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DVD: The Jungle Book (animated)

Movies on DVD

Jaunty animation meets jazzy songs.

Release date: 10/17/1967

Age 4+

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DVD: Alice in Wonderland

Movies on DVD

Surreal Disney classic with wild-card characters.

Release date: 07/28/1951

Age 4+

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DVD: Charlotte's Web

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Heartwarming tale of love and friendship.

Release date: 8/28/2001

Age 5+

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DVD: The Sword in the Stone

Movies on DVD

Delightful classic brings Arthur legend to life.

Release date: 1/1/1963

Age 5+

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DVD: Bridge to Terabithia

Movies on DVD

Beautiful lesson in friendship for young and old.

Release date: 2/15/2007

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Age 8+

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DVD: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Movies on DVD

Bright, spirited, and edgy version of Willy Wonka.

Release date: 7/15/2005

Age 8+

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DVD: Stardust

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Dazzling fantasy rom-com has some dark moments.

Release date: 08/10/2007

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Age 12+

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DVD: Pride and Prejudice (1980)

Movies on DVD

A respectful -- though long -- dramatization.

Release date: 1/13/1980

Age 13+

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DVD: The Namesake

Movies on DVD

Fabulous immigrant-family saga to see with teens.

Release date: 3/9/2007

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Age 14+

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