CQCM Newsletter 2006, December 21

Welcome to KIDS FIRST!® NEWS. All articles are by Coalition for Quality Children's Media unless otherwise noted.

In addition to the excitement of the holidays, we have been very busy in our household reviewing many terrific titles from you producers. I am constantly in awe of your talent. From my family to you and yours, happy holidays! I hope you get a chance to sit back and relax a bit this season and focus on the positive things life has to offer.

As always, I welcome your input. If you have comments on titles we have endorsed; notices of media awards, publications, and products; or suggestions for articles, please drop me a line.

Dear Friends,

As I look back on this wonderful year my thoughts review all the incredible experiences that have come my, and KIDS FIRST! way. My thanks go out to all the great people whose support make this organization function -- to our sponsors, our members, our readers and website visitors, our jurors, our board, and of course our staff - both in-house and remote. You really are the Best! Merci, gracias, thanks!!

I just returned from a trip east for which my son and our webmaster, Sam, joined me. It was the first time that we've traveled together since he lived in Italy almost fifteen years ago. As our kids become adults and then parents, spending time alone with them becomes such a precious commodity. Sam's professional cooking experience led us on a culinary tour of Washington DC and New York City where I attended meetings during the day, and he explored nooks and crannies of both cities. We met up with my daughter and Sam's sister, Alanna who lives and works in New York, as well as a host of other good friends. What a wonderful way to start the holiday season, being with my two grown children and having time to have more than a fleeting conversation.

My wish for your during this holiday season is that you'll find time to slow down and enjoy being with the people you love. I think you'll find some interesting and fun things in this newsletter, from excellent featured titles from our webstore to the "film therapy" article which Chris and I collaborated on.

Best to you for the holidays.

Love,

NEW KIDS FIRST!® JUROR

Congratulations to our new graduate, Courtney Taylor!

Courtney works as the Marketing Specialist for NEST Family Entertainment, a leading producer and distributor of children's educational and Bible videos. As a mother to Trey (the most precious 5-year old in Texas), she has an intentional desire to view wholesome family entertainment. When she grows up, Courtney would like to spend her days writing and teaching on the university level. Courtney chose to serve as a KF juror for the opportunity it provides to reach out to the children in the neighborhood.

Concerned about what kids watch? Want to do something about it? Become a KIDS FIRST!® juror. It's easy. Take our online training. It will take you about four hours to complete and we will provide you with your own personal trainer. The $40 fee is 100% reimbursable once you evaluate six titles for KIDS FIRST!® . You may keep any movie you approve. What a wonderful way for teachers, librarians, parents, and daycare providers to build their own quality media library while helping evaluate movies for others. KIDS FIRST!® Independent Producer members get an additional benefit of one waived submission fee, once they complete the training and evaluate their first 6 titles. To register or get more information, please visit our KIDS FIRST!® juror's page.

KIDS FIRST!® WEB STORE FEATURES
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Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman. The first DVD in the Choose Your Own Adventure series, The Abominable Snowman follows three siblings on a quest to rescue their uncle in the Himalayan region of Nepal. The DVD prompts the child on-screen every 3-7 minutes to make choices about which path to follow. Adult Jurors: An exciting program that places decisions in the hands of the viewer. It can be watched over and over because the outcome changes. Well produced. Good animation. Respectful behavior. Appropriate for this age group. Adult jurors remembered the Choose Your Own Adventure books from their own childhood. One said, "They were probably the only books I ever reread. I loved them." Kids' Review: Loved that you could make your own choices about what to do and that it changed the outcome."The way you get to choose what happens next is cool. And, it's a pretty funny movie that kids will like." Definitely repeatable."I would love to watch it again and make different choices just to see what happened." DVD. L. 65 min. ; $11.19; Age: 6-12. Lean Forward Media.

