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SECRET CHRISTMAS - JOEY DECOURT
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Two boys experience an unusual Christmas Eve.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - In this short screenplay, two kids have a Santa encounter on Christmas Eve. Time honored theme, but not particularly original. The demeanor of the story is sweet and childlike and very kid-appropriate, it portrays the innocence of childhood well. Very little character development, but the boys are very likeable and the dialogue believable. We are impressed with the ability of this ten-year-old writer, Joey DeCourt, who has excellent grammar and is very adept at telling a story. The screenplay would benefit greatly from more detail. Young Joey has a lot of promise as a writer and it will be exciting to watch him mature in his craft.
Juror Recommended Age: 3-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay

PIPSQUEAK - KATHI WAHED
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A miniature pony who must become a seeing eye 'dog' to stay with the boy he loves.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A story with great appeal for children. Its lead characters, a blind boy and a miniature pony, are both sympathetic. It presents a world of talking animals in in the midst of "reality," and it offers a hopeful story about how the friendship between a boy and a horse helps them both overcome terrible obstacles. While the characters are mostly well drawn, they do fall into stereotypical behavior and speech, particularly the secondary characters (the parents, Otto and Tug, Rio). The portrayal of Otto could be construed as insulting to German language and culture especially. There is aggressive behavior as well, which could be scary for younger audiences, although for the most part the slapstick tone softens the suggestion of violence. The ending on Golden Gate bridge is very suspenseful and the resolution offers a fairy tale ending that is appealing.
Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay

MEMOIRS OF A DOG, BY COUSCOUS MACKEY - BARBARA MACKEY AND DAWN IRELAND
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-12
Description - Magical things can happen to anyone, even to a dog. And, that is exactly what happens one late summer morning to Feathers, a purebred Pekinese.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a story of a couple of dogs and their other animal friends who get together after one of the dog's puppy is stolen. The puppy is found by a man who takes it home and his dog and cats care for it. The mom and dad of the puppy set up a network of animals to try to find her. The dad's human makes flyers and puts them up. The puppy's mom makes a wish on the first star she sees one night and just feels her puppy will be returned soon. The man who found the puppy brings home a flyer and the cat eats it. It's Christmas Eve and the man and his animals decide the right thing to do is take the puppy back to her mom and dad. There is a wonderful reunion with mom, dad and puppy. Kids will love the talking animals and the way all the animals work together to solve the mystery of the missing puppy. Not recommended for younger children due to excessive drinking, swearing and abusive behaviors by some of the human characters.
Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay

RUBY'S STUDIO: THE FEELINGS SHOW - THE MOTHER COMPANY
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - A stylish DVD to help young children understand and express their feelings. Featuring a lovable live-action host, art projects, animation, puppet shows, and original songs. With the voice of Mel Brooks and "The Happy Song" by Elizabeth Mitchell.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Ruby offers a friendly and encouraging guide into the tumultuous world of feelings, with visuals from a feelings "dial" to artwork made by kids to give external expression to internal feelings. It dignifies children's' emotions, teaches a process to identify them and offers techniques for responding productively. Slow pace, repetitive, some lack of sincerity, but will nonetheless appeal to many children lacking in other sources of essential instruction in the area of recognizing and responding to their feelings.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "I liked the part where they played hopscotch." "It was a little boring." Some segments held more interest than others and girls seemed to appreciate more than the boys. One child juror said it made her think about when she is mad. "It was fun to watch, everyone was nice to each other."
Runtime: 45 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media: DVD

EWE STEW - DOROTHY IRWIN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - When Fanny's sheep go missing, she and her dog Jiggs must rescue them from a huge gourmet cooking coyote who only understands rhymes.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Off-beat and original, guaranteed to bring smiles to viewers with it's wry characterization of the infamously treacherous coyote. Anyone who has suffered a loss to coyotes will find the characterization on mark: the coyote is indifferent to the pain he causes, all he cares about is his next meal. Younger children will get a little thrill from his villainy; older ones will be amused by his portrayal as a bustling chef, stuffing sheep slippers in his ears to protect his rhyming sensibilities from poetry gone wrong. This is not an accurate lesson in poetry and would prove too scary for children under 8. It's also slightly violent, with the imagery of knives and the eventual demise of the coyote.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay

MY DAISY DAYS, VOL. 3 - MY DAISY DAYS, INC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Includes 3 episodes: "Daisy Goes to the Zoo" - Daisy learns about the animals; "Daisy Watches Big Trucks" - Daisy discovers the wonders of big trucks; "Daisy's Winter Play date" - On a winter day, Daisy romps with her toddler friend and canine chum.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Non-narrative film with mediocre production levels. The dog, Daisy is cute and the segment at the zoo the most appealing of the three. The audience for this is limited - dog lovers would probably enjoy it most.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked the animals and the trucks. And, of course Daisy was a hit.
Runtime: 41 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

