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Bilingual Dora and her monkey friend Boots have places to go and rescues to make, but they need the help of their young viewers in this delightful Nick Jr. program designed to simulate computer software. Although it can't be truly interactive, of course, toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy the pauses as Dora waits for them to count or speak Spanish before moving on. In "Little Star," the brown-eyed heroine and her primate amigo come upon a weeping fallen star and make the journey to a hilltop, returning it to the heavens. In "Wizzle Wishes," the friends are reading a storybook when one of the characters leaps from the page in pursuit of three wishes. They must catch the runaway wishes in order to get Wizzle home, but first they have to deal with Swiper, the klepto fox who beat them to it. Children learn a simple Spanish word each 23-minute episode (Read more

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Dora the Explorer and the monkey Boots
I don't know why I'm reviewing this, but I'll do it any way. I'm a kid of 11 years of age and I really don't like any Dora things. I only watch the show when I'm bored, but I think it's fun to kids below the age of 6. Parents you should get this for your kids. When I was little or Amazon and buy this today!
"I'm the map, I'm the map, I'm the map!"
Yeah, so many hours have been spent watching this one with my niece that I have become a "Doraphile".Engaging dialogue, brilliantly alive colors, and easy-to-learn songs make Dora a perfect "teacher".She and pal Boots play off each other well, and the sinister Swiper the fox is an amusing foil in their adventures. This is so cute!!
My son is crazy about moons and stars and dora- especially swiper!!! so this of course was one of those "had to buy tapes" this one is not annoying at all- it is really cool!!! I love the grump old trol and get a kick out of him when I see him- my son- who is two will ask to watch this over and over again- I must say it is not annoying and is very educational and enjoyable- I love Dora's use of Spanish and English in the video and I ove her problem solving ablities- it is one I would recommend to anyone-- ps-- my husband also likes to watch it!!! ... Read more

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Well, it had to happen--Archibald Asparagus is hosting his own Read more

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Special place in our hearts for this Veggie!!
We love 'Lyle'.It is such a tenderhearted tale, and I never get tired of seeing this with my children.I love the lessons it teaches.This is one of our favorite all-time Veggie Tales.

A show starring Junior?What could be better?
The first part of the show is the Shakespeare play "Omlet".This is another great version of a literary classic.The classic song is "Larry's High Silk Hat", which features classic music.Then is the lost play by Gilbert and Sullivan, "Lyle, the Kindly Viking".It stars Junior Asparagus.I love him!That's part of what makes this story funny.What also makes it funny is the constant presence of Bob and Larry.One of their best yet.

A laugh out loud, even for adults
Junior Asparagus is by far my favorite veggie, and he is featured in this cute take on "generosity". Larry the cucumber is also featured with his dry wit and eyebrow-raising jokes. Even my stalwart husband got a laugh out of this cute DVD. ... Read more

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This animated feature based on the popular E.B. White book for children--about the special relationships between Wilbur the pig, Charlotte the spider, and Templeton the rat--is a straight adaptation from the page, with songs added. Endearing, heartbreaking, and ultimately wise, it may not please all of those with a strong attachment to the book, but it works all the same. Read more

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Charlotte's Web
A must for everyone's library.Worth watching again and again no matter what your age.

love that Wilbur.
This is one of my favorite childrens stories. There are a lot of valuable lessons for kids to learn within the story, such as love, loyalty, and devotion to others. I shared the book with my 5 year old granddaughter and then we enjoyed watching this movie together. I would recommend this movie as a must see for all children.

A classic book is now a timeless film
This story speaks about a runt of a spring pig called Wilbur, as told in the Newbary Award-winning children's novel of the same name by E.B. White.
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Some of Scooby's Finest Work!
I will begin by saying a whole box of Scooby snakcs for Shaggy, Scooby Doo, and Scooby Dum! That's how good this tape is. The 1st episode has the luxury of being based on a classic horror. Like good horror, it starts normal, but there are incidents on the sooner side. There is some wonderful chemistry between Velmah, Scooby Doo, Scooby Dum, and Shaggy. Shaggy's comical and famous lines from his fear are there: "I'll remember this Halloween for the rest of my life....That is...if I have a rest of my life." The scene with Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and Scooby Dum and the 'Headless Horseman' is hilarious: "This head hasn't worker right since the day I got it.Mr. Headless Horseman, you'd be very unhappy with this head." The mislead is well placed, as well as the 'bad guy's' slips. There is also a good alternation between normal scenes and creepy scenes. Some other good humor is Shaggy's possible useful clue: "Aliens land at convention. The headless horseman is from outerspace." Finally, the solution and motive is on the plausible side. As good as this 1st episode is, the 2nd follows it quite well. It starts normal enough, but an eerie presence is there. The misleads are well done. We are also given time to wonder what the 'bad guy's' motives are. We are made nervous around innocent characters while we are relaxed around potentially dangerous characters. The chases are suspenseful as well as comical. And ofcourse Shaggy's one liners are there: "I gave at the blood bank." The solution is plausible and a little stronger than other episodes. Rather than just saying to ourselves: "The bad guy is found out and going to jail," we should at times feel a little upset when we discover who the villain is. True horror exists when not from a stranger wearing a mask, but being betrayed by someone we really we felt we could trust. Since vampires are in this episode (in a way) I can use this example. The Gary Oldman "Dracula" tries (AND FAILS) to be scary by making him a grotesque monster. The Frank Langella "Dracula" tries and (SUCCEEDS) to be scary by making him very human. REALITY CHECK! The more human and plausible something is, the more scary it is. This is one of Scooby's best tapes. Don't miss it.

Most favorite episode
This has to be the BEST Scooby episode ever made.The writing is superb.You feel like you are actually there experiencing