This all-time favorite can put a smile on a rock—hear Christopher Walken as a silver crayon, Thurston Howell III as a snobby blue crayon and a joyful tale dedicated to anyone who has ever been picked last in gym class. Teachers: use it to help students to think about developing rich characters for their own stories. You may have seen it before, but it's worth seeing 10 times. All my best always, Your Mayor