The Night Before Christmas and More Christmas Stories. Clement Clark Moore's timeless tale, told by Anthony Edwards, is at the heart of this collection of holiday stories. Also includes "Max's Christmas" and "Morris's Disappearing Bag" by Rosemary Wells and "Owl Moon" by Caldecott Medalist author Jane Yolen. Adult Juror Comments: Wonderful anthology of warmhearted holiday favorites, each with a family theme. Narrated by popular actors. Simple and easy to understand for young children. Vocabulary is age-appropriate. Easily viewed in segments. Kid Juror Comments: Children enjoyed having stories they recognized read to them."They had a nice family and Max is really cute." "I want to see them disappear again." Children talked about what it would be like to see Santa Claus, or to have a "disappearing bag." DVD 27 min. ; $9.95; Ages 3-8. New Video Group, Inc.

Pegasus the Flying Horse and Beauty and the Beast
Pegasus follows the mythological horse from birth to his battle with the multi-headed Chimaera. He is appointed by Zeus as thunder-bearer and is transformed into the constellation. Narrated by Mia Farrow. Adapted by Doris Orgel. Beauty and the Beast is based on the classic tale. To save her beloved father, a beautiful young girl agrees to become the companion of a brutish and unhappy beast. As time passes, love works a miraculous change in their lives. Narrated by MIA Farrow. Adult Jurors: Both these tales are beautifully animated and excellent translations of the original classic tales. Pegasus provides an engaging introduction to mythology. The ending of Beauty more accurately reflects the original story than some major studio releases. Kids' Review: After watching Pegasus, the kids were really jazzed about mythology. Many were familiar with the story of Pegasus and enjoyed watching it. It stimulated a search in the library afterwards for more myths. With Beauty, the kids noticed the difference between this version and the Disney version which they were familiar with. They noticed that the characters' mouths didn't move, which generated a discussion about how stories can be told in different ways. They did comment on the illustrations and how beautiful they were. DVD. L. 60 mins. $9.95. Ages 4-12. Lightyear Entertainment.

The Snow Queen and the Wild Swans
Two classic folktales by Hans Christian Anderson, both narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Snow Queen is a powerful tale that follows a young girl's quest to rescue her playmate from the icy palace of the Snow Queen. Music by Jason Miles. The Wild Swans tells the story of when Princess Elise is exiled, and her brothers are transformed into wild swans by the envious Queen. Elise sets out to find and release her brothers and finds not only must perform a seemingly impossible task but not speak a word the entire time. Music by Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian (Hooters). DVD. L. 30 mins. $9.95. Lightyear Entertainment. Adult Jurors: Beautifully animated with wonderful character voices and lovely music. Excellent role models. The characters express many emotions that children can relate to, such as caring enough for another to put oneself out for them. Kids' Review: Absorbing. Kids enjoyed the characters' adventures, responded to the story and loved the ending, which reunites the friends. They wanted to watch it again.

The Snowy Day, and Other Jack Keats Stories
One of Ranny's Picks: One winter morning Peter wakes up to see that snow has fallen, covering everything in the city. His exciting adventures come to life in this adaptation of the perennial children's classic and Caldecott medal winner. Adult Jurors: Wonderful. Gentle storytelling, delightful music and art. Muted, beautiful animation with acoustic guitar. Methodically slow pace. Rare glimpses of a child alone, engaging in imaginative play, allow children to project their own experiences and stories. Kids' Review: Most were excited to see small stories from their own lives."I loved it." "Peter was too big to sit in the chair, and he gave it to the baby." "I have a baby sister now." Some tried to whistle along as Peter struggled to learn how to whistle for his dog. DVD. L. 53 mins. $9.95. Ages 2-5. New Video Group, Inc.

Wai Lana's Little Yogis, Vol. 1
Introduces the whole family to yoga. Kids stretch and strengthen their growing bodies, sharpen their minds and improve their balance and coordination. These are healthy habits with life long benefits. Adult Jurors: Very imaginative, relaxing, and fun! Addresses breathing and physiology. Well organized, flows well. Short segments good for this age. Adults enjoyed participating as well. Narrator's voice annoyed some. Simple production. Beautiful Hawaiian setting. Kids' Review: Fun."I like to exercise. It's good for your body." "I liked the animal stretches; the beetle & butterfly were my favorites." "I like the songs, especially the snake one." "It's a little slow." DVD. L. 30 mins. $9.95. Ages 5-8. Wai Lana Productions.

