SPEC INT Titles from KIDS FIRST!

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND/A DANCE FANTASY V.I.E.W. VIDEO Series: CHILDREN'S CULTURAL COLLECTION Description - Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen are brought to life by the Prague Chamber Ballet. Creatively interprets timeless children's stories and tales through a medley of dance, music and theater. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a beautiful and abstract production with excellent sets and costumes. It's very sophisticated in content and its musical score. It's extremely scary for younger kids. The teacher is stiff and hard-edged. Offers stereotypes of good and evil. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appeals most to children who appreciate and relate to dance or to those who are intrigued by the Alice in Wonderland story. Runtime: 27 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8030-1211-x

ASHOK BY ANY OTHER NAME AIMS MULTIMEDIA Description - Ashok wants to change his ethnic-sounding name to something more American. Addressing ethnic pride, this speaks to those with unusual names, and to anyone who feels a need to change in order to fit in. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good topic, suitable for this age. Good script, mediocre production values. Storytelling format is not what children are accustomed to, but it works. Supports tolerance and ethnic diversity. It would be helpful for an adult to help facilitate. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appreciated the lesson and were somewhat uncomfortable with the topic. They enjoyed the history lesson at the end and the "meet the authors" section. Runtime: 45 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: VIDEO

ASTRONOMY 101: A FAMILY ADVENTURE MAZON PRODUCTIONS INC. Description - For those that have looked at the night sky and wondered what is really up there, join Michelle and her mother as they explore the night sky together. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Use of mother-and-daughter team was refreshing. Showing women in science is an intelligent move. Effectively combines information and entertainment in a visually compelling format. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the pictures of the night sky and the stars. Some of information was much too complicated and technical for the children. Students who are star watchers enjoyed it the most. Runtime: 25 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9639299-1-7

BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME I GENIUS PRODUCTS Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES 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 This title is available for purchase from GENIUS PRODUCTS

BABY GENIUS: MOZART AND FRIENDS, VOLUME II: SLEEPYTIME GENIUS PRODUCTS Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BABY GENIUS VIDEO SERIES 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 This title is available for purchase from GENIUS PRODUCTS

BABY LONGHORN - RAISING TOMORROW'S UT FAN TODAY! TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT, LP Series: TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS 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       This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

BACKYARD BASEBALL 2007 HUMONGOUS ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BACKYARD SPORTS Description - Fifth iteration of best-selling youth baseball video game. Only kids' baseball game with Major League Baseball licenses. Features top MLB pros as kids. Includes all thirty Major League teams in realistic fields and environments. Game is easy for rookies, yet challenging for veterans. Works in full season or single game mode. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, wholesome, non-violent entertainment. Teaches about the game of baseball. Installation is a breeze. "An eight-year-old picked it up and showed me how to use it." Graphics are great. Audio is first class. The design is easy to navigate and the difficulty of the games easy to control. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really easy to figure out how to play. You can play mini games like the Home Run Derby and you can play with another person by linking. You can pick what team you want to be on. You can choose your players and position them where you want them. You can also choose how you want to hit the ball, like bunting, line drift, power hitting, and grounder. It's fun and easy to learn and really fun to play. Girls loved it as much as boys. Challenging for a variety of ages, including adults. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: Videogame This title is available for purchase from HUMONGOUS ENTERTAINMENT

BAKU THE TRAVEL BUG: MAKING FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD WORLD NOTES Series: BAKU THE TRAVEL BUG Description - Baku the Travel Bug says, "Hola! Namaste! And Hello!" Baku is a loveable travel bug who lives inside the travel bag of his best friend and travel partner, Aunt Sydney. When children from the neighborhood visit Aunt Sydney's house, Baku pops out of the bag to share pictures from his magical Scrapbook. As Scrapbook makes the pictures come to life, children visit Mexico, India and Lebanon. Between making tostadas, dressing up in a sari, spinning the big globe, and learning to dance - Lebanese style! - kids will love this virtual adventure to faraway places and making friends around the world. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A great way to teach children and parents about other countries and some basic words from foreign languages. Language is taught through real life scenes such as cooking and learning Spanish words for the foods they make. Blends puppetry and live action beautifully as it tours the world. Children are encouraged to participate in many ways, through interactive questions and dancing. Baku and his friends are very polite. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved it. Really enjoyed the dancing and the cooking. Asked to see it again and again. They liked learning about other countries and cultures. Practiced saying new words they learned in different languages. "One five year old watched it at a later date and wrote down all the words in the other languages with their translations." Kids wanted to learn how to make tostados from Mexico and sweets from India. "I want to cook like that." "They were kind to each other and shared things and gave gifts." "It was great." Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.99 Media: DVD ISBN # 7/30/2005

