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123 IT'S A FRUITY ABC
KNOW KNOWLEDGE LIMITED
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Helps to develop early literacy skills with letters, sounds and number concepts. Animated characters made from real pieces of fruit and vegetables provide a fun, multi-sensory experience encouraging healthy eating.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Bright and colorful but a bit one dimensional. Teaches learning letters, sounds, sound blends and words while learning about healthy fruit . Demonstrates positive social behavior modeling. Lots of repetition of letters and sounds, which is how young children learn, but sort of reminds you of flash cards. Excellent production quality.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reactions. The kids liked the fruit shapes and animals, they also liked all the food items used to demonstrate letters. Held attention of some, others - not so much. "It was okay." "It was too long." One little boy said that he thought his friends would really like the fruit shapes and thought they would like to make some themselves.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.99
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from KNOW KNOWLEDGE LIMITED

A BAILAR LET'S DANCE! - SPANISH LEARNING SONGS CANCIONES INFANTILES

A BAILAR LET'S DANCE! - SPANISH LEARNING SONGS CANCIONES INFANTILES
WHISTLEFRITZ LLC
Series: AUDIO CD, AGES 2-5
Topic - Music
Description - Songs that introduce kids to the Spanish words for numbers, letters, colors, body parts, directions and more. Authentic, upbeat, Latin rhythms include salsa, merengue, rumba, ranchera, corrida and rock n roll.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a superb CD of children's songs - all in Spanish. The packaging is somewhat misleading because it touts the idea that it is "teaching" Spanish. This isn't really the case since there is no element here to attempts a language learning lesson. On the other hand, the music is pleasant and many of the tunes are ones that kids are familiar with such as Head and Shoulders; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and The Alphabet Song. For a Spanish speaking family, this is perfect but, if you're trying to learn Spanish, don't expect this to do that.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids immediately started moving to the beat of the first song and were quite interested in the music for the first four songs. After that, it was difficult to hold their interest as they didn't understand what the songs were about. Even when coached by an adult to listen to the Spanish words of familiar tunes, they lost interest.
Runtime: 38 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: AUDIO

A TO Z SYMPHONY, THE

A TO Z SYMPHONY, THE
CLASSICAL FUN MUSIC, INC.
Topic - Music
Description - Twenty six independent, one-minute videos set to the melodies of some of histories greatest composers. Each letter's vignette is preceded by an introduction of the title and composer, so they become memorized naturally by young minds.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent. Can't-miss classical music in a kid-friendly format. Extremely high quality sound. One-minute tracks good for short attention spans. Images are not the usual kiddy alphabet stuff. Intriguing material for those just learning the alphabet.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. Repeated letters and associated words out loud, labeled foods (Boo! Mushrooms!) giggled (The arrow and the apple are funny!) and asked lots of questions. "How does the yo-yo work?" "What are Stonehenge and the Olympics?" "Is this all true?"
Runtime: 32 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0975992708

ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY

ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY
ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Develop courage, responsibility and self-esteem in your child, using Active Parenting principles. Contains an hour of video illustrating styles of parenting, effective non-violent discipline skills and logical consequences.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Content is very good with realistic lessons that are valuable to any parent. The presentation lacks appeal. The video clips are only a few inches in diameter, the narrator is dull, and it lacks flexibility, forcing constant review of some segments.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Platform: WIN platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95
Media: CDROM ISBN # 1-880283-23-9

ADVENTURE TO KIDS TV
MILLENNIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Series: ENCHANTED DOLLHOUSE,THE
Topic - Family
Description - A magic dollhouse transports two sisters into an imaginary land peopled with puppets. Presents activities such as dancing, spelling, and baking.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Production has a home video look to it. The puppets are cute, though simple in design. Addresses social issues such as not lying and sharing and encourages children to use their imaginations in a positive way.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids were concerned that there were no consequences for characters that wandered off by themselves. "The bears were not real but I still liked it, especially when the bears shared their cookies." "We liked the puppets and the dancing." Some danced along.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9665114-1-7

ADVENTURES OF COOKIEHOOD, THE
SESAME WORKSHOP
Series: SESAME STREET
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Cookie Monster is in search of cookies, but every time he comes upon them he is told he cannot have any. Cookie Monster fights his instincts and refrains from eating the cookies. But someone steals the cookies and Cookie Monster is blamed.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Classic Sesame Street programming. Characters deal with emotionally charged themes kids relate to: lies, honesty, sharing. Educational, challenging and entertaining. Strong diversity. "There are good reasons why Sesame Street has been around for years."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Found it engaging. Maintained a high focus for periods of time if not for the entire hour. Danced and interacted, talking to characters as though they are real. Were very interested in kids bathing outside in buckets. "I want to bake cookies with Mom."
Runtime: 58: minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99
Media: VIDEO