MY DAISY DAYS VOL. 2 - MY DAISY DAYS, INC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Includes 3 episodes: "Daisy Goes to the Fire Station" - Daisy gets a warm welcome at her local fire station; "Daisy Counts to 10" - Daisy learns numbers from 1 to 10; "Daisy Goes to the Park" - Daisy visits her favorite park and sees some friends.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - From the adult perspective, this is a bit tough to get into. There is no dialogue; it's just music and watching the dog. Daisy goes to different places - the fire station, the park. And, she counts to 10. Very mediocre production levels.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most appropriate for the 2-year-olds. It's a bit long even for them. They enjoyed seeing the fire truck, pointed to the squirrel, the ducks. Definitely the kids enjoyed this more than the adults.
Runtime: 33 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

MY DAISY DAYS VOL. 1 - MY DAISY DAYS, INC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Includes 3 episodes: "Daisy Goes to the County Fair" - Visit the County Fail through Daisy's eyes; "Daisy Learns The ABCs" - Join Daisy as she learns the alphabet; "Daisy Goes on a Boat Ride" - Daisy takes in a host of water activities.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Daisy is cute but even our dog lovers found this a bit slow moving. It can be fun to watch shows like this with very young children as it shows some everyday activities that they might recognize or call out the names for. However, doesn't hold children's attention for long. There is no real story being told. Daisy, the dog visits places and the story evolves from where she goes.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reactions from kids. "Daisy visits places but there is no real story" Some kids liked the images of balloons, sailboats, and the ABCs. They did enjoy seeing the dog. "It's a happy dog who shows you what happy is." They seemed to like parts of it, especially the dog, Daisy. That is the one thing that holds it together.
Runtime: 34 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 0-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS - CLONE COMMANDOS - WARNER BROS. HOME VIDEO
Series: SERIES, AGES 8-12
Description - In the great storytelling tradition of Star Wars, Lucas film has created an animated Clone Wars series, a hugely popular Cartoon Network show now being released to DVD, that is sure to appeal to a whole new generation of Star Wars fans. Those familiar with the live-action Star Wars films will recognize favorite characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Yoda, while being introduced to new members of the Clone Wars team.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - These episodes are action-packed and captivating, though a bit too violent and serious in nature for children under the age of six. For example, in one episode a screaming fast slithering creature comes out of nowhere and devours a clone trooper whole - perhaps a bit much for more sensitive children. However, the battles are handled in an appropriate matter, without any blood or guts. The heroes of the story act defensively and do not fight without provocation. After all, this is war as the title states, and there isn't anything tame or pretty about war. For such short episodes, the story lines are well-developed. Our favorite story resembled the classic movie, "The Guns of Navarone." In this episode, the clones come to aid a world held captive, where they meet a young native girl who helps them to free her people from their captors. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is original and sure to captivate young viewers with its non-stop action, exciting characters and themes that are true to the original "Star Wars" ideology.
Runtime: 90 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD

ROCK 'N LEARN: MULTIPLICATION RAP - ROCK 'N LEARN, INC
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Each set of facts through twelve has its own cool video song. Memorization becomes a game when answers are delayed the second time facts are presented. Includes bonus section of "What is Multiplication" and skip counting.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Watching this DVD may help some kids learn their multiplication tables. Unfortunately, it relies heavily on memorization and flash card techniques, which are not the preferred way to teach subjects according to current educational research. However, if you skip the rap section, which comes up automatically when you play the DVD, there is a section on "What is Multiplication" where Marko the Pen guides children through a general description of how multiplication works and some easy tips for multiplying certain numbers. Adult jurors recommend that you skip to this section if your child is struggling with multiplication, and only use the rap section as an addendum for kids who enjoy memorizing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most of the kids found the material boring and repetitious. A few thought the characters looked like gangsters. Some children rapped along with the video. Kids said they might want to watch it again if they were having trouble with multiplication.
Runtime: 39 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-9 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media: DVD ISBN # 978-1-878489-21-0

MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS, THE - MARY ANN HALL'S MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Emily and her friends take you on a live action and animated adventure searching for the music in everything on Earth. Through rhythm and reading, animation and imagination, children will learn without even knowing it!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nicely created music video with pleasant host/singer - Emily, whose energetic presentation is contagious and fun. The onscreen kids are engaged, authentic and very believable. The music is very upbeat - makes you want to sing and dance along. The animated backgrounds are simple and appropriate. The host's interaction with the onscreen kids seems a bit forced and her interaction is a bit one sided.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reactions. The girls really were focused on the video the entire time. None wandered around to do other things. The two-year-olds patted their knees with their hands along with the music and shouted "Ball" and "bunny" when they saw those items on screen. They bobbed along with their bodies to the music and pointed out the jackrabbit when they saw it. One said, "I lied the mountains. My favorite thing about the video is the bunny. I like the song at the end. I Liked the instruments with the rocks."
Runtime: 28 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.99 Media: DVD ISBN # 9780961673710