*** = Titles receiving the highest scores are given a three-star rating.
** = Titles that meet or exceed the criteria receive a two-star rating.
* = Titles that meet the baseline criteria but require some extra consideration on the part of the viewer receive a one-star rating.

** Thingamakid Toddler Toons. Colorful and delightful cartoon characters bring to life this collection of classic kid songs. Dance and sing along to "Wheels on the Bus," "The Eensy Weensy Spider" and more. The DVD comes with karaoke, educational shorts and a 15-song CD. Adult Juror Comments: Uses cute animated characters to reinforce concepts most children ages 2-5 already have been exposed to such as nursery rhymes, colors, shapes, ABCs and counting. The menu options are a plus because they allow you to select exactly which song you want to play. Good length. Holds child's attention without much redirection from an adult. It's great that a CD is included with just the songs. Makes it perfect for the car or listening anywhere. Kid Juror Comments: Kids liked the songs. Said it was "fun and not too long." "I knew all the songs because my mother sings them to me." "I like to sing and dance and this movie made me do both." Ages 3-7. Thingamakid.

* Poetry, Verse and Rhyme, Oh My! Children will learn about the wonders of our world through this work, once seen on PBS, of celebrated poets such as Rudyard Kipling, Edward Lear and Robert Louis Stevenson. Adult Juror Comments: Interesting twist on classical poetry. Mother Goose was more engaging than the animal portion. Clever, silly excerpts assembled in a nonsensical fashion that appealed to the adults more than kids. The actors are clear and expressive; it's almost as if they're having a conversation. Lacks diversity; all actors are Caucasian. Kid Juror Comments: Mixed responses. Some said, "It's ok but too slow and too much talking." They liked the part with the swings and the sandbox, commented that all the actors were white, and liked the penguin. Some said they would watch it again because of the animals. It didn't hold their attention. Ages 6-10. Monterey Media.

Video/DVD-Ages 5-12

** Lemons 2 Lemonade: How to Handle Life When Things Go Sour Between Mom & Dad. Introduces children to key concepts and positive messages that kids most need to hear when divorce happens in family. It provides children with the tools they need to handle everyday issues, as well as difficult divorce situations. Parents and children will learn together that families are forever. Adult Juror Comments: Excellent information for children dealing with divorce. Shows the wide range of feelings kids experience when parents divorce; emphasizes that all these feelings are normal. Deals with common questions such as feeling guilty about causing the breakup. Good examples and anecdotes. Audio a little fuzzy; language appropriate. Emphasizes the idea that "divorce is never a kid's fault." Gives excellent advice and explains situations in very clear ways. Kid Juror Comments: Definitely, the audience is children who are dealing with divorce."This is a good movie if your parents are getting a divorce. It tells you how to handle your feelings." "The kids on-screen were just my age. They acted the way that I do sometimes." "I liked that it was outside." "The song was catchy." "My friends going through divorce act just like that." "I had some of the same feelings when my Dad moved out. It was good to see that I'm not the only kid who feels sad about divorce." Ages 5-12. Stay at Home and Learn Productions.

SELECTIONS FROM KIDS FIRST!® FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL 2006
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For a complete list of all Festival titles currently being shown, visit our website.

Mr. Christmas L. 56 mins. A young father, Joel, can't afford to buy his 5-year-old daughter, Carol Lee, what she's expecting Santa Claus to bring her for Christmas. Because she has written a letter to the North Pole, Carol Lee is certain that Santa will bring her the bicycle that is 'number one' on her list. The heartwarming family story has a surprising, uplifting ending that is guaranteed to put anyone of any age in the Christmas spirit.