This title is available for purchase from SESAME WORKSHOP

ADVENTURES OF ELMO IN GROUCHLAND, THE

ADVENTURES OF ELMO IN GROUCHLAND, THE
SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Topic - Family
Description - Elmo loves his blanket more than anything in the world. When a tug-of-war with Zoe sends his blanket into a far-away land, Elmo summons all of his courage to undertake a rescue mission and is plunged into Grouchland.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent production quality. Holds interest from start to finish. Combines compelling music with friendly characters who makes the audience feel like they're part of the action. There is a continuous sense that everyone is looking out for Elmo.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids relate to Elmo. "He is so cute. I was sad when the mean man took his blankie." "Huxley is a bad guy with no manners." "The fireflies helped Elmo in the dark." "I liked the song with the Grouches, 'Welcome to Grouchland, Now Scram.'"
Runtime: 73 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 76783927-7

This title is available for purchase from SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ADVENTURES WITH CONNOR & JADEN, VOL. 2: WINGS, SCALES AND TAILS
BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Family
Description - Connor and Jaden explore the fascinating animals at the zoo and then experience the living environment of the butterfly. Upbeat music along with educational facts will transport young children to a destination of adventure.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good concept since it allows toddlers an opportunity to watch children similar to themselves on the screen - something that doesn't happen often for kids in this age group. At the same time, kids are learning something about animals. Be forewarned that the production is very amateurish with low resolution video and shaky camerawork. The segments are a bit sloppy at times and the dialogue lacks wit. But, at the same time, it's appealing to toddlers, especially with the youth narrator. The cover art is very unappealing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed watching this and wanted to watch it again as well as share with their friends. The animals were a bit hit, as were the onscreen toddlers. "We like the zoo." Its energy is contagious. "After viewing, the kids were begging us to take them to the zoo." The kids laughed, danced and talked about their favorite things to do. Even the kids mentioned the cover art though - they didn't want to watch it when first shown the cover.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC.

ADVENTURES WITH CONNOR AND JADEN, VOL. 1: SUMMER FUN

ADVENTURES WITH CONNOR AND JADEN, VOL. 1: SUMMER FUN
BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Series: ADVENTURES WITH CONNOR AND JADEN
Topic - Family
Description - Sends positive messages to youngsters on issues like sharing, safety and respect for others.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyable short for babies. It takes them through a day that is familiar to most children, from water play to play ground. The production level is very simple but it works. The child narrator will most likely appeal to little ones while adults will enjoy the child's perspective on daily living. Clear images and music.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The two-year-olds loved it. They described the pictures and what they saw. One child asked to watch it again. They loved seeing the water and the playground and kept saying "babies." They talked to the screen about what they saw. Good length.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99
Media: DVD

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ADVENTURES WITH CONOR AND JADEN, VOL. 3: HAY BALES, TRAIN RAILS & SEA TAILS

ADVENTURES WITH CONOR AND JADEN, VOL. 3: HAY BALES, TRAIN RAILS & SEA TAILS
BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Family
Description - Buddies Connor and Jaden keep the adventures coming as they take friends along to see trains, visit with sea life, and remember a past trip they took to the farm. Full of fun facts and sights.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An independent production with good content and will hold your child's attention. Be forewarned however, that the production quality is very amateurish with low resolution images and shaky camerawork. It provides a virtual field trip to three different environment and has charming narration by a child. The narrative offers a few forgotten facts about farm animals, trains, and fish at the aquarium. The live toddlers onscreen are very authentic and appealing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The kids were engaged and stayed with the video. They danced along to the music and talked about the trains and the sea life. Kids liked seeing the "babies" onscreen. "Also, we learned stuff about trains and hay and sharks."
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC.

ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK: DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ZOO!, A

ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK: DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ZOO!, A
LAUREL HILL ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK
Topic - Family
Description - Young viewers join fun pals Wink & Blink on an interactive trip to the zoo. Along the way they'll learn about lots of animals, they'll discover what it's like to be a zookeeper, and they'll even tag along with the zoo vet on a barn-yard house call.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyable with lots of useful information and footage of zoo animals but the presentation doesn't always stay relevant for its target audience. The visuals and general content are just right for preschoolers but some of the information is too advanced for them such as the concept of carnivores, herbivores, and onmivores. Also, the magic door game where children have to find clues about a mystery animal is far too complicated for younger children.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Liked the footage of the zoo animals. One two-year-old kept putting her hands on the floor and walking on all fours every time she say the apes or monkeys saying they walk like this. Kids wanted to watch it again immediately and pointed out their favorite animals as reasons why. The clue game with the puzzle keys was very confusing and needed explaining. The two's ignored the game completely and the older kids kept asking questions about it.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: DVD ISBN # 0-9753885-3-3
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

