Video Recommendations
—Melly Anderson, Collection Development

Sesame Street: Old School, Vol. 03 (1979-1984)
DVD

Angelina Ballerina: Superstar Sisters
DVD

Stay in step with Angelina and Polly in this heartwarming collection of sisterly stories. Princess Polly must forgive her sister when Angelina breaks her special music box. Angelina's sisterly instincts kick in when Polly goes missing. Polly proves she can be a big inspiration to help Angelina finish Ms. Mimi's important assignment. Animation/TV Series. Not Rated. Recommended for ages 03-06. Juvenile. Fiction.

Prep & Landing Naughty vs. Nice
DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo

On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as 'Prep & Landing' ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa’s visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it'll take a great big effort to save the season. Santa's stealthiest little elves must race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking naughty kid, in order to stop Christmas from descending into chaos. Animation/Holiday. Rated TV-G. Recommended for ages 05-10. Juvenile. Fiction.

Dragons: Riders of Berk
DVD

Buckle up for more high-flying action and fire-breathing fun with this thrilling debut of the animated TV series based on the hit movie How to Train Your Dragon! The epic story of Hiccup, Toothless and his fearless friends continues with four explosive episodes filled with all-new adventures and exciting, never-before-seen dragons. Animation/Comedy. Not Rated. Recommended for ages 08-12. Juvenile. Fiction.

Transformers  Prime: The Complete Second Season
DVD and Blu-ray

Unicron is defeated but what was thought to be the end of the Autobots' darkest hour is actually proving to be just the beginning! The centuries-old war pitting Optimus Prime and his team of heroic Autobots alongside their most trusted human allies against Megatron and his nefarious Decepticons rages on coming to a boldly exciting climax you absolutely have to see to believe! Animation/Anime. Not Rated. Recommended for ages 08-12 Juvenile. Fiction.

Doctor Who (2005): Series Seven, Part One
DVD and Blu-ray

Join the Doctor, his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds) and numerous friends on their latest escapades through space and time where they puzzle an unexpected invasion of Earth, save a spaceship full of dinosaurs, don Stetsons in a Wild West adventure and are even kidnapped by the Doctor's oldest foe. The explosive series concludes with Amy and Rory's heart-breaking farewell - a race against time through the streets of Manhattan. Sci-Fi/TV Series. Rated TV-PG. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Juvenile. Fiction.

The Amazing Spider-Man
DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo and 3D Blu-ray

Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. He is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance, leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner -- and alter-ego, The Lizard -- forcing Peter to make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Action/Fantasy. Rated PG-13. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Young Adult. Fiction.

I Wish
DVD

Twelve-year-old Koichi and his younger brother Ryunosuke have been separated by their parents' divorce and Koichi's only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open, linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives. Drama/Foreign Film. Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Young Adult. Fiction.

Men in Black III 
DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo and 3D Blu-ray

Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind. Action/Comedy. Rated PG-13. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Young Adult. Fiction.

ParaNorman 
DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo and 3D Blu-ray

In the comedy thriller, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, moronic grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits. Animation/Adventure. Rated PG. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Young Adult. Fiction.

Nature: The Magic of the Snowy Owl
DVD

A team of intrepid filmmakers provides an intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird made popular by Harry Potter’s faithful companion Hedwig. Though snowies naturally stand out for their beauty, intelligence and charm, in their eerie, bleak Arctic home it is their determination and survival skills that are truly magical. Documentary/Nature. Not Rated. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Young Adult. Nonfiction.