Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 17, 2025
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous—and misunderstood—episodes in American history. What caused the panic? Why did so many go along with it? And how did this dark chapter…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 10, 2025
One was founded on profit. The other on faith. Jamestown and Plymouth shaped two powerful forces in American life: commerce and religion. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2,…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 13, 2025
When Dennis, Otto, and Smidge disagree about how to celebrate the 4th of July, they journey back in time to get some answers from the Founding Fathers and President Ulysses Grant. In this storytime…
Videos · Otto's Tales · May 22, 2025
Why is it important to learn from previous generations and give back to our communities? With this storytime video, your kids can join Otto and Smidge as they visit a local nursing home and meet a…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jul 01, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 05, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Apr 16, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Mar 19, 2024
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,…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Feb 20, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 26, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 09, 2024
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Dec 20, 2023
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.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Nov 28, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Oct 24, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Sep 26, 2023
Do your kids know about America’s “national monument to innovation”? Teach young children about America’s history of innovation and ingenuity, as they join Otto the bulldog and his fluffy friend…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Aug 22, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jul 25, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jun 27, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · May 23, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Apr 25, 2023
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…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Mar 28, 2023
Do your children know the story of the Liberty Bell and what it symbolizes? Teach them the importance of freedom and why America fought so hard to protect it with this age-appropriate storytime…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 24, 2023
Your children will love this exciting adventure with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they travel to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. On their trip, the duo meets new friends who help…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Jan 10, 2023
This retelling of a centuries-old Native American Iroquois legend teaches young learners about the temptations of vanity. Your kiddos will love this storytime video about staying humble and mindful…
Videos · Otto's Tales · Nov 22, 2022
Teach young kids that we can all use our unique gifts to better serve our communities and country with this storytime video about American folklore legend Paul Bunyan.
Videos · Otto's Tales · Aug 16, 2022
Many schools are no longer teaching patriotic songs like “America the Beautiful” and “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” to young children. These beloved hymns are not only fun to sing, but are also full of…