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| 'Mr. & Mrs. Snowman' photo by Paula Slade |
Today we turn our attention back to children’s DVDs, specifically some of the newest releases, which not only entertain, but educate and instill positive values.
The products listed below have been researched for quality as well a value.
Best pricing links have been provided at the time of this publication, but it is suggested that you may want to cross compare with your favorite online or stick and brick retailer.
As always, you are the best judge of what is appropriate in terms of your child’s entertainment.
From the NewKideo, comes a new release, SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES CALDECOTT FAVORITES.
This 3-disc DVD set provides over 199 minutes of some of the 20th Century’s finest children’s picture book classics, beautifully adapted with animation, narration and music, featuring 23 beloved stories.
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, and it is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
All of the adaptations in this set were hand-picked to beautifully uphold the integrity and prestige of the storybooks awarded the Caldecott medal.
CALDECOTT FAVORITES not only offers a visual feast, but is narrated by such notables as John Lithgow, Laura Dern, Jane Harvey, and many others.
This collection is highlighted by Caldecott Award winners Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings” (1942) and “The Snowy Day” (1963) by Ezra Jack Keats, and Caldecott Honor stories “In the Small, Small Pond” and Jerry Pinkney’s “The Ugly Duckling” -- which are packaged together for the very first time.
The set also features modern classics such as “Bear Snores On”, “Bark George”, “The Story About Ping”, “Antarctic Antics” and lots more.
The stories in this DVD set support all-important themes that include honesty, humor and respect.
The SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES CALDECOTT FAVORITES features the ever-popular enhanced read along function, bonus stories and Spanish versions of “The Snowy Day”, “Whistle for Wille” and “Make Way for Ducklings,” and carries a suggested retail price of $24.95 with current best price available through Amazon Marketplace for $10.79.
From the beloved storybooks, which were translated into the incredibly popular and award-winning HBO series, comes BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER and BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES SCHOOL DAYS, now on DVD.
Based on the Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff’s 1931 storybook classic, Histoire de Babar, these are fully restored and re-mastered animated television episodes from the 1989-91 series. These DVDs are visually beautiful, and gently impart excellent core family values.
The series also teaches the most valuable lesson of all: despite life's challenges, great things are possible if one never gets discouraged.
Babar the Elephant King has, for 80 years, captivated millions around the globe in a multitude of best-selling books (over 12 million sold worldwide and more than 1000 titles in print).
BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES comes to rich life with these two releases from Entertainment One.
BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, features episodes that focus on the bonds Babar shares with his pals and family.
In each of the adventures on BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, the Elephant King discovers important lessons on love, friendship, teamwork and understanding.
The DVD includes four episodes with an approximate total run time of 90 minutes and includes an 8-page coloring book.
BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES: SCHOOL DAYS features four episodes about Babar’s own school day adventures as well as those of his friends and family. In each tale Babar learns important lessons on acceptance, honesty and patience.
The video below is taken from the BABAR CLASSIC SERIES opening theme song, and it is an excellent example of the timeless and endearing quality of these stories.
The suggested retail price for both BEST FRIENDS FOREVER and SCHOOL DAYS is $14.95 each.
For more information about BABAR THE CLASSIC SERIES: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER visit Amazon.com.
Best price for this episode is through Amazon Marketplace where it is available “new” for $4.49.
You will also learn more about BABAR THE CLASSIC SERIES: SCHOOL DAYS by visiting this link at Amazon.com.
Best price for BABAR THE CLASSIC SERIES: SCHOOL DAYS is through Amazon Marketplace where it is available “new” for $5.00.
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If you're still searching for that perfect gift idea, be sure to check back as more posts in other categories will be provided until December 21, or visit previously published articles.
