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20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA - READSPEAK INC.
Description - While setting sail in search or a green-eyed sea monster, 11-year-old Beth, her brother, and a skilled harpoonist become unwilling passengers of a futuristic submarine designed and run by 12-year-old Nemo, an eccentric scientist. Captioned with ReadSpeak.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent presentation in movie quality, story, acting, and setting. Wonderful special effects, especially the ReadSpeak captioning which literally has the words appear as they are spoken. Children are encouraged to read and explore classic literature.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved it. "It was fun. I related with the actors because they're kids." "It was interesting how no one liked Ned until he found a way to save the others. Then, they all became friends." "I liked that the admiral was a girl."
Runtime: 48 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

ABC'S & SUCH - WATERFORD INSTITUTE
Series: RUSTY & ROSY
Description - Teaches names, shapes and sounds of letters. Contains different versions of the "ABC Song." An animation sequence for each letter forms its shape with objects or animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Educational and fun. Good reinforcement. Encourages participation. Good music. Moves a little slowly at times. Uses rote method of learning.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Good for three- to five-year-olds. Has lots of repetition and is easy to understand. Interaction required of kids is well done.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95 Media: VIDEO

ABC'S OF TEACHING ABC'S, THE - SOS VIDEOS
Description - How to teach the alphabet while going about daily activities. Puts parents back into the picture by encouraging them to act as their child's first teacher.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Supports concept of "parents as children's first teachers," showing how kids learn through everyday activities. Adults felt there was too much pressure placed on kids to learn without having fun. Some phonics' information is inaccurate.
Runtime: 14 minutes Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURE TO KIDS TV - MILLENNIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Series: ENCHANTED DOLLHOUSE,THE
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 Juror Recommended Age: 2-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9665114-1-7

ADVENTURES IN ASIA - NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: REALLY WILD ANIMALS
Description - A wild magic carpet ride around Asia - cuddly giant pandas in Southern China, hairy orangutans in Borneo, huge manta rays in the Red Sea, and close-knit elephant families in India.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Packed with information from various locations. The music captured kids' attention. The jokes sometime detract from the information they are trying to convey. Some explanations are not particularly clear.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Likable host, good show fine mix of animation and live action. Children got a kick out of the animals' humor. Even the three-year-olds loved it. Girls were more attentive than boys.
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2722-0

ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT STONE BALLOON - A FULL SERVICE IMAGINATION
Series: ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT STONE BALLOON
Description - In this adventure video and activity book, Martha Lambert and her balloon crew take an imaginative ride to learn about dinosaurs. They help prepare a dinosaur picnic, speak to Mother Earth about why dinosaurs are extinct and create stories.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Creative, absorbing, engaging. Excellent animation and production. Fascinating to watch, listen to and think about. Challenging and interactive. Greatly respects children and their abilities. Reading, writing and imagining are explored.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Good and funny. Appealing to both boys and girls, but especially to kids who are already reading. "The singing was good. Mother Earth was cute." "I liked when the dinosaurs fell over and died." "We sang along with the dinosaur song."
Runtime: 51 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF COOKIEHOOD, THE - SESAME WORKSHOP Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: SESAME STREET
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 Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF CURIOUS GEORGE - SONY WONDER - NYC
Description - Contains two stories of the world's favorite monkey. One follows the Man with the Yellow Hat to the jungle, where he finds Curious George and brings him to the big city. The other tells how Curious George winds up in the hospital and makes friends.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nicely produced, good narration. Unlike the book, George takes on human qualities. Good discussion of right versus wrong, good versus bad. Could be used to prepare child for a hospital visit. One adult said, "This was by far my favorite video.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - thoroughly enjoyable. Lots of spontaneous laughter and comments about George's silliness. Kids watched George actively, anticipated events and discussed the consequences of his actions. "I wish I was George."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF FLOWER THE ARSON DOG - KHK FILMS, INC.
Series: ANIMAL BOOTCAMP
Description - Takes children behind the scenes to show how animals are trained and used for different vocations here and abroad. Flower assists fire fighters in the search for gas leaks and other fire hazards.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent. Offers a fascinating look at the world of a working dog. Explains arson without the scare factor. Best viewed with an adult. Emphasizes respectful interaction with animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enthusiastic. Generated discussion about the topics presented. "All the dog training was so great. I didn't know that dogs could be so smart." "It was very cool to see how Flower learned to do her job."
Runtime: 43 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO - WARNER HOME VIDEO
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.
Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: ISBN # 0-7907-7476-3

