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French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he's barking up the wrong tree. He'll need his favorite songs ("Jowlene" and "I Will Pawlways Love You," of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be.

As a shy young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.

Debbie Friedman always had music inside her, and she dreamed of using her love of singing to do what no one else had done before—create Jewish music that would welcome, include, and honor the whole Jewish community.

Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn’t think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong. On the Line is a captivating true story about manifesting your dreams.

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families–drums, horns, strings, and voice–in this series by a world-renowned music educator. What do a choir, a rapper, and a yodeler all have in common? They all use voice to make music! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a musical voice. Young listeners are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of different vocal musicians, and then encouraged to use their voice in the world around them.

Irene grew up traveling around Germany with her family’s circus, surrounded by her loved ones and thrilling the crowds with her performance on the high wire…until one day, the audience boos. The Lorch family is Jewish, and the increasing power of Adolf Hitler’s Nazis has put them all in grave danger.

In 2010, Harry Styles was thrust into the spotlight when he auditioned for X-Factor and was placed in a new band called One Direction. That band of five young men would go on to place third in the competition, but their time together wouldn't stop there. They went on to release five albums and headline four international tours. When the band went on a break in 2016, Harry Styles decided to pursue his dream of being a solo artist. Since then, Harry has released three albums, sold out massive tours, and won a Grammy award.

Fifteen-year-old Lyric Teague sings like an angel, and has already played all the great musical theater roles—in the privacy of her bedroom. Haunted by her mother’s death, she is too timid and insecure to chase her dreams or form any friendships.

From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman with the longest TV career ever.

Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant narrator introduces kids in his community to the powerful possibilities of rap, from turning “a simple phrase/into imagery that soars” to proclaiming, “this is a voice that represents me!” As Khodi Dill’s rhymes heat up, the diverse crew of kids gain self-confidence and a sense of freedom.

Angélica ha pasado todo el verano en la República Dominicana con sus tías y primas, sus abuelos y con la cotorra de al lado. Pronto, tendrá que despedirse. El final del verano significa regresar a casa para volver a la escuela en la otra orilla. Antes de irse, su abuelo le da el regalo perfecto, algo con el poder de atraer multitudes y mover a la gente tan rápido como las alas de un picaflor: una güira. Angélica se enamora de esta lata sin fondo y peine de hojalata que mantiene el ritmo, aunque al principio nadie parece compartir su entusiasmo.

Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

The Lunarian is a magical theatre with a mind of its own, often redecorating on a whim or making it snow from the rafters. The theatre’s troupe call themselves the Dreamatics, and together they grow sets from seeds, sew costumes that can change an actor’s shape, and each night when a girl named Luna goes to sleep, they produce her spectacular dreams: dreams of memories, family, and her beloved dog, Murph. But when something devastating happens in Luna’s waking life, the theatre falls under new management in the form of the Bad Dreams.

Angélica has spent the summer in the Dominican Republic with her tías and primas, her grandparents, and their parrot, but soon she’ll have to say goodbye. The end of summer means returning home to start school on another shore. Before she leaves, her grandfather gives her the perfect gift. It's something with the power to make people dance as fast as the wings of a hummingbird: a güira. Angélica falls in love with this musical instrument, though nobody shares her enthusiasm at first. “What is that sound,” they say, “pennies inside a tin cup?”

As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn't imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him. But it will. When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice—Garvey's voice—can be a powerful spark in the dark …

في هذه السلسلة سيتعرف الأطفال على عدد كبير من الآلات الموسيقية، التي عادة ما تثير فضولهم.

La vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'école de danse de l'Opéra de Paris ! Cette année, parmi les nouveaux en cinquième division se trouve Clémence. Elle était dans le même cours de danse que Colas, avant son entrée à l'École ! Très naturellement, Clémence vient donc vers lui en arrivant. Colas est tiraillé entre son envie de lui servir de guide et sa fidélité à la bande.

Découvrez la vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'École de danse de l'Opéra ! Avant de s'endormir Sofia, 12 ans, était élève de 5e division à l'École de Danse. À son réveil, elle a 16 ans, étudie en 1re division et se prépare à passer le concours d'entrée de l'Opéra de Paris, un des moment les plus importants de sa vie. Sofia est stupéfaite : que lui est-il arrivé ? Roman pour enfant dès 8 ans.

La vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'École de danse de l'Opéra ! Bilal estime qu'il y a encore beaucoup à faire pour que la danse classique ne soit pas une activité réservée aux filles – et aux garçons d'un certain milieu... Soutenu par ses amis petits rats et par la direction de l'Ecole de Danse de l'Opéra, le jeune danseur va organiser un stage de découverte à Nanterre. Mais ce n'est pas toujours facile d'aller à l'encontre des préjugés.

La vie et les rêves des petits rats de l'École de danse de l'Opéra La journée portes ouvertes de l'Opéra Garnier est imminente ! Les petits rats de l'École de Danse donneront de courtes représentations un peu partout dans le prestigieux bâtiment. Mais Constance ne parvient pas à se concentrer sur les préparatifs : son père, qu'elle n'a jamais connu, vient de surgir dans sa vie... Dès 8 ans.