{"id":2876,"date":"2018-06-22T14:53:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T21:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=2876"},"modified":"2018-06-28T11:38:46","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T18:38:46","slug":"abc-monsters-the-complete-season-fun-and-educational-introduction-to-early-language-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/abc-monsters-the-complete-season-fun-and-educational-introduction-to-early-language-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC Monsters: The Complete Season \u2013 Fun and Educational Introduction to Early Language Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2877 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABCMonsters.Series.jpg?resize=141%2C199\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABCMonsters.Series.jpg?w=445&amp;ssl=1 445w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABCMonsters.Series.jpg?resize=213%2C300&amp;ssl=1 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the complete season of <em>ABC Monsters!<\/em> Embark on one phonics adventure after another while learning each letter of the alphabet in this complete set! Twenty six cuddly ABC Monsters live within the walls of Capital Castle. Each monster represents a letter of the alphabet but should any of the monsters go missing for longer than a day, all the letters will be wiped out from every book in Capital Town! So it&#8217;s very important to make sure that all the ABC Monsters are safely back in Alphabet Gardens before the sun goes down. However, this isn&#8217;t as easy as it sounds. The ABC Monsters are naturally curious creatures and often wander off from Alphabet Gardens to try and find new and fun items, inevitably getting themselves lost in the process. When Alice, Brian and Cherry Berry set out to find the ABC Monsters, they learn to spell multiple items that start with that ABC Monsters letter as well as play other phonics games and sing songs! Get set for a spellbinding series of magical adventures that engages the imagination all while making learning the alphabet exciting and entertaining! KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ella L. comments, \u201c<em>ABC Monsters: The Complete Season<\/em> is a fun and educational experience for young kids. It inspires them to learn, enjoy learning and even encourages them to participate in physical activity. It is creative and interesting all the way through.\u201d Tina B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror adds, \u201cLearning can be fun! <em>ABC Monsters: Complete Season DVD<\/em> is quite an exciting tool for learning the alphabet, learning new words large and small, solving puzzles, writing, learning about directions (north, south, east, west) and the characters teach children about the importance of teamwork.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>ABC Monsters: The Complete Season<br \/>\nBy Ella Ladd, KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, age 14<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zn2V-CE9CwQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2928 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12a4.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12a4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12a4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12a4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/12a4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> <em>ABC Monsters: The Complete Season<\/em> is a fun and educational experience for young kids. It inspires them to learn, enjoy learning and even encourages them to participate in physical activity. It is creative and interesting all the way through. If I was a parent, I would use this DVD to help me teach my kid about the alphabet and early language skills.<\/p>\n<p>I have reviewed other episodes of ABC<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2931 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a7.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a7.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a7.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a7.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a7.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> Monsters previously and enjoy how each episode is different. For example, one of the episodes is based on introducing kids to the letter \u201cA.\u201d In this episode, the Alphabet Monsters are so excited about the archery competition when suddenly, all the arrows go missing! Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry (the protagonists) go on a mission to find the missing arrows and the missing letter of the alphabet, which just so happens to be Letter \u201cA.\u201d On the way, they go on a lot of mini quests such as helping Amy the Alligator find her armband and help Farmer Alex find his apple. At the end of the episode, Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry review everything we learned in the episode and include fun little songs and dances for us to do and sing.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2932 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC12_047-copy.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC12_047-copy.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC12_047-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC12_047-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC12_047-copy.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everything about this show is child friendly and appropriate for a young age group. The storylines are consistent without being repetitive and are quite easy to follow. This show would be very entertaining for young kids. The visuals are bright and colorful which will attract young viewers. The music is upbeat and cheery. The characters are adorable and likable. I think that all of these aspects are important in order for kids to enjoy watching a program.<\/p>\n<p>I giv<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2933 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC17_047-copy.jpg?resize=202%2C114\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC17_047-copy.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC17_047-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC17_047-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ABC17_047-copy.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/>e this DVD 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for kids ages 1 to 5. I believe that this show will intrigue kids with its cute characters and interesting plotlines. It will get them excited about learning, music and physical fitness. It will help parents teach their kids about spelling, grammar and phonics while keeping them hooked and wanting to learn more. This show offers quality entertainment for young children who need to be introduced to the alphabet. Parents can feel confident about using this DVD to enlighten their little ones about the English language. It is available on DVD now so, check it out.<\/p>\n<p>ABC Monsters: The Complete Season<br \/>\nBy Tina B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n<p>Learning can be fun! <em>ABC Monsters: Complete Season DVD<\/em> is q<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2930 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a4.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/>uite an exciting tool for learning the alphabet, learning new words large and small, solving puzzles, writing, learning about directions (north, south, east, west) and the characters teach children about the importance of teamwork. This series concentrates on the alphabet in a fun, lively and energetic way. It also helps with counting. Young children will enjoy singing along with Alice, Brian, Cherry Berry and all the letters when they sing the alphabet song. The song is repeated twice in each episode, bringing the audience back to the original focus of the show &#8211; learning the alphabet, writing the letters and learning new words.\u00a0 Each letter comes\u00a0 <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2929 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a2.jpg?resize=202%2C114\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/13a2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/> alive with their colorful outfits, colorful hair, hats, clothes, eyes and funny looking feet and hands. The songs also help with learning the alphabet, as well and learning new words, and finding the missing letters in the puzzle clues.\u00a0I enjoyed watching this series and rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it for ages 4 to 8. I know these kids will love this series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy the complete season of ABC Monsters! Embark on one phonics adventure after another while learning each letter of the alphabet in this complete set! Twenty six cuddly ABC Monsters live within the walls of Capital Castle. 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