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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

3-2-1 PENGUINS! - KENNEL CLUB BLUES

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

3-2-1 PENGUINS! - KENNEL CLUB BLUES
QUBO
Series: TV SERIES, AGES 5-8
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - 3-2-1 Penguins! tells the story of two young kids (Jason and Michelle) and four out-of-this-world penguins as they explore the galaxy -- and learn important lessons and values along the way. In this episode, the Penguins are called upon to help find the lost pet of the emperor of the Planet Kennel.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - 3-2-1 Penguins! is a series of Christian animated shows kids ages 4-8. Produced by Big Idea Productions, the makers of VeggieTales, it teaches practical life lessons inspired by the Bible, generally applying a verse from the book of Proverbs to a realistic situation children face. The stories center on the exploits of Jason and Michelle, twin children who are staying with their eccentric grandmother for the summer. At her cottage, they discover a toy spaceship and four penguin figures. The penguins (named Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel and Kevin) take the twins on trips around the universe, "inadvertently" teaching them valuable life lessons along the way. The series began to air in the qubo children's television block on NBC, Telemundo, and ION. In March 2007, Entertainment Rights, the new owner of Big Idea Inc., announced production on 20 new half-hour episodes of the series. The new episodes began airing on qubo and NBC in 2007.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from QUBO

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

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 BRER RABBIT, THE

ADVENTURES OF BRER RABBIT, THE
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO
Topic - Family
Description - A hip-hopping good time with exciting stories and fantastic original songs. Mischievous and clever Brer Rabbit, tries to outwit Brer Fox and Brer Bear while having more fun than anyone else in the woods. Features the voice talents of Danny Glover, Nick Cannon, D.L. Hughley, Wanda Sykes and Wayne Brady.
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Runtime: 72 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD ISBN # 7/15/2006
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

This title is available for purchase from UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO

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 OF PINOCCHIO

ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
WARNER HOME VIDEO
Topic - Family
Description - Carved with care from the single branch of an oak tree, Pinocchio is brought to life by the magic of the Oak Fairy. The wooden boy takes off on a great adventure, traveling from the bottom of the ocean to the top of mountains. Starring Martin Landau.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An entertaining story that captures children's attention. Teaches lessons about honesty, truthfulness, and kindness. Offers concepts about dignity and humanity. Jurors disliked that Pinocchio is shot in order to come back to life as a boy.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed the adventures and the characters. They noticed that the words do not match the characters' mouths. Most asked to see it again. "We learned that you can learn from your mistakes." They loved how Pinocchio could help everyone.
Runtime: 90 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: Video and DVD ISBN # 0-7907-7476-3
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

ADVENTURES OF WALKER AND PING PING: THE CHINESE MARKET (LEARN CHINESE)

ADVENTURES OF WALKER AND PING PING: THE CHINESE MARKET (LEARN CHINESE)
LITTLE EMPEROR LLC
Series: SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - A quick shake of the joss sticks and our heroes Walker and Ping Ping are off on their adventures through China. In this episode, our favorite group of explorers heads to the busy alleyways of a Chinese street market.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful show that explores Chinese culture and language. The premise of the show, of an American boy moving to China and learning about his new home, provides the perfect opportunity for his exploration. Brilliantly colored, 2D animation. Very engaging. The animation is well done with truly spectacular use of light. The score is wonderful. It is hip with a classic Chinese sensibility to it and the theme song as well as other songs are catchy and well produced. This offers a great way to learn some vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. The story is fun and the animation beautiful. The key character, Walker provides a good guide for exploring Chinese language and lifestyle. The structure is somewhat like a Chinese version of the best-selling series, Dora the Explorer. The storyline is simple enough for young children to follow and well paced. Excellent production quality. Their website offers additional information and insight.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Outstanding! Kids loved it. They loved learning how to make Chinese food and about Chinese culture, art and language. (They learned how to say "nee hau.") Many repeated the Chinese words throughout the show. They really enjoyed the music and danced around to the song that came on in the middle of the program. They understood that they were learning about things in the Chinese market. The colors and sound were well appreciated, as was the music. One boy had been to the Chinese market and knew how to use chopsticks. Two tried to copy the calligraphy afterwards.
Runtime: 24 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.99
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from LITTLE EMPEROR LLC

ADVENTURES OF WALKER AND PING PING: THE GREAT WALL (LEARN CHINESE)