GLOBAL WONDERS AFRICAN-AMERICAN - GLOBAL WONDERS
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Embarking on an exciting treasure hunt using the power of imagination, the playroom is transformed into a world of dreams and discoveries highlighting the fascinating and influential culture of the African-American family.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The live action pieces, where we see actual people-le doing things, are the best and the most engaging. The animated sequences are a bit two dimensional. It moves from section to section smoothly though the storytelling is a bit weak. Still , it gives a broad introduction to a culture. For preschoolers, it might attempt to take on too much, such as explaining the hardships that Martin Luther King Junior endured. The audience for this type of content is older.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Enjoyed it. "It was nice." "People treated each other nicely. They shared paints and crayons." "It made me smile." "I want to know more aobut the game they played and the drums." The younger ones really enjoyed the live action section in Africa with the animals and pointed at the screen and asked for more. They were more engaged during the live action sections and pretty much tuned out the animated sections. The four-year-olds giggled during the talk about the blues.
Runtime: 38 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD

GOOSEBUMPS: THE SCARECROW WALKS AT MIDNIGHT - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Includes three shorts: The Scarecrow Walks At Midnight - There something funny about Jodie and Mark's grandparents' farm, but nobody's laughing, especially when twelve strange new scarecrows scare more than just the crows! Don't Go To Sleep - Matt Amsterdam wishes his family were different � until he wakes up from a nap in the attic to find that things are suddenly very different. in. Calling All Creeps - Ricky Beamer hopes for revenge when he puts a mean girl's phone number in a personal ad. But when he starts getting scary midnight calls, he's the one getting the creeps!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - If you enjoyed reading the Goosebumps book series as a kid, you can now enjoy sharing and experiencing them with a new generation of Goosebumps fans. Though scary and even unrealistic at times, some of these stories teach lessons in problem resolution and friendship. Some jurors found these to be too scary for kids, causing nightmares and discomfort. Most felt that the scenes were unrealistic enough not to disturb most kids over the age of eight.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids related to characters that reminded them of bullies at school. Many of our child jurors did not fully understand the stories, but found them fun to watch and sometimes "jumping out of my seat." Jurors called the stories "silly and funny."
Runtime: 66 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD

IT'S FUN TO BE NICE - KIDADDLES
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Promotes social and inter-personal skills, targeting some of the toughest behavioral problems parents are faced with. Each video is personalized with your child's photos.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Short, attractive bright images, good lesson about being nice to everyone. This is set up as if it is a slide show with a narrator saying things such as "my parents will be proud of me" if the children are nice to everyone. Biggest problem with this DVD was that we had problems playing it on every machine in our office. It froze up, the audio track was uneven.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked the pictures of the animals being nice to each other and those of all the pretty plants. "It teaches us to be nice and how to treat other people." "It made me think about being nice and how I want other people to be nice to me." The kids enjoyed the animals in the video.
Runtime: 11 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD

PIRATE CAMP AKA ADVENTURE CAMP - MAITLAND PRIMROSE Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 5-8
Description - Classmates are lured to a fantasy camp on a mysterious island where pirates from the past make strange counselors. Soon Cooper (Seth Atkins) discovers Captain Hookbeard (Corbin Bernsen) a voodoo with Mama and the legendary Blackbeard (John Kassir) are tricking the campers into a contest to find a cursed treasure. With plenty of sword fighting, pranks and magic, this wacky summer camp becomes an adventure of a lifetime as competitors and friends rally together and fight to save themselves.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Pirates are fun. The camp is very realistic and the things that the campers do look like lots of fun. This film moves quickly and has lots of action, adventure and a little suspense. The hag/witch is quite frightening at times and user voodoo and sorcery. Best for kids in older age group as it is a bit frightening for younger ones. The pirates do not use kind names for each other and are not respectful of others at times. The production quality is very good. Good sets and acting. Encourages kids to think about doing the right thing and what makes you a better person.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids loved it. "The pirates were funny and there was some mystery." "It's a fun idea. I'd like to go to that camp." "My friends would love it because it's about pirates and treasures and things like that." "The kids are like teenagers I know. The pirates aren't." They weren't always nice. The pirates said mean things and the voodoo and other things weren't nice." "The pictures made it look just like where pirates would live. It was neat." "The pirates looked like real pirates. The magic people were cool." "Going to a fun camp like this would be neat. I'd love to be a pirate for a while, but not the real scary stuff, just the pretending stuff."
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: CDROM

MY MAGICAL WORLD - CLEARGATE PRODUCTIONS
Series: SERIES, AGES 2-5
Description - A place where fantasy and reality unite. A vibrant wonderland and a magical cast invite viewers to play along in educational adventures. Live action song and dance, mystery and magic.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Colorful with good messages but the production is somewhat amateurish - enough for adults to notice but probably kids will overlook. Each selection offers a journey with a moral lesson at the end. The lessons are kid-appropriate - sharing, cleaning up, eating healthy�. The characters treat each other will and when they disagree, they find amicable solutions. The hosts are adults who act and dress like children and their singing is not particularly good. While not inappropriate, it is often difficult to hear the narration, the words are too small and too numerous to read, and the content does not flow well.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed responses. Some kids enjoyed part of it but others were less generous and wandered off. They did enjoy seeing the animals and wanted to see more. Seeing the animals made them talk about the zoo and their visits there. Overall, it didn't score high.
Runtime: 68 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: DVD