BARRY'S SCRAPBOOK: A WINDOW INTO ART ALA VIDEO/LIBRARY VIDEO NETWORK Description - Barry Louis Polisar hosts a visual and musical tour through the world of art. Features hands-on art projects using recycled materials and interviews with artists and songs. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Has high learning potential that engages children's thinking skills, teaches collage-making, deals with textures and relates instruction to art seen in museums. Polisar and the museum narrator were effective speakers. Shows minority artists. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Learned some important things about art. Participated eagerly, answering questions and anxiously wanting to try the projects. They enjoyed seeing the artists at work. Runtime: 40 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56641-014-2

BEACH, THE ELBEE PRODUCTIONS Series: ELBEE'S BABIES PLAYING SERIES Description - A non-scripted, non-narrative action-oriented production showing babies between infancy and four years. Outdoor activities are filmed with natural sounds and music. It is simple and fun, showing contentment and joy. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good shots of babies walking, eating and playing. Shows happy, positive emotions. Babies putting sandy things into their mouths disturbed some. Not much diversity. Jurors objected to the description on the box calling the tape a "baby-sitter." KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Evoked some interest but not a great deal. They wandered in and out while viewing, which is a natural response for this age. Kids asked why there was only music, no talking. Program could be used to prepare for or reminisce about a trip to the beach. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 4-9595-1112-3

BETHANY HAMILTON'S 90-DAY DEVOTIONAL IAMPLIFY Click to purchase directly from the producer This title has online video! Series: INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 8-12 Description - Since losing her arm to a tiger shark at 13, Bethany Hamilton is using her experience to become an inspiration to others. In these downloads, she shares her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring girls to take on life & be strong in their faith. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Animated story based on Bethany Hamilton's story. Inclusion of Scripture passages relate to everyday life experiences. It has a Christian focus, with references not just to the Bible but to Jesus. Jurors commented, "I particularly liked the Scripture passages for each day and found them as appropriate for myself as for the target audience. The DVD starts with a prayer and devotional." Colorful 2D animation, short segments and very respectful of audience. Very suitable for a Christian Bible study leader. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Big hit with Christian children. "I liked it. It was awesome." "It was cool - Bethany has some good ideas to share." The viewers commented on the animation and how much they enjoyed it. Others felt it wasn't glitzy enough and didn't hold up to what they were accustomed to. Several said they would use this as it was intended - as a daily devotional. Others said "Bethany Hamilton is a great role model because she is living her life for God, regardless of personal circumstances." Runtime: 177 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95 Media: DVD This title is available for purchase from IAMPLIFY

BIG AIRCRAFT CARRIER, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: REAL LIFE ADVENTURES Description - Offers a behind-the-scenes look at flight operations and life on board a floating city of six thousand crew members. Music, child narration, and voice-over of pilots enhance this tour. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good production, clearly presented, and shows cooperation. It's well paced and informative and has an excellent female role models. "Kids should love this." KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Impressed by the size of the aircraft carrier and it functions. Kids enjoyed seeing different pilots, planes and how they take off. Runtime: 40 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG AQUARIUM, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES Description - Visit the largest freshwater aquarium in the world in Chattanooga, TN. Shows hundreds of fish and animals from various habitats, divers feeding fish and looks behind-the-scenes at the control center, the veterinarian and the research lab. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderful footage of a wide variety of aquatic plants, animals and fish. Eye-catching and informative. This would be a great tool for ocean studies. Fosters an appreciation for aquatic life as well as interest in unique species. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Colorful, scientific, cool. Great animals. "I loved the colors of the fish." Showed people working with the animals. "I'd like to work there." Runtime: 48 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD ISBN # 0-9644581-7-9       for only $12.7 - You Save $2.25 This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG BOATS LI'L BOATS PARAGON MEDIA Series: ADVENTURES WITH MY UNCLE BILL Description - Josh, his friends and Uncle Bill explore all kinds of boats and ships. Introduces the captain, shows the engine room and visits the wheel house. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting and varied boat footage. Informative, well-paced and well-produced. Though they go a little overboard with the talking in unison. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It's a little long for this age group. Kids didn't understand the connection to Uncle Bill. His character was unnecessary and detracted slightly from the general message. Runtime: 29 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