ADVENTURES OF WALKER AND PING PING: THE GREAT WALL (LEARN CHINESE)
LITTLE EMPEROR LLC
Series: SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - A quick shake of the joss sticks and our heroes Walker and Ping Ping are off on their adventures through China. In this debut episode, our favorite group of explorers tours the Great Wall of China, from the Gobi Desert to the Bohai Sea.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful animated exploration of Chinese culture and language, explored through the eyes of an American boy, Walker who has moved to China and is learning about his new surroundings. Brilliantly colored, 2D animation. Very engaging, adorable characters, great animation, excellent musical score. Walker and his dog meet a young girl, Ping Pink who becomes his guide for exploring China and its language. It follows a simple storyline that provides a little adventure young children can relate to. Ping Ping's Grandpa takes the children to the Great Wall of China where they learn about its history. The characters are very respectful and the scenes are very interesting. Very good production quality. Introducing children to a new culture is always a good idea. Since the Beijing Olympics have put China at the top of today's news stories, kids' curiosity is peeked about this country on the other side of the world. What a great opportunity to turn that interest into a lesson that will serve kids well. Learning about China and its culture is a very timely thing. For additional information, visit their website: http://www.walkerandpingping.com
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Outstanding. Girls enjoyed it better than boys. They loved learning the Chinese words and seeing the images from China. "Yes, we learned to speak Chinese and we practiced new words." They liked Ping Ping, her grandpa and Walker's dog. They also liked the idea of going off on an adventure, and learning about the Great Wall of China.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-9
Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.99
Media: DVD

This title is available for purchase from LITTLE EMPEROR LLC

ADVENTURES OF WILDFIRE: HOW WILDFIRE GOT HIS MUSIC BOX & LEARNED TO FLY,THE

ADVENTURES OF WILDFIRE: HOW WILDFIRE GOT HIS MUSIC BOX & LEARNED TO FLY,THE
Scottish Winters Productions, Inc.
Topic - Fairy Tales, Literature & Myth
Description - Two separate adventures narrated by the character Rhea about one of her favorite stuffed animals. Each story follows the tiger on his early journeys to discover what makes him special.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple production, narrated by a child. Both stories are typical with magical creatures, animals a semi-scary monster and a hero. Friendship and kindness are emphasized. No animation and little excitement. "Tape is too short (17 min.) for the price."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some enjoyed it, others wandered. "Wildfire found mysterious things. She told her daddy the tiger got rocks for the king." "The monster was mean; the king was nice; they used good manners."
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0970328745

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - BOATS

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - BOATS
C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
Topic - Family
Description - Join Zimmo from the planet Zorion as he shares fun and interesting facts about boats and sailing ships. Climb aboard the deck of the Star of India, the world's oldest sailing ship. Raise the sails, learn about pirates and mermaids and lots more.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, informative and educational. Effective learning approach uses cute alien puppet to take kids on board different kinds of boats. Zimmo is experiencing boats for the first time like most of the viewers will be. Clear language, never condescending.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Sat still and watched it entirely. Equally liked by boys and girls. "Can we watch it again now?" "Whoa! That's a big engine!" "Look! A doctor ship!" "The people are nice, they gave Zimmo a life jacket." "I like Zimmo because he doesn't have a nose."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656526

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - EMERGENCY VEHICLES

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - EMERGENCY VEHICLES
C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
Topic - Family
Description - Join Zimmo from the planet Zorion as he shares fun and interesting facts about emergency vehicles. Tour a fire station and see where firefighters eat, live and sleep. Learn about the gear firefighters wear, how a fire truck works and lots more.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Topic of high interest - educational for adults as well as children. Zimmo, the puppet alien, visits actual sites and interviews real emergency - trained technicians. Good role models, including female firefighters. Teaches kids valuable life skills.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Wanted to practice fire drills and visit a fire station immediately. Asked lots of questions about the ski patrol and police horse. "Action! Sirens! I like fire trucks!" "I liked Sparky the Big Dog." "It was cool."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - FLYING MACHINES

