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Parents' Guide to Children's Products for Fun & Learning
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(DVD)
Dora embarks on her first worldwide adventure in an all-new Nick
Jr. home entertainment release, Dora the Explorer: World
Adventure! -- a double-length adventure premiering exclusively
on DVD and VHS on October 10th. 
(VHS)
(DVD)
Released on September 19th, one day after the title episode's
premiere on Nick Jr., Go, Diego, Go! Wolf Pup Rescue features
Diego (Dora's cousin) and Dora on a rescue mission to save a lost
baby wolf pup. TV personality Kelly Ripa and her son lend their
voices to the show's wolf mother and pup. Four episodes are featured
on the DVD edition, and two on the VHS edition. This is the second
title starring Diego and friends, from the creators of Dora the
Explorer. Diego is a spirited, adventurous boy who has a special
fondness for wildlife, animals, and nature. He uses his sharp
observational skills, along with trusted tools such as a camera,
computer, and field journal, to save the day. Children learn
assorted facts about animals, such as sloths and condors, as they watch and learn.
(DVD) or 
(VHS).
Based
on the award-winning books by Lauren Child, Charlie and Lola come to
DVD. Charlie and Lola Volumes One and Two use 2D CelAction
animation, fabric design, paper cutout, photomontage, and other
media to bring the storybook world to live. The result is a
thoroughly charming and unique format for preschoolers. Actual
children voice the realistic dialogue. The format is engaging, and
the content very clever. The stories feature Charlie and his little
sister Lola. Children are encouraged at all times to use their
imaginations, as well as to think for themselves. This is BBC's
first-ever preschool property. See our
Blue's 10 year anniversary is celebrated in the DVD release of
Blue's Biggest Stories. Eight favorite episodes from the popular
series are showcased, as well as a never-before-released episode
entitled "Magenta Gets Glasses". Some bonus features, including two
Blue's Room shorts, round out this fun package that commemorates the
preschooler series quite nicely. 
The new Barbie Diaries DVD is engaging, but families
should be aware that it's too mature for the doll's target audience.
The problem is, little Barbie fans are likely to want the latest
Barbie video offering. It's well-done, the CGI animation is
intriguing, and the songs are snappy, but its focus is on dating and
other high school-age issues. For older audiences, there are
positive themes revolving around the value of friendship,
determination, and self-confidence. Barbie's diary and charm
bracelet are magical -- what Barbie writes in her diary seem to come
true, offering her the confidence to go after her dreams.
Essentially, the story promotes the power of positive thinking.
The next big thing in preschool fun is Disney's Little
Einsteins, a brand new DVD and video series that takes kids on
thrilling musical adventures to exciting real-world destinations and
encourages them to participate in solving important missions. The
first full-length “Little Einsteins” movie is Disney's Little
Einsteins: Our Huge Adventure. Led by four animated preschool
heroes, Disney's Little Einsteins: Our Huge Adventure is
presented via a revolutionary mixed media of animation, real-world
footage and art, making it the most exciting new entry into the
preschool home entertainment market. On DVD, Disney's Little
Einsteins features a bonus “Navajo Maze Set-Top Game,” “Meet
The Team” introduction to the Little Einstein characters, and a Disneypedia program.
The development of the Disney's Little Einsteins series is
led by executive producer Eric Weiner, who is best known for his
work as the co-creator of “Dora the Explorer.” Disney's Little
Einsteins was created with child development experts and
musicians to ensure that the storyline, curriculum and pacing are
age appropriate.
Created specifically for preschoolers, Disney's Little Einsteins
builds on the experiences of the “Baby Einstein™” DVD series and is
also supported by a television series that first aired on Disney
Channel in the Playhouse Disney block in fall 2005. 