Qualified Endorsement Titles

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

ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY - ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Series: N/A
Description - Develop courage, responsibility and self-esteem in your child, using Active Parenting principles. Contains an hour of video illustrating styles of parenting, effective non-violent discipline skills and logical consequences.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Content is very good with realistic lessons that are valuable to any parent. The presentation lacks appeal. The video clips are only a few inches in diameter, the narrator is dull, and it lacks flexibility, forcing constant review of some segments.
Platform: WIN platform Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95 Media: CDROM ISBN # 1-880283-23-9

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 WILDFIRE: HOW WILDFIRE GOT HIS MUSIC BOX & LEARNED TO FLY,THE - Scottish Winters Productions, Inc.
Series: N/A
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

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ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: N/A
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANGEL DOLL, THE - ANGEL DOLL PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Series: N/A
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

ANIMAL ANTICS - E-REALBIZ
Series: AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS
Description - Shows hilarious antics of wild and family animals, from giraffes to pot-bellied pigs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Based on the TV show, features home videos by amateurs with slap-stick and adult humor. Starts out funny, but gets pretty repetitive. Borderline animal exploitation. Funny. "I laughed out loud."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some liked it, others didn't. "It's cruel to roll a dog down a bowling alley." "I like the funny things the animals do." "It was funny to see the dog chase the laser beam." "My favorite part was when the sheep gave the man a hard time."
Runtime: 51 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.9 Media: VIDEO

ANIMALS AND THEIR PEOPLE FRIENDS - E-REALBIZ
Series: ANIMAL CRACKUPS
Description - Animals and people have been living together on Earth for millions of years. Now you can join ZAK and C-MOR as they explore the lighter side of our relationship with our furry friends. Includes animal tricks.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good cinematography. Cute but somewhat fragmented. Does not flow well. The anthropomorphizing of animals is trite and the interactions with humans border on exploitation.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked the animals but thought it was too long. "It was funny to see a chicken taking care of bunnies." "How does a parrot roller skate?" "It showed diversity by having a disabled dog in the story." "My favorite animal was the panda."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: VIDEO

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

ANOTHER GREAT DAY FOR SINGING, WITH JAMES DURST - SIDEWALK PRODUCTIONS
Series: SIDEWALK SONGS
Description - Features 14 melodic songs - many familiar - performed with guitar accompaniment. Several are enhanced with digital effects, including duets with guests "Eb and Flo" and an introduction to the orchestra with "Old King Cole."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Light, catchy, lively American folk songs. Encourages imagination. Simple, clear presentation. Durst has a soothing voice and friendly appearance. Lyrics are easily repeated. Best viewed in two sessions or for quiet time. Format is a bit dull.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - While this engaged some children, others were bored. "There weren't a lot of songs with pictures." Some kids readily sang along, laughed and participated with hand gestures. Overall, it was too long to hold their interest throughout.
Runtime: 37 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9671322-1-5

AUTHOR, AUTHOR! - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
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

BABAR KING OF THE ELEPHANTS - HBO HOME VIDEO
Series: N/A
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

BABAR: THE MOVIE - LIONSGATE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BABAR
Description - Full-length feature movie based on the charming French classic about Babar, the King of the Elephants.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced with appealing music. It has the standard good-versus-bad scenario with battle scenes. It is violent in parts, though not particularly graphic. Gender roles are fairly rigidly defined and older people are portrayed as slightly senile.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Prompted an animated discussion of the movie and the issues of good versus bad that it raised.
Runtime: 79 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-55658-343-5

BABY FACES THE VIDEO - BRENTWOOD COMMUNICATIONS
Series: BABY FACES
Description - Shows 30 minutes of toddlers and children. Comes with an audio cassette with twenty nursery rhymes.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Simple production with appealing photography and a variety of music. Suggests opportunities for adult/toddler interaction. Babies enjoy looking at other babies' faces. Although this has no value in terms of child development, it is entertaining.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most babies loved watching the other babies. The songs are appealing but overall the video is long, slow and non-engaging because it lacks structure.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57119-418-5

