Nina Paley

When ten-year-old Matt finds out that his mother plans to remarry, he has many fears about the ensuing changes.

Jamal Giraffe visits his human friends and finds out what their families are like as he searches for a family that fits him.

Ellie Elephant and her wise aunt help Kirby empathize with and understand his busy mother's feelings.

Three brothers learn to compromise when their mother allows them to decide how to spend part of her bonus money.

With the help of her guardian armadillo, Annette learns how to say "no" when her friends want her to do something she thinks is wrong.

Julia refuses to taste the broccoli on her plate, until she thinks about her alternatives and their possible consequences.

Sarah and Jamal Giraffe go on a treasure hunt with their friend Mr. Johnson and find a healthy snack at the end.

Presents two stories in which children learn to make good decisions about the way they spend their time.

In two stories about teens, TJ, a Latino boy is insecure about how he appears to other people and Ama, an African American girl feels sad and lonely sometimes in spite of her popularity and good looks.

Harry's Uncle Morris convinces him that he should wear a bicycle helmet and helps him get one.

When a young girl feels overwhelmed by all she has to do, her father takes her to the zoo to help her learn how to deal with stress.

When Ellie Elephant decides to have a birthday party, her friends spread the word using different methods of communication.