ADVENTURES OF WILDFIRE: HOW WILDFIRE GOT HIS MUSIC BOX & LEARNED TO FLY,THE - Scottish Winters Productions, Inc.
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0970328745

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - BOATS - C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656526

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - EMERGENCY VEHICLES - C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - FLYING MACHINES - C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-585-65-648-8

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRAINS - C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656504

ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO - TRUCKS - C J AND ME
Series: ADVENTURES OF ZIMMO
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 Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1585656496

ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK: DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GARBAGE TRUCK, A - LAUREL HILL ENTERTAINMENT
Series: ADVENTURES WITH WINK AND BLINK
Description - Offers quality entertainment that engages, informs and inspires. Wink and Blink teach kids about garbage trucks, recycling and the environment with innovative graphics and fun music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very tastefully done. Through the characters from the Land of Imagination, the kids follow the life of a garbage truck. Clever presentation which encourages the children to protect the environment. Safety is stressed. Offers a positive view of the future.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyable, especially by the boys. They liked learning about trucks - how to build one fascinated them. Some thought the puppets were weird. "I liked seeing the real trucks and the real places they worked."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media:

AIR BUD: WORLD PUP - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Description - Buddy competes with some of the top names in women's soccer. He also proves himself a capable father by adopting a litter of puppies he finds, whom he ultimately rescues from pup-nappers.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Exciting. Adventure, intrigue and humor on appropriate levels. Easy to follow but not pedantic. Beautifully filmed, engaging characters, music blends well with the action. "Soccer and dogs, what a great combination."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it. "It's really funny and cool." "We liked when Buddy became a father and had to rescue the puppies." "It showed that girls can compete against boys and do good." "I'd watch it every night."
Runtime: 83 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2508-9

ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Description - Everyone's third wish comes true in Aladdin's ultimate adventure. Features Robin Williams as the voice of Genie.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Beautifully animated. Aggressive language, adult humor, lots of sword fighting and stereotypical portrayal of Arabs. Glamorizes the initiation used to gain entry into the Forty Thieves Gang. Offers message: "You must fight or else be killed."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Big hit. Wanted to watch it again right away. Kids enjoyed the production style and the characters. They did not understand much of the story. The content is more appropriate for older children. It's too scary for children under five.
Runtime: 80 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-0176-7

ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP - RABBIT EARS ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: WE ALL HAVE TALES
Description - From "A Thousand and One Nights," this story is about a young rogue and the genie who helps him win the love of the Sultan's daughter. Musician Mickey Hart weaves the rhythms of the Middle East.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Scored high. This iconographic presentation is faithful to the original story, with excellent narration and music. It is perhaps a little slow-moving for some children, but visually it's beautiful.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed the story and the presentation. They were intrigued that it was not the Disney version. Kids liked the narrator but wanted the characters to have motion. "I loved the music and the colors." "I learned to be kind and not selfish."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 8.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57099-002-6

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ALASKA'S COOLEST BIRDS - WONDERVISIONS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - Alaska is a cool place for beautiful scenery, animals and BIRDS. Birds especially like Alaska in the summertime when it is like a giant refrigerator filled with their favorite foods. Narrated by five-year-old, Zachary Clifton, who wonders unabashedly about the many different kinds of birds and the amazing things that they do during this migration vacation.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Stunning photography by Emmy award-winning photographer, Daniel Zatz who used robitic and HD cameras to capture these fantastic birds. Narration by five-year-old, Zachary Clifton is truly refreshing. Chock full of fascinating facts and images that will enthrall any animal or bird lover. Delivered with such panache that even non-bird lovers will enjoy this.
Runtime: 54 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: VIDEO

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 Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8030-1211-x

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Description - Daydreaming Alice chases the White Rabbit into the magical, madcap world of Wonderland with its kaleidoscope of off-the-wall characters. Alice goes to a wild tea party, meets the Queen of Hearts, and is tricked into playing a curious croquet game.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Whimsical, magical adventure with terrific animation and memorable score. An entertaining introduction to classic literature, plus Walt Disney explaining animation. Promotes diversity: "Everyone is different, and that is OK."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really taken with the fantasy. "I would like to dream like that." "It told a very funny story of things that we can't see here in this world." "We also get bored with school and want to go exploring." They even said they would like to read the book.
Runtime: 75 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2221-7