BIG PARK, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES Description - Explores Yellowstone National Park, its wildlife and the people who preserve it. Explains how animals are monitored and how the wolf program safeguards an endangered species. Shows firefighters and rescue helicopters and discusses geothermal systems. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Educational but needs supplementary explanation. Teaches a lot about parks. Explanations are educationally sound and authentically depicted. Beautiful scenery. Pace is a little slow. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reaction. Kids said they wouldn't want to sit at home and watch it, but they would in school. The narrator spoke too fast and was difficult to understand. It made them want to visit a park. They loved the images of the bubbling water. Runtime: 48 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG PLANE TRIP, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: REAL LIFE ADVENTURES Description - Offers a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of an international flight from a child's point of view, with a child narrator, lively music and graphics. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative. Shows all the jobs on airlines. Child narrator, asking questions works well in the format. Lots of technical information and detail. A little long for audience to watch all in one sitting. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The narration helped the children understand the presentation. Younger children lost interest when the information became too technical. They enjoyed the scenes in Switzerland. Runtime: 45 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9644581-0-1 This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG RENOVATION, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES Description - Shows a home renovation from the ground up, including demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Visits the architect, builder, an entomologist, a tile factory and a sawmill. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - While the explanations are good, it moves too slowly. Content is straightforward, easily understood, presented in a safe and wholesome setting. Young people learn of safety and following proper procedures around construction sites. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "I learned how it takes a lot of people and materials to build a house." Too long, but they liked seeing the finished house and the steps it took to get there. Uses technical terms beyond kids' comprehension. Runtime: 48 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9644581-6-0 This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG SPACE SHUTTLE, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES Description - Explores the behind-the-scenes action at the space shuttle program, including the astronaut training, the crew roles, shuttle maintenance and orbital gravity experiments. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A big hit. Everyone liked the narrator, the backstage look and seeing real astronauts. A look at a topic kids relate to. "It was great to watch with my child, interesting, no violence and a great learning tool," one mom said. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captured kids' interest and motivated further inquiry into the subject. Kids liked it because it was real. They particularly enjoyed the launch. "Everything in it is great." "I liked seeing the girl scientists." Runtime: 50 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD ISBN # 0-9644581-4-4       for only $12.7 - You Save $2.25 This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG SUBMARINE, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES Description - Voyage under the sea with the crew of a giant Trident submarine. See what it's like to live underwater for months at a time. Discover how submarines work. Visits the bridge, the kitchens and more. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good presentation, easy to understand. Child narrators enhance appeal. Offers limited information about nuclear technology. Little diversity shown in terms of race or gender. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Presentation is a little long. Kids enjoyed seeing the behind-the-scene shots of a real submarine. They commented about the teamwork that was represented. Runtime: 40 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 7-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BIG TRAINS, LITTLE TRAINS SANDBOX HOME VIDEOS Description - An interesting, amusing look at trains of all sizes, from toy trains to an incredible miniature backyard railroad with tunnels, bridges and a cliff-top ocean view. Includes a giant outdoor model run by remote control. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Trains are a favorite topic with children. Content is self-contained, with good, accurate information. Great resource tool. "I loved the two child hosts!" Shows little diversity. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Little boys particularly enjoyed this one. Children under four years of age did not stay with it. "I love trains, I want to play trains." Runtime: 27 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

BIG ZOO, THE LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: REAL LIFE ADVENTURES Description - Learn why zebras have stripes and flamingos are pink. Shows feeding day at the reptile house at the zoo - and much more. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Offers a guided tour of the zoo, from out front and behind the scenes. "The people working in the zoo were shown to be such caring people." A good resource tool for classroom or home. Jurors objected to all the commercials at the start. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Impressed by seeing what the different animals eat and how the zookeepers take care of everything. They wanted to go to the zoo afterwards. "I like the real pictures, they made me want to go to the zoo." Runtime: 45 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9644581-1-X This title is available for purchase from LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA

BOULDER & MAUI BABIES ELBEE PRODUCTIONS Series: ELBEE'S BABIES PLAYING SERIES Description - A non-scripted, non-narrative, action-oriented production featuring infants and toddlers to age four. Outdoor activities are filmed with natural sounds and music. It is simple and fun. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Shows affection in a calming way. Learning to play with puppies and kittens is good modeling behavior for this age. The content is mostly soothing music set to visuals. Offer little educational or developmental value. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Okay. Limited interest to babies - does not hold their interest for long. Toddlers wander in and out of room. Some ignored it completely. This could be useful for quiet time/nap/bedtime. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 4-9595-1110-3

BRAD'S BUCKETLOADER BIRTHDAY BUILDER'S EYE PRODUCTION CO. INC. Description - Brad shares a great birthday party event with his friends: they get to "help" demolish and repair a driveway with real equipment and a real crew. Watch as Brad's crew learn the importance of sharing and the value of teamwork. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Popular topic at a slow pace. Easy language; pop-up words for emerging readers. Good manners and generational mix. Home-video feel. Kids appear to operate equipment; hard hats not always worn. "Kids shouldn't be encouraged to play around heavy equipment." KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Watched intently at first. "I like the gears and the big load part." "I like the big rocks." Didn't consistently hold their interest. "It's not too bad, but it's not too good." One boy went to find a tractor to ride. "I want to ride it like those kids." Runtime: 35 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: VIDEO       for only $4.95 - You Save $10.04

BRATZ THE VIDEO: STARRIN' & STYLIN' TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer Description - Packaged in an ultra-hip purse, the DVD and VHS flaunt the film, one rockin' music video, and specially created outtakes. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Worrisome superficial values in otherwise acceptable story. Hip music. Teen themes (fashion, makeup, prom) promote materialism and vanity. No sexuality, violence or ugly language. Shows mult-cultural friendship, loyalty, forgiveness and achievement. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Yep, girls liked it, even one 12-year-old girl who just made the football team. "They talks the way we do. We act like them and pretty much think like them - except not that much about clothes." "I liked it, but it didn't move me like some movies do." KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 11-17 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.98 Media: DVD       This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com This title is available for purchase from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

BREAKTHROUGH: HOW TO REACH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM ATTAINMENT COMPANY, INC. Series: BREAKTHROUGH: HOW TO REACH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Description - A hands-on, how-to program for teachers and parents, featuring "Teacher of the year" Karen Sewell. Sewell demonstrates the rigorous but compassionate program she has developed over her career, making significant progress with a four-year-old student. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent, helpful information on living with an autistic child. Shows the benefits of early intervention and what the future holds. Quality production offers specific techniques showing problems, progress and completion. Runtime: 26 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT Suggested Retail Price: $ 59 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57861-053-2

BUILT FOR SPEED WHITE TREE PICTURES VENTURE Description - Follows a stock car driver and her two young friends in an action-packed day at the stock car races. Explains how a race car differs from a regular car. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Those interested in stock cars may find this appealing. It's simply produced and has poor sound quality. Includes female drivers but it makes light of car crashes despite discussion of safety. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The racing segments were exciting, and why not? "Girls can drive fast and get paid for it?" asked one child. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9634698-5-1

CLASSIC NURSERY RHYMES M3D INC. Description - Offers a collection of nursery rhymes produced with original musical arrangements and captivating computer-animated visuals appealing to children and adults. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually interesting and original, but at times the visuals seem poorly integrated with the story. The three-dimensional presentation tends to be more important than the nursery rhymes and images. Pacing is too fast at times. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - High-scoring appeal. Some characters will be scary for sensitive viewers. Runtime: 32 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-884069-03-7

COME FLY WITH US PARAGON MEDIA Description - This sing-along musical has on-camera kids that fly on barnstormers, seaplanes and with the famous Blue Angels demonstration daredevil team. Tours a flight museum and visits a Boeing 747 cockpit. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good music and scenery, but the material is redundant and the production quality is mediocre. Lacks cultural diversity. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - General enthusiasm, although a few left during the screening. Those interested in planes were engaged. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

DARE TO DANCE PARAGON MEDIA Description - Chronicles three young girls' passion for ballet. Explores the joys and challenges of class and performance. Interviews with instructors, parents and professional dancers are informative and inspirational. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautifully presented, displays the dedication required. An unusually sensitive, honest and appealing introduction to the dance world. Profiles some talented youngsters. Provides accurate information for kids interested in pursuing dance as a career. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Girls who have studied danced loved it. They felt it was a true picture of what it is like to study dance and why dancers work so hard. "They're just like us and they can do all those beautiful steps." Runtime: 40 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-16 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-882949-98-6

