Why is honesty always the best policy? Based on one of Aesop's fables, this retelling of "The Honest Woodman" teaches our youngest learners the value of hard work and telling the truth, even when lying would make life easier.

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Otto's Tales

The Honest Woodman

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 tale of The Little Dutch Hero.

The Little Dutch Hero

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.

The Ugly Duckling

In the "Parable of the Talents," three servants are entrusted with their master's money while he is away, and their actions lead to very different results. This timeless Bible story teaches young learners about stewardship, responsibility, and how to use their talents in a way that honors God and makes a positive impact on their community.

The Wise & Foolish Servants

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 about the people who keep our communities clean and safe for everyone and the importance of every job, especially those that require getting your hands dirty!

Let's Meet a Garbage Collector

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 appreciate all that teachers do to help students unlock their talents by giving them the confidence they need to succeed.

Let's Meet a Teacher

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 way, they discover how librarians serve our communities by inspiring a love of reading and imagination.

Let's Meet a Librarian

Why are engineers important? When Otto and Smidge attempt to build their own treehouse (without much luck), they seek the help of a local engineer who teaches them the importance of making a plan, being precise with details, and not giving up in this fun story time video.

Let's Meet an Engineer

When Dennis, Otto, and Smidge attempt to make cookies for a school bake sale and their recipe fails, a local baker comes to the rescue! This fun storytime adventure teaches young children valuable lessons about discipline, patience, and the diverse melting pot of cultures in America, while celebrating our everyday community helpers in the food industry.

Let's Meet a Baker

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

In this retelling of Aesop’s fable, your kiddos will learn the value of compassion when a strong and powerful lion meets a small, frightened mouse. Unlikely friendship can be made (and lives can even be saved!) when kindness is shown to strangers.

The Lion & the Mouse

Encourage kiddos to be resilient and adaptable with this heartwarming story from Brave Books and professional athlete Bethany Hamilton. When Olivia the Otter breaks her arm while surfing, she must learn to overcome fear and live in faith even when the ocean becomes a scary place. Get the book and follow along! BraveBooks.us

Surfing Past Fear

PragerU Kids | K - 2nd Grade. Join PragerU's favorite bulldog, Otto, for a sweet storytime that celebrates the American values of truth, freedom, responsibility, hard work, equality under God and more. (Silly tricks from Otto sometimes included....)

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