Joey and Jill´s big friend Molly teaches them how to get ready for kindergarten. Joey and Jill learn to dress themselves, tie their own shoes, and how to hold a scissors. Molly even coaches them on the alphabet and numbers, so they´ll be at the head of the class from Day One. Kids can follow along and learn, too! The VHS sells for $14.99 and the DVD for $19.99.

The Baby Babble DVD/VHS for young children focuses on speech, communication and age-appropriate language first and entertainment second. It has three parts: the child segment, parent tutorial and sign language tutorial. Also available in VHS.

Mattel is following up the Barbie Princess Series and the Spring 2005 release of Barbie Fairytopia with Barbie and The Magic of Pegasus, a new 3-D enhanced animated film that is slated for a fall release. As with past Barbie releases, a full line of new merchandise — consisting of themed princess dolls, winged horses and play sets — is being introduced to coincide with the theme of the movie. That merchandise is slated to hit stores in June.

This is the first American Girl production starring the company’s Victorian-era heroine in a live-action, made-for-TV movie. Produced by Revolution Studios, Red Om Films and American Girl, in Association with Warner Bros. Television, the movie aired on The WB Network during the 2004 holiday season and is now available on DVD and video. For 20 years, American Girl has emphasized the integration of the learning and play experiences through its series of historical books, dolls and accessories.

This second DVD in the Bionicle series was released in the fall of last year as a follow-up to the original Bionicle movie, “Mask of Light,” originally released in 2003. Both releases from Buena Vista Home Entertainment feature CGI animation.

Kenneth Grahame’s classic adventure continues with the first video series of "The Wind in the Willows." With amazingly detailed sets that recreate Mole End, Toad Hall and the Wild Wood, these episodes capture the spellbinding stop-motion genius of Cosgrove Hall Productions. With music and song, the gentlemanly quartet of Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger finds a way to traverse life’s ups and downs.

“Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” is a video adaptation of the award-winning, classic children’s picture book by William Steig. In this tale, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, he makes a wish that brings unexpected results. Also included on the DVD are three additional stories – “Possum Magic,” “Princess Furball” and “The Wizard.” The DVD includes a Spanish version of Steig’s tale, a read-along option and interactive menus.

Communicating at a pace and tone that is comfortable for young children, Mister Rogers helps his television neighbors understand their feelings, respect others, feel valued, develop inner controls and appreciate the world around them. Check out this DVD featuring Mister Rogers and Betty Aberlin as they visit the circus. They see performances by trapeze artists, acrobats, elephants and more. Extra features include a pretzel factory tour, a recipe for soft pretzels, a sing-along and read-along, three games and other activities. Included with the DVD is a limited edition Speedy Delivery bonus truck.

What happens when you take the best stand-up and sketch comedy acts and bring them to life…or at least cartoon life? You get Tooned-Up, the first series to animate stand-up and show you what great comedy can look like by breaking through your mind’s eye. Hilarious and wildly original, Tooned-Up features comedy from many of today’s funniest comedians.

Winner of the ASPCA Animal Watch Award and Parent’s Choice Gold Award, Paws, Claws, Feathers & Fins is a necessary companion to pet ownership, perfect for children ages 4 -12. The Booklist says Paws, Claws, Feathers & Fins is “informational and inspiring -- this video engagingly opens kids’ eyes to the joys and obligations of sharing their homes and their lives with furry, feathery and scaly beasts.” Families will discover the joys and challenges of pet ownership with this heart-warming program that combines simple lessons, sound advice, lively songs and humor to promote responsible pet care. The program teaches children how to properly feed, groom and care for all kinds of pets, including: cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, birds—even ponies!

Shari Lewis uses her puppet friends Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy and Charlie Horse, along with other cuddly pals, to show kids how to make crafts, do magic tricks and play games. The fun lasts long after the film runs out of time, as the lessons learned can be employed by kids on their own.

DIC Entertainment reintroduced Strawberry Shortcake in the first quarter of 2003. Bandai is producing the toys, whereas the related DVDs are being produced in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. DVD samplers have been placed in Strawberry Shortcake merchandise as a cross-selling strategy — something that DIC is repeating with its new Trollz brand. Featuring more than 400 licensees worldwide, DIC’s Nancy Fowler reports that the brand already had strong brand equity before the relaunch. Strawberry Shortcake’s newest release is Moonlight Mysteries, coming this fall.