A BAILAR LET'S DANCE! - SPANISH LEARNING SONGS CANCIONES INFANTILES - WHISTLEFRITZ LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: AUDIO CD, AGES 2-5
Description - Songs that introduce kids to the Spanish words for numbers, letters, colors, body parts, directions and more. Authentic, upbeat, Latin rhythms include salsa, merengue, rumba, ranchera, corrida and rock n roll.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a superb CD of children's songs - all in Spanish. The packaging is somewhat misleading because it touts the idea that it is "teaching" Spanish. This isn't really the case since there is no element here to attempts a language learning lesson. On the other hand, the music is pleasant and many of the tunes are ones that kids are familiar with such as Head and Shoulders; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and The Alphabet Song. For a Spanish speaking family, this is perfect but, if you're trying to learn Spanish, don't expect this to do that.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids immediately started moving to the beat of the first song and were quite interested in the music for the first four songs. After that, it was difficult to hold their interest as they didn't understand what the songs were about. Even when coached by an adult to listen to the Spanish words of familiar tunes, they lost interest.
Runtime: 38 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: AUDIO

ROOM 15: THE ALPHABET SHOW - DIZZYMAMA PRODUCTIONS
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Created by a Kindergarten Teacher, using live action, original music and colorful animation children will learn letter name, letter sound, sound blending and rhyme. Bilingual information for parents. English and Spanish track.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Entertaining as well as educations. Very simple, bright and colorful. Great music! The alphabet is presented and uses children throughout the presentation. The onscreen talent are pretty amateurish. This is not a highly polished production but it has its charm, particularly in the music. And, if you are looking for an unusual way to present the alphabet, this will do it. The adult jurors didn't show the segment featuring Professor Good and Kind to the kids because he appears to be smoking a pipe and their schools discourage smoking or showing scenes with smoking featured.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Marginally engaging. Kids who don't know their letters are the ideal audience. On the first review of the alphabet, one girl was excited that when they presented the letter, "A." She said, "That's my name. (Her name starts with the letter "A"). When the show repeated , one child couldn't understand why they showed it again. That frustrated her. All the kids participated at some point during the show. One child stood by the TV and traced the letters as they were being formed on the screen. Kids all repeated the sounds of the alphabet though most lost interest around the letter "m." They did enjoy the music.
Runtime: 27 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.95 Media: DVD ISBN # 978-0-615-15199-1

STARRY NIGHT, THE: A BEDTIME VAN GOGH FAIRY TALE - BRANDON HILL PRODUCTIONS/STORY GARDEN
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Children's stuffed animals come alive in animated Van Gogh paintings in an adventure to overcome being scared to sleep at night. Children learn Van Gogh paintings, French words, composers, values and to sleep at night while enjoying a bedtime story.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Using the famous painting by Van Gogh, Starry Night, this video pulls together a cast of puppet characters and their human friends to address things such as beauty. It wanders a bit, talking about beauty and finding beautiful things, and searching to find Van Gogh so the little girl can sleep at night. It doesn't follow a linear storyline but is visually pleasing. We learn about ladies selling flowers, about people eating in cafes and the French countryside. The French accents of the adult actors are a bit exaggerated but it doesn't detract from the film. Children can relate to the problem of having difficulty going to sleep at night. The adults spoke of good values, such as the flower lady saying "you can find beauty all around you." The backgrounds of van Gogh's paintings are a plus. One misleading thing is that the film implies that Van Gogh wrote a book called, "The Starry Night" but it was written by another author.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed the puppets but were unable to follow the idea behind the show. "I liked the puppets." "I liked when they finally found Van Gogh." They could not say what it was about. "The friends stayed together. They held hands." They liked the pictures and the characters. Kids liked the puppet characters and picked out which one they would like to be. They liked that the puppets walked.
Runtime: 21 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD

ADVENTURES WITH CONOR AND JADEN, VOL. 3: HAY BALES, TRAIN RAILS & SEA TAILS - BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC. Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Buddies Connor and Jaden keep the adventures coming as they take friends along to see trains, visit with sea life, and remember a past trip they took to the farm. Full of fun facts and sights.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An independent production with good content and will hold your child's attention. Be forewarned however, that the production quality is very amateurish with low resolution images and shaky camerawork. It provides a virtual field trip to three different environment and has charming narration by a child. The narrative offers a few forgotten facts about farm animals, trains, and fish at the aquarium. The live toddlers onscreen are very authentic and appealing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The kids were engaged and stayed with the video. They danced along to the music and talked about the trains and the sea life. Kids liked seeing the "babies" onscreen. "Also, we learned stuff about trains and hay and sharks."
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 Media: DVD