BABY FELIX AND FRIENDS: HIS MAGIC BAG OF TRICKS - FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES
Series: BABY FELIX AND FRIENDS
Description - Each episode follows Baby Felix the Cat and his magic bag of tricks as he embarks on a journey full of adventures. Also along for the journey are his friends, Baby Kitty, Mimi, Skippy, Mookie and Tattoo.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Seeing cartoon characters from my youth was enjoyable but some of the messages here are not in good taste. There is a lot of emphasis on cheating and misleading. It's all in fun but sends a poor message to viewers. For example, Baby Felix doesn't like how the other team is playing so he starts cheating by stealing bases and blocking pitches to the other team. A member of the other team shows anger by slamming his bat into the ground repeatedly.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It's great. It's fun. Even the kids noticed the poor behavior and commented on it. "They remind me of Grandpa and us when they go fishing. The bulldogs remind me of some of the kids at school who are bullies. Get it? Bull dogs -bullies." "If you could really have a fishing contest, it would be fun."
Runtime: 110 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD ISBN # 1933685069

BABY LONGHORN - RAISING TOMORROW'S UT FAN TODAY! - TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT, LP
Series: TEAM BABY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
Description - Baby Longhorn uses officially licensed footage of Longhorn sports, mascot, marching band and campus attractions to expose children to the University of Texas in an exciting and playful manner.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Marginal viewing for infants. Geared for UT alumni and football fanatics. Mixes kids concepts such as numbers and marching band music while taking adults on a trip down memory lane. Rough ball playing could be frightening to infants. "Incoherent melange of screaming adults, toddlers and noise."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Held their attention only for short segments. When it came back on they sat down to watch more. They talked to the screen, danced to the music, and talked about what they saw on the screen. Enjoyed listening to the band music and liked the "cows." One child responded to the number exercise.
Runtime: 31 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99 Media: DVD ISBN # 0976348802

BABY LOONEY TUNES: BACKYARD ADVENTURES - CHILD SMART
Series: BABY LOONEY TUNES
Description - Features Baby Bugs and friends as puppets exploring insects, flowers and other backyard wonders. Combines live action footage with puppets.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced but lacks focus. Cartoon characters alternate with baby pictures and occasional photos. Intended audience is questionable since images are aimed at 2-year-olds but vocabulary level is 4- to 5-year-old level.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Watched for a few minutes then wandered off.
Runtime: 34 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.94 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7907-7351-1

BABY PRODIGY - BABY PRODIGY COMPANY
Series: N/A
Description - A picture book-style production with music by Emmy-award winning composer, Neil Argo.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Non-verbal presentation of lots of toys and visuals with a variety of colors and shapes set to a variety of music. Well produced but lacks focus and consistency.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed response. Puppets and toys attracted the children occasionally. Some pointed out colors and shapes then walked away. Silly parts, such as the monkey blowing bubbles were engaging.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0972442707

BABY WOW! - BOW WOW HOUSE
Series: N/A
Description - Interactive software to be used with child and parent. Includes photographs and vocabulary in eight different languages.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy to use. Pictures and sounds are bright and appealing. "A parent can use this like a picture book to reinforce concepts and vocabulary." "I'd like to see various skill levels offered for the different activities." "The peak-a-boo game was tedious."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids younger than age two lost interest quickly, but enjoyed playing with the keyboard. Music and photos were a hit with the older children.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: CDROM

BABY-SITTERS AND THE BOY-SITTERS, THE - WARNER HOME VIDEO
Series: BABY-SITTER'S CLUB, THE
Description - Mishaps and mayhem ensue when the boys decide to start their own baby-sitting club. Is there room for two clubs in one town?
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is perhaps a little middle-class idealistic but does address appropriate issues for children of this age. Well produced and fun. Shows little diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed this, particularly the girls. Well produced, well acted. Boys and girls interacting shows positive gender awareness and role models. "There was no meanness, everyone gets along." "It was a little too much like a TV sitcom."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-568-32-031-0