DAREDEVILS OF THE SKY WGBH Series: NOVA: ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE Description - Ever wanted to fly like a bird and soar in the wind? Stunning photography of dizzying aerobatic stunts puts the viewer in the pilot's seat for snap rolls, loops, humpty bumps and hammerheads. It's fantastic fun at 200 hundred miles an hour. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting presentation, with applications that apply to math and physics. Covers the history of aviation and aerobatics, and features two female flyers. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "My eleven-year-old son loved this." Kids who are interested in flying got a real kick out of this. They were surprised how much they learned. Lengthy for this age. Runtime: 60 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-884738-19-2

DAYCARE LIVE! MOTHER'S HELPER INC. Description - Features a day visiting a day care center. Viewers are invited to participate in a typical day that includes arrival, mealtimes, singing, structured play, swimming, nap-time and a birthday celebration. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a good model for day care providers with recommended developmental activities. Jurors objections to use of balloons, popcorn as snack and multiple use of wading pool. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Fun! two's and three's liked it best. They smiled, sang, clapped and giggled. "I liked the children walking around barefoot on the cushioned floor." Runtime: 39 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99 Media: VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING GOLDEN ZAH PRODUCTIONS Series: YOUNG FILMMAKERS CLUB, THE Description - Focuses on traditional motion picture editing using non-linear editing (NLE) software. Host Logan O'Brien guiges the audience through the video editing process. Apple Comuter iMovie is used to demonstrate these techniquies with the skills applying to most any NLE system. An in-depth discussion includes NLE systems, connecting the camera and importing footage, applying movie style edits and assisting the storytelling process through editing. Additional editing formats are descrived and explained including the montage, adding voice over and appllying transitions. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - recommended KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - recommended Runtime: 26 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: DVD       This title is available for purchase from Amazon.com

DR. BIP'S NEW BABY TIPS KIDZ-MED, INC. Description - Dr. Bip, an animated character, explains to young children what to expect when Mommy and Daddy bring home a new baby. Addresses the emotional aspects and some practical, common sense tips for kids. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Deals with jealousy, responsibility and safety. May motivate questioning by siblings. Bip is appealing to some, but many found his rhyming annoying. The language used is not always age-appropriate. Some gender stereotypes. Lacks diversity. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appeals to those who are expecting a brother or sister. Kids remembered the safety tips: "Never let go and never pick up the baby without an adult. It's slippery." Kids didn't care for the rhyming, and content was sometimes missed due to the rhyming. Runtime: 14 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-891359-05-3

ELITE DARTS PATCH PRODUCTS, INC. Description - Features cricket, baseball and ten other games. The player may choose from four different boards in a basement, sports bar, English pub or pool hall. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Challenging with multiple levels of difficulty. "Stimulating, requires fine motor skills and good problem-solving skills." "A 'ghost' hand holds the dart allows the player to gauge how to point and throw it." "It's really fun." KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reviews. Too easy for some, challenging for others. Has limited sound effects and choice of wallpapers. "Rooms look like something adults would like, not kids." "The best part is the competition." It was difficult to navigate with the mouse. Platform: DUAL platform KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media: CDROM ISBN # 1-890323-18-7

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PLANES, BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHO TO ASK JUST PLANES VIDEOS Description - Many interesting facts about planes, from landing gear to flaps, from de-icing to the speed of sound. Shows painted planes with designs from the Simpsons, Disney characters, creatures of the sea and wild animals. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Production is age-appropriate and interesting. Kids will enjoy learning about the variety of planes and how they fly. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appealed most to kids who are fascinated about planes or travel. Others could take it or leave it. Boys enjoyed this more than girls. Runtime: 20 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO

FARM COUNTRY AHEAD FRED LEVINE PRODUCTIONS, DBA LITTLE HARDHATS Series: LITTLE HARDHATS Description - Takes kids for a close-up view of the tools and big machines that grow and harvest foods. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at how peanut butter, jelly, bread and potato chips are made. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, educational. Shows how each food in the host's lunchbox is made as well as the hard work and the many steps involved in growing and preparing food. "Teachers could use this with the first grade social studies curriculum." KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Prompted lots of interest and discussion. "We learned how peanut butter is made." "Can we make potato chips?" "I saw how they used cow poop!" "Can I go to a real farm and ride on a tractor?" Runtime: 46 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0963356216

