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, kid-friendly way, and reminds all of us that freedom will prevail with faith, courage, and determination.

Hour 1

Otto's Tales

Harriet & the North Star

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 friends seek the help of a local police officer and discover how much law enforcement protects and serves us each and every day.

Let's Meet a Police Officer

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 unusual test to see if she is truly the princess she claims to be.

The Princess & the Pea

In this storytime adventure, your little ones will travel to Juneau, Alaska to explore Mendenhall Glacier and learn the importance of stewardship and responsibility in caring for the environment.

Let's Visit an Alaskan Glacier

A classic tale about a poor shoemaker and his wife who benefit from the generosity of two hardworking elves. This sweet storytime video teaches young learners the importance of gratitude and returning kindness to those who help us in times of need—a perfect reminder for the Christmas season (and all year round).

The Elves & the Shoemaker

Teach young children about “a day that lives in infamy”—when the Japanese attacked the naval base at Pearl Harbor, launching the United States into World War II—with this wholesome and age-appropriate storytime video. While learning important American history, your young ones will also hear a meaningful message about heroism, bravery, and coming together amidst a crisis.

Let's Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial

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 enjoy the bounty of what he has collected.

Mr. Rabbit's Thanksgiving

Take young children on an adventure to Plymouth Rock in this storytime video about the first Thanksgiving. They’ll learn about the Pilgrims who settled in America, the local Native Americans who helped them survive, and the importance of overcoming obstacles and working together.

Plymouth Rock

Through the legend of the Big 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.

Legend of the Dipper

Teach young children about California missions as they go adventuring with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten. Your little ones will get to visit the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission and learn about an important time in early American history with this fun storytime video. Get the book so your kids can read along at home!

Let's Visit a California Mission

This lesson from the Bible teaches young children that when God is on your side, you have nothing to fear and can overcome any obstacle. In this storytime video, when a boy named David fights the fearsome giant Goliath, his strong faith in God gives him the courage to do what is right.

David & the Giant

Young children will learn how problem-solving and exceptional teamwork enabled Americans to successfully build the Hoover Dam in this storytime video with Otto the bulldog, Smidge the kitten, and their new, hardworking friends who teach the cat and dog duo about integrity and determination at America’s most famous dam.

Let's Visit the Hoover Dam

This beloved American folktale about Betsy Ross sewing the first flag of the United States teaches young children how to use our talents for God and country.

Betsy & the Flag

Take young children on an adventure to the White House and Washington Monument—important destinations that honor America’s history and leaders—with this delightful storytime video. Along with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten, your kiddos will learn that leadership comes with duty, responsibility, and serving others.

Let's Visit the White House and Washington Monument

Teach young children the importance of remembering our veterans with this storytime video. They'll join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten on an adventure to the most famous final resting place in the United States: Arlington National Cemetery. While there, the friends learn the true meaning of sacrifice and why so many have fought and died for our freedom.

Let's Visit Arlington National Cemetery

Young children will enjoy this true story in American history—when First Lady Dolley Madison (wife of fourth President James Madison) bravely saved a most meaningful portrait of President George Washington from being destroyed by the British during the War of 1812!

Dolley Saves President Washington

Do your children understand the importance of America's farmlands? This storytime video teaches young learners about the hard work and faith required to keep this most important industry of our country thriving.

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