ALEX & THE KALEIDOSCOPE BAND LIVE CONCERT

This title is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title

ALEX & THE KALEIDOSCOPE BAND LIVE CONCERT
KALEIDOSCOPE SONGS
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Music
Description - World music infused songs that inspire families to sing, dance and get lost in the magic of the music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Love it. Very bright and uplifting. Delightful musicians and onscreen kids. Fantastic music. Very enjoyable music, catchy and upbeat. Alex and Natalie work together and keep the children in the audie3nce engaged. Very original song choices. There is lots of audience participation from the preschoolers. The language is very appropriate for them with a few new words tossed in for good measure. One almost feels like you are at the concert.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - There was immediate participation on everyone's part. The children sang and danced along to it. They also said, "I'm Alex" or "I'm Natalie" as they tried to mimic them. The particularly enjoyed the song about dads. "He said my Dad is as big as the sky." "I played guitar like Alex." "I would like to play drums." "I saw two guitars - I like guitars." "I liked slapping knees and making thunder." "I'm gonna teach Colby that." This is exactly the type of video that one enjoys sharing with kids.
Runtime: 38 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from KALEIDOSCOPE SONGS

ALL BY MYSELF: GETTING DRESSED, VOLUME 1

ALL BY MYSELF: GETTING DRESSED, VOLUME 1
ALL BY MYSELF, INC.
Series: ALL BY MYSELF
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Created to inspire self-empowerment, self-sufficiency, responsibility and a healthy independence. Kids learn by watching other kids, and they get to see lots of other kids dress themselves with some positive coaching from a narrating animated lady bug.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Helpful concept. Well produced; cute music and animation. Inspiring for little ones. Shows kids trying different ways of getting pants on - hopping, laying down, standing up - and giggling through frustrations. Offers lots of positive re-enforcement.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some started checking their own clothes for zippers and tags. "It was funny. I saw underwear." "I want to learn how to snap my jeans." "I liked learning how to put my clothes on." "I liked the ladybug." Best watched in segments.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0971543488
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

ALL BY MYSELF: TAKING CARE OF MY PET, VOL. 2

ALL BY MYSELF: TAKING CARE OF MY PET, VOL. 2
ALL BY MYSELF, INC.
Series: ALL BY MYSELF
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Encourages children to get involved and participate in the family responsibilities of having a pet.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful production that encourages kids to be responsible and motivates them to do the job by themselves which instills a sense of pride and satisfaction of a job well done. Buddy the Ladybug as host is terrific. Content on the mark. Well produced.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved it. "It taught us how to take care of pets, to be kind, to not hurt the animals." Even the youngest wandered around a bit but became attentive during the animated segments. They tapped their feet, danced, and played drums to the music.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0971543453
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
GAIAM
Series: BABY GOOD SPORTS GANG
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Introduces eight animals that live in God's world and an opportunity for parents to teach their baby animal names and the concept of large and small. Engaging animation and motion photography of real animals are underscored with classical music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautiful photography of unusual animals. Good music. Opens and closes with a prayer. Vocabulary level a little too high. Specifies that all creatures are created by God. Aside from that there are no specific goals other than to show images of animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Pleasant to watch, engaging for kids.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.96
Media: DVD

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ALLEGRA'S CHRISTMAS

ALLEGRA'S CHRISTMAS
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ALLEGRA'S WINDOW
Topic - Holiday
Description - Allegra learns the true meaning of Christmas giving when she finds out that one of Santa's helpers expects to spend Christmas alone. Allegra to the rescue!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Colorful characters. Engaging, thoughtful story. Wonderfully instructive in showing how to be happy about simple things. Good message about giving. Good color and amusing puppets. Appropriate language. Pace and visuals at times too fast.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A nice Christmas message for kids. Prompted discussion among kids afterwards. Allegra is very lovable. The children sang along and laughed and talked about what they saw. Some dialog scenes are somewhat long.
Runtime: 47 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7921-4273-X

This title is available for purchase from PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ANGELINA BALLERINA: ANGELINA FOLLOWS HER DREAMS

ANGELINA BALLERINA: ANGELINA FOLLOWS HER DREAMS
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ANGELINA BALLERINA
Topic - Holiday
Description - Join Angelina Ballerina in her newest DVD as she pursues her dream of becoming a prima ballerina! Along the way, she encounters fun, adventure (and some obstacles) but in the end Angelina's passion for dance always shines through. Watch, dance and twirl along with Angelina as she Follows Her Dreams!
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Runtime: 63 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD ISBN # 7/15/2007

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ANGELINA BALLERINA: SILVER LOCKET SPECIAL EDITION

ANGELINA BALLERINA: SILVER LOCKET SPECIAL EDITION
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Holiday
Description - Angelina twirls her way into little girls' hearts with an all new Silver Locket Special Edition. This Special Edition comes with the Silver Locket book inside the DVD. It follows the story of Angelina who loses her mother's precious silver locket and is forced to confess, but not before an unlikely person comes to her rescue.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Delightful story. Part of it was very suspenseful. The characters have wonderful personalities. The baby mouse cried a lot - something that many felt was annoying.
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Runtime: 49 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ANIMAL GROOVE