ADVENTURES WITH CONNOR & JADEN, VOL. 2: WINGS, SCALES AND TAILS - BOOGIEBUBBLE PRODUCTIONS, INC. Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Connor and Jaden explore the fascinating animals at the zoo and then experience the living environment of the butterfly. Upbeat music along with educational facts will transport young children to a destination of adventure.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good concept since it allows toddlers an opportunity to watch children similar to themselves on the screen - something that doesn't happen often for kids in this age group. At the same time, kids are learning something about animals. Be forewarned that the production is very amateurish with low resolution video and shaky camerawork. The segments are a bit sloppy at times and the dialogue lacks wit. But, at the same time, it's appealing to toddlers, especially with the youth narrator. The cover art is very unappealing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids enjoyed watching this and wanted to watch it again as well as share with their friends. The animals were a bit hit, as were the onscreen toddlers. "We like the zoo." Its energy is contagious. "After viewing, the kids were begging us to take them to the zoo." The kids laughed, danced and talked about their favorite things to do. Even the kids mentioned the cover art though - they didn't want to watch it when first shown the cover.
Runtime: 35 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-4 Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 Media: DVD

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

FRANK LETO'S KIDS WILL BE KIDS: MOVIN' & GROOVIN' - FRANK LETO, MUSICAL VENTURES Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Exercise and gross motor movement video for children of all ages. Variety of exercises and movement activities, set to steel band music. Begins with warm up and continues with cardiovascular workout, balance, coordination and concludes with cool down.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Music and kids are pleasing. Frank is a pleasant guy who appears to really appreciate the kids. It definitely lacks interaction. The music is fun to hear but this DVD sometimes looks like a PE class. The presentation is very static. It looks like it was done on one sound stage with one camera. Each exercise is presented in the same format and much of it sounds alike. Last, it doesn't really teach the exercises - what to do or not to do. It assumes that as long as you are jumping around you are getting an aerobic workout.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids liked it at first but after a few segments they lost interest. Overall, it got a "just okay" from them. And, they thought it was too long.
Runtime: 32 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 20 Media: DVD

PAPA FIX-IT: BECCA & THE FENCE - PAPA FIX-IT ENTERPRISES, LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: PAPA FIX-IT
Description - Papa Fix-It and his grandchildren build a fence around Gammie's garden. Becca and the other kids learn to use tools to build a fence.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute production, combines live action and animation. Clean, wholesome and appealing to families. Production values are weak, particularly the audio. A good effort for an indie producer and deserves an audience but don't expect a professional looking production. The content is wonderful, showing a family working together building a fence. Good information about using different tools. The one star is due to the poor production values. The style is very unsophisticated and it works for younger children and isn't cloying enough to drive off adults. Among other things, it teaches the names and tasks of various tools.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids had mixed responses. They noticed how everyone treated each other well but noticed some pixilation in the video (though they didn't call it that), and pointed out how the actors didn't seem all that believable. Some commented: "I thought it was cool." "I would watch it with my grandpa." "I liked the quiz about the tools." One child commented that the ice cream man's hand went right through the counter when he put his hand on it. Favorite parts: how to build a fence, how to put in pickets, and how to make a fence straight. .
Runtime: 31 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: DVD

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BUSY BEE DOGS PRESENT THE 3 LITTLE PIGS, THE - BUSY BEE DOG PRODUCTIONS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Four trick and stunt-trained Busy Bee Dogs (Princess Sydney, Super Speedy Slyder, Clever Chiquita and Rio the Clown) spin their version of the classic fairytale, "The 3 Little Pigs."
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute dogs but respective song at end goes on way too long. If you are a dog lover, you'll enjoy this. The storyline of the Three Little Pigs is sensible until they insert a lesson about teeth brushing into the last scene. The other two segments show off dog tricks but there's nothing outstanding.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids who love dogs enjoyed this, from the stories to the dogs. They were less interested with the kids onscreen than the dog. The bee was a hit as well.
Runtime: 29 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

GET FIT TOGETHER - MOM AND TOT FITNESS
Series: N/A
Description - Fitness work-outs for parents to do with children.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a fitness DVD for adults that enables the child to participate with the parent in a fun way. Allison Thummel, her son, Andrew and four of their friends perform cardio and toning exercises for kids and moms. Picture is of low quality with one animated background and juvenile music. Lacks diversity. All of the people on-screen are Caucasian.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed responses. Several children, mostly 3- and 4-year-olds understood the actions and played along. Younger kids were puzzled by the activities. Parents tried to stimulate involvement but clearly, the older ones enjoyed it best. Parents had to actively model the exercises to get the kids involved. Some parents used younger children as "weights" to increase the value of the exercises. Bouncing the little ones in time to the music got some grins.
Runtime: 91 minutes Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

