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Based on
Dutch author Dick Bruna’s Miffy storybook character, this
wonderful DVD is ideal for quiet moments of gentle learning
and fun. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, the
video’s simple story lines, gentle humor, and intriguing
graphics provide entertainment without over-stimulating its
target audience. True educational value can be found in Miffy
and Friends: Miffy's Playtime, including introduction of
basic concepts and vocabulary boosters.
Children
discover the value of play in these playtime-themed
episodes, and learn such important concepts as “more”,
“the same as”, "up" and "down" (on
the see-saw). The characters are delightful in their straightforward
appeal—Miffy the bunny, Snuffy the puppy, Mother and
Father Bunny, Grunty the Pig,
and more.
Uncomplicated
concepts and important values (such as sharing as well as
finishing your work before playing) are strengthened through
the stories, not to mention the obvious vocabulary/language
boosts as sentence structure is reinforced.
Miffy
plays nurse while her bunny pal, Melanie, plays doctor in
one episode. Miffy and Grunty look for friends with whom
they can play hide and seek in another short. Miffy is
disappointed that she can’t fly after some trial and lots
of error, until she and her friends come up with the perfect
compromise!
Miffy has
been charming children for decades with over 100 picture
books. The translation to video is fabulous. These latest
releases feature 3-D animations. Two bonus episodes are
included on the DVD edition, and these are culled from the
original 2-D animated series—children love these episodes
as well! (The last screenshot at left is an example of the
original series' animation).
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