ANIMAL GROOVE
BLUE VISION MUSIC
Topic - Music
Description - James Coffey's CD has kids hopping like kangaroos, soaring like the eagles, and enjoying diverse musical styles with his creative lyrics that take a journey through an imaginative animal kingdom.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Loved it. Very upbeat. Transitions are excellent, lyrics are informative while entertaininig. Combines silly songs with songs that make you think. Vocuabulary is perfect for young children. Lyrics are funny, catchy, and contagious. Even the "Dust Bunny" song is done in such as way that youngest kids can relate.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - YES! "I just really love it. It has groovy music." Kids were genuinely captivated. They danced, sang along and asked for it again. A favorite was "Jellyfish Jump." They loved the piano playing and the song "I Want to Fly." It made them fly!
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: AUDIO

ART HOUSE - VOL.1: BASIC SHAPES AND ANIMALS

ART HOUSE - VOL.1: BASIC SHAPES AND ANIMALS
ART HOUSE LLC
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Teacher Emily teaches kids how to draw using basic shapes with step by step instruction, energetic songs by award winning composer Peter Scatturro and colorful animation by Simpson's animator Brad Ableson.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nicely done. Teaches kids how to draw animals using basic shapes. It's broken up well - one animal at a time. The music videos are cute and upbeat. It breaks down the drawing process into simple steps. The on-camera talent is appealing, both the host/teacher and the kids. Bright, colorful and good audio. The background music is a bit monotonous but the music videos are terrific. "This same drawing method was used to wonderful results at my son's preschool." Because the process is simplified, kids can feel competent right away.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids stayed connected to the video until the end. One three-year-old did not participate but watched the entire thing. Children 4-9 stayed focused throughout and the youngest wanted to watch it again, a couple right away. The oldest child (9) thought the presentation a little young but he enjoyed the activity of learning to draw the monkey best. One 4-year-old said, "I liked it a lot. I learned how to draw stuff and it was fun to see it come to life." "I liked the dinosaur when he acted silly. He made bubbles in his drink and his eyes rolled around funny." Kids enjoyed the simple instructions and how she would color in the drawings and they would come to life in an animated music video. They laughed at all of them but especially the dinosaur who blew bubbles in his milk.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.99
Media: DVD ISBN # 0615208185

ARTHUR'S MISSING PAL

ARTHUR'S MISSING PAL
LIONSGATE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ARTHUR
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - When Arthur's dog Pal disappears, Arthur must enlist the help of his friends to track him down. While Pal discovers his newfound freedom, Arthur discovers how much he misses his dog. Good thing Arthur has the gang to turn to-especially his best friend, Buster Baxter who dusts off his old detective gear to get on the case. This canine quest leads Arthur and Buster across Elwood city, deep into the bowels of an ice cream factory, past a giant cow on ice skates, and right up to the point where all hope seems lost. Could the solution to this caper, though, be right in front of Arthur's eyes? And why has D.W. been acting so funny lately? One thing's for certain, Arthur is determined to get to the bottom of this case. Follow Arthur, Buster and all their friends through the streets of Elwood City as they sniff out clues and chase after leads...and learn a valuable lesson about friendship, teamwork and responsibility. Directed by Yvette Kaplan; Produced by Rick Rich. English, Spanish.
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Runtime: 66 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: DVD
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AUTISM AND THE NEW LAW

AUTISM AND THE NEW LAW
EDVANTAGE MEDIA, INC.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Addresses the components of the Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a law passed to find more effective treatments and a cure for autism.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat, sensitive and reassuring presentation. Accurate; appropriate language. Use of both parents of autistic children and professionals is effective. Promotes acceptance and respect for autistic children. Supportive, hopeful and encouraging.
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Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9646168-8-2

BABIES MAKE MUSIC

BABIES MAKE MUSIC
HEADBONE
Series: LYNN KLEINER SERIES
Topic - Music
Description - Early childhood music pioneer Lynn Kleiner shows how musical interactions can be delightful and easy, even for parents with no music background. She uses a variety of activities including massage rhymes, lullabies, games, songs and dances.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy to follow, enjoyable, very rhythmic, good for language development. Encourages parents to interact with their child using songs and activities. "As a parent, I thought the video was a good teaching tool." Repeats songs so you can learn them easily.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This is really designed for parents though kids enjoyed the puppets and watching babies and children on-screen. Some made animal noises along with the puppets and danced. Some didn't want to watch it at all.
Runtime: 52 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9653636-1-9

BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: AGES AND STAGES PLAYTIME

BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: AGES AND STAGES PLAYTIME
BRIGHTENING MINDS, INC.
Series: BABY AND PARENT NURSERY
Topic - Family
Description - Sections for both parents and babies make this a valuable DVD for new parents. Stimulating images and music keep infants entertained, and up-to-date advice is given for parents who wish to maximize the potential in their baby's early development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent parental material. Thoughtful, simple and calm. Well organized and useful with good examples: interesting scientific discoveries and explanations on how to stimulate a child's mind. Children's segment is perfectly paced for little ones, full of things to observe and learn from.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the music selections and hummed along. Older kids sat back and watched the entire time. Babies waved toys in time to the music while facing the screen. Clear images and hypnotizing movements relaxed them all. Pre-schoolers talked about the toys and colors to parents and asked to see it again.
Runtime: 100 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0972889116

BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: LANGUAGE & NUMBERS PLAYTIME

BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: LANGUAGE & NUMBERS PLAYTIME
BRIGHTENING MINDS, INC.
Series: BABY AND PARENT NURSERY
Topic - Family
Description - A fun DVD with sections for both baby and parents. For parents, expert advice from doctors is provided on how to maximize your baby's potential. For the little one, engaging images and music provide stimulation as baby grows into the more challenging language and number exercises.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Superb guidance for new parents coupled with stunning visual effects for baby to watch. Calming and informative. Doesn't force teaching. Well researched advice is practical and non-technical. Offers everything from brain formation to music to pre-math skills. Beautiful, varied music.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older kids were captivated, singing songs and doing the alphabet exercises. Babies were enthralled with the ever-changing objects. One baby was particularly drawn to the sequence with dripping and spinning toys. Preschool kids asked to watch it again; other parents asked to borrow it.
Runtime: 93 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0972889124

BABY BABBLE VHS

BABY BABBLE VHS
TALKING CHILD LLC
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Exposes children to early developing sounds and words, as well as introducing them to simple sign language. A 12-step tutorial at the end provides caregivers with ideas to encourage language development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Uses images of bright colored toys with narrator to teach word development. Accompanied by original music. Interspersed is a head short of a woman saying different words and making facial gestures with sounds. Doesn't repeat sequences, which would enhance its educational value. Very good tutorial at the end that delivers an excellent message to new parents about language development for babies. The end part is definitely geared for adults, not for babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Short clips are well timed. The baby watching starts to lose interest just as the clip is changing and her attention is captured again. About fifteen minutes was the total attention span though. They relate to the words offered - eat, more, drink, book, up down, colors. One-year-olds enjoyed watching the toys on screen.
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.99
Media: VIDEO

BABY BABBLE

BABY BABBLE
TALKING CHILD LLC
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Exposes children to early developing sounds and words, as well as introducing them to simple sign language. A 12-step tutorial at the end provides caregivers with ideas to encourage language development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Uses images of bright colored toys with narrator to teach word development. Accompanied by original music. Interspersed is a head short of a woman saying different words and making facial gestures with sounds. Doesn't repeat sequences, which would enhance its educational value. Very good tutorial at the end that delivers an excellent message to new parents about language development for babies. The end part is definitely geared for adults, not for babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Short clips are well timed. The baby watching starts to lose interest just as the clip is changing and her attention is captured again. About fifteen minutes was the total attention span though. They relate to the words offered - eat, more, drink, book, up down, colors. One-year-olds enjoyed watching the toys on screen.
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99
Media: DVD

BABY CHINA

BABY CHINA
B ME COMPANY
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Takes non-Chinese speaking children on a fun journey of the language, culture and music of China. Has three sections: body/sign language; the language of music and expressive language.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well done. Great continuity. What is terrific is the story that is constructed out of the words so that rather than being a random assortment of disconnected words, they begin to make sense in the context of the storyline. Also great is that many illustrations are given for a single word such as fire truck showing a real fire truck as well as a toy fire truck. We did not have a Chinese speaker evaluate it so we can't judge it in terms of accuracy. However, in terms of child development, it is suitable for young learners and if the words are accurate, presented well. Interactions among the toy characters are respectful. i.e. during the story, the characters help one another. Word choice is good, repetition good. It's a reminder that the toys are in a human context when a human hand moves into the screen to manually manipulate the toys. There was a slight technical problem at the onset of playing it but it straightened out shortly thereafter. At the end is a section for parents that serves as a review for the words. No English words are used in the teaching - only Chinese words. But, they are clearly illustrated. This program appeals to a special audience - those interested in learning Chinese. It is not for general entertainment.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-6
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99
Media: DVD

BABY EINSTEIN: BABY GALILEO, DISCOVERING THE SKY

BABY EINSTEIN: BABY GALILEO, DISCOVERING THE SKY
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: BABY EINSTEIN
Topic - Nature
Description - Take your child on a journey of sight and sound with this captivating exposure to the magical world above. Your little ones will take a musical voyage through the sky, investigating the stars, the sun, clouds, planets and galaxies.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually entertaining. Vivid contrasts and colors, good timing of segments. Great art, photography and music. Conceptually beyond infants and toddlers. Overestimates infant verbal skills, but good for preschoolers and older kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Strong visuals and bold music holds infant attention for a time, but doesn't sustain their interest.
Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: DVD
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BABY EINSTEIN: NUMBERS NURSERY

BABY EINSTEIN: NUMBERS NURSERY
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: BABY EINSTEIN
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - The perfect introduction to the numbers one through five for one-year-olds and up. This playful and interactive exploration of numbers uses brightly colored toys, common shapes and everyday objects to show what numbers mean.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Heartily recommended. It's fun to watch, educational and offers a number of opportunities for caregivers, parents and grandparents to help young ones learn to count. You could watch this innumerable times and still find things to discuss with your toddler
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very engaging for the one- to two-year-olds. Captured their attention. Some repeated the words, capped their hands, and danced around. When given the same type of toys they saw in the video, they imitated what they watched. Offers good stopping points.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: Video and DVD
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BABY EINSTEIN

