Best Children's/Family Films of 2008
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery - The Movie
When Thomas finds himself ... island is in on the discovery, and they are determined to restore the old town to its former glory. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Kung Fu Panda
A clumsy panda bear ... his greatest strengths, he will fulfill his destiny as the hero who saved his people during their darkest hour. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Horton Hears a Who
When a kindly elephant ... reunites Bruce Almighty co-stars Jim Carrey and Steve Carell as the eponymous elephant and the mayor of Whoville respectively. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Producer Julia Roberts brings ... Home Front, Kit's adventure marks the very first major theatrical endeavor for the characters created by author Valerie Tripp. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Hopelessly stranded on the ... Andy Richter lend their voices to this animated sequel that re-teams original Madagascar co-directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Nim's Island
A young girl living ... has been reading. Nim's Island stars Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin, as well as Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Tale of Despereaux
A diminutive mouse strives ... Also lending voices to the project are Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, William H. Macy, and Christopher Lloyd. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
City of Ember
Oscar-winning Monster House director ... Robbins, and Martin Landau, with a script by Tim Burton collaborator Caroline Thompson from a book by Jeanne DuPrau. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Space Chimps
Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci, ... (Kristin Chenoweth) this fearless group of anthropoids can make the universe a safer place for aliens and humans alike. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Wheels on the Bus: Mango's Big Dog Parade
Designed for toddlers age ... to the title event. Each stop along the way offers a different activity of lesson for the young viewer. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare - The Rematch of the Century
The imaginative producers at ... race, but now Mr. Hare has demanded a rematch and he's not about to make the same mistakes twice. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Lost Stallions: The Journey Home
The popular Lost Stallions ... closer to nature, and provide them with the opportunity to work through their problems with true focus and clarity. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
This comedy concerns Maya ... from the president himself, hoping to enlist her help in preventing a pet problem from becoming a canine catastrophe. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King
A wicked warlock has ... on the ride of their lives. Additional voice talents include Jay Leno, Lauren Bacall, Wally Shawn, and Russi Taylor. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The adventure continues as ... friends, he may be able to ensure that peace and prosperity are restored on the once-beautiful realm of Narnia. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie
Everyone's favorite produce pals ... royal family from a dangerous despot or spending the rest of their lives lazily lounging around on the couch. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Untitled Summer Camp Movie
When a group of ... center instead, their repeated efforts to escape the heavily fortified facility are consistently thwarted by the institution's scheming proprietor. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Team Baby: Baby Tar Heel
Team Baby: Baby Tar ... images designed to help parents induct their newborn children and toddlers into the world of North Carolina University fanaticism. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Snow Buddies
The Air Bud saga ... race, and try to find their way home. Richard Karn and Cynthia Stevenson are among the two-legged cast members. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Barney: Celebrating Around the World
Barney: Celebrating Around the ... all his friends learning about different holidays celebrated in various cultures throughout the world as they sing child-friendly songs. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Thomas and Friends: Thomas ... locomotive vehicle and his friends in a story where they search for a treasure on the Island of Sodor. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Ready, Set, Learn, Vol. 1: Try, Try Again!
Ready, Set, Learn, Vol. ... will nurture curiosity in these young viewers in the hopes they will grow into engaged learners throughout their lives. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Ready, Set, Learn, Vol. 2: Spring Fling!