The Happy Cricket L. 82 mins. Christopher, the Happy Cricket, must face the bad guys who hate music and are determined to rule his world, but Christopher and his cute, adorable friends, will have to defeat Wartlord and rescue the Night Star. This film celebrates the values of friendship, freedom and the defense of nature.

Hip Hop Harry: Grandma Brooks L. 22 mins. Inspired by Kiana's Grandma Brooks' stories about Carnival in her native country of Trinidad, the kids use their imagination to create their own Hip Hop Center Carnival! When Grandma Brooks arrives, the Carnival gets into full swing, which includes a steel pan drummer and a stilt walker. As all the kids share special family stories, they realize that the best way to learn about your personal family history is to talk with your own family members

An Inconvenient Truth L. 96 mins. Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Al Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change in the most talked-about documentary at Sundance. It makes the compelling case that global warming is real, man-made, and its effects will be cataclysmic if we don't act now.

Miracle on 34th Street L. 113 mins. Pragmatic six-year-old Susan has doubts about Santa Claus until Mr. Kris Kringle comes to work at Macy's, and she gets the most precious gift of all: something to believe in. A remake of the 1947 classic, directed by John Hughes.

Olive the Other Reindeer L. 46 mins. An offbeat and sweet holiday feature from Matt Groening, creator of the "Simpsons." Olive is an adorable little dog who misunderstands a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer. She jumps at the chance to help Santa but meets characters both helpful and mean along the way.

NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
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Please welcome these new or renewing members and visit their web sites.

Big Idea, Inc. produces VeggieTales and 3-2-1 Penguins DVDs, CDs, games, books, and other licensed items for children.

Braincandy creates award winning developmental DVD's, music CD's, books and toys all designed to help very young children learn to think more creatively and independently.

Gorilla Pictures is a motion picture company which produces, finances and distributes films for the International marketplace. The Gorilla Team has a diverse set of talents enabling them to assemble top stars and stories of high appeal to audiences globally.

Image Factory is an amazing new teaching system designed to ease language-learning while nurturing a positive, fun-to-learn environment for your child. Currently, "My Best English" videos are shown in the classrooms at several public elementary schools as well as at many preschools in southern California.

Little Notes Unlimited provides audio CDs that preschools, daycares, kindergartens, and parents will find extremely useful in teaching family values to young children.

MEMBER NEWS
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Congratulations to the Producers of Santa and Sons & Daughter
This KIDS FIRST!® Best Award nominee title will be seen in over 25 states. 40 stations. 100+ cities and Internationally! Press Release.

Six Flags Completes Five-year agreement with The Wiggles
Wiggles Worlds themed areas will be added to Six Flags US theme parks over the next five years. The first three Wiggles Worlds are set to debut at Six Flags for the 2007 season, including one at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Wiggles Worlds will feature theme rides and attractions as well as retail stores and a restaurant and various walk-around characters from the show.

Call For NAPPA Entries
Let 3.5 million parents hear about your product! Enter your parenting or baby product in the 2007 NAPPA Parenting Resources competition - Gold Award winners are featured on the Web and in 25+ regional parenting magazines in top metro markets nationwide. Both Gold and Honors winners are featured for a year and beyond on Parenthood.com. Entry deadline is January 15, 2007. Categories include: "How to" DVDs and parent-interactive DVDs for infants and toddlers; maternity and baby products, timesaving gadgets, safety products, Websites, etc. that make parenting easier and more fun! Entry forms available at www.NAPPA.Parenthood.com or call the National Parenting Publications Awards at 617-522-1515 x23. (Deadlines for the NAPPA Children's Products division (toys, books, music, software/video games, DVDs, etc. ) start June 30, 2007.

MEDIA NEWS
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MovieTickets.com Launches fun.movietickets.com
This is a new kid-targeted version of its online service. Designed for kids and parents to visit together, fun.movietickets.com features interactive games, information, and movie content about current movies, as well as allowing kids "who have existing purchasing power" the ability to buy movie tickets.

