Movies by Ray Messecar
If I Ran the Zoo
A child goes to the zoo and is disappointed with the quality of creatures there. He daydreams about running the zoo himself. Features illustrations from the book accompanied by narration.
How Much is a Million?
With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, the concepts of a million, a billion and a trillion are not so quite so intimidating.
If I Ran the Circus
Young Morris McGurk's has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store into the Circus McGurkus-the most colossal, stupendous, tremendous show in the world.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
This short video features illustrations from the Dr Seuss story book with narration by Walter Matthau. A hermit known as the Grinch hates Christmas and is tired of the Whos of Who-ville celebrating it. This year, he plans to steal it from them. Video also includes the story If I Ran The Zoo.
Scrambled Eggs Super!
The story is told from the point of view of a boy named Peter T. Hooper, who makes scrambled eggs prepared from eggs belonging to various exotic birds.
If You Made a Million
Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts -- as well as the mystery and wonder -- of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know! An ALA Notable Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Teachers' Choices Selection
Hunches in Bunches
It tells the story of a bored indecisive boy who is urged by a string of Hunches - that come in the guise of bizarre furry creatures - first to do this and then to do that until, finally, he follows the Munch Hunch and goes for lunch.