Frank Carlson Library

When Penny is at her music lessons, Tuckerbean loves going to the movies.

Gracie the pig has a part in a movie with with Tilda Swinetune, the champion swim racer and movie star, but she is upset when she realizes she is just a stunt double--however a small change in the script makes her able to do that and also fulfill her dream with a part of her own.

Buzz is filming a movie about aliens from Outer Space, who capture Fly Guy and Buzz Boy--and our two heroes must outsmart the aliens, with some help from Dragon Dude and Fly Girl.

When silent movie director Larry Trimble decides to put Strongheart, a police dog, into his movies as the lead actor, he must first train him to play with toys and walk like a regular dog, but Strongheart becomes a sensation until his military training leads to trouble, and possibly the end of his career. Includes author's note on the real Strongheart.

"Describes what media is, how movies are part of media, and encourages readers to question the medium's influencial messages"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly describes in simple text the work that goes on at a movie theater and some of the equipment used there.

"Maisy and her friends are so excited! They're going to see a fun adventure film. With tickets and snacks at the ready, they scramble for seats and settle in for the movie to begin. Cyril's a little afraid of the dark, but Maisy is happy to hold his hand. When Eddie enthusiastically shouts at the screen, he quickly learns a lesson in movie etiquette! After little ones share this outing with Maisy, they'll be raring to go on their own movie-theater...

"Kara the cocker spaniel loves her family--especially nine-year-old Jessy. But she also knows that the family is having a tough time. Then one day, Kara gets mistaken for a famous movie-star dog and suddenly she's got soft pillows to lie on and fancy food to eat ... will Kara leave to become a Hollywood spaniel?"--Publisher.

While spending winter break at a ski lodge, beginning-skier Katie finds herself in some very complicated situations when the magic wind turns her into the ski instructor.

Acting in a film for the first time, Tessa is lonely until she meets a magic puppy who helps her make friends and meet her favorite actor.