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Scholastic Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics

November 4, 2009 By

Scholastic 100 ClassicsThe Scholastic Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics includes 16 Favorites from the #1 Award-Winning Children’s DVD Series. Altogether, it’s 881 minutes, over fourteen HOURS of classic children’s stories, with narration and songs by entertainers like James Earl Jones (Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears), Cyndi Lauper (There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly), and Amy Madigan (Is Your Mama A Llama?). The live-action version of Marjorie Flack’s Angus and the Ducks is a treat. Each story has the read-along option, so they can see the wonderful words they are hearing. The adaptations in this collection represent what I consider to be some of the finest books ever written for children. At the Amazon price of $89.99, the Scholastic Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics gives you quite the bang for your buck! You get the following 16 DVDs:

Where the Wild Things Are… and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Harry the Dirty Dog… and more terrific tails
Curious George Rides a Bike… and more tales of mischief
Good Night, Gorilla… and more bedtime stories
Chrysanthemum… and more Kevin Henkes stories
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom… and lots more learning fun!
Harold and the Purple Crayon… and more Harold Stories
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type… and more fun on the farm
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly… and more stories that sing
Make Way for Ducklings… and more Robert McCloskey Stories
Corduroy… and more stories about friendship
Strega Nona… and more Caldecott Award-winning folk tales
The Snowy Day… and more Ezra Jack Keats stories
Is Your Mama a Llama?… and more stories about growing up
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon… and more slightly scary stories
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People s Ears… and more stories from Africa

Each of the 16 DVDs is packaged in a “Thinkpak” that eliminates excess bulk, the entire boxed set is about as wide as a few paperbacks.  This would make a terrific gift for a family, a teacher, a caregiver, or yourself. Visit the Scholastic Store for more DVDs, books, and other gift ideas!

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Watch These – Halloween DVDs for Kids

October 14, 2009 By

Mad Monster Party – Baron Von Frankenstein (voice of Boris Karloff) has decided to retire as the head of the Worldwide Organization of Monsters. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. How to deliver the news? How else – through a MAD MONSTER PARTY! Von Frankenstein’s guests include a who’s who of Halloween favorites, including the Werewolf, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and more. But who among them is fit to be the new head of the monsters? Find out in this treasured stop-motion classic from the team who brought you “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and other beloved holiday specials.

Charlie & Lola, Vol. 9:  What Can I Wear For Halloween?- Charlie, Lola, and friends in nine fun episodes.

Word World: A Kooky Spooky Halloween – In A Kooky Spooky Halloween, the WordFriends get their share of scares the night before Halloween, when Pig sleep walks and everyone thinks he’s a ghost! Sheep’s Halloween Costume finds Sheep making herself a super special fairy costume to wear for the big Halloween party. But what will she do when her WordFriends need pieces of her costume for their own use?

Care Bears:  Share A Scare – With the episodes Treat Heart Baba and the Two Thieves / Doctor Brightenstein’s Monster / Mystery of the Phantom / Most Ancient Gift / One Million C.B. / Tugs the Brave / Bad Luck Friday / Food Frolic.  Lots of lessons about sharing, helping, and getting along with friends.

All of these DVDs are available on Amazon.com.

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So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit DVDs

July 31, 2009 By

Experts say the easiest way to start and stick to an exercise program is to find something you love to do. If you love to dance, you can now work out while dancing learning moves from and dancing along with Lauren, Travis, Courtney, Twitch, Katee and Dmitry from So You Think You Can Dance.
So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit: Cardio Funk teaches you Disco with Courtney, Contemporary with Travis, and Hip-Hop with Lauren. You learn each style step by step and then put it all together in a bonus routine at the end. Dancing right along with you are Twitch, Katee, and Dmitry.

So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit: Tone and Groove
has Hip-Hop with Twitch, Jazz with Katee and Cha-Cha with Dmitry (my favorite). Courtney, Travis and Lauren work out alongside you as you tone your glutes, thighs, abs and arms while you learn hot dance moves too.With both DVDs, you choose how to learn the routines-slow, medium, or fast. The more you work out, the faster you get!

Both DVDs have a bonus dance routine and behind-the-scenes interviews.  Pick them up on Amazon.com and get moving!

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