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GOONIES, THE - WARNER HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - The Goonies are a band of misfit youngsters who have to break up - the neighborhood is going to be razed. But when they set out to spend one last day together, they find a treasure map that lands them in a cavern with pirate ship, treasure and monster.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This classic Spielberg film (1985) often comes up on people's 10 fave lists. It is filled with action, treasure maps, a buried pirate treasure and told with sense of style that keeps you glued to the screen. It is now somewhat dated with its special effects but still has the ingredients that kids love - solving a mystery and outwitting the adults. It does contain some stereotyping and has some mild profanity and scary scenes.
Juror Recommended Age: 10-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: ISBN # 0-7907-0827-2

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MBIYA AND HIS COW - MIND POOL PRODUCTIONS
Description - Mbiya, receives a traditional gift, Bantom the black and white cow, symbolizing the beginning of his initiation into manhood. For Mbiya, his journey into manhood is just beginning. And the road that will take him there will begin when he least expects it. Here is an African adventure full of mysticism, magic, and miracles.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Catches the viewer from the beginning and hold you til the end. Beautiful, rich colors, catchy music. Takes the theme of finding something that is taken away and deals with it in a beautiful manner. Great title for cultural studies. Excellent discussion starter about what means a lot to you and what would you do if it was taken away.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - All of our child jurors sat through it voluntarily and thoroughly enjoyed it. They all thought it would be great in a festival because of the cool tricks.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: ISBN # 4/3/2006

BABY LOVES TRAINS - TM BOOKS AND VIDEO
Description - The idea is to entertain, delight, and encourage cognitive development with a gentle mix of colorful trains, animals, toys, and music.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - It's a catalog of trains, no story. Requires more knowledge than one can expect from an infant or toddler. Might appeal to hobbyists if they know trains because there isn't much explanation. This title is really designed to appeal more to older kids rather than babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Babies enjoyed seeing the many images of trains. The real trains didn't capture their attention as much as the animated characters. Loved the classical music, so did the parents. Blue Grass music didn't catch their attention.
Juror Recommended Age: 0-2 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media:

WILLY AND THE FURBRAINS: SERIOUS MISCHIEF - KORTY FILMS INC.
Series: WILLY AND THE FURBRAINS
Description - Willy Claflin sings and tells stories through his puppet friends, Maynard Moose, Gorf the Frog and others. Each segment is a different story with a different theme and can be viewed independently of the others.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Silly stuff. Well done budget production; not saccharine or didactic. Understands kid humor. Obvious irreverent style is meant to amuse. Fun props and various animal puppets. Great voice, uneven sound quality. Some parts are funnier than others. "I was left looking for a more positive message."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Weren't quite sure what to make of it. Laughed when prompted by the laugh track. "At first it was hard to hear the words. The sound got better after that." "It was ok." "Some of the stories were silly; some were kind of weird." "The pictures were pretty good." "What's the next story going to be about?"
Juror Recommended Age: 7-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media:

NASHE MAALO: SEEDS OF LOVE - SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - This Macedonia series promotes inter-cultural understanding to encourage conflict prevention in a multicultural society and to impart specific conflict resolution skills that children can use in their everyday lives. In this story, Filis is the favorite grandchild of her grandfather. When he falls seriously ill, Filis's family doesn't want to tell her. She discovers her grandfather's illness, rushes to him, and learns a secret about his first love, Maria. He couldn't marry her because he was Turkish and she was Macedonian but he's secretly loved her all his life. He gives Filis a broache with Maria's picture. When he dies, Filis searches for Maria, returns her broach, and learns that she too had always loved her grandfather. Maria gives her seeds from the sunflowers that she and grandfather had kept as a symbol of their youthful love. Filis plants these seeds in their memory.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Excellent
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media:

WELCOME TO ONE PINE PLACE - ARTISTRYE PRODUCTIONS
Series: ONE PINE PLACE
Description - It's an average town, but the first house on Pine Place is actually overrun by creatures who get a young boy in a lot of trouble for spills he didn't make. That young boy is about to make a whole bunch of new friends.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute and imaginative. Delightful story, colorful puppets. Well developed and lovable characters entice kids to pay attention. Rainbow-colored monsters are endearing, not scary. Odd, theater-like set works well with the boy's dramatic acting.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Younger kids really liked it. "It was great. There was a mystery. I love mysteries!" "Akili was the peacemaker. He looked mean, but he was really nice." "Michael's bed wasn't anywhere close to his size. The dog looked very silly. It made us laugh."
Juror Recommended Age: 3-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media:

WE SIGN: PLAY TIME - PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES
Series: WE SIGN
Description - Combines music and American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary. Join our "We Sign moms and kids" as they sing, sign, laugh, move and play along to songs like: Wheels on the But, If You're Happy and You Know It, This is the Way, etc.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good program. Songs are fun, the language learning is super. It's challenging for adults. Good structure, close-ups work for seeing the movements. Songs are easy with some familiar and some new. Music makes learning faster. Great diverse group of kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captured their interest. Kids tried the hand actions and sang along to Wheels on the Bus. "I liked singing the songs." Signing was easier for the older ones to pick up than the youngest. But, they loved dancing, clapping hands, and jumping around.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: ISBN # 1887120718

CURLY BEAR IS BORN - SESAME WORKSHOP Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: SESAME STREET
Description - Everyone is awaiting the arrival of Baby Bear's new baby sister. When the baby is born Baby Bear gets to go to the hospital. He is unsure what to expect and gets nervous. When he sees his baby sister he notices that they share many characteristics.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Super. Snappy, entertaining lessons perfectly combine the serious issue of a new arrival with regular Sesame Street academics. Amusing and fast paced. Research-based, multicultural, skill-oriented and wide in scope. "I need a week to list the benefits!"
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. Laughed, danced, sang songs and got excited to see beloved Muppet characters. They all wanted to watch it again "right away!" "It was fun to see everyone with the baby." "I want a new baby in my house too." "We can sing the ABCs together."
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media:

I GOTTA GO - VICKILEW INC.
Description - Make potty training fun, easy and successful. Master the potty training process easily and with confidence. Pediatrician approved and recommended.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Helpful information on a tricky topic. Provides a website and toll-free number to aid parents. Catchy, repetitious music. Respectful of kids' bodies. "Hottie for the Potty" lyrics borderline. "I question the songs' effectiveness to potty train kids."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Those in the process of being potty trained seemed enthusiastic and responded appropriately: "I have to go potty!" Older kids thought the idea of a video about the potty was hilarious but soon got restless. Littlest ones, not yet trained, wandered away.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media:

FOOD SAFARI LUNCH - YUM YUM STUDIOS
Series: FOOD SAFARI
Description - Laugh with Chef Beary Good as he meets adventure in the forest while Sprinkles shows us how bread, peanut butter, apple juice, cheese and baby carrots are grown and processed for their fabulous picnic lunch.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fascinating, educational and entertaining. Good humor and appealing characters. Soundtrack perfectly matches visuals and has a variety of music and silly sound effects. Great viewing for parents as well as kids. Good curriculum enhancement for age group.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Thoroughly enjoyed themselves, bopping to the music, laughing and asking questions. "I couldn't hear because everyone was laughing so much!" "It was so funny. It made me hungry." "The carrots took a shower." "Can we have apples?" "Can we watch it again?"
Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media:

FOOD SAFARI BREAKFAST - YUM YUM STUDIOS
Series: FOOD SAFARI
Description - Fly with Chef Beary-Good and Sprinkle as they gather groceries by hot air balloon for their big breakfast party. Discover how wheat fields turn into cereal, how maple syrup is tapped and much more.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute video that makes dry information interesting. Shows healthy food presented in a fun way. Good background music and beautiful outdoor shots. Keeps its goal of teaching nutrition: "Would be a wonderful supplement to a nutrition curriculum."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it, speculating on what the machines were going to do, naming the foods, and participating in the letter games. "I learned syrup comes from trees." "I liked the teddies." "I liked the dancing oranges. It's a happening dance." "Yummy food."
Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media:

