Teaching Resources

Starring Danny Kaye and Farley Granger, directed by Chales Vidor.  

Dumbo charms all who see him...until they see his big, floppy ears!

Taj Mahal plays a traveling guitarist who creates a band out of "nothing".  Young Ty gets the whole town out to watch.

Jack Nicholson reads the narration to Bobby McFerrin's musical accompaniment and Tim Raglin's illustrations. 

Opera in One Act by Gian Carlo Menotti.  Sung in English, tailored for children, about 45 min.—a perfect intro to opera.

Includes the narrated story as well as excerpts from the music, and downloadable Teacher's Guide and repro worksheets. 

Denzel Washington narrates  to music of B.B. King, with illustrations by Barry Jackson. 

Disney's original, animated classic.

Robin Williams reads the  Russian fairy tale  to the music of the Klezmer Conservatory Band and wacky illustrations by Henrick Drescher.

Includes the narrated story as well as excerpts from the music, and downloadable Teacher's Guide and repro worksheets. 

Bob Hoskins reads to Eugene Friesen's clever music and David Johnson's illustrations.

Told by Morgan Freeman to Taj Mahal's heartfelt blues and Yvonne Buchanan's illustrations.

The coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. 

Amy Grant narrates to the music of Chet Atkins, with illustrations by Laszlo Kuvbinyi.

The animated classic based on the Peanuts characters of Charles Schulz.  .  

Stories are told by celebrities, with music added by outstanding musicians, and illustrations by well-known illustrators. A delight to ear and eye!

With his faithful friend Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures until he triumphs in his quest to become a real boy. 

Folktales are told by celebrities, with music performed by outstanding musicians, and illustrations by well-known illustrators—a delight to ear and eye.  

Hanna/Barbera animated musical based on E.B. White's classic book, with music by the Sherman brothers.

Every child who has read a Sendak book will recognize these costumes and sets as his. The Glyndebourne Opera Festival has taken full advantage of his talent in these 4 operas.