If you haven’t seen this less-popular Disney movie, you’re missing a good one. “The Emperor’s New Groove“ is by far my favorite. It’s a little quirky, but the characters are terrific, voiced by David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt (for heaven’s sake!) and – the best – Patrick Warburton of Seinfeld fame. It never takes itself too seriously and bucks the new trend in movies by not killing the bad guy in the end (I like that SO much). I can watch it over and over again, and I can’t say that for many kid’s movies. Rated G.

“Fly Away Home” stars Anna Paquin as a young girl who goes to live with her estranged father (Jeff Daniels) when her mother dies. They end up befriending a flock of orphaned geese who don’t know how to fly south for the winter. Once you get past the killing off of Mom (like a million Disney movies!), this is pretty child-friendly. Based on a true story, this is a great film for any child who dreams of flying. Rated PG.

“The Iron Giant” is a great animated movie, especially for boys. It’s set in the ’50’s during the cold war, which might need a little explaining. It’s a little morality tale involving a big robot and a young boy. It should spark good discussion after. Rated PG.