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - FLYING MACHINES
C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
Topic - Family
Description - In this episode, Zimmo, visiting Earth from planet Zorion, discovers facts about air travel -- from hot air balloons to airplanes to space exploration. Features the Blue Angels and shows weightlessness in space.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Casual and fun way to learn about all kinds of aircraft. Good production quality; lots of vocabulary; facts and entertainment are well blended. Actual footage makes viewers feel like they are there. Good pace, not too fast, not too long.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Great! Laughed at Zimmo and his flying machine, wanted to play pretend airport as soon as the tape was over. "That movie showed us neat planes and stuff." "The astronauts were cool." "Everyone smiled at each other." "Zimmo learns about everything."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-585-65-648-8

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRAINS

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRAINS
C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
Topic - Family
Description - Join Zimmo from the planet Zorion and learn about trains, their history and use of the railroad. Visit a train station and ride the Rocky Mountains in a ski train. Just about everything we eat, wear and use is brought to us by train.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Inviting presentation. Using puppet alien Zimmo is a good way of getting kids' attention, as he is very much like them. Good safety tips, lots of information, plenty of new vocabulary. "Zimmo's pleasure in riding trains excites the kids to learn more."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really enjoyed it. Made them want to ride a real train. Especially liked Zimmo and wanted to know more about him and his world. "Everyone was nice to Zimmo even though he is different." "People worked together to fix trains." "I have trains like these."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656504

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRUCKS

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRUCKS
C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
Topic - Family
Description - Join Zimmo from the planet Zorion as he reveals the wonders of trucking. Visit a busy truck stop, eat with the truckers and travel down the highway in an 18-wheeler. Trucks make the world go round!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Positive, friendly and enjoyable. A lot of information, new words and neat live footage. Zimmo is curious about trucks and shares what he learns. Doesn't talk down to kids. "If you have a child who's crazy about trucks, this is the video for you."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really liked Zimmo and how he got to ride on a truck. Enjoyed the sequence that showed breadmaking. "Zimmo is cool." "The humans were all nice and showed Zimmo everything." "I liked the operations trucking and house building."
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656496

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 & BLINK: DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHTER, A

ADVENTURES WITH WINK & BLINK: DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIREFIGHTER, A
LAUREL HILL ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Join Wink and Blink as they explore the fire department to figure out their pal Magic Door's favorite fire safety lesson. Packed with elarning, laughs and fun, emphasizes essential fire safety lessons that kids can really use.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Lovely presentation about safety. Kids should be able to understand and relate to the characters. Well done. Bright, colorful. Cute characters. Fast past, perfect for holding kids' interest. Very engaging.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Liked it a lot. "It was funny." "The characters all helped one another." "My friends would like it because of the humor." "We learned how to be safe in a fire." This is a funny DVD. The kids were actively involved, talking back to the characters and answering questions.
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6
Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.98
Media: DVD ISBN # 0-9753885-5-X
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

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

ALADDIN: THE RETURN OF JAFAR

ALADDIN: THE RETURN OF JAFAR
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Topic - Family
Description - Aladdin's adventure picks up where the original movie left off. Jafar returns as the world's most powerful genie and Aladdin and his friends must battle against huge odds to save the kingdom from Jafar's evil plot! But their story doesn't end here�Directed by Toby Shelton and Tad Stones. Written by Kevin Campbell and Duane Capizzi English/French/Spanish.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - recommended
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - recommended
Runtime: 69 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 26.24
Media: DVD
This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

ALEX & THE KALEIDOSCOPE BAND LIVE CONCERT

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 ABOARD AMERICA

ALL ABOARD AMERICA

This title has online video!
BALD EAGLE MEDIA, INC.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Join Rudy, the giant Bald Eagle, as he flies across America with his friends to visit the country's most awe-inspiring landmarks.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Educational and entertaining. Good music, animation, historical information. Well structured as Rudy, the bald eagle takes the kids on an exploration of America. Traditional songs are played throughout the film. Monumental figures are very descriptive of the roles they played in American history. They are very animated with distinct personalities. The only short-coming is that it lacks information about Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, or women in history. More information than a pre-schooler can fully absorb but it is fun, not confusing, and well animated.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A hit with 4 - 6-year-olds. One four-year-old has asked repeatedly to watch it again and again, even though it's a bit long, his attention hasn't wavered during three screenings. "I like the eagle who flew them around and sang. I like everything about it - a lot!." Even the quiz is a hit. "Stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni" was a new and humorous idea to some. A special needs child commented, "It was happy." "I want to go to those places."
Runtime: 39 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98
Media: DVD ISBN # 7/15/2007

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
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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
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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