The American Academy of Pediatrics releases Children, Adolescents, and Advertising
The AAP reports young people view 40,000+ ads on TV per year, and that this kind of exposure might be a significant contributor to obesity, poor nutrition, eating disorders, and cigarette and alcohol abuse. More Information.

Sesame Street Addresses Deployment
Academy Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. kicks up some fun on the set of Sesame Street where he shot segments on October 10 for the upcoming PBS primetime special, When Parents Are Deployed, airing December 27, 2006 at 9pm.

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Ranny's Therapeutic Film Suggestions by Christine L. Pollock

Cookies. Shopping. Church program. School concert. Party…My to-do list goes on, and I bet your list is just as frenetic mine. Sometimes in the midst of the chaos, it is important to set aside a quiet evening to have some family time -- without a lot of hoopla. Or maybe the holidays have brought up some important issues that you need to discuss with your children, but don't know where to start. For this article, our very own Ranny Levy, has recommended some terrific titles:

Akeelah and the Bee - This inspirational title encourages you to believe in yourself and stick with it even when things are looking dismal. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and, in turn, unites her neighborhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.

Blue's Room: Meet Blue's Baby Brother. - Do you have new sibling in the house? So does Blue, but she isn't sure who he is. She and Joe skidoo off to Puppyville to find him.

Cyberchase: Designing Mr. Perfect - Can you design a Mr. Perfect? The kids must design an invention that can both get them across a perilous swamp and up a tall cliff in order to rescue Digit, who's been turned into Wicked's "Mr. Perfect" - and kidnapped by Hacker!

Emmanuel's Gift - Filled with tenacity and courage and narrated by Oprah Winfrey, this film chronicles the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who preaches a vital message: people with disabilities are valuable contributors to any society.

Get Fit! Elementary Kids! - Let's stop obesity when kids are young. Get them moving and in tune with their bodies through this collection of fun-filled DVDs.

An Inconvenient Truth - A great conversation starter for older children regarding global consciousness, An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair, but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share.

Flicka - How do adults and teens relate? In this contemporary motion picture adaptation of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel My Friend Flicka, 16-year-old Katy McLaughlin (Alison Lohman) dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. But Katy's father wants more for her, insisting that Katy go to college.

OrganWise Guys - The entire OrganWise series is filled with good nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle behavior messages to people of all ages -- perfect for the holidays.

Lemons 2 Lemonade: How to Handle Life When Things Go Sour between Mom & Dad - Holidays are an especially tough time when your family is splitting. This film introduces children to key concepts and positive messages that kids most need to hear when divorce happens in family. It provides children with the tools they need to handle everyday issues, as well as, difficult divorce situations. Parents and children will learn together that families are forever.

Whether you want entertainment or a lead in for a discussion, KIDS FIRST!® has plenty more film suggestions on hand for you at our website. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

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CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

Dr. Toy's Tips on Use of Video by Stevanne Auerbach, PhD. /Dr.Toy
www.drtoy.com Smart Play /Smart Toys (www.educationalinsights.com)

Health and Well-being.Hard to believe another year has passed with all that is involved from so many aspects—keeping one’s mind, body, and spirit intact and healthy can be a challenge. Thank goodness we have the great resources available at KIDS FIRST!® and from videos of all kinds that support health and well being, learning and creating, drama and entertainment, and much more. One title 7 to 10-year-olds might enjoy is Adventures in Oz With Cheryl, in which Dorothy - played by former American Gladiator Cheryl Silch - and her friends finally meet the Great Oz, only to find that he is couch potato. When they find the (N)Ice Witch, Dorothy uses fitness and exercise to reverse the spell over the Land of Oz. This title is on sale now in the KIDS FIRST!® store for $5.95. Happy holidays and may you find exactly what you are looking for.

Craft - Edible Sheep. I did this simple snack idea in my Head Start home daycare a few years ago when we were learning nursery rhymes. This went along with our Little Bo Peep rhyme and the kids loved it!