ORGANWISE GUYS, THE: GIMME FIVE - THE ORGANWISE GUYS Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ORGANWISE GUYS, THE
Description - Introduces the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables each day. After overcoming stage fright, Hardy Heart and The OrganWise Guys Band sing songs about what they've learned. Part of an award-winning childhood obesity prevention program.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Not as strong as other titles in this series but it has its moments. The Blues song, sung by the very funny Kidney brothers is a keeper. This educational program encourages kids to eat five fruits and vegetables a day and exercise. The sequence with the children finding fruits and veggies is well done, the information provided is accurate and the interpersonal behaviors are positive. It doesn't evoke very much critical thinking but the language and format are perfect for the intended audience. In the end, it accomplishes its goal which is to get children thinking about what they eat. Not much repeat viewing potential.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Clearly, the message of eating healthy with adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet comes across well. The kids enjoyed the puppets. "They talked about exercise and fruits and veggies." "It's all about healthy eating." "They talked about not being shy and scared." Some enjoyed the songs but indicated they wouldn't be interested in watching this again. Those who watched other programs in the series said they'd watch those first.
Runtime: 15 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 13.95 Media: DVD

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KING IS BORN, THE - NEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT
Description - The story of the birth of Jesus, based on the Bible, beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary. English and Spanish.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great account of Jesus' birth. Well produced. Good animation and sound. Tells some of the history and takes viewers through their trip to Egypt. Characters are appealing and biblically accurate. Good resource for Christians to play during the Christmas season. Some viewers might have problems with the scene where the soldiers are coming to kill all the baby boys, especially when the soldier steps on a doll that appears to be an infant.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids with religious educations enjoyed it best. "I love Christmas and the story of Jesus' birth." They pointed out there were negative behaviors but they weren't gratuitous, they were part of the story. "They showed some bias towards the Jews but that was part of the story." "Herod treated Jews badly. Killing all the boy babies in Bethlehem was bad." The music was a hit. "The music was cool with the Angels." "It made me think about what it would have felt like to be there when Jesus was born."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 34.95 Media: DVD

POETRY, VERSE AND RHYME, OH MY! - MONTEREY MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - 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.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - 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.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - 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.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-10 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD ISBN # 156994413x

LITTLE GENIUS: LET'S LEARN ABOUT COLORS AND SHAPES - SERENITY MEDIA Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: LITTLE GENIUS
Description - Introduces children to basic colors and shapes of objects around us. Hosted by Polly the parrot using colorful 3D visuals, original music, interactive extras.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting concept, clearly presented. Very specific: One section is about colors, one about shapes. The two songs are very enjoyable. But, this program is not geared to capture the attention of its intended audience. The concepts are more suitable for early elementary but the presentation more suitable for pre-school.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Pretty fidgety response. Kids enjoyed the narrator's voice and the animated bird character but when asked if they'd watch it again, said, "no." When the adult juror urged them to participate, they did get up and do the hokey pokey. They tried to guess colors along with the question on the screen but, unfortunately, the DVD answered before they had a chance.
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 3-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: DVD

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FUNNY BONE LOGIC - LIVING FOLKLORE, INC.
Series: N/A
Description - Interactive DVD. Twelve kids journey to The Giggle Bubble Glass Castle. In this magical land, the kids learn games and exercises that encourage them to explore the wisdom that resides in their bodies, emotions and imagination.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Quirky show hosted by a group of clowns who speak in rhyme, sing songs and invite the kids to move along. They address feelings and emotions that kids can relate to such as worrying, dreams, and just having fun. Original songs are featured throughout. Beautiful, clear audio track. A lot of the video has a muted white border around it that makes it look like it takes place in a dream.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed responses. Some kids really enjoyed the clowns and the songs. "The clowns are funny and the songs are good." It evoked conversation among some about the issues brought up in the show. They liked the idea of the worry tree. "Sometimes I worry about my Mom and Dad." The older children enjoyed the games.
Runtime: 49 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

ONCE UPON A TOON - ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Series: N/A
Description - Blends cartooning, storytelling, animation and a lovable cast of characters to teach children about life, drawing, and their world.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute and goofy, fun format. It has difficulty finding its audience. At first glance, it's geared to preschoolers because of the tone of the host and the animated story. On closer look, it's better suited for older kids. It uses puns which are definitely too advanced a concept for pre-K. The character, Zip is a stuffed bear with a one eye a zipper - definitely weird, and sort of scary for little ones. Neither the animated story nor the live action monologue are suitable for pre-K's. The problem is that older kids will see the presentation as suitable for younger ones.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Kids had mixed responses and their participation was limited. Their favorite parts were the drawing sections. Unfortunately, the directions for drawing are so fast-paced they don't allow complete participation. "I liked the parts of it when he was drawing but it was only medium good because it was confusing."
Runtime: 26 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD

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FIFTEEN MINUTES: OF MICE AND MOPS - AMALGAMATED PUPPETWORKS, LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - Global Puppet News Reporter Wes Naxman tries to hold the news show together when curmudgeonly Senior News Anchor Owl Capone, accidentally dosed with a love potion, abandons his post to pursue the object of his affections� a mop. Things are complicated by the appearance of a spatula-wielding gourmet ninja chef, a runaway speedboat, and the loss of the program's sponsor. Well, maybe losing the Mrs. Goodpuppet's Deluxe Discount Bakery cheeseburger-and-pepperoni-zero-carbohydrate muffins account isn't an entirely bad thing. Wes soldiers on until Owl's potion wears off and order is restored to the newsroom... or is it?
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great sets and great puppetry. Characters have strong personalities. The news show format is cute and the way the characters keep reappearing keeps it interesting. It's weakest part is the humor which misses its audience. It is, for the most part, beyond the understanding of kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reviews from the kids. "It is kind of funny and kind of nonsense." "Lots of weird stuff keeps happening and you cannot really understand it." "I really liked the puppets but the story is confusing. " Their favorite parts were the mouse chasing the announcer and when the mouse falls in love with the mop.
Runtime: 26 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 9-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.95 Media: DVD

