So many Scholastic DVDs are available, it's hard to keep track. Here is a list of great Scholastic DVD sets that include animated renditions of timeless storybook classics. The DVD stories can be used to entertain and educate kids. Many of the stories have read-along versions, and kids can watch the story after reading the book, or vice-versa. Also, the story narrations on the DVDs provide a good example of reading with feeling that kids can learn from as they are beginning to read.

1. My Very First Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories

Including stories like "Harold and the Purple Crayon, "Knuffle Bunny," "The Little Red Hen," "Corduroy," and many more, preschoolers will love this collection, and parents will too. With 50 animated stories, kids could read the book and then watch the animated version, with a new story for almost every week of an entire year! What a fun way to introduce kids to the wonderful world of literature. You could go all out and even use each story as a theme for the week's learning. preschool at home couldn't be easier. The DVD set also contains Spanish versions of a few of the stories.More »

2. Fairytales, Magic, and More: Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics

Featuring narrations by celebrities like John Lithgow, Danny Glover, and Christopher Lloyd, this pink and pretty DVD set is perfect for a princess. The collection contains magical classics from James Marshall, Hans Christian Anderson, and more. The set includes 25 stories in all, but some of the favorites are: "Red Riding Hood," The Three Little Pigs," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Rapunzel," "The Elves and the Shoemaker," and "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." Reading different versions of these classic fairy tales and comparing them to the version on the DVD is a great way to have fun with kids and challenge their thinking skills.More »

3. Dinosaurs, Trucks, Monsters, and More: Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics

This DVD set contains stories that any child would love, but boys will get an extra big kick out of the themed tales. Featured in the set are animated versions of beloved books such as "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, "Pete's a Pizza," The Mouse and the Motorcycle," and many more. In fact, the set includes several of the popular "How Do Dinosaurs..." series. Kids love those books, and they teach great lessons about behavior. The set, along with a couple of the featured storybooks, would make an excellent gift for a family with young kids, especially boys!More »

4. Scholastic Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics

100 Storybook Classic -- what more can I say? This huge collection features animated versions of beloved classics such as "Where the Wild Things Are," "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," "Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type," and obviously, many more. The set contains 16 discs in total, and it certainly seems easier to buy the set than to try to keep track of all the DVDs separately.More »