Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Volume 3: Classics Collection Part 1

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.

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.

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.

A skeleton band supplies words and music to the song based on the African-American spiritual. Children will enjoy learning about the human body. Narrated by Chris Thomas King.

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.

In midnight visits clothed in mystery, a pair of elves restore a poor shoemaker and his wife to prosperity. Narrated by Patrick Stewart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With everyone in her house too busy to listen, Nora makes her presence known at every turn. Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt.

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.

Two enterprising friends, Milton and Marvin, prove that valentines are for everyone. Narrated by Melissa Leebaert.

When Mrs. Tweezers convinces Owen's parents that their son is too attached to Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, Owen vehemently disagrees. Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker.

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.

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.

A mother and child plant a rainbow of colors in their flower garden. Narrated by P.J. Verhoest with music by Crystal Taliefero.

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.

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.

Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money. Narrated by Ming Na-Wen.

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.