TIPPY STORY CD, THE - TIPPY, LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - A two-month-old Maltese pup sits quietly in a Boca Raton pet store having no knowledge of what life could be like beyond the walls of her little cage. A stranger walks in and they capture each others hearts. Their life together is seen through Tippy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Sweet, enjoyable. Divided into chapters for ease of listening to in segments. Some language and issues too adult for audience, ie. money vs. happiness and mating. Animal lovers tended to really love the story and felt that Tippy was "real." Biggest drawback is that the story tends to appeal to younger kids but the focus on mating and how much Tippy enjoyed her second breeding experience is really more appropriate for teens.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Some kids really resonated with it, especially those who love dogs. Others were bored. All the kids were able to discuss in detail the content. Several quoted their favorite parts from the script. One child told about the proceeds from sales going to animal health research. "It makes you think about dogs having feelings too." "This CD makes me love animals even more." "It made me want a puppy more."
Runtime: 100 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 11-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 22.95 Media: AUDIO

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

TIPPY STORY, THE - TIPPY, LLC Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - A two-month-old Maltese pup sits quietly in a Boca Raton Pet Store having no knowledge of what life could be like beyond the walls of her little cage. A stranger walks in and they capture each others hearts. Their life together is seen through 'Tippy,' the Maltese pup.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun for dog lovers but at almost two hours, long. It is set up in chapters though so you can easily go to specific segments. A very touching story by a very loving dog owner. Tippy's perspective on things such as thinking her owner might be pregnant when it is really Tippy, are cute. It points out the realities of life and death as well as friendship. Deals with dogs mating and getting pregnant in a very sensitive way.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Good but long. Didn't quite hold everyone's interest except the most die-hard dog lovers. Younger ones liked learning how to train a dog and were sad when the older dog died. "It was fun to see the puppy playing with t kid relatives."
Runtime: 75 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD

NANA'S SLIPPERS - RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS
Series: BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY FOR CHILDREN
Description - Assisted by her quirky grandmother, awkward 12 year old soccer player, Anna, is able to pursue her dream of dancing ballet, utilizing her skill to 'save the day' during a robbery and finding out you don't have to be perfect to 'fit in'.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Overall, a pretty good script. The beginning contains profanity that is very offensive though for religious viewers but could easily be changed. Characters have real-life issues from grieving to business to family love and caring. It demonstrates how people work together to bring out the best in each other. Throughout the script, you wonder what the burglaries have to do with the story and in the end, where her ballet talents manifest themselves during a break-in, it all comes together. Needs work.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay

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

CAPT'N GRAVITY RANGER PROGRAM, THE - LEARNEASIER.COM
Series: N/A
Description - Movement is the language of the brain. The Capt'N Gravity Ranger Program improves your child's learning skills through exercise. Improved coordination promotes improved learning. Movement knowledge is brain science. Step into your learning curve.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting and well done. Basically, it's an exercise program with a good idea and concepts although a bit corny. Presentation is simple and basic, suitable for kids and emphasizes the importance of keeping our bodies in shape. "I like the way Einstein's comments are thrown in."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Most liked it and joined in with the movements. They enjoyed the cinematography, especially the ocean and beach shots. Some of the information really intrigued them, ie. "They were shifting their body weight to get their brain working."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95 Media: DVD

TWENTY TRUCKS - HAMMERSHARK MEDIA, LLC
Series: N/A
Description - Watch your child name and number twenty trucks in action. This fun and informative video teaches children about more about twenty different kinds of trucks and the work they perform.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Full of good information about trucks from delivery to rescue. It's easy to follow. Good background The variety of trucks is extraordinary. Best audience is a child who is infatuated with trucks.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - The kids who love trucks thoroughly enjoyed this. Others just didn't stay with it. "I learned more than I ever knew about trucks. This is cool." "If I wanted to know about trucks, I'd read a book."
Runtime: 40 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-6 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

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

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

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

DVD NITELITE: HELPING LITTLE ONES LEARN THEIR ABC'S - NITELITE DVD, LLC
Series: SLEEP LEARNING SERIES VOLUME 1
Description - Designed to be played while baby sleeps, this animated dvd of the Alphabet Song may help promote early letter recognition. Because repetition is a key factor in early learning, the video automatically replays itself.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Visual lullaby. Repetitious. Soothing. Circular movement of subjects make it a video mobile. Bright, contrasting colors are easy for infant eyes to focus on. Rote. No content. Could interfere with baby's sleep. "No convincing evidence supports that cognitive learning occurs during sleep."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Impossible to measure an infant's response during sleep. At least one child enjoyed watching it awake, not moving from her spot until it was turned off. Did not seem to get bored with the repetition even after several minutes. Said her first letters by singing three of them along to the video.
Juror Recommended Age: 1-3 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 Media: DVD

