TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Videos & DVDs Product Category

Storybook Treasures the Halloween Stories Collection by SCHOLASTIC

18 not-so-scary stories in a 3 DVD collection. From the kid-friendly Halloween stories A Very Brave Witch and By the Light of the Halloween Moon, to family favorites The Teacher From the Black Lagoon and Where the Wild Things Are, kids and parents delight watching their favorite books spring to life on DVD.  DVD Features: Getting to Know Maurice Sendak Spanish Version of Where the Wild Things Are; French Version of Where the Wild Things Are Interview with Author Mike Thaler; Interview with Illustrator Jared Lee; Read-Along; Talk About the Stories.  Run time: 175 mins. 10/29/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS by SCHOLASTIC

Children can laugh along as Pigeon, the befeathered star of the fast-selling book franchise, and other wry Willems’ characters come to life in colorfully and carefully animated video adaptations found on DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! …AND MORE STORIES BY MO WILLEMS. The first-ever DVD featuring three animated adaptations of Willems’ stories is headlined by the title tale, winner of a 2010 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video. The other two Mo Willems stories on the DVD include Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (presented both in English and Spanish) and Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, plus the bonus live-action feature Mo and Pigeon Visit a School, in which the author reads his book before an audience of children. 10/26/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

THE RALPH MOUSE COLLECTION by SCHOLASTIC

THE RALPH MOUSE COLLECTION from Beverly Cleary, features adaptations of her best-selling stories about everyone’s favorite adventurous, loveable mouse. Packaged in one fun-filled, value-priced 3-disc set, it includes three award-winning literary adaptations: Ralph S. Mouse, which plainly and hilariously answers the question “what happens when you take a mouse to school”, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, based on her Peabody Award-winning book adds more thrills, chills and spills to Ralph’s hilarious canon and Runanway Ralph, the third installment of Cleary’s classic mouse adventures that sees Ralph getting his wish to live “a life of speed and danger and excitement”! 10/26/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS SING-ALONG TRAVEL KIT by SCHOLASTIC

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS SING-ALONG TRAVEL KIT, awarded a prestigious 2010 NAPPA Gold Award, contains two musical DVDs featuring 15 animated literary classics including Paul O. Zelinsky’s lively Wheels on the Bus with an unforgettable score by The Bacon Brothers and Cyndi Lauper’s There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, a CD with 13 sing-along songs, a 34-page activity booklet loaded with games and activities.  It's packaged in a colorful and portable travel case with a handle, and also turns into a fun-filled, go-anywhere mini-suitcase for kids! 10/26/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow by PBS HOME VIDEO

“Dinosaur Train” continues to capture the fascination that preschoolers have with dinosaurs and trains in the new-to-DVD release, Dinosaurs in the Snow. Get on board the learning adventure as Buddy travels to the North Pole, explores nocturnal animals, becomes a detective, celebrates his birthday, and more. The set includes eight fun and educational adventures, an interactive game, coloring pages, a dinosaur reference guide, and parent information.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Look Out World, Here I Come!™ New York Adventure Kit by LOOK OUT WORLD

This is a 30-minute interactive DVD and activity book. Children will enjoy the animated characters, Otto, Blink, and Casey on their adventures as they visit all the real sights and sounds of New York City, while singing along to original music and
learning age appropriate concepts and themes. Each DVD comes packaged with a 36-page activity book that gives parents and children creative ideas on how to explore New York City together and enrich their experience.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/12/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Day the Music Stopped by JUNO BABY INC.

Geared toward growing preschoolers, Juno Jr. expands on the Emmy Award-winning Juno Baby line with beautiful, original, orchestral music, rich story lines and a deep emphasis on music education and appreciation. Join Juno and her brother, Rai Rai, as they take an adventure to the imaginary, magical, musical world of Harmonia Springs. Bonus Interactive Feature: Language Flash Cards; Let's Interact. For every product sold, the Juno Company donates a music education DVD to a child in need.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/12/2010 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street Video USB by ATP ELECTRONICS

ATP Electronics has partnered with Sesame Street to bring educational media into an exciting and dynamically new format – full-length Sesame Street home videos on character USB drives. The collection of Sesame Street characters offers an easily accessible and exciting new way to watch video and store photographs, music, and
documents — all on the same drive!  Characters include Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Ernie, Abby Cadabby, Grover and the Sesame Street sign.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010, 2010 Most Innovative Flash Memory Customer Implementation Award, 2010 Gold Mom's Choice Award - Electronic Learning, 2010 Dr. Toy's Ten Best High Tech Products. 10/12/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Pim Spanish Deluxe Gift Set by LITTLE PIM CO.