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
Topic - Holiday
Description - A high-flying, song-filled feature length film with hilarious high jinks. When David Seville takes off for Europe on a solo business trip, he leaves the disappointed boys at home with Miss Miller. All three chipmunks dream of world travel, but Alvin has a foolproof scheme to make it happen. Before Simon can say "Are you out of your mind!" Alvin has entered them in a daring hot-air balloon race around the world against the Chipettes - Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor. The winners will collect a prize of $100,000. Both the Chipmunks and the Chipettes get more than they bargained for when the race turns out to be a front for a pair of international diamond smugglers.
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Runtime: 78 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: DVD ISBN # 7/30/2006
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ANDY'S AIRPLANES: ANDY MEETS THE BLUE ANGELS

ANDY'S AIRPLANES: ANDY MEETS THE BLUE ANGELS
ANDY'S AIRPLANES
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Topic - Family
Description - "Andy Meets the Blue Angels" is episode number one of an animated series starring Andy, an 8-year-old boy and his best friend, Yaygrr a black footed ferret. Together, they travel the world in different aircraft while learning about history, geography, culture and science.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun story. Andy's imagination puts kids in the Blue Angel pilot seats. Enjoyable animation, good storyline, chocked full of information though there is a lot of technical terminology. Good sound quality - you feel like you are actually there flying planes with Andy. Yaygre, Andy's pet ferret provides a bit of comic relief for the show. He is full of statistics and information. Animation is crisp and colorful. Its details of the Navy aircraft and ships are commendable. Has a few surprises for Andy ad he is tested by the Navy for his flight capabilities. The ending live action segment features real kids on-screen in a real Navy facility.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A child's dream for the six-year-old boys who really liked it. They were very enthusiastic but glad when it was over as it is a bit long unless you are absolutely crazy about planes. The kids talked about pretending to be Blue Angels and what it would be like to actually fly a jet. For kids interested in the topic, it's right on target. For those who aren't - it's a bit more than they can stick with.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99
Media: DVD

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ANGELINA BALLERINA: ALL DANCERS ON DECK

ANGELINA BALLERINA: ALL DANCERS ON DECK
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ANGELINA BALLERINA
Topic - Family
Description - Join Angelina and her friends as they set sail on an ocean adventure to Miss Lilly's homeland, Dachovia, for a very special dance performance. Along the way, they meet Yuri, a sailor, who is in love with the ship captain's daughter. English and Spanish.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Becoming a prima ballerina, a dream of Angelina's is shared by little girls everywhere. Angelina's dream is nearly sidetracked by some obstacles along the way. The stories of Angelina, the darling little ballet-attired mouse, are based on the children's books written by Katharine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig. Their beloved ballet teach and mentor, Miss Lilly, is voiced by Dame Judi Dench.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 50 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6
Suggested Retail Price: $ 10.79
Media: DVD
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ANGELINA BALLERINA: ANGELINA FOLLOWS HER DREAMS

ANGELINA BALLERINA: ANGELINA FOLLOWS HER DREAMS
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ANGELINA BALLERINA
Topic - Family
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 - Family
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.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 49 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD

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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

ANIMAL WOW: DOGS WOW DOGS

ANIMAL WOW: DOGS WOW DOGS
ANIMAL WOW ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Series: ANIMAL WOW
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Help your child be safe and successful with dogs. Includes safety tips, comedy, 12 original songs, puppet hosts Stately the mutt and Remix the alley cat, plus dozens of real dogs and kids. A portion of every sale funds humane education programs for kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Children love animals and seeing other children onscreen and there are plenty of both here. Very suitable for children with good visual examples of feeding, cleaning, and caring for a new dog or sick dog. Shows different types of dogs. Models respect for one's pet dog. Some content is for older kids, yet the puppets are definitely more for younger ones. Information is good and focused on a child's safety and happiness around animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved seeing the dogs onscreen. Kids liked "Super Vet." Youngest ones loved the puppet pet characters; older ones found them too babyish. Kids talked about giving dogs baths, taking them to the vet, and finding kitty a new home. Some suggestions for training and caring for animals requires actions a younger child is incapable of, such as bathiing a dog. They liked the songs and talked about their pets after viewing.
Runtime: 60 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0977247910