BABY EINSTEIN
THE BABY EINSTEIN COMPANY
Series: BABY EINSTEIN
Topic - Family
Description - Addresses the theory that children exposed to different languages in the first year find it easier to learn foreign tongues later on. Stresses the alphabet, counting and nursery rhymes. Uses real-world objects and phrases in foreign languages.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Large pictures, colorful, gentle voices. Exposure to multi-ethnic sounds. A little slow-moving and choppy at times. Some visual scenes did not match the audio content. "I'd like to know how different languages at such short length help little ones."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Babies enjoyed seeing familiar objects; some sat for at least half an hour but some kids got very bored. Kids responded best to the English-language sections.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: TV ISBN # 1-892309-00-9

BABY GENIUS: A TRIP TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO

BABY GENIUS: A TRIP TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Family
Description - Introduces children to the world of animals. Music is played to live footage of the zoo animals and kids as they journey through the colorful park.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great photography of animals and toddlers. Lots for kids to watch and ask about. Good pace; good transitions between different animal types. Non-narrative format benefits with adult or older sibling in a dialog with toddler or pre-schooler.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids were mesmerized. Music seemed to appeal to the babies and they liked the animated figures popping up spontaneously. Interaction with adult or older child was necessary in order to keep them engaged. They enjoyed the songs and danced along.
Runtime: 39 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
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BABY GENIUS: ANIMAL ADVENTURES

BABY GENIUS: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Topic - Nature
Description - An adventure through the San Diego Wild Animal Park shows babies and toddlers interacting with animals from around the globe. Soundtrack features classical music selections.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple content, soothing tone. Bright, interesting footage of animals and kids at the zoo. Uses random animated characters to help focus attention on screen. Unhurried pace and no voice-overs encourage caregivers to talk and explain.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Remained attentive for short periods, pointing, gurgling and smiling. Liked the music and made animal sounds. Some liked seeing the babies more than the animals, shouting "BABY!" whenever they saw one. Older kids enjoyed watching the animals' behaviors.
Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
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BABY GENIUS: BABY ANIMALS FAVORITE SING-A-LONGS

BABY GENIUS: BABY ANIMALS FAVORITE SING-A-LONGS
PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 0-2
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Filmed at the San Diego Zoo, it features little kids, baby animals and lively sing-a-long. Children visit toddling tigers, fuzzy orangutans, furry gorillas and other little newborns. Comes with a CD of just the music. English and Spanish tracks.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun sing-alongs, appropriate for the target audience. Many super visuals to match the lyrics of the songs. How could you not love seeing these darling baby animals? Engaging to adults as well as children. Well paced, excellent graphics, delightful characters, fun facts and music. Wonderful encyclopedic directory of animals from the San Diego Zoo. Promotes compassion for zoo animals [as kids are] learning about them. Menu allows scene selection which lets you revisit a scene without having to go through the entire program. One juror said, "yes I would buy this and recommend it to others."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Children enjoyed it. Loved the animals and loved the catchy songs. Kids sang along and made comments. "We sang together." They also called out the names of the zoo animals as they saw them. "Elephant," "Baby elephant," "Giraffe," etc. Many got up and moved to the music. Afterwards, they talked about carousels. Fun for kids, easy to follow along, great characters.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 1-594-44789-6

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BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE CHILDREN'S SONGS

BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE CHILDREN'S SONGS
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Fairy Tales, Literature & Myth
Description - Vinko the Dancing Bear and DJ the Dinosaur invite kids to join them for a toe-tapping musical adventure. Features old favorites such as "The Muffin Man", "The Wheel's on the bus" "Pop goes the Weasel" as well as original songs such as "DJ's My Nname." A combination of live action with 3D animation bring this sing-along to life. Vinko the Dancing Bear and DJ the Dinosaur invite children to dance and play along.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - recommended
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - recommended
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD

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BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE NURSERY RHYMES

BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE NURSERY RHYMES
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Nursery rhymes come alive. Tots can sing and dance to tunes like "Old McDonald Had a Farm," "Twinkle-Twinkle, Little Star," as well as new originals. A mix of live action and animation designed to engage young minds.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful visual presentation of nursery rhymes. Familiar images with familiar tunes. Excellent production. Demonstrates positive social interactions among diverse ethnic groups. Age appropriate. Easy to follow.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Children loved it. Sang, danced and clapped along. Many asked to watch it again. Participation highly encouraged. Appropriate pace for listening and singing. Kids enjoyed hearing familiar tunes, as well as learning new ones.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD ISBN # 0-7907-7584-0
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BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE SING-A-LONGS