The Little Pim Spanish Deluxe Gift Set includes DVDs 1, 2, and 3 in Spanish, Little Pim Spanish Bop music CD, Spanish Word and Phrase Cards, and an 8” plush panda packaged in a clear reusable tote. Themes include eating and drinking (Disc 1), wake up smiling (Disc 2), and playtime (Disc 3). Each DVD has a run time of 35 minutes, presented in seven short episodes to keep young minds engaged.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 ( Watch Video) 10/11/2010 (Price: $84.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Fly Us To The Moon by ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT

Join Wubbzy as he blasts off on the ultimate outer space adventure! What happens when Wubbzy thinks aliens are coming to Wuzzleburg? Why is Widget building a huge television with 30 different screens? How far will friends go to wake up The Man In The Moon? It’s an all-new collection of way-out Wubbzy favorites featuring spacemen, superheroes, rocket racers and even a visit from The Tooth Fairy! 10/4/2010 (Price: $16.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PregoFIT Month-By-Month Workouts by KMD VENTURES LLC

The PregoFIT Workouts DVD series consists of three DVDs, one for each trimester. Each DVD contains total-body workouts designed specifically for each month of pregnancy. Each workout follows the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for each stage of pregnancy and is designed for any fitness level (beginner, intermediate or advanced). The workout videos are filmed in high-definition and run from 25 to 40 minutes each. 9/23/2010 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scooter and Me 3-DVD HEART series by MOVE WITH ME ACTION ADVENTURES

In this series, The Boy and Scooter persevere with Tortoise in the race against Hare, courageously pluck a thorn from a dragon’s foot out of kindness, and accept the unknown in order to enjoy and explore the beauty of a coral reef with a crab. Celebrating their amazing adventures together, they remember all the friends and Adventure Skills and realize how much stronger and smarter they are in body, mind and heart. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide. ( Watch Video) 9/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scooter and Me 3-DVD MIND series by MOVE WITH ME ACTION ADVENTURES

Scooter and The Boy continue their explorations into uncharted territory on the African savannah with Cheetah, Lion, Monkey and Rhinoceros, on the Moon with a Robot, and even across the sea past where the dolphins swim to undiscovered islands. In their adventures, they find out that they have strength of character, that being curious inspires creativity, and that choices have consequences. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide. 9/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scooter and Me 3-DVD BODY series by MOVE WITH ME ACTION ADVENTURES

Scooter and Me is a nine story and movement DVD series (sold in three box sets of three DVDs each) for ages 3-7 about the adventures of a boy and his shiny red scooter as they explore the world and even outer space. In the three-DVD BODY series, The Boy and Scooter take off for a summer growing strong, flexible and balance in body, mind and heart as they play and ride through the park along the lake, become animals at the zoo, and explore a swamp with a little possum who has no tail. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide. 9/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pizza Party: Yoga Class for Kids by MOVE WITH ME ACTION ADVENTURES

This complete yoga-based, creative movement class on DVD leaves kids feeling happy, relaxed and alert. Stretch, Breathe, Move, Balance and Play Pretend at home or at school. No extra equipment or expertise required. Five, seven, and 20-minute activity segments included. 9/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Rosemary Wells Collection by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

Featuring character favorites Max and Ruby, the beloved Rosemary Wells classics come to life in this two-disc collection. Kids can collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with their favorite classic children's stories through this DVD. 9/7/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sparkabilities by SPARKABILITIES