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - A fantasy musical sequel to "Alice In Wonderland" featuring Jimmy Durante, Jack Palance, The Smothers Brothers and Agnes Moorehead. Nostalgic production values from the '60s.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Surprisingly feminist for its time. Addresses overcoming fears, taking a stand, being wary of strangers and following one's dream. This is not Lewis Carroll's original tale but it's engaging nonetheless. Lots of humor and a touch of haughtiness.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reactions. "While they loved the slapstick humor and got the general gist of the story, they missed the parts that made it worthwhile." They were not impressed either with acting, costumes or scenery, and hated the songs.
Runtime: 90 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO

ALL ABOUT HEALTH & HYGIENE - SCHLESSINGER MEDIA, INC.
Series: HUMAN BODY FOR CHILDREN
Description - Teaches young students how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy. Clear, real-life examples and graphics show kids the value of practicing good hygiene and staying healthy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent presentation of a relevant topic. Lively and fun, with snappy graphics and good music. Great organization and format. Vocabulary is a little steep but well supported with visuals and explanations. "Our school nurse loved it."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very enthusiastic responses. "It's fun to know about our bodies." "I liked those kids talking to explain things." Biggest hit of all: animation of microbes multiplying. "I liked when the germs exploded." "We liked when the worms (germs) went into people."
Runtime: 23 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57225-421-1

ALL BY MYSELF: TAKING CARE OF MY PET, VOL. 2 - ALL BY MYSELF, INC.
Series: ALL BY MYSELF
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 Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0971543453

ALL DOGS CHRISTMAS CAROL, AN - MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Charlie, Itchy and Sasha star in a canine version of the classic Charles Dickens' Christmas tale. When Carface the bulldog devises a corrupt plan to ruin Christmas, Charlie and his pals visit him as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Promotes Christmas spirit; good things come if we hold fast. Stresses good will toward others. Interesting spin on the classic story. Characters inspire compassion for animals. Adults objected to the zombie scene where they put a spell on the dogs.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Great heroes, funny adventure. Enjoyed watching Charlie dance in the yellow suit and listening to the other dogs sing. "I like the magical things they do with cartoons." "Most characters behaved, some needed to learn to be nice."
Runtime: 76 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7928-3966-8

ALLEGRA'S CHRISTMAS - PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ALLEGRA'S WINDOW
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 Juror Recommended Age: 2-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7921-4273-X

ALLEY CATS STRIKE - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: DISNEY CHANNEL
Description - A group of retro outsiders who love bowling become the focal point of an inter-school rivalry when it is announced that a bowling match will be the tie-breaker in the annual quest for the "Golden Apple" trophy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat, clever look at the world of high school sports that conveys a strong message about acceptance versus labeling. Fresh and crisp; believable sets and good music. Dialogue and slower pace might lose younger viewers. Unflattering portrayal of parents.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it; responded well to the message of teamwork. "It taught us not to judge our friends." "The kids were like us. They could play basketball and bowl. They could win or lose the game." "Even if you are not popular you can win if you work as a team."
Runtime: 88 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2821-5

ALLIGATOR TALE, AN - NEW DISCOVERIES, INC.
Series: AMAZING VOYAGES OF NIKKI PIPER
Description - Two young explorers and a cast of puppets go on an adventure to Alligator Island. After one of the crew gets into trouble with an alligator, the others travel to Gatorland to learn all they can from a gator specialist.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The video incorporates factual material into the story, providing good background and resource material about alligators. Reading is necessary. Good diversity and a female role model. Jurors disliked kids traveling without their parents' permission.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - They watched it again and again. It provoked questions. Liked the fact that it shows respect. "It's sort of fake but still fun." Some thought that Captain Crab was rude. "It would be cool to live on an island."
Runtime: 32 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9662825-0-7