The diminutive Polly’s first DVD came packaged with the Polly Pocket Fashion Beach Game. Her second DVD, "2 Cool at Pocket Plaza," is slated for a July 2005 release and introduces a new character: Polly´s identical cousin, Pia Pocket, visiting from England. The DVD for this Mattel brand comes packaged with two Polly dolls, pets and a variety of mix-and-match fashions and accessories.

Mega Bloks recently announced that it plans a second DVD release to tie into its Dragons brand, the company’s most successful toy line. The first DVD — Dragons Fire & Ice — was introduced last September. The follow-up DVD will be called Dragons Metal Ages. In both cases, Mega Bloks’ partner in the production is Bardel Entertainment. The original DVD was licensed by TELETOON Canada as an original production and by Cartoon Network in the United States. Distribution partners included Alliance Atlantis, Lions Gate and Paramount.

MGA Entertainment is propelling its hugely successful line of BRATZ fashion dolls into the home entertainment arena in a big way. The BRATZ characters already have a 2D animated feature under their fashion belts. This fall, they will take on a CGI animation look with the new “BRATZ Rock Angelz” feature-length DVD, produced in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The DVD is only one aspect of the upcoming Rock Angelz phenomenon. There also will be a full-length rock album through Universal Music Enterprises and a video game through THQ Interactive.

Ciao Kids is a leader in foreign language learning products for children from 2 to 8 years. Their products have been financed by the European Union and are currently used by more than 10,000 teachers across Europe to teach a second language. Products may be used by parents at home or by educators in school. The Growing Up Bilingual series consists of Volumes 1 and 2 to learn Spanish or English (ESL). Each video lasts approximately 35 minutes and includes six short animated cartoon episodes with musical narration that will entertain children as they learn a new language. In spring 2005 DVD support, volumes 3 to 5 will be launched. French, Italian and German will also be added.

BabyPro's dynamic new sports-themed DVDs address our nation's concern about overweight and inactive children by inspiring a physically active lifestyle for little viewers. Let's Dance & Tumble! is the latest release featuring the sports of cheerleading, dance and gymnastics, and its cleverly designed Baby-to-Pro imagery will delight children ages 9 months to 4 years. Former gold medal Olympian Amanda Borden salutes Let’s Dance & Tumble! for “rais(ing) the bar on traditional toddler TV,” and Dr. Alon Tatsas proclaims it “a healthy approach” to baby programming. The other titles in the series include Let’s Play Ball! and Let’s Make a Splash! Wholesale discounts are available for orders of 12 or more DVDs. Launch date: January 12, 2006.

The "Baby Monet Discovering the Seasons" DVD takes your little one on a sight and sound filled journey through spring, summer, fall and winter. This captivating introduction to the seasons will delight babies and toddlers with beautiful real-world images and musical masterpieces by Vivaldi. Plus, with three language tracks, your little one can listen in Spanish, French and English. From rainbows to sunflowers and falling leaves to snowflakes, "Baby Monet Discovering the Seasons" is a delightful journey through the four seasons. Brightly colored toys, real-world images and fun-loving puppet shows highlight this stimulating adventure.

Baku the Travel Bug is a groundbreaking new DVD series that takes children ages 3 to 8 on cultural adventures around the world. With the help of his travel partner Aunt Sydney, his trusty Compass, the wise old Scrapbook and the Big Globe, Baku teaches children from the neighborhood about life in faraway places. In Baku Goes to China, Baku explores the mysteries of the Far East.

Lots To Learn: In My House on DVD is the latest addition to Lots to Learn’s series of educational and entertaining children’s programming. In My House is a fun-filled tour of discovery through the sights and sounds of a child´s home. This high-quality DVD features creative, fun and interactive segments that can be enjoyed by the whole family, such as: “Shapes, Colors and Sounds,” “My Living Room,” “The Alphabet,” “Exercise In My House,” “Clocks,” and “Counting Windows’” in English and Spanish! It includes original music of all genres and an engaging character named Buster.

These videos are specifically designed to promote kindergarten readiness. Alphabet Phonics & Fun is an exploration of the ABCs. Performed by kids, it covers all the alphabet basics, including letter recognition, beginning phonics and letter writing. Crazy for Colors utilizes a teaching approach that nurtures a child’s ability to assign color to things found in our everyday world. Opposites and More explores concepts that are critical to the advancement of a young child’s verbal and reasoning skills.