{"id":6238,"date":"2020-10-19T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T22:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=6238"},"modified":"2020-10-20T15:54:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T22:54:47","slug":"gigantosaurus-season-1-volume-1-lots-of-adventures-appropriate-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2020\/gigantosaurus-season-1-volume-1-lots-of-adventures-appropriate-for-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1 * Lots of Adventures Appropriate for Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gigantosaurus-3D.jpg?resize=162%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6239\" width=\"162\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gigantosaurus-3D.jpg?resize=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gigantosaurus-3D.jpg?resize=737%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 737w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gigantosaurus-3D.jpg?resize=768%2C1068&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gigantosaurus-3D.jpg?w=1079&amp;ssl=1 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Four curious young dinosaur friends explore the mystery of Gigantosaurus, the largest, fiercest dinosaur of all. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Cadence G. comments, \u201cI enjoyed the DVD <em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em> because this collection of episodes is full of adventure. I think kids will really like to watch this series featuring four young dinosaurs named Rocky, Bill, Tiny and Mazu who are all afraid of a huge dinosaur named Gigantosaurus.\u201d Joshitha B. adds, \u201cThe voice acting is very high quality and the dialogue easy for kids to understand. Cyber-Group Studios\u2019 animation is quite smooth, plus the cinematography, by Director Olivier Lelardoux tells the story clearly with its high-key lighting and, for the most part, eye-level shots. With each episode presenting a new fun adventure for four friendly dinosaurs, it will surely keep your kids\u2019 interest peaked.\u201d Ethan P. contributes, \u201cThis educational preschool TV series is based on a book and was first made into a series in France. The graphics are super impressive, the voice-overs fit each character and the music is appealing. My favorite episode is &#8220;Don&#8217;t Cave In&#8221; because it&#8217;s about how Tiny hears a rumor that there&#8217;s a monster in a cave. The gang is running away from Giganto, when they run into the cave that they weren&#8217;t meant to.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<br>By Cadence Graber, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_A-yHdOL2Lo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s1270_0022.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s1270_0022.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s1270_0022.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I enjoyed the DVD <em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em> because this collection of episodes is full of adventure. I think kids will really like to watch this series featuring four young dinosaurs named Rocky, Bill, Tiny and Mazu who are all afraid of a huge dinosaur named Gigantosaurus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each one of these 26 episodes tells stories about this crew of four characters who are best friends. In one episode, they try to get one of Gigantosaurus\u2019s scales; in another episode, Rocky (Dylan Schombing) tries to be brave and goes to the top of a volcano. Many wild things happen to the group of friends through their adventures, but they always seem to figure things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s0900_0022.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6245\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s0900_0022.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e115s0900_0022.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite part of this series is the time when Gigantosaurus slaps Rocky with his tail, and Rocky flies through the air. It is a super funny part because what seems like a bad thing at first\u2014getting hit with Gigantosaurus\u2019s tail\u2014ends up helping Rocky get to where he wanted to go. I also like the upbeat theme song at the beginning of each episode\u2014it sets an energetic tone. I like the animation because each character is cute and colorful. Rocky is my favorite character because he may be small, but he\u2019s super confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of the film is don\u2019t judge people or things by what they look like. Just because Gigantosaurus looks scary, he might not necessarily be mean or evil. And even though Rocky is on the smaller side, he still can be really brave. (I understand because I get judged for being small, but I am capable of many things that might surprise people!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Gigantosaurus <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 3 to 10. This DVD is available now, so look for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<br>By Ethan P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLI2kg2noK0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s1200_0050.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6244\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s1200_0050.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s1200_0050.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em> is a very cute and entertaining animated series for younger kids to enjoy with friends and family. What I like the most about this DVD is that it comes in a gift box package which includes two discs \u00a0with 26 episodes of\u00a0<em>Gigantosaurus<\/em>\u00a0and two action figures, Rocky and Mazu adding up to over four hours of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1 <\/em>is about four small funny dinos living in the forest and discovering new things. The dinos Rocky, Bill, Tiny and Mazu are the perfect team. Rocky is a red dino who is very brave. Bill is a blue dino that is kind of scared of literally anything. Tiny is a green dino who loves to be silly, tell jokes and have fun. Mazu is a brown dino who is extremely smart, and he is the one with the brains. These four together have incredible adventures and they help anyone along the way. There&#8217;s one thing that they cannot do, which is go near Gigantosaurus. Gigantosaurus is the biggest, fiercest dino of all. He is 100x their size and can destroy anything in his path. He does help them, though; he gets them food by walking because the trees shake when he moves around causing the coconuts to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e110s0570_0112.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6242\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e110s0570_0112.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e110s0570_0112.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This educational preschool TV series is based on a book and was first made into a series in France. The graphics are super impressive, the voice-overs fit each character and the music is appealing. My favorite episode is &#8220;Don&#8217;t Cave In&#8221; because it&#8217;s about how Tiny hears a rumor that there&#8217;s a monster in a cave. The gang is running away from Giganto, when they run into the cave that they weren&#8217;t meant to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of\u00a0the morals of the series is not to brag because Rocky brags about how he was going to win the talent show, but instead he crashes it. This tells kids not to brag in any way or form\u2014instead just do your best.<br><br>I rate\u00a0<em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1 <\/em>the highest,5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 18 plus adults can enjoy this DVD with their kids as well.\u00a0It is available now, so look for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<br>By Joshitha B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fcyCdKWpxxc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The DVD <em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em>, a collection of episodes from the animated children\u2019s TV show, is incredibly adorable and perfect for preschoolers. The voice acting is very high quality and the dialogue easy for kids to understand. Cyber-Group Studios\u2019 animation is quite smooth, plus the cinematography, by Director Olivier Lelardoux tells the story clearly with its high-key lighting and, for the most part, eye-level shots. With each episode presenting a new fun adventure for four friendly dinosaurs, it will surely keep your kids\u2019 interest peaked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s0590_0612.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6243\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s0590_0612.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e113s0590_0612.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The storyline follows Rocky, Tiny, Marshall and Mazu &#8211; a pack of dinosaurs that spend their time going on exciting journeys that often involve provoking the most threatening dinosaur of all, Giganotosaurus! As time passes, the group finds out that perhaps that the biggest dinosaur isn\u2019t so scary after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way the story is told is very engaging for young minds. The episodes stand alone quite well so you don\u2019t need to watch it in chronological order to understand what\u2019s going on &#8212; always a plus in a kids\u2019 show. The production design is appropriate for youngsters. For one thing, the color schemes are bright and eye-catching, so it really sets a childish mood. There are plenty of things for children to learn from in the show &#8211; being smart <em>is <\/em>like a superpower, boldness is essential to success. When it comes to preschool DVDs, <em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em> is the cream of the crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e101s1540_0024.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6241\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e101s1540_0024.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/e101s1540_0024.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The message that Giganotosaurus always promotes is \u201cnever judge a book by its cover.\u201d The other dinosaurs often fear Giganotosaurus because he is huge, but he is actually very nice and completely unlike their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rate <em>Gigantosaurus: Season 1, Volume 1<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 3 to 8. 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