An abridged version of Johanna Spyri's classic story of a Swiss orphan who is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.

Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.

A grandfather relates to his grandson tales of the small country school he attended in the 1940s.

Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school's talent show. The trouble is, she's only a beginner, and she's had only three lessons. Will her confidence waver on the night of the show?

As her family gathers for the wedding of her sister Anna, fourth-grader Cassie Whiting sees the many changes brought about by everyday life and finds comfort in the love of those around her, especially her grandfather.

Jomar greets his neighbors using slang, but his grandfather wants to hear some more traditional words.

Little Hare hasn't learned to hop, but Grandpa is sure he will hop when he's good and ready.

Geronimo travels to Ratzikistan to help his grandfather write a travel guide about this remote area.

Grandpa Toad teaches his grandson the secrets of survival, but Little Toad is the one who saves the day when a huge monster attacks them.

A boy helps his grandfather on the farm, showing the hen that follows them all that he can do.