FREAKY FRIDAY - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Jamie Leigh Curtis and Lindsay Lohan play a mother and teenager who switch bodies in this third version of the book by Mary Rodgers.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great production, fun to watch. Humor appeals to both adults and kids. Unlike many films for this audience, this one discourages rude behavior. When a teenager and a mother switch bodies they gain great insight into the other's point of view.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Liked it a lot, especially the music. Enjoyed the actors. "We all want to play in a rock band now." "My friends would like the funny things the mother and daughter do after they switch places."
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media:

LION KING 1-1/2, THE - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Thought you knew The Lion King? You don't know the 1/2 of it. Hilarity reigns in this hall new movie starring Timon and Pumbaa. See why things look a bit different from their perspective. Features the original cast and music by Elton John and Tim Rice.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Music, characters, and format follow the original movie. Visually pleasing and musically inspiring with characters kids relate to. Children are moved by the music and the wonderful friendship between Timon and Pumbaa. Picking nose scene is unnecessary.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. "It's hilarious, exciting and teaches a lesson about friendship." "The Meer Cats' song made me sing along." "The animation made it seem like I was in Africa." "There was one put down and a little violence." "Everything fits together perfectly."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.95 Media: ISBN # 0788847139

LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVE, THE - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Lizzie, along with classmates, Gordo, Kate and Ethan, are celebrating with a graduation trip to Italy. In a whirlwind of comic events, Lizzie is mistaken for Italy's biggest pop diva, Isabella, and falls for Paolo, Isabella's handsome singing partner.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Enjoyable. A fun movie about a teenager's gain in self confidence. Good mother-daughter movie. Scenes of Rome most appealing. Lizzie's sneaking away from the group evokes discussion as does put-downs like "outfit repeater. "Depicts friendship and loyalty.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - A hit. "I like Hillary Duff." "No violence, slight put-downs that were fixed, and lame scenes with Lizzie trying on dresses." Kids could relate to her lack of confidence and her ruining graduation. Girls like the two girls getting together at the end.
Juror Recommended Age: 10-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.95 Media: ISBN # 0788847503

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE 2 - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - The wild adventure and irresistible comedy continues. George, his brother Ursula and George Jr. are living peacefully in the jungle, but Ursula's scheming mother and ex-fianc�e have other plans. Can George rescue his family and save Ape Mountain?
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute story though this sequel pales in comparison to the original. Good narration. Sarcastic humor is geared more for adults than kids. Lacks diversity. Unsafe behavior - extensive vine swinging and climbing tall buildings - though not replicable.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. "I liked the apes." "I liked the jungle." Sang along to the theme song. "I could act this movie out with my dolls." None were interested in watching it again.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.99 Media: ISBN # 0788846531

RECESS: TAKING THE FIFTH GRADE - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: RECESS
Description - Only here can you see the final chapter of the Recess series. The gang has graduated to the 5th grade, and to make things worse, their teacher is the cantankerous Miss Finster.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great stories that kids can relate to about real issues - bullies, mean teachers, a weak principal, etc. High quality production and writing. Doesn't talk down to the kids. Good multiracial mix of kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Fun! Cool and funny. "We know exactly what it is like to have a mean teacher. We know what it is like to have terrible food in the cafeteria." "We learned about how kids can get adults to listen and how to treat each other on the playground.
Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.99 Media: ISBN # 0788844822

RECESS: ALL GROWED DOWN - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: RECESS
Description - For the first time on DVD and video, discover how the gang met with a look back at your favorite Recess kids as kindergartners. It's full of hilarious twists and turns, lessons about meeting new friends and the very fun business of growing up.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very fast moving. Unique characters, never a dull moment. The students' sarcasm is transformed into appreciation. Good models for conflict resolution. Some humor is at the expense of overweight or geeky kids. Sometimes preachy.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kept their interest. "I liked seeing how the different children figured out how to get along. There were lots of problems for them to figure out." "It shows kids with different colors of skin, different hair styles, different clothes." Entertaining!
Juror Recommended Age: 6-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.99 Media: ISBN # 0788844784