FINDING QUALITY CHILDCARE QUARTET CREATIVE SERIES Series: PARENTS' SURVIVAL VIDEO SERIES, THE Description - Easy-to-follow tips with solid guidelines for assessing the quality of any child-care program. Recommends what to look for and which questions to ask. Experts address health, curriculum, safety and more. Includes quality checklist. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Comprehensive observations and descriptions of different types of child-care. Providers, consultants, center directors and parents provide information and sound advice. Well produced, easy to follow. Runtime: 45 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9648445-0-8

FIREMAN JIM'S AMAZING RESCUE RIGS MULTIMEDIA GROUP, THE Description - Entertaining, educational video about fire trucks and other rescue vehicles. Includes six safety messages including 9-1-1; fire prevention; stop, drop, roll; fire drills at home; etc. Lessons are taught by firefighters and kids. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A nice blend of action and instruction. Lots of lights, sirens and smoke. Jim is a friendly and informative role model. Overall, gives viewer a sense of confidence. Useful in the home, classroom and community. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids love watching the rescue vehicles "on the move," the sights and sounds captivated them. Children relate to the straight facts. They like Fireman Jim and the kids commentaries. "I want to know more about fires, so I can be safe." Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

FRANKLIN AND THE SECRET CLUB UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer Series: FRANKLIN THE TURTLE Description - Based on the book series by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois, Franklin the Turtle teaches children how to solve problems on their own, although sometimes he does still need help from his parents or friends. the characters on the show as role models for ideal behavior, even though they aren't always perfect. In this episode, when Porcupine, jealous of Franklin's popularity, creates a secret club for the sole purpose of keeping him out, Franklin teaches her the true meaning of friendship. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Content is refreshingly meaningful. Issues of friendship, belonging and honesty are dealt with appropriately and relevantly in situations common to preschoolers - teasing, exclusion and sharing. High learning potential. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captivating. They wanted to see it again immediately. Kids seemed sensitive to Franklin's feelings. "We could watch it together and laugh." "Made me think about being nice." Runtime: 25 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: VIDEO This title is available for purchase from UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO

FROM GIRL TO WOMAN WOMAN WISDOM CORP Click to purchase directly from the producer Description - Explores multi-cultural coming of age rites and traditions, providing a new paradigm in reproductive health education that is designed to inspire girls to cherish their bodies, develop a positive self image, and make empowered choices. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very open and informative discussion about menstruation. Probably best watched with an adult. Points out how every girl is unique in terms of timing and physical attributes, gives proper names for anatomical parts, and offers a look at rites of passage ceremonies worldwide. Doesn't discuss conception of a baby at all. Sticks to topic on hand. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Definitely a topic kids are sensitive about. Eleven-year-old girls commented: "It shows what to expect when I get my first period. I'm not as fearful or confused now. It's a normal part of becoming a woman." They enjoyed seeing how other cultures celebrate this rite of passage, and loved seeing how Indian girls are feasted and given gifts in their honor. Runtime: 50 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 9-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95 Media: DVD ISBN # 0976849828       for only $5.95 - You Save $19 This title is available for purchase from WOMAN WISDOM CORP

GET FIT! FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS! COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDREN'S MEDIA Series: COLLECTIONS Description - Includes: Yoga Kids (96204) $9.98 Finger Plays with "Miss Lori" (202080) $12.99 Nursery Tap, Hip to Toe (204081) $21.95 Value = $44.92 Runtime: 86 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 44.92 Media: DVD

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT KAROL MEDIA, INC. Series: BECAUSE NATURAL IS FUN Description - So you want to make organic chicken soup? Visit the warehouse, kitchen, the produce aisle, the butcher, and meet people working at the market. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good presentation of interesting information and concepts about the food industry. Production quality is mediocre, making it difficult to watch. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - After viewing this, when children went to the grocery store, they spoke about the behind-the-scenes activities. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: VIDEO