Sparkabilities is a developmental media series that is modeled on a comprehensive brain-based method of education. The Sparkabilities brand is designed for children ages birth to preschool and includes four DVDs and supporting iPhone and iPadd apps. "The scientific method behind the Sparkabilities series, PlayWisely, introduces a core base of knowledge, incrementally stimulating age appropriate cognitive skills from infancy through preschool," Sparkabilities Creator/Producer Jana Leveritt told TDmonthly. 9/7/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mason Moves Away/ Mason se muda - Bilingual vdoBug compatible DVD by Playentertainment, LLP

Press the vdoBug buttons and follow along as Mason's peaceful lodge is destroyed and he is forced to find a new place to live. Watch video of the animals in their natural habitat, color along with the coloring page, work crossword puzzles and learn vocabulary words. Listen and sing along to music written by Grammy nominated Red Grammer along with Latin Grammy nominee Marie del Rey. "This is the most interactive bilingual DVD available. With the vdoBug DVD remote you can easily move between languages as well as the other 5 activities available on the DVD," Sales and Development manager Cheri Scheufler of Playentertainment LLP told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, Kids Products - Educational Equipment Catagory 8/19/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cinnamon & the April Shower/Canelay el aquacero de Abril - Bilingual vdoBug compatible DVD by Playentertainment, LLP

Press the vdoBug buttons and follow along as Cinnamon Bear experiences springtime and April showers. Color along with the coloring page, watch video of animals in their natural habitat, work crossword puzzles and learn vocabulary words. Listen and sing along with music written by Grammy nominated Red Grammer with Latin Grammy nominee Maria del Rey. "This is the most interactive bilingual DVD available to date. With the vdoBug you can easily move between languages and the other 5 activites with the simple click of the button," Sales and Development manager Cheri Scheufler of Playentertainment LLP told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, Kids Products -Educational Equipment category 8/19/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A Home for Pearl Squirrel/Una Casa para la Ardilla Perla - Bilingual vdoBug compatible DVD by Playentertainment, LLP

Press vdoBug's buttons and follow along as you meet perky and curious Pearl Squirrel. She is building her very first leaf nest. Watch video of the animals in their natural habitat, color along with the coloring page, work crossword puzzles and learn vocabulary words. Listen and sing along to music written by Grammy nominated Red Grammer with Maria del Rey. "Highly interactive, you can move from Engish to Spanish with just the click of a button and you can just as easily move to any of the other 5 activities," Sales and Development manager Cheri Scheufler of Playentertainment LLP told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, Kids Products - Educational Equipment category; 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product 8/19/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Goes Pro DVD Early Beginning: Learn & Move with Emkei by BABY GOES PRO

This DVD, created by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Tennis Hall of Famer Gig Fernandez, introduces children to sports at a time when brain development is at its peak. Kids learn and move with Emkei the Monkey and high level athletes while enjoying original sing-along songs. Interactive on-screen flashcards reinforce all motions and equipment associated with the five sports throughout the 25 minute video.
Awards: 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll participant; 2010 Bronze Telly Award; 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Award 8/19/2010 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Five Little Monkeys Jumping On the Bed ... and more great children's stories (A Sign Language DVD) by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

In this DVD, beloved children’s books are brought to life with voice, sign language, and beautiful music scores. Designed for preschoolers. 8/16/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bug's Adventure Series by CREATIVELY CANNY

Bug takes children on a lively, animated, educational journey, encouraging them to try hard to work through the games and puzzles at hand. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010 8/4/2010 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish by HIT ENTERTAINMENT

This winter-themed DVD is the first "Thomas & Friends" CG-animated holiday special. The disc features interactive dialogue and educational storylines. 7/30/2010 (Price: $14.98)

Storybook Treasures: A Pocket For Corduroy...and More Stories About Friendship by SCHOLASTIC

This line of DVDs is designed to teach early sign language skills to preschool-age children. Featuring beautiful video productions of some of the most recognizable children’s books of all time, this series offers a unique approach to learning sign language and helping kids of all hearing abilities to gain literacy and pre-reading skills. "A Pocket For Corduroy...and More Stories About Friendship" is adapted from the beloved book by Don Freeman. 7/21/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]