ALPHABET GAME, THE - SONY WONDER - NYC
Series: SESAME STREET HOME VIDEO
Description - Sunny Friendly is the host of a new game show with prizes and surprises. The contestants are Big Bird, Gary Grouch and Dimples the Dog. The object of the game is to be the first to find something that starts with the letter of the alphabet shown.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually appealing, silly game show format. Funny puppets, lively songs, guest appearances by Kermit, Grover, Cookie Monster, Oscar and Big Bird. Sesame Street follows through with humor and lots of color.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "I Liked it very much." "I liked the talking 'S,' he was funny." I like watching for the letters." "I know my ABC's." Kids sang the Alphabet Song after watching the video.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-394-89885-0

ALPHABET SOUP - V.I.E.W. VIDEO
Series: LOOK & LEARN
Description - This sing-along uses flying pictures and flipping words to help reinforce and retain the alphabet. Jaunty rhymes, spirited music and charming pictures.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Helpful for children who are learning the alphabet. Some words too difficult for audience. Stretches learning in a positive way. Simple production. Starts slow with lots of verbal information, making this best viewed in segments.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A little slow-moving, especially at the beginning. Some kids asked to see it again. Others said they sang the ABC song "wrong." Content suitable for elementary age.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-8030-1605-0

ALPHABET TRAIN, THE - SUPERIOR PROMOTIONS/HOME VIDEO, INC.
Description - From A to Z, children learn vocabulary and phonics skills while exploring aspects of real trains and concepts such as in and out, over and under, teamwork, off and on.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Concepts are too advanced for two-year-olds, yet the production is too slow for older kids. Has lovely scenery and great footage of trains. Language is not age-appropriate. Limited appeal, no story line, too boring for younger kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Boys liked it better than girls. "I like trains." Older children need more of a story to hold their attention.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-58168-110-0

ALPHABET ZOO, THE - DOLPHIN COMMUNICATIONS
Description - Teaches the alphabet through bright, interactive songs and colorful scenes of animals in their natural habitat. Teaches letter recognition with visuals and sounds.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Multi-sensory with interesting animals. Good repetition and content. Excellent suggestions for parents or caregivers that reinforce the lessons. Attractive settings, good pacing. Stimulates participation.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - They sounded out the letters, made animal sounds and learned a lot about the animals after repeated viewings. One of the best alphabet tapes, great for zoo trips.
Runtime: 25 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO

ALPHABETLAND - VIDEO TREASURES
Series: REDBOOK LEARNING ADVENTURES
Description - The magic power of letters and words through songs and games. Includes other lessons about patience, friendship and imagination.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Reinforces learning alphabet. Songs are creative and catchy. Program links letters to words. Gets off to a slow start and the presentation is jumbled.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids listened as soon as the music started. Story line is a little difficult and complicated to follow. They didn't understand references in the songs. Some older children sang the ABC song afterwards.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-5529-894-x

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS MEET FRANKENSTEIN - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
Description - While working at a movie studio as the featured performers, Alvin and his brothers enjoy many attractions, including Dr. Frankenstein's castle. When the Chipmunks meet the Frankenstein monster, the ensuing experience is touching and illuminating.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. Lots of intertwining plots. Teaches message about not judging people by how they look. A bit scary in the beginning. Contains some inappropriate destructive behaviors.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed, would watch again. "It was kind of scary in some parts." "I sleep with a teddy bear too, just like Theodore." "It's a little confusing." "The chipmunks are so cute. I love the way they talk." "The monster was nice to the kids."
Runtime: 78 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO

AMAIZING MIRACLE WORKSHOP, THE - MAIZ PRODUCTIONS
Series: CHILDRENS SELF AWARENESS AND SELF DEFENSE VIDEO
Description - Offers suggestions for peaceful conflict resolution, forming friendships, awareness of strangers and self defense in a relaxed way.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Gives tools to deal with problems kids encounter daily. Covers scary issues in a positive way. Presentation lacks pizzazz. Having children act out scenes offers good reinforcement. Respectful of race, culture and gender.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - High interest in self-defense, solving problems and recognizing potential dangers such as with strangers, bullies and e-mail. "It made me think about difficult things and talk about them." Children all tried the self-defense part.
Runtime: 44 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 675163-0144-3