BABYPRO: LET'S DANCE & TUMBLE - BABYPRO, LLC
Series: BABYPRO
Description - Introduces children to the dynamic sights and sounds of cheerleading, dance and gymnastics. Intended to inspire them to spin, tap, cheer, flip, leap and clap, and engage in sports for their entire lifetime.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - It is most appropriate for older children who identify with the ones on-screen. I would question the educational value of this program but from the entertainment point of view, it covers many stages of sports and play. Attention is paid to pro-social role modeling, even the babies tumbling in the grass take turns. The "hey baby" voice and clear images are more appealing to babies but the activities are more appropriate for older kids. are
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids' attention was held only in the events that they enjoy participating in , ie. gymnastics, and then, only when the older kids were watching. Recommend this in small doses. "I tried to show it several times and each time the kids preferred something else." When encouraged, the older boys loved watching the gymnastics. They talked about flips and other gymnastics they enjoy doing.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.98 Media: DVD

BALLOON FARM - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY
Description - Harvey, a new farmer in a drought-ravaged town, has a knack for growing an unusual crop - balloons! The townspeople believe the balloons are a sign of hope, but as the drought persists they turn on Harry. Find out who sets things right.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Creative story and aesthetically pleasing production. A bit of drama, a touch of mystery and a whole lot of fantasy make this a cute family video. Portrays some ethnic stereotypes and adults argue excessively.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Would watch again. "My favorite was the magical field of balloons." "There was a lot of fussing between the grownups." "I learned about the importance of rain for farmers." "It shows the magic of believing in the simple things."
Runtime: 88 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2159-8

BARNEY'S CAMPFIRE SING-ALONG - LYRICK STUDIOS
Series: BARNEY HOME VIDEO
Description - The children meet all sorts of woodland creatures, study the stars, learn forest safety lessons and discover the delights of using their imaginations.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The content, songs and concepts are more suitable to school-aged children than the preschool audience Barney attracts. The studio forest set looks phoney. The solutions to problems are too easy, kids are not encouraged to find solutions.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This video is a little long for the intended audience. Children always like singing along to the familiar songs. The Barney doll advertisement is distracting.
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-55924-527-1

BARNEY'S HOME SWEET HOME - LYRICK STUDIOS
Series: BARNEY & FRIENDS COLLECTION
Description - There's no place like home. Barney's friends discover that there are many kinds of homes in the world, for animals as well as for people.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good tips for parents. Adult intervention helps expand on concepts in video. "A bit didactic. Barney is stiff and artificial-looking. Character interaction too contrived. Children in video overact."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enthusiasm wavered throughout; didn't hold their attention.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7829-0383-5

BARNEY: MY PARTY WITH BARNEY - KIDEO, A PIXFUSION BRAND
Series: BARNEY
Description - Features the child of your choice starring Barney and Friends in a personalized video about your child's birthday party. Barney says the child's name and appears on-screen along with Barney, BJ and Baby Bop. Lots of songs and animation.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Music and visuals foster positive self-concept and social skills. Personalization feature is a real plus. Contains cheerful, catchy rhyming music, good visuals and animation. Overall, the production is very choppy.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The music motivated them to get up and dance. One song says, "You can tie your shoes," but most this age can't, and they noticed it. Competitive games are portrayed, which are inappropriate for this age.
Runtime: 18 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 34.95 Media: VIDEO

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

BERENSTAIN BEARS VOL. 3 - SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BERENSTAIN BEARS
Description - Contains three episodes: "The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers," "The Berenstain Bears and the Disappearing Honey," "The Berenstain Bears and the Substitute Teacher."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The characters are endearing. Story lines address appropriate issues such as strangers in the house. Some stereotyping, such as Mama Bear always deferring to Papa Bear. Third story has some offensive behavior that goes unrecognized.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Attentive. They recognized the characters and their traits from the books and asked to watch it again. "I liked Sister Bear." "I think everyone except bullies will want to watch this tape."
Runtime: 36 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7678-2915-9

