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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

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 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 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

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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 - 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 great characters and a memorable score. This film delivers an entertaining adaptation to two Lewis Carroll books, "Through the Looking Glass" and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The fantasy of the world down the rabbit hole is very surreal - entertaining for some, disturbing for others. There is delightful choreography of the dancing playing cards. Also, the Queen beheads several cards and calls for Alice's execution - too scary for the preschool crowd.
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: 6-12 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

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

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, 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 - Former Disney animator, Don Bluth and Steven Spielberg took a sad tale and made it enjoyable in this animated story about a Russian. Great songs, (Oscar-nominated, "Somewhere Out There") lovable characters, and a storyline that addresses friendship, death and separation. Fievel is sweet and brave. It's filled with action and suspense and good messages about power, freedom , "America" and cats. Definitely has parts that are too scary for kids under five. 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

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

ANGELS IN THE INFIELD - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY
Description - A big league pitcher on a losing streak gets help from his daughter, who prays to restore his confidence. Her prayer is answered by an African-American angel who is in the process of earning his wings, but the angel has never played baseball. Rental Only.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Humorous and engaging. Great visual effects, like showing fast pitches. Some scenes have a video game quality. Many laughs - "The silly scenes were really silly." Religious and spiritual undertones. "We are taught to believe in ourselves and our skills."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it. "It was hilarious." "I'd watch it again." "The praying thing was kind of strange. I didn't get it about the devil." "The devil was bad, but I think he has to be." "Why do they always have to have a smoochie part?" "Ballet was funny."
Runtime: 94 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2517-8

ANIMAL GENIUS - SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT
Series: VIDEOGAME, AGES 5-8
Description - Five games will test your animal smarts, quick thinking and instincts on your quest to populate habitats around the world. Gameplay features include over 140 rounds, five different games, hundreds of photos, and trivia questions. Platform: Nintendo.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Right on target for kids 5-10 - the market for this group has been largely ignored. This is a great start to changing that. Fun, flashy, great music, easy to use. The "no fail" system encourages you to play on. Kids can learn about animals, they can repeat games until the facts become a part of their memory. Great educational value. It's a valuable tool to get kids thinking about animals and early science. It's enjoyable to play so kids will want to play it. As a handheld game, kids can take it anywhere. On the go, it will keep them edu-tained.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the game. It's a terrific addition to the Nintendo DS library. It is easy to play independently. "My friends would definitely like this game. If I had it and they had it we would play it together." "I leaned stuff about sea animals and artic animals that I didn't know." I liked the mazes." "I liked the guessing game where you had to figure out which animal it was." Nothing negative to say about this game. It brings fun and learning together. All the kids enjoyed playing it. During free play time, after play9ing the game you could overhear the kids talking about the facts they learned from the game.
Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.99 Media: ISBN # 47875-75413

ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO, VOLUME 1 - QUESTAR, INC.
Description - Teaches empathy for animals and appreciation for their individual intelligence by showing colorful clips of animals interacting with humans. Helps to address anxieties children may have toward animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Entertaining, funny. Shows how animals affect humans. "It's amazing to learn about the range of activities that animals can learn." Animals are harnessed into unnatural gear such as scuba diving equipment, skis, and false eyelashes which bothered many.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Appealing. "I'll be looking for the husky who rides the Harley." "I didn't know the Taco Bell dog was a girl." "My favorite part was the rat. I bet mine could learn those tricks if I spent time with him." "I couldn't believe a dog could go scuba diving."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO

ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO, VOLUME 2 - QUESTAR, INC.
Description - Hosted by Alan Thicke and his golden retriever who meet amazing animals like a canine cancer survivor, a chimp that co-starred with Tarzan and many more. Includes a tour of an emergency room for animals and shows the advances in animal health care.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Warm, lovable stories, endearing pet antics. Good narration. Demonstrates the rewards of patience, training and hard work. Could stimulate an interest in the responsibilities of keeping a pet. Nice mix of domestic and wild animals, feathers and fur.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Excited to see animals in a new context. "We knew that animals help people, but we had no idea how many ways." "This is better than Candid Camera." "My brother would like to have a smart dog make his lunch too." "I wish MY dog was trained like that."
Runtime: 47 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56855-708-6

ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO, VOLUME 3 - QUESTAR, INC.
Description - Hosted by Alan Thicke and his golden retriever, Max, who meet amazing animals. Features a skydiving dachshund, a musical elephant who paints, skateboarding pigs and many more. Includes a visit to an elephant hospital and the seals at Sea World.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative, entertaining. Interactions between people and animals are touching. Promotes sensitivity and a sense of wonder towards animals. "How can animals be so human?" Scenes of activities that endanger the animals' lives provoked questions.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Universally amused by the animal antics. "I think everybody will like it really a lot." "The people that made this movie really care about animals and should get a million dollars." "I liked it because it tells facts about animals. Also it's funny."
Runtime: 47 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56855-709-4

ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO, VOLUME 4 - QUESTAR, INC.
Description - Hosted by Alan Thicke and his golden retriever Max who meet amazing animals like Eddie the canine star of Frasier, acrobatic cats, killer whales that seem to understand language and many more. Includes extremely photogenic lizards and heroic dogs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Delightful. Good visuals and sound track. Engaging animal portraits and stories. Encourages kids' observational skills. Encourages respectful attitude towards animals. "I believe it could help a child overcome a fear of animals."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Cute little animal stories. Fun, moved along, peppy. "It was neat and scary when the trainer rode the nose of the killer whale." "I didn't know iguanas got that big. I can't imagine loving them." "I liked the lizards living in the dresser."
Runtime: 47 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56855-710-8

ANIMALS ARE PEOPLE TOO, VOLUME 5 - QUESTAR, INC.
Description - Hosted by Alan Thicke and his golden retriever who meet amazing animal celebrities, such as a dog who's a dancer, a cat supermodel, and dogs who work with special needs children. Includes a trip to an elephant hospital and a visit with a cat therapist.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative, wholesome entertainment. Reinforces good behavior by watching animals make gains and achievements. "It keeps moving and never lets you get bored." Younger viewers might need to be cautioned against playing with non-domesticated animals.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kept their interest. "It showed people helping animals with problems and animals helping people with problems." "I will watch it over and over -- whenever I want to feel good." "I liked the dogs dancing and getting married."
Runtime: 47 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-56855-711-6

ANIMANIACS: WAKKO'S WISH - WARNER HOME VIDEO
Series: ANIMANIACS
Description - A feature length animated musical with magical mayhem as the Animaniacs race to the wishing star and try to make all their dreams come true.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Non-stop action, lots of music and sound effects. Clever rhyming and quick wit. Lots of cartoon humor of the head-bopping sort. Shows compassion, tolerance and diversity. The ice sculpture made out of spit was interesting .
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Amused and entertained. "They're silly. We like it when the Animaniacs trick grown-ups." "I liked the way the brothers took care of their sister." "The bad guys were really mean." "It's like a fairy tale."
Runtime: 80 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.96 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 07907377396

ANNE FRANK'S DIARY - GLOBETROTTER NETWORK SA
Description - An animated adaptation of the famous diary written by young Anne Frank during the Jewish Holocaust, chronicling her family's days in hiding from the Nazis.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Artistically magnificent. Exquisite artwork and realistic detail. Excellent account of the treatment of Jews during WWII. Animation makes it easier for children to connect to WWII than documentary style. Handles issues of young womanhood.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Impressed them. "The characters were believable; we could feel their fears." "I could see how she felt jumpy and confused." "We want to learn more about WWII." "You should teach kids that this really happened so it won't happen again."
Runtime: 88 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

ARISTOCATS - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
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 Juror Recommended Age: 4-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2165-2

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 Juror Recommended Age: 6-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9639299-1-7

ASTRONOMY FOR K-8 - COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDREN'S MEDIA
Series: COLLECTIONS
Description - Includes:
An Eclipse: The Day The Sky Went Dark (201103) $12.00
Pisces and Gemini: a Case of Vanishing Stars (201102) $12.00
Value=$24.00
Runtime: 77 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24 Media: VIDEO

AUTHOR, AUTHOR! - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Description - Al Pacino plays a playwright living in New York with five children and stepchildren. Parental role reversal occurs when the mother leaves the household and the father's commitment to the children pulls together an unlikely new family structure.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The father and children relate to each other in extraordinary ways. Addresses separation and divorce. Contains some profanity, gender stereotypes and sexual overtones. "Wild and crazy family but still charming." Dated approach to topic.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Deals with family crisis in a way children can understand. The child characters appealed most to children experiencing similar situations. Kids enjoyed seeing Al Pacino as a young actor.
Runtime: 109 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7939-1181-8

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

BABAR KING OF THE ELEPHANTS - HBO HOME VIDEO
Description - The classic tales of Babar have been read by children for over sixty years. The stories of Babar and his jungle friends in this feature length film begin when Babar was orphaned in the wild, and culminate in Babar's becoming King.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Epic presentation, coming-of-age story. Fanciful animation helps balance more serious undertones. Handles death and grieving. Soft and slow pace. Has both humorous elements and sad events, and ultimately a happy ending.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older kids were better able to handle the portrayal of death. "The elephant acted like a person and I liked that." "I learned about being nice." "I knew hunting wasn't good and this showed it." "Maybe the man who killed the mommy should be punished."
Runtime: 78 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-9 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7831-1452-4

BABE - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer
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 Juror Recommended Age: 4-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7832-1667-X

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

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

BABY EINSTEIN: NUMBERS NURSERY - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: BABY EINSTEIN
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.
Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media:

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 Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO

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 Juror Recommended Age: 1-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO

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