BABY GENIUS: FAVORITE SING-A-LONGS
PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Familiar children's songs, fully animated and designed to capture the attention of young children and teach rhymes and rhythms. Includes bonus CD.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very enjoyable viewing, many different musical styles. Great colors and appealing characters. It makes you feel like dancing. Animation is adorable. While the tunes are common, the words are different for several songs which keeps them fresh. The slight break between songs gives you time to change style in a natural way. Different animals are represented and they all play together with the music. This is a fun film that young children, older children and parents all can enjoy together.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it. Many were riveted by the film. The baby crawled around, uninterested but the older kids enjoyed it. "We liked the songs. We liked the tiger and the sea turtles." My friends would like seeing the spider coming out of the spout." When the parent or caregiver participated with the children, they enjoyed it most - clapping and singing along. Kids definitely enjoyed the faster paced tunes to the slower ones.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: DVD

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BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME I

BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME I
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Combines classical music and engaging animated images that introduce numbers, letters, shapes, animals and other babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderfully choreographed. Well paced, age-appropriate. Appealing colors and music with smooth transitions and good balance of images. A thoroughly enjoyable experience that an adult can share with a child.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captivated them. Kids were glued to the screen and readily responded to familiar objects. They pretended to be airplanes and responded to the animals with animal sounds. "They begged to see it again. I couldn't rewind it fast enough."
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: VIDEO

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BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME II: SLEEPYTIME

BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME II: SLEEPYTIME
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - The music of Mozart and other great classical composers are joined by beautiful images to relax and soothe your infant. Offers a steady stream of changing colors, letters, shapes, animals and other babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyed the sound quality and the cinematography featuring children involved in everyday activities such as blowing bubbles or playing in the sand. Images of flowers, fish, animals and geometric forms flow continuously. Encourages parent involvement.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the familiar scenes of children playing, especially the water and boat scenes. Mobile infants scooted closer to the screen. Some danced. They all responded happily to the animal scenes.
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98
Media: VIDEO

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BABY GENIUS: THE FOUR SEASONS

BABY GENIUS: THE FOUR SEASONS
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Music
Description - Shows children the simple beauty of a tuning leaf, the wonder of spring flowers in bloom, the unforgettable delight of a first snowfall all accompanied by the soundtrack of Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Colorful images well choreographed to high quality sound. Highlights associative seasonal events. Good to grow with: something for babies, something for toddlers. Nice peaceful activity. Shows diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Lots of interaction - toddlers sat through the entire video and talked to it. Littler ones bounced, laughed, clapped and smiled. They loved seeing the animals, and said "again! again!" when it was over.
Runtime: 37 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99
Media: VIDEO

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BABY GENIUS: THINGS THAT GO COUNTING

BABY GENIUS: THINGS THAT GO COUNTING
PACIFIC ENTERTAINMENT
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Children visit a karate class and rowing club, watch a marching band, practice cheerleading and much more. Songs introduce children to the world of numbers, each one focusing on a number from one to ten,
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyable mix of live action images and animation. The numbers are presented chronologically and the different music styles make each number unique. Kids share and take turns. Children of different races are shown but often segregated according to activity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids were glued to the screen and talked about the numbers and pictures all through the film. They were excited about counting and kept talking about how they love numbers. "I loved the numbers and the animals. I like to count." "I loved the dogs and the songs." They sang along and afterwards went on a counting kick - trying to count as high as they could go. They loved to talk through it - about the dogs, robots, horses and karate. They wanted to be robots and do karate. They enjoyed seeing the hot air balloons and llamas.
Runtime: 54 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 1594442673

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BABY GENIUS: UNDERWATER ADVENTURES

BABY GENIUS: UNDERWATER ADVENTURES
GENIUS PRODUCTS
Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Experience colorful underwater worlds filled with all kinds of aquatic animals. "Underwater Adventures" features colorful images and undersea life swimming with excitement. DJ, Vinko and pals take children on an entertaining underwater experience where they will see dolphins, sea lions, manta rays and more ocean creatures. Set to classical music and the beautiful mesmerizing sea. Lyrics available in both English and Spanish. The extras continue where the program left off and continually reinforce the singing of songs, language development and having fun. Comes with a CD of all the beautiful classical music that accompanies the program.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautiful sights and sounds. A video tour of a large public aquarium introduces children to marine life. Unbelievable color and fascinating coral reefs. Excellent production. Musical selections present a peaceful environment. Very enjoyable.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved learning about different sea creatures. Pointed, named animals and asked lots of questions. Interested in other real children shown. Many asked to watch it again. Music seemed to relax the children.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD ISBN # 0-7907-7583-2
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BABY GOURMET: FALL/WINTER HARVEST

BABY GOURMET: FALL/WINTER HARVEST
YUM YUM STUDIOS
Series: BABY GOURMET
Topic - Family
Description - Chef Beary-Good introduces children to the world of food. Follow him through the harvest festival, back to school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah and New Year. Share the joy of your holiday traditions with your little ones.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good introduction to different foods. Beautiful, uncomplicated photography with clear audio, calming music. Uses puppets and brightly colored foods to hold interest. Valuable section on nutrition for parents. Could be useful in preschool lesson on food.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Three- and four-year-olds liked it best, pointing at food they liked and pretending to eat it. "I want to eat when I see the video." "I liked the pineapple boat." "They painted faces on vegetables." "Why did they put broccoli with oranges? That's nasty."
Runtime: 44 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: Video and DVD
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BABY GOURMET: FIRST COURSE