BEVERLY HILLS FAMILY ROBINSON - BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY
Series: WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY
Description - Marsha Robinson, host of a TV cooking show, takes her family on a working vacation. While there, their yacht is hijacked by pirates. Their dysfunctional family ends up healing when faced with extreme survival circumstances.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Honors family values with a comical approach to "the bad guys." While the idea of fixing the family's broken down relationships is good, all the horrible behavior to show their dysfunctionality is overdone. Great setting.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked the ideas about modern versus primitive living and loved the tree house. "I wish we lived in a tree house like that." They related to the lack of quality time the family spent together prior to their island experience.
Runtime: 89 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 12-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7888-2158-X

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

BIG CABLE BRIDGES - SEGMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE
Series: N/A
Description - Have you ever wondered how cable-stayed bridges are built? Young hosts examine the action-packed construction that creates impressive structures such as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa, Florida.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Offers a good look at a subject kids are curious about, and addresses the technical components of bridge-building. The female engineer-narrator is a bit stilted. Shows little gender diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very excited. Boys delighted at seeing the big machines and the computer segment. They thought the helmets looked phony. Five-year-olds got a little restless at the end.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-886731-00-4

BIG FAT LIAR - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes star as a couple of friends who embark on a cross-country quest to get even with a conniving, high-powered bully. In the process, they learn the importance of honesty and ethics.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Funny, addresses realistic problem about whether or not to lie. Has a little mystery, romance and comedy blended in. Some unsafe behavior but not replicable except for running away and some pranks.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyable; easy for kids to relate to. "It's funny and has lots of action." "I laughed all the way through." " I liked the stunts and the effects." "You could tell what they were going to do with Marty." Certainly not believable.
Runtime: 87 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 7.99 Media: DVD ISBN # 0 7832 6856 4

BIG HORSE - BIG HORSE PRODUCTIONS
Series: N/A
Description - Loving and respectful survey of the role big horses have played in human history - on farms, in industry, and even wartime. Features Percherons, Belgians, and Clydesdales.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Appealed most to kids who love horses. Stimulated further inquiry. A good learning tool with simple production values, though it's a little slow-paced. Narrator annoyed some children.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Didn't like seeing the animals roughed up. Liked the foals and seeing people taking good care of the animals.
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: VIDEO

BIG NEWSPAPER, THE - LITTLE MAMMOTH MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BIG ADVENTURE SERIES
Description - All about a unique newspaper- USA Today. Follow reporters to the White House, to a big league ball game and on the road to test a new sports car.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Looks at reporting and printing. Excellent graphics illustrate concepts. Covers a variety of subjects but with gender bias. Of eleven personnel only two were female and their segments are the shortest. Lacks cultural diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - More academic than entertaining. Boys liked the rockets, planes and sports cars. "I'd like to be the guy who tries all the cars and then writes about them." Girls were bored and found it way too long.
Runtime: 50 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9644581-8-7

BILLBOARD DAD - WARNER HOME VIDEO
Series: MARY KATE AND ASHLEY
Description - When two sisters team up to find a new love for their newly single Dad, it's a fun-loving California adventure gone wild.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good entertainment geared to girls. Shows the twin's concern for their father's happiness. Adults objected to too much attention on sex, negative comments about the boys and unsafe actions such as skateboarding into the pool.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enlightening for single-parent kids. Enjoyed watching the twin's antics, attire, hobbies and abundance of just about everything. They liked how they took care of their Dad and caught the bad guy. Most would watch it again. Definitely a girl movie.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: Video and DVD ISBN # 0-7907-3831-7

BIOLOGY OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, THE - THE ENDOWMENT FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Series: N/A
Description - A science documentary intended for general audiences which summarizes prenatal development from fertilization to birth. Appropriate for use by science and health educators with students ages 12 and higher, as well as anyone interested in the science of human development before birth.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Provides a splendid overview of prenatal human development from fertilization to birth. The intrauterine videography and imaging is exquisite, showing the different stages of development throughout the 38-week gestation period. Clear narration, language, and descriptions that are geared for mature, high school and college students as well as for general health care education during pregnancy.
Runtime: 46 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 14-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD

BLUE BIRD, THE - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Description - Shirley Temple longs to see the world outside her doorstep but soon discovers there's no place like home.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Confusing story and dated special effects. Content is somewhat scary. Despite moral ending, lacks diversity, reflecting its cultural era.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The fairy-tale quality was appealing. They thought the dog and cat were funny. Lead to discussions about trustworthiness, luxury and being happy with what one has. Held kids' attention throughout.
Runtime: 83 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-7939-1241-5

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

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

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

BRAINCANDY: SMELL MY WORLD - BRAINCANDY Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 0-2
Description - Kids love to sniff out all kinds of scents! Sweet & stinky kids find out what the nose knows. Nusi Nose and Bruce Brain sniff the answers to scent-sible questions. Kids turn lemons into lemonade and discover how smell can keep them safe! Blues & Jazz.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Younger children will probably find this visually appealing but the idea of learning about the sense of smell without actually smelling anything is a bit far-fetched. The segments are short and sweet with good ideas such as using a game show format. There are dance breaks to keep the kids from getting antsy, but they seem to make it a bit manic. There are lots of things that toddlers will find appealing in this program: children their own age, puppets, bright colors, things that they see in their own world, but will they "get" watching other children smelling to understand smelling??? Production values are not very high.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids were attentive to parts of this but under 2's were unenthusiastic. They said the puppets were cute, and funny and the babies were cute. When asked what certain things smelled like in the video, they gave mixed responses. They wanted to show that they knew the answers to the game show questions by touching the screen. Some shouted out the names of the body parts of the puppets represented. They loved the slapstick elements, i.e.. Food being dumped on the nose and the nose taking a bubble bath.
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: DVD

BRAINY BABY - ART (EXPLORING THE WORLD OF ART) - BRAINY BABY COMPANY, THE Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BRAINY BABY
Description - Teaches the fundamentals of art, including color, texture and mediums, finger painting, sculpture, and classic art, combined with great music and lots of kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Attractive but too many topics are presented too briefly. Vocabulary and content are not in sync with one another. Content is appropriate for 2-year-olds; vocabulary is geared to 4-year-olds. Expects too much of younger kids ant not enough for older ones.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Younger viewers had trouble staying focused. Older kids talked about warm colors and pointed out colors that they were wearing. Most wanted to do some art afterwards. "There are lots of cool pictures." "Fun to watch, but not the whole thing at once."
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.98 Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1931959080

BRAINY BABY - ENGLISH, LEARNING FIRST WORDS - BRAINY BABY COMPANY, THE Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: BRAINY BABY
Description - Introduces colors, numbers, favorite objects, action words and familiar phrases, all voiced by a friendly female narrator. Fun music, a nursery rhyme and a vocabulary review section make this a fun learning experience.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well photographed but fragmented. Basically a set of animated flash cards. Inappropriate for babies despite the title. Most 4-year-olds already know these words. Most appropriate for ESL program with 4- to 7-year-olds.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Captivated them. Watched attentively, guessing the names of things and numbers. Liked the use of other babies and kids. Fast pace and soothing music appropriate for this age group. Viewing in segments worked well.
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 1-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.98 Media: DVD ISBN # 1931959102

BRASS, THE - WARNER BROS. PUBLICATIONS
Series: TUNE BUDDIES
Description - Explores the brass family of instruments and how brass instruments always play a major role in musical compositions. Investigates how brass instruments make their big brassy sound through a simple vibration.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. Introduces a variety of brass instruments and gives demonstrations of how each works. Narrator is very silly and uses pretty advanced vocabulary. Demonstrations are well selected to illustrate a point. Highly educational.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Funny and informative. Some kids responded well, others didn't. They enjoyed the marching band and the host. "I learned how to blow through my mouth like I was blowing on a horn." "It makes me want to join the school band." "We learned a lot."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.95 Media: Video and DVD ISBN # 0-7579-0075-5

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