MXP: MOST EXTREME PRIMATE - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Everyone's favorite sports playing chip, Jack, is back. This time he hits the slopes to prove he's top banana at the coolest winter sport around, snowboarding. Jack ans his buddies also learn the importance of friendship and teamwork.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun for families, with a happy ending. Good animal characters, upbeat music. No foul language or unsuitable behavior. Good action/adventure flick but strains credibility and doesn't do much to develop the characters.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Really liked it, especially the music. "I liked the people rolling on the snowball." The snowboarding stunts at the end of the film were a big hit.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.99 Media: ISBN # 0788842188

THIS LITTLE PIGGY STAYED HOME - WAY WAY ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Interactive music, activities and fun for indoor days.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Ideas and activities good; presentation more appropriate for adults than kids. Demonstrations of activities are unclear. Offers new games and encourages puppet play, parental involvement, and moving to music. Pace too fast for kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it. "We sing these songs at my day care." "My favorite was the Piggy and his mom." "Nobody said anything bad. They were all singing and dancing." They wanted to play some of the games afterward.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: ISBN # 0974482129

WINNIE THE POOH: SPRINGTIME WITH ROO - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Description - Rabbit's forgotten that he's the Easter Bunny. No bunny means no hunny for Pooh and no fun for Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and Roo. Rabbit wants to do some springtime cleaning instead. But Roo shows Rabbit that special days are to be shared in special ways.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - First-class animation. Wonderful words, pictures and music make this Easter rendition of A Christmas Carol a fun watch. Lots of humor geared for adults as well as kids. Shows some rough, if slapstick, behavior. "I wish it addressed the meaning of Easter."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Four-year-olds and Pooh fans loved it. Older kids understood the moral of the story and spoke about friendship. The little ones found it too sad at times. Most laughed and giggled and tapped their feet or danced. "It's a good movie. I loved watching it."
Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 Media:

BABY EINSTEIN: NUMBERS NURSERY - WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
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:

THOMAS & FRIENDS: NEW FRIENDS FOR THOMAS - XXX
Series: THOMAS & FRIENDS
Description - New to the island of Sodor are three new engine friends and mighty construction vehicles.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very appropriate for this age. Theme is about accepting new friends. Shows how trains and trucks help each other and make new friends with new vehicles. Entertaining. Popular characters with the children. Some are naughty which delights the kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved it. Especially boys. "I want to watch it every day." "There are no bad guys or attacks." "The engines were nice to each other." Enjoyed the music. "The song is fun." And, they're surprised. Some gasped when the bridge collapsed. The youngest danced.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.18 Media:

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:

YOGA KIDS: ON THE BALL 3-6 - GAIAM, INC.
Series: YOGA KIDS
Description - Guides safe, creative balance ball play, improves posture and coordination, makes exercise fun.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Perfect video for parents who want to do yoga/exercise with their kids. Incorporates clever and creative techniques to get small kids to do repetitive movements without losing interest. Promotes a healthy lifestyle. Easy to watch and listen to.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - When provided with balls, the kids loved the exercises. "It was a little hard to do at first, but it was fun." "We exercised the whole time." "It was fun to have an exercise tape we could do with our mommies." "I want to watch it again."
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: ISBN # 159250096X

THANK YOU FOR THE WORLD SO SWEET - GAIAM
Series: BABY GOOD SPORTS GANG
Description - Provides an opportunity for parents to teach little ones name of simple foods, where food comes from, and a mealtime grace. Images of fruits, vegetables and other foods are enhanced with animation and underscored with classical musical arrangements.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Similar to an old-fashioned arithmetic picture book except that it opens and closes with a prayer. Excellent visuals of a farmer's market and various foods. Animated interstitials are irrelevant. Vocabularly and counting suited for pre-schoolers.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - still being tested with children
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.96 Media:

STRANGERS - NOT TO BE RUDE PRODUCTION
Series: KREW, THE
Description - America's first hi-tech super force for safety. Four amazing kids join "The Chief" to create an extraordinary team inspiring good decision making and providing the tools to make smart choices.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very good tool for leaning how to safely deal with strangers. Some kids will not know what a chat room is or what online chatting is but it explains these and other potentially dangerous situations and shows kids how to stay safe. Acting seems forced.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids really enjoyed this. They learned a lot from it and said they could see themselves responsibly in similar situations. They loved seeing kids helping kids. "I didn't know that strangers could look that nice and not be."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media:

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