphibian friends.
Director: John Clark Matthews | Stars: Arnold Lobel, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, Jan Colmar
Votes: 104
low stim, humor, highlights the importance of logic
78. Frog and Toad Together (1987)
30 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
More claymation adventures of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad.
Director: John Clark Matthews | Stars: Hal Smith, Will Ryan
Votes: 67
low stim, humor, highlights logic or lack thereof, kindness
79. Gentle Giant (1967)
Approved | 95 min | Drama, Family
A young boy befriends an orphaned cub and raises him to adult-bearhood. This fine family feature. based on Walt Morey's novel "Gentle Ben," was the basis for the "Gentle Ben" television series.
Director: James Neilson | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Vera Miles, Ralph Meeker, Clint Howard
Votes: 215
Very low stim (calming), kindness toward animals
80. Disney Animation Collection: Vol. 3 - The Prince and the Pauper (2009)
23 min
Mark Twain's story of a prince and a beggar boy who change clothes and identities in medieval England.
Votes: 14
low stim, famous literature, positive message
81. Corduroy (1984 TV Short)
Unrated | 16 min | Short, Adventure, Family
When a stuffed bear realizes a button is missing from his overalls, he goes on a big adventure around a big department store looking for it while dodging janitors, the night watchman, a toy train, and other dangers that get in the way.
Director: Gary Templeton | Stars: Amanda Mulea, Ebb Miller, Muriel Gould, Monica Parks
Votes: 130
very low stim(calming), famous literature, positive message
82.
HBO Storybook Musicals (1987– )
Episode:
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
(1990)
TV-Y | 26 min | Animation, Family, Musical
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!
Director: Michael Sporn | Stars: Robert Klein, Jason Biggs, Tina Fabrique, Sherryl Marshall
Votes: 58
very low stim (calming), famous literature, positive messages
83. Dr. Seuss on the Loose (1973 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Three Dr. Seuss stories hosted by the Cat in the Hat.
Director: Hawley Pratt | Stars: Allan Sherman, Hans Conried, Paul Winchell, Bob Holt
Votes: 694
fairly low stimulation, famous literature, humor, positive messages
84. Chicken Little (1943)
Approved | 8 min | Comedy, Family, Animation
A bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale of the not-so-bright little chicken's encounter with an acorn and gravity. Crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching surprise.
Directors: Jack Cutting, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Florence Gill, Frank Graham, Dorothy Lloyd, Clarence Nash
Votes: 933
medium stim, famous literature (fable/fairy tale), may scare some children
85. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,386
only the old episodes without Abby
86. Leapfrog: Adventures in Shapeville Park (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 35 min | Short
Together with their friends, Scout, Violet, Eli and Penny have all kinds of numeracy learning adventures as they set out to see the new playground being built!
Director: Ron Myrick | Stars: Ogie Banks, Jeannie Elias, Kat Feller, Sandy Fox
Votes: 25
low stim, preschool academics
87. A Pocket for Corduroy (1986 TV Movie)
Unrated | Family
Corduroy is back. This time he's finding adventure in a local laundromat and he wants a pocket. But now he's accidentally been taken home by another family. Now he's got to hurry back to ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Templeton | Stars: Tellie Johnson, Ted Mejia, Vanessa Wells, John Francis
Votes: 32
low stim, famous literature, positive message
88. Zoboomafoo (1999–2001)
TV-Y | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Chris and Martin Kratt bring their enthusiasm for animals to the pre-school set.
Stars: Martin Kratt, Chris Kratt, Gord Robertson, Samantha Tolkacz
Votes: 3,686
89. Sing-a-long: Around the World with Madeline (2002 Video)
TV-Y | 27 min | Animation, Short, Family
Madeline, the little red-haired schoolgirl, and her friends travel the globe and find a song at every port in this animated adventure.
Star: Kathleen Barr
Votes: 9
90. Paddington Bear Goes to the Movies (1980 TV Short)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Short
The incorrigible Paddington, inspired by the magic of the Silver Screen and a sudden rainstorm, follows the famous footsteps of Gene Kelly and in his own way "dances in the rain" with hilarious consequences.
Director: Barry Leith | Star: Michael Hordern
Votes: 24
91. Zoo Babies (1998 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
A heart warming and inspiring series that welcomes the arrival of new members of the animal kingdom in Zoo's around the world, as well as showcasing endangered species being born in captivity.
Director: Lyndal Davies | Star: Lyndal Davies
92. Zoo Juniors (2011– )
30 min | Family
Based in Berlin, this family series discovers what it takes to be a zoo baby in a modern zoo. From regular weight checks to inoculations and first trips outside, experience all these firsts... See full summary »
Star: Katherine Wogan
Votes: 14
93. Lassie (1954–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.
Stars: Lassie, Jon Provost, June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly
Votes: 3,812
low stim, scary but happy ending, some positive messages, unrealistic messages about dogs
94. The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
An entertaining and educational show for children about cartoon animals living in a small town, and the friendship between a cat and an earthworm.
Stars: Bradley Pierce, Peter Wildman, Stephen Ouimette, George Buza
Votes: 2,160
Medium stim, social skills, problem-solving, social studies
95. The Reluctant Dragon (I) (1941)
Approved | 74 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Humorist Robert Benchley learns about the animation process at Walt Disney Studios while trying to find the great man himself to pitch him the idea of making a cartoon about a shy dragon.
Directors: Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, Ub Iwerks, Jack Kinney | Stars: Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant
Votes: 3,820 | Gross: $0.87M
low stim, positive messages
96. McGee and Me! (1989–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
This series is intended to help Christian children grow in The Lord. It is about a normal boy and his imaginary friend, McGee and how they use The Bible to make it through the pitfalls of growing up.
Stars: Joseph Dammann, Terry Bozeman, Vaughn Taylor, Sarah Dammann Thomas
Votes: 416
97. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
G | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 227,498 | Gross: $4.00M
consider reading book first
98. Belle and Sebastian (1981–1982)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure
The adventures of a boy searching for his mother with his only companion being a large Pyrenean mountain dog falsely accused of being dangerous.
Stars: Tôru Furuya, Ichirô Nagai, Keiko Yokozawa, Adrian Knight
Votes: 968
Low stim, kindness toward animals
99.
Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
Episode:
The World of Strawberry Shortcake
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation
This is the Original Strawberry Shortcake cartoon from the 1980's. Meet Strawberry Shortcake and her friends as she believes everyone has forgotten her birthday. If the peculiar Purple ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Swenson | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Romeo Muller, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 173
100. Word World (2007–2011)
TV-Y | 28 min | Animation, Family
In Word World, words actually become the objects they represent in an innovative, educational and entertaining adventure for your kids.
Stars: Tyler Bunch, Peter Linz, Willie Martinez, Lenore Zann
Votes: 505
Medium stim, reading
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