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ARISTOCATS

ARISTOCATS
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Topic - Family
Description - A Parisian millionaire wills her fortune to her "family" - adorable high-society cats. But the butler tries to thwart her plans by catnapping the cat heirs and dumping them in the French countryside where their rough and tumble adventure begins.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Superb quality. Classic family video: cute characters, sad parts and a happy ending. Bright animation and colorful characters keep the story swinging and full of life. Good triumphs over evil. Differences are set aside to help each other.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Danced and sang at the end. "I love this movie!" "I love cats!" "I want to be a cat!" Identified with the characters and teamwork. "It teaches you how to be good to people." "The dogs teased each other like I do my friends. They were just having fun."
Runtime: 79 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.99
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2165-2

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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ART

ART
WESTON WOODS STUDIOS/SCHOLASTIC
Series: SHORT, AGES 2-5
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Art, a young boy, joyfully draws Scribbles that Squiggle, Splotches with blotches, Zigs and Zags, Doodles and Dogs, and so much more! Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words. Narrated by Bobby McFerrin. Directed by Konstantin Bronzit. A co-production of Weston Woods Studios, Studio Mir and Rembrandt Films. Includes a bonus interview with author Patrick McDonnell.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute video, reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon. It flows nicely from scene to scene. Most kids enjoy art to some degree. This attempts to make drawing fun and demonstrates different styles. Good color and narration. Loved the narration by Bobby McFerrin and the read along subtitles.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This short four minute program works particularly well in a classroom or library setting. The kids get a brief glimpse of images and then have the opportunity to try to draw afterwards.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-7
Suggested Retail Price: $ 59.95
Media: DVD

BABES IN TOYLAND: AN INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE

BABES IN TOYLAND: AN INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE
MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Offers an enchanting magical world inspired by animated, musical film. Join Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill and favorite nursery-rhyme characters for action-filled music, games and puzzles that entertain while teaching valuable early-learning skills.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Child-friendly but not very imaginative. Good variety of animals, music, different cultures. Everything was very clear and colorful. Allows child time to think. Develops coordination skills. Reviews nursery-rhyme characters..
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Good graphics but a little too simple. Most kids didn't want to play it again. "The music was putting me to sleep." Children really liked Humpty Dumpty and the puzzles. "I think it's the best CD-ROM for little kids and its okay for me (eleven)."
Platform: DUAL platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: CDROM ISBN # 0-7928-3676-6

BABE

BABE
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO
Topic - Family
Description - A very special pig turns Hoggett's orderly farm on its ear. A naive newcomer, Babe boldly forges friendships among all the animals and convinces the entire farm that only in the absence of prejudice can one truly be free to soar.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Charming. Great. Fabulous. You may have seen animals talking in movies before, but make no mistake - Babe stands above the rest. The animals' lips are in sync with their lines and Babe is a model of goodness. Really, all the animals are adorable, particularly the singing mice who you have to see to believe. Nominated for many Academy Awards, and awarded "Best for Visual Effects." There are some frightening scenes - the slaughterhouse scene and the sheep who dies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "I liked how nice the talking animals were." Particularly enjoyed seeing Babe save the sheep. All the animals were adored by the kids, especially the singing mice. They wanted to watch it again. One took it home and watched it five times.
Runtime: 92 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-12
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7832-1667-X

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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.
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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 FELIX AND FRIENDS: HIS MAGIC BAG OF TRICKS

BABY FELIX AND FRIENDS: HIS MAGIC BAG OF TRICKS
FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES
Series: BABY FELIX AND FRIENDS
Topic - Family
Description - Each episode follows Baby Felix the Cat and his magic bag of tricks as he embarks on a journey full of adventures. Also along for the journey are his friends, Baby Kitty, Mimi, Skippy, Mookie and Tattoo.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Seeing cartoon characters from my youth was enjoyable but some of the messages here are not in good taste. There is a lot of emphasis on cheating and misleading. It's all in fun but sends a poor message to viewers. For example, Baby Felix doesn't like how the other team is playing so he starts cheating by stealing bases and blocking pitches to the other team. A member of the other team shows anger by slamming his bat into the ground repeatedly.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It's great. It's fun. Even the kids noticed the poor behavior and commented on it. "They remind me of Grandpa and us when they go fishing. The bulldogs remind me of some of the kids at school who are bullies. Get it? Bull dogs -bullies." "If you could really have a fishing contest, it would be fun."
Runtime: 110 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD ISBN # 1933685069
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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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