Materials: cottage cheese, raisins, pretzel sticks, grapes or cherry tomatoes or cherries.

KIDS FIRST!® Film Festival Schedule
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Films from our KIDS FIRST!® Film Festivals travel around the country where more than 100 local venues host screenings of them throughout the year. More than 10,000 screenings will take place in these venues annually. To find out what is being played in a venue near you, go to www.kidsfirst.org/fest.

January 12-14: Memphis, Tennessee. Activists, media makers, educators, journalists, policymakers and concerned citizens will gather in Memphis this January to mobilize for better media. The National Conference for Media Reform, sponsored by Free Press, is for "anyone who is concerned about the state of our media and committed to working for change." This is an outstanding conference with top speakers, including Bill Moyers, Amy Goodman, Ben Bagdikian and others. Expect thousands of people committed to democracy and the need for a media system that supports rather than restricts free speech.

January 19: Hempstead, NY [Long Island]. Reclaim the First Amendment: A Conference on Constitutional Theories of Media Reform, cosponsored by the Free Expression Policy Project of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and by conference host Hofstra University. Free and open to the public, reservations requested.

February 1-4, 2007. Raleigh Studios, Hollywood. The 12th Annual International Family Film Festival is leaving the suburbs of Los Angeles and moving down the road to Hollywood. Read More

March 24-28, 2007. Johannesburg, South Africa. 5th World Summit on Media for Children 2007, Media as a Tool for Global Peace and Democracy. The Children and Broadcasting Foundation for Africa (CBFA) is to host the 5th World Summit on Media for Children. The event is expected to bring together around one thousand delegates plus some 300 teenagers. Unlike past Summits on Media for Children, the youngsters will be taking official part in the main plenary sessions.

March 30. University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. The theme of the 5th Annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference is "The Mass Media, Children, and Values." Description: "The growing media literacy movement has helped children and youth to become more media literate for many years now, with a major emphasis upon accessing, analyzing, and evaluating the many complex messages presented through the mass media, particularly advertising in its many forms and formats. The rapid spread of new technology devices and techniques have had a great impact upon the types and extent of mass media exposure in today’s youth culture, including cell phones, voice and text messaging, ipods, blogs, MySpace, Facebook, ebay, video games, etc. But what impact has all of this mass media exposure and technology had on children and youth in terms of their thinking, choices, priorities, actions….and their values?"

June 23-27. St. Louis, Missouri. The biannual National Media Education Conference (NMEC), hosted by the Alliance for a Media Literate America, is the largest, oldest and most comprehensive professional conference for teachers, academics, youth advocates, health professionals and media activists to learn about media literacy education. The first annual Media Literacy Education Research Summit is a pre-conference event held June 23 and 24, immediately prior to the NMEC. The Summit will host an international group of experts from a diverse array of fields who will convene to review the existing research evidence about the efficacy of media literacy education and to develop a research agenda for the future.

KIDS FIRST!® Cares
Through the combined efforts of Corporations for Character, KIDS FIRST!® , and your generous donation, we can fulfill our mission to provide positive, encouraging movies into each of more than one million children's hospital beds. This effort will provide entertainment for children while they are confined in a hospital. To support KIDS FIRST!® Cares, go to www.kidsfirstcares.org. All credit card transactions are secure.

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KIDS FIRST!® is the not-for-profit Coalition for Quality Children's Media's initiative that evaluates and rates children's media - videotapes, CD-ROMs and television - using a highly acclaimed method that has been praised by parents and educators alike. It utilizes professionally designed criteria and evaluation tools and engages a volunteer jury comprising child development professionals, teachers and parents nationwide and children of diverse geographic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. KIDS FIRST!® endorsed titles appeal to people around the world and include many programs on topics important to children's development. KIDS FIRST!® -endorsed titles are available on CQCM's award-winning Internet site, in the KIDS FIRST!® Film and Video Festival and in reviews we provide to more than 75 publications.

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