KIDS MUSICAL YOGA "LET'S GO TO THE JUNGLE" - KIDS MUSICAL YOGA
Series: KIDS MUSICAL YOGA
Description - Kids sing while playing yoga. In a unique, interactive format kids go on a magical journey where they do yoga while singing silly, original songs. Fairy Princess Andreanna leads them to an imaginary jungle.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Interesting premise, very slow pace. Colorful and inviting yoga room. Creative songs with fun, lyrical music. Good introduction to complete yoga novice. Doesn't hound kids to perform yoga poses perfectly. Demonstrations are fleeting. More singing and floor tapping than yoga. Production value is inconsistent.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Especially popular with three-year-olds, who rhythmically hit the ground to keep time to the music. Some liked doing yoga and wanted to learn more. "I liked being a snake." "I want to learn about singing bowls and eye pillows." Others became distracted and restless. "Nothing's happening."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

KIDS MUSICAL YOGA "LET'S GO TO THE OCEAN" - KIDS MUSICAL YOGA
Series: KIDS MUSICAL YOGA
Description - This unique, interactive format takes children on a magical journey where they get to pretend and move and sing. Led by fairy princess Andreanna and her musical helper Talon, kids do yoga while singing silly, original songs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Imaginative and very repetitious. Cute kids, good songs. Nice costumes and ocean pictures. Creative props in regular rooms shows adults how to be imaginative. Yoga moves are shown briefly; kids unfamiliar with yoga might be confused. Unclear whether the poses are to relax or energize the kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Tried at least some of the movements, but preferred dancing...or wandered away. They mostly sat and watched it. They enjoyed the dolphin and decided the fairy dust was sparkles. "I want to learn about ohm." "I really like the music." "Why does it say we are all perfect when we do things that are wrong?"
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

BRATZ THE VIDEO: STARRIN' & STYLIN' - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: N/A
Description - Packaged in an ultra-hip purse, the DVD and VHS flaunt the film, one rockin' music video, and specially created outtakes.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Worrisome superficial values in otherwise acceptable story. Hip music. Teen themes (fashion, makeup, prom) promote materialism and vanity. No sexuality, violence or ugly language. Shows mult-cultural friendship, loyalty, forgiveness and achievement.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Yep, girls liked it, even one 12-year-old girl who just made the football team. "They talks the way we do. We act like them and pretty much think like them - except not that much about clothes." "I liked it, but it didn't move me like some movies do."
Juror Recommended Age: 11-17 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.98 Media: DVD

JUANITO JONES VOL. 2 - STUDIOWORKS ENTERTAINMENT
Series: JUANITO JONES
Description - Currently airing on Univision, Juanito Jones uses his imagination to travel on fantastic adventures. When confronted with complicated situations, he works things out using wit, skill and intelligence.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Uneven content. Visually appealing and engaging. Encourages kids to stay focused and use imagination to solve problems. Valuable Hispanic depiction with desirable and undesirable behaviors. Desirable by Juanito, undesirable by his sister.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Si! Si! A big hit with Hispanic boys, who gave three fingers for three-star rating. "Vanessa is bad! I relate to her because I cry to get my way sometimes. But Juanito is good, I want to be more like him." "I use my imagination too with my brother."
Runtime: 50 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 13.49 Media: DVD

FUN WITH SILLY SALLY - SILLY SALLY PRODUCTIONS LLC
Series: N/A
Description - Silly Sally the Clown and the Get Fit Kids Gang teaches kids about their hearts, exercise, and good character.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Exercise video with magic tricks, clowns, and lots of facts. Jumps around from manners to muscle groups, to exercise. Uses clowns as teachers. Emphasizes importance of health but not mindful of grade levels, bounces between 4th and 5th grade information.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed reviews. "It was good - we got to exercise." "It was kind of boring, too much talking." "They didn't wear helmets when they rode their bike." "It was funny and good." The makeup was silly and clowns shouldn't have beards." "I liked the music best."
Runtime: 30 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 4-7 Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.95 Media: VIDEO

LITTLE ALVIN AND THE MINI MUNKS - BAGDASARIAN PRODUCTIONS
Series: LITTLE ALVIN AND THE MINI MUNKS
Description - Little Alvin and the mini-Munks spend a magical weekend at La Lu's cottage. They explore feelings of jealousy, sibling rivalry, lying, cooperation, fair play and sharing. Blend of imaginative entertainment and valuable life lessons.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good production quality, cute puppets, good lessons about separation, consequences of lying, making friends, and being angry. The delivery is heavy-handed and one character is rude and brusque. Negative behaviors are not corrected.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed response. Kids liked the songs. Found the "feeling center" portion confusing. When a character felt a certain emotion, two squirrels pop up and say, "let's visit the emotion center." Sometimes these visits were filled with frightening images.
Runtime: 80 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD

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