Ready, Set, Learn, Vol. ... characters teaching toddlers about basic concepts concerning emotional intelligence, helping the young viewers recognize feelings in themselves and others. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Sesame Street: Elmo's World - Opposites
Sesame Street: Elmo's World ... features the popular Muppet teaching youngsters the concept of opposites in a way that will help toddlers understand them. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds - Discoveries for Little Ears
This program designed for ... mouths on track, young ones will be well on their healthy way to speaking their first words and phrases. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Friends
Mariposa, the beautiful butterfly ... up to Mariposa and her friends to adventure beyond Flutterfield's borders and find a way to save their home. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Barney: Animal ABC's
In this 55 minute ... much fun that they don't even notice how much they're learning both about spelling, and about the animal world. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Strawberry Shortcake: Big Country Fun
In this 45 minute ... Tart and Ginger Snap set to work on a real live dude ranch, leading to many adventures as cowgirls. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
In this animated program ... the truck, and not only get into many fun adventures, but learn some valuable lessons about friendship and responsibility. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles
In this hour long ... Wiggles make a departure from their usual original material to perform their own renditions of 31 traditional nursery rhymes. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
All About Garbage and Recycling
Celebrate trash with Backpack ... look at the waste management industry, from its variety of trucks and plows, to fun with a CB radio. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes the Plunge
Everyone's favorite little train ... Sodor, but when Percy gets waterlogged, it's up to the team to help their friend and save the day. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Heroes of Freedom: Stories of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks
Heroes of Freedom: Stories ... the lives of two of the women who had a lasting impact on racial equality in the United States. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Doodlebops: Live in Concert
The live-action kiddie program ... concert features them performing over a dozen tunes including "Llet's Get Loud," "Tell Me More," and "Get On Up." [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
6 Kids Fit Kids' Workouts
This exercise video features ... young bodies need as well as motivate teachers and parents to join in and enjoy the benefits of exercise. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
65 Energy Blasts With Judy Howard
This exercise video, aimed ... for just 75 seconds, that have been designed to get children's heart rates up, build muscles, and fight obesity. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
This collection of Thomas ... way through some treacherous weather in order to reach his destination and continue to be a very useful engine. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp
This edition of Max ... ways, it takes a message from God to make everyone truly understand why Stinky is the way he is. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Sesame Street: Dinosaurs!
Everybody's favorite little red ... and more - plus, Elmo sings the song "If Elmo Had a Dinosaur" with a lively animated music video. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Lampies: Bikey
This collection offers five ... they can to keep the world in darkness. Among the episodes featured are Bikey, Thunder and Frightening, and Decoy. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Lampies: Dustywuppy
This collection offers eight ... the world in darkness. Among the episodes featured are Walkabout, Flash By Name, and A Bit of a Jam. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
ZakLand: The Shiny Suprise
This children's program, starring ... Twins working together to solve the problem of what to do when King Shiny's birthday present is accidentally eaten. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Loopdidoo
This release features the ... circumstances, but soon lead to them learning important life lessons that young viewers can take with them as well. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Sesame Street: Elmo's World - Summer Vacation
This release, part of ... summer and summer vacations. The topic allows them to address areas such as taking a picture, beaches, and skin. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Camp Rock
The Jonas Brothers star ... the Final Jam, Mitchie attempts to overcome her fear, step into the spotlight, and show everyone her true talent. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Sesame Street: Count on Sports - Making Math Fun!
This program features a ... popular Sesame Street characters engaging in different sports as a jumping off point to teach the viewer about numbers. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Team Baby: Dodgers Baby
This release allows parents ... whole new generation of Dodger faithful to acquire the desire to visit Chavez Ravine and cheer on the team. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Veggie Tales: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue - A Lesson in Helping Others
Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry ... mama, these two selfless pals cast their personal interests aside in order to help someone they hardly even know. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
This release from the ... children through a fun and interactive series of lessons all based in the teaching power of play and movement. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Play with Me Sesame: Furry, Fun and Healthy Too
This Sesame Street titles ... that help teach young children the importance of being healthy. Topics include exercise, proper diet, and visiting the doctor. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
Best friends Liana and ... of their shared love of music, the girls realize that friendship is the most valuable jewel of them all. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Holly Hobbie & Friends: Fabulous Fashion Show
Holly and her best ... program offers viewers a chance to sing along with two songs as the girls show off their creative talent. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Animalia: Welcome to the Kingdom
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Wonder Pets!: Save the Bengal Tiger!
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Word World: A Kooky Spooky Halloween
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Word World: Sheep's a Star
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Alvin & the Chipmunks: Alvin's Thanksgiving Celebration
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Hi-5 Hits, Vol. 7
This compilation of songs ... variety of Hi-5 favorites, such as Robot #1, Some Kind of Wonderful, Heroes, Ready or Not, and Underwater Discovery. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
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Barney: The Best of Barney - 20 Years of Sharing, Caring and Imagination
This release contains highlights ... over twenty years of Barney the big purple dinosaur's kid-friendly songs, adventures, and stories. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
The Blue Elephant
A little blue elephant ... learns the value of trusting others and the importance of remaining brave even in the face of great danger. [ best children's/family films - 2008 ]