BABY GOURMET: FIRST COURSE
YUM YUM STUDIOS
Series: BABY GOURMET
Topic - Family
Description - Encourages a lifetime of healthy eating and is dedicated to giving parents practical and entertaining ideas to help little ones eat well.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Colorful production, quick pace. Pleasingly choreographed short clips of toddlers taste-testing richly colored fruits and vegetables. Good ethnic diversity. Familiar songs create positive associations. A good start to broaden kids' awareness of food.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most of them soon became restless. Older ones named some of the fruits and vegetables; younger ones liked the stuffed animals. They liked the holiday references. Some of the youngest ones were confused. "I liked it pretty well."
Runtime: 46 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
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BABY GOURMET: SPRING/SUMMER HARVEST

BABY GOURMET: SPRING/SUMMER HARVEST
YUM YUM STUDIOS
Series: BABY GOURMET
Topic - Family
Description - Chef Beary-Good introduces children to the world of food and celebrations, featuring holiday vignettes of Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Passover, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day and 4th of July. Share the joy of your holiday traditions.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy, professional introduction to food. Top-notch editing, colorful and eye-catching. Classical piano music with little narration. Shows positive behaviors: an older child helps set the table. It emphasizes Easter but Passover is barely acknowledged.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most liked watching it, naming their favorite foods and pretending to grab them off the TV. All were fascinated by the blender making a smoothie. "I love it. It has food." "We got to think about chocolate, pizza and strawberry shortcake." "I'm hungry."
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-4
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: VIDEO
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BABY LONGHORN - RAISING TOMORROW'S UT FAN TODAY!

BABY LONGHORN - RAISING TOMORROW'S UT FAN TODAY!
TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT, LP
Series: TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
Topic - Family
Description - Baby Longhorn uses officially licensed footage of Longhorn sports, mascot, marching band and campus attractions to expose children to the University of Texas in an exciting and playful manner.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Marginal viewing for infants. Geared for UT alumni and football fanatics. Mixes kids concepts such as numbers and marching band music while taking adults on a trip down memory lane. Rough ball playing could be frightening to infants. "Incoherent melange of screaming adults, toddlers and noise."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Held their attention only for short segments. When it came back on they sat down to watch more. They talked to the screen, danced to the music, and talked about what they saw on the screen. Enjoyed listening to the band music and liked the "cows." One child responded to the number exercise.
Runtime: 31 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD ISBN # 0976348802
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BABY LOONEY TUNES: BACKYARD ADVENTURES

BABY LOONEY TUNES: BACKYARD ADVENTURES
CHILD SMART
Series: BABY LOONEY TUNES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Features Baby Bugs and friends as puppets exploring insects, flowers and other backyard wonders. Combines live action footage with puppets.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced but lacks focus. Cartoon characters alternate with baby pictures and occasional photos. Intended audience is questionable since images are aimed at 2-year-olds but vocabulary level is 4- to 5-year-old level.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Watched for a few minutes then wandered off.
Runtime: 34 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.94
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7907-7351-1

BABY LOONEY TUNES: MUSICAL ADVENTURES

BABY LOONEY TUNES: MUSICAL ADVENTURES
CHILD SMART
Series: BABY LOONEY TUNES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Features puppets, Baby Bugs and friends, experimenting with sounds and playing musical instruments. Introduces a wide variety of classical music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy, simple structure. Offers a pleasant introduction to musical instruments with lots of opportunities to interact with your child. Demonstrates major instruments and the sounds each one makes.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Difficult to understand the characters. Younger children could not follow the speech but it was largely unnecessary as long as an adult interacts with the child.
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-3
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0790773503

BABY LOVES TRAINS

BABY LOVES TRAINS
TM BOOKS AND VIDEO
Topic - Family
Description - The idea is to entertain, delight, and encourage cognitive development with a gentle mix of colorful trains, animals, toys, and music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - It's a catalog of trains, no story. Requires more knowledge than one can expect from an infant or toddler. Might appeal to hobbyists if they know trains because there isn't much explanation. This title is really designed to appeal more to older kids rather than babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Babies enjoyed seeing the many images of trains. The real trains didn't capture their attention as much as the animated characters. Loved the classical music, so did the parents. Blue Grass music didn't catch their attention.
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2
Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: Video and DVD
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BABY MATTERS
PARENTING SOLUTIONS INC.
Series: PARENTING SOLUTIONS
Topic - Family
Description - Good resource for parents to track prenatal care, medical data, child's developmental process, milestones, family tree, histories and photos of their child's life from prenatal to babyhood.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Knowledgeable, beneficial program. Provides links to authoritative web sites. Presented in an easy-to-understand format that allows structured and unstructured data entry. "A wonderful way to document the growth and development of your child."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Designed for adult use.
Platform: WIN platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: CDROM ISBN # 0-96799-9943-0-6

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