GRANDPA WORKED ON THE RAILROAD PHOENIX MEDIA Description - Combines songs and activities easy for young children to learn. Includes demonstrations of actual steam trains. Teaches some basic skills that grown-ups use at work: teamwork, communication and working with machines. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Trains seem to have an eternal appeal, and this story is engaging. Very informative though somewhat hokey. Would be effective as part of a unit. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Absorbing. Prompted lots of discussion about trains. Some information too technical for three-to-five age group. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR BIG KIDS PRODUCTIONS, INC. - AUSTIN Series: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Description - Spotlights construction workers working with big machinery. Features bulldozers, ringer cranes, scrapers, excavators and back hoes moving mountains of earth and lifting tons of steel. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fascinating footage especially for the little ones. Safety tips are good. Motivates discussions about safety issues. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enthusiastically watched the machines work and listened to the explanations of how they work. The young boy's excitement captured the viewer's interest. Prompted a discussion about the heavy equipment kids are familiar with or have seen. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

HERE WE GO AGAIN JSK ENTERPRISES Description - Hosted by Lynn Redgrave, takes youngsters on close inspection of vehicles such as tow trucks and jets, police cars and trolleys, subways and construction cranes. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Shows a wide variety of vehicles and situations, from tow trucks to the Concorde to a cable car to boats of various sizes. Second-guesses kids' questions with informative narrative. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It made kids want to travel somewhere so they could ride on a plane or on a cable car. "It's too long for me. I can't watch it all at once." "Ooh, I want to live on a barge." Runtime: 60 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

HERE WE GO, VOLUME 1 JSK ENTERPRISES Description - Take an action-packed voyage on some of the most exciting vehicles ever, capturing a child's fascination with such diverse conveyances as steam locomotives, ocean liners, fire engines, blimps and more. Narrated by Lynn Redgrave. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great exploration of various modes of travel, from helicopters to bulldozers to hovercrafts. Gives very child-centered explanations of how the vehicles work. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - They were fascinated by the amphibious hovercraft. "It looks like a spaceship. I wonder how many cars it holds." Runtime: 32 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

HERE WE GO, VOLUME 2 JSK ENTERPRISES Description - This show takes children on a musical adventure on different modes of transportation, such as helicopters, bulldozers, dump trucks, bicycles, fire engines and an aerial tramway. Narrated by Lynn Redgrave. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent production, showing various modes of travel from double-decker buses in London to a cruise ship, a hydrofoil and a fire truck. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "Where's London? Can we go there? I want to ride a double-decker bus." Kids loved the swimming pool on the cruise ship. Kids thought some of the British terminology was funny and noticed that they didn't lock up their bikes. Runtime: 34 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

HEY, WHAT ABOUT ME KIDVIDZ Description - A warm, straightforward talk to preschoolers about adjusting to new siblings. Teaches games, lullabies and rhymes. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Addresses sibling rivalry in a fun way. Great for showing kids they have a role to play when the new baby comes. Shows other kids helping with the baby, singing to him, playing with him, being quiet when he is sleeping. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Related to the subject matter quite well. "The girl was mad because there was a new baby coming." "I learned to be nice to babies and to rock them." "I sing to my baby brother." Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-878231-01-4

HI DADDY! ELC PRODUCTIONS, LLC Series: HI DADDY! Description - Captures the magic created when dads play with their babies. Babies will hear familiar tunes, watch laughing faces similar to their own and tumble with their fathers. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Dads who watched this were amused but not eager to watch again. Songs were familiar. Shows good racial diversity and a pleasant interaction between parent and child. Poor production quality and nothing to hold a baby's attention. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Even older children were delighted to see the daddies for short periods of time. Initially there was a lot of pointing and bouncing to the music, but overall they were easily bored. The children enjoyed the music and laughed at times. Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-887102-63-9

HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AHEAD FRED LEVINE PRODUCTIONS, DBA LITTLE HARDHATS Series: FRED LEVINE'S ORIGINAL Description - Shows house construction, from site-clearing and excavation to blasting at rock quarries. Also, harvesting timber and a visit to the sawmill. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative. Nice camera work, with many close-ups. Illustrates parallels between kids' play and house construction. Lacks diversity and solid safety guidelines. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The language is too advanced for preschoolers. Kids didn't understand sections. Stimulated kids' thinking about houses and how they're built. The backward explosions were a big hit with boys. "It made me think about how many parts go into a house." Runtime: 30 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9633562-2-4

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