Videos · Otto's Tales · Nov 04, 2024
Little Red Riding Hood
A favorite European fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood teaches young children to be cautious around strangers and heed their parents' warnings.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Sep 30, 2024
The Little Dutch Hero
In this storytime video, your elementary students will meet Peter, a Dutch boy whose courage and action saved his whole town from disaster. Learn how small actions can make a big difference in the…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Sep 02, 2024
The Ugly Duckling
This classic folktale about a plump and awkward little duck who eventually grows into a big and beautiful swan reminds our youngest learners to be patient and resilient when hard things happen.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jul 01, 2024
Let's Meet a Garbage Collector
When Smidge accidentally throws away Dennis’s favorite lunchbox, she and Otto ask the garbage collector for help and join him on his route through town. This storytime video teaches a valuable lesson…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 05, 2024
Let's Meet a Teacher
Dennis needs to give a speech in front of his entire school, but how will he overcome his fear of speaking? Luckily, his teacher is there to help! This sweet storytime video teaches young children to…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Apr 16, 2024
Let's Meet a Librarian
Join Dennis, Otto, and Smidge for a treasure hunt at the library! When the friends discover a mysterious riddle in the attic, they seek the help of a local librarian to answer the clues. Along the…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 26, 2024
Let's Meet a Police Officer
Do your children know how much the police do for our communities? Your little ones will find out in this storytime video with Otto and Smidge. When a thief steals their picnic lunch at the park, the…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 09, 2024
The Princess & the Pea
Teach children the importance of discernment—telling the difference between what is true and what is not—with this classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young lady who is given an…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Nov 14, 2023
Mr. Rabbit's Thanksgiving
In this sweet tale about a Thanksgiving dinner, your children will learn about generosity and compassion as Mr. Rabbit invites his woodland friends who are struggling to find food into his home to…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Oct 10, 2023
Legend of the Dipper
Through the "Legend of the Dipper" about a young girl who shares what little she has with others in need, your young children will learn the importance of sharing and the power of doing good.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 13, 2023
Harriet & the North Star
This timeless, true story about the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman—a former slave who escaped to freedom and then helped rescue 70 people from slavery—is told in an age-appropriate,…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Apr 11, 2023
The Tale of William Tell
This timeless Swiss folktale teaches our youngest learners the virtue of staying calm and courageous in the face of terrifying tyranny.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Mar 14, 2023
Stars in the Sky
Teach young kids about hard work and perseverance with this old English folktale about a little girl who goes on a quest to reach the stars in the sky.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jul 05, 2022
Chicken Little
It’s important for everyone to learn how to think critically. That means asking questions and finding the answers for ourselves. This famous fable of Chicken Little reminds young learners how…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 25, 2022
Why Frog & Snake Never Play
In this African folktale, we learn what happens when we allow others to influence our friendships and decisions.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Dec 28, 2021
King Midas
Through this classic myth, we learn to appreciate what we have and resist getting too greedy.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 01, 2021
Truth, Lies, Fire, and Water
Through this imaginative fable from Africa, we learn why it's important to always be truthful and stand up to lies.
Videos · Otto's Tales · May 18, 2021
The Little Red Hen
Through the retelling of this classic folktale, your young children will learn the importance of being a self-starter and taking pride in doing hard work.
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Let's Meet a Librarian
Join Dennis, Otto, and Smidge on an exciting treasure hunt in their local library! When the friends discover a mysterious riddle in the Prager attic, they seek the help of a librarian to answer the…
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Let's Visit the White House & Washington Monument
Your little ones can visit the White House and Washington Monument anytime with this fun and educational storybook. They’ll get to travel with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten to our nation’s…
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Let's Visit the Hoover Dam
Do your children know about America’s most famous dam? Young readers will learn important history and American values as they join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten on their trip to the Hoover…
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Let's Visit The Liberty Bell
Do your children know the story of the Liberty Bell and what it symbolizes? Have your kiddos join this exciting adventure with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they travel to the Liberty…
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Let's Visit an American Farm
Teach your kids about America’s heartland and the role agriculture has played in our country with Let’s Visit an American Farm! This beautifully illustrated storybook takes K-2nd grade readers on an…
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Let's Meet a Teacher
Join Otto and Smidge as they help Dennis prepare to give a speech in front of his entire school! Their advice, however, only makes him more nervous. But with the help of his teacher and parents,…
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Let's Meet a Police Officer
What do police officers do for our communities? Can your children trust them to be a safe, respected figure during an emergency? Join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they answer these…