AMAZING BONE AND OTHER CALDECOTT CLASSICS, THE - WESTON WOODS STUDIOS/SCHOLASTIC
Description - Contains three Caldecott classics - "The Amazing Bone," where a young pig finds a talking bone that gives her courage, "Where the Wild Things Are," where Max becomes king, "Goggles," where bullies are outsmarted - and the classic tale, "Stone Soup."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Presents positive themes, whimsical characters and creative learning potential. Brings up issues about walking alone, encountering strangers, running from older children and helping those in need. Encourages kids to think about their own behavior.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Well received. Best part: when the bedroom turns into a forest. They didn't like the mean kids in "Goggles;" they led to a discussion about bullies. "Stone Soup was hilarious, it made all the kids laugh." Would watch again and re-read the books.
Runtime: 36 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

AMAZING GRACE AND OTHER STORIES - SCHOLASTIC/WESTON WOODS
Series: CHILDREN'S CIRCLE
Description - Features three stories adapted from popular children's picture books: "Amazing Grace," "Flossie & the Fox" and "Who's in Rabbit's House?"
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Outstanding music and narration. This thematic grouping of beautiful stories is tastefully done and a great springboard for discussions about history, language, countries and culture. Shows excellent multi-cultural mix. "Should be in every library."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very attentive and polite while viewing. "We liked all of the stories." The presentation "Amazing Grace" was a little slow. Kids liked the first story best.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-55592-042-x

AMAZING INSECT WARRIORS - SCHLESSINGER MEDIA, INC.
Series: BUG CITY
Description - Imagine an astonishing wasp who can stun a cockroach and hypnotize it or a beetle that frightens a large mouse. See how these fascinating warrior insects use everything from camouflage to chemicals in order to survive in their world.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Amazing cinematography. Outstanding close-ups of insects. Graphics and models enhance the descriptions. Information about the invincibility of beetles was excellent. The puppet narrator was juvenile.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Interesting and really fun." Did not like the puppet narrator. "This will help my research on insects." "Army ants were fascinating." "How did they get those pictures of bugs inside their nests?"
Runtime: 23 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57225-128-X

AMAZING NORTH AMERICA - NAT'L GEOGRAPHIC HOME VIDEO
Series: REALLY WILD ANIMALS
Description - From the frozen Arctic to the Florida Everglades, the animals of North America are on parade: alligators patrolling the swampy waters of the Okefenokee, ground squirrels battling rattlesnakes in the Wild West, and many other encounters.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visually interesting, entertaining, and well paced. Scored high with jurors. Humor sometimes gets in the way of information. Organization is a little confusing. Suitable for home or school use.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Scored high. Music helped capture their interest. Fills a much-needed gap of nature videos designed specifically for kids. Prompted discussions about animals in different regions.
Runtime: 47 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7922-2721-2

AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP - SCHLESSINGER MEDIA, INC.
Series: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FOR CHILDREN
Description - What makes an American citizen? How can you be a good one? What are the rights and responsibilities of citizenship? Includes interviews with government officials and other Americans. Shows how contributing is an important aspect of citizenship.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Citizenship through the eyes of yesterday, today and tomorrow is at the core of this quick paced documentary. Includes short original news footage of the suffragettes and Martin Luther King Jr. Gives useful ideas for participating in your community.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Informative, more geared for classroom use than home use. "I never knew woman had to fight to vote." "I know people vote but I didn't know why." "There were kids "just like us" working to help our country be a better and cleaner place for everyone."
Runtime: 23 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1 57225 433 5

AMERICAN TAIL FIEVEL GOES WEST, AN - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: AMERICAN TAIL SERIES, AN
Description - In this adventure, brave little Fievel is lured West by evil double-dealer Cat R. Waul, who plans to turn the settlers into mouseburgers. With help of his friend Tiger, Fievel joins forces with lawdog Wiley Burp to stop a sinister scheme.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Animation, music and story are engaging, but it does glamorize gun-shooting scenes. "Story line helps learn about new habitats and adapting to environments."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Swell. Fievel is a likable, active role model. "The cats were bad when they tried to eat the mice." More kindness is shown than meanness, though. "I loved when the dog is teaching the tiger." "It made me think about the desert habitat."
Runtime: 75 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7832-2897-X

AMERICAN TAIL, AN - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: AMERICAN TAIL SERIES, AN
Description - A delightful animated tale of Fievel, the brave little mouse, who journeys from Russia to America with his family seeking a new life free from cat persecution. Fievel's adventure begins after he's lost at sea and washes ashore in New York City.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This engaging story is well-animated with catchy songs and lovable characters. Viewers are drawn into Fievel's journey. It addresses friendship, death and separation. Can be scary for younger kids. Motivates discussion about emigration and cultures.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - They were rooted to their seats. Loved Fievel's sweetness. Older kids liked the action and the suspense. Kids resonated to ideas such as: "Never give up, keep trying." "America is a place to find hope." "Not all cats (people) are bad."
Runtime: 81 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7832-2897-X

ANASTASIA SING ALONG - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - Features sing-along songs from the movies "Anastasia," "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest," and "On the Riviera." Invites kids to follow along with the words on the screen and join in the chorus with familiar characters.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Having "Anastasia" on the cover is a bit misleading. Different clips vary in production quality. Requires being able to read quickly. Some of the older clips were not very appealing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the chance to sing along, especially when they learned new songs. Girls liked this better than boys. Popo the Puppet was a big hit, as was Shirley Temple and the dog from "Anastasia."
Runtime: 25 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7939-4804-5

ANASTASIA - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - Spectacular animated story about a lost Russian princess and her quest to find her true identity. Features celebrity voices and spellbinding music, including "Once Upon a December."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This production combines adventure, sensitivity, history, music appreciation and a strong female role model. Some Rasputin scenes are graphic and extremely frightening.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Boys and girls alike loved this. Boys loved the revolution. Girls loved the relationship issues. Kids liked the glimpses of history. They asked, "Which parts are real and which aren't?" Kids thought Rasputin was too "monsterish."
Runtime: 94 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 26.95 Media: VIDEO

ANASTASIA - SONY WONDER - NYC
Series: ENCHANTED TALES
Description - A young princess finds her life changed forever by the tide of revolution in Czarist Russia. When the evil Rasputin betrays the royal family, Anastasia is forced to flee for her life, aided by the dashing young soldier Alexander.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A charming tale, though the story is too complex for youngest ones and is sometimes scary. This version is more historically accurate than others, though it contains implied violence and has too simple a resolution.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids four and up liked this, even though they didn't understand the story line. It's hard to know what held kids' attention. "I don't know why Anastasia forgot everything." "I like the little birds."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.98 Media:

ANCIENT EGYPT - SCHLESSINGER MEDIA, INC.
Series: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Description - Travel to ancient Egypt, a civilization that began along the Nile River over five thousand years ago. These early people advanced civilization by building pyramids and temples, establishing a vast trading system, and developing hieroglyphics.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Holds your interest from beginning to end. Flows well from one subject to the next. Topic appealing, very informative, good videography and format. "Provides accurate and factual information in an age-appropriate fashion." Aesthetically pleasing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "It was gross when they talked about taking the brains out. It was cool seeing inside the tombs." Kids complained about the captions but learned a lot from them. Got them thinking about Egyptians and other cultures."
Runtime: 23 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57225-138-7

AND BABY MAKES FOUR - HUGGABUG PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Series: HUGGABUG CLUB, THE
Description - Maria is concerned about the new baby coming into her family. The Buggsters learn how special it is to be a brother or a sister and the importance of families.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Helps children cope with becoming an older brother or sister. Entertaining costumes and music. Some vocabulary is beyond the comprehension of preschoolers. Some segments focus on negative aspects of the new baby such as crying and funny smells.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Children respond by talking about their siblings and families and some even drew pictures of their families. "I want my mom to have a baby." "I liked the baby songs."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 10.95 Media: VIDEO

ANGEL DOLL, THE - ANGEL DOLL PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Description - Based on the novel by Jerry Bledsoe and set in small-town North Carolina in 1950, during the height of the polio epidemic. Two boys set out to get an angel doll for one of their sisters and find the true meaning of Christmas.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced, great story line, full of emotion, poignant ending. Main characters exhibit strong moral character. Christianity is respected. Except for a questionable scene with boys checking out a woman's bosom, great family movie.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Favorable responses with strong reactions to the mature themes. "It moved along, not fast or slow, but just right to keep you interested." "It was sad for me to watch some parts." "It made us realize how lucky we are." "Looked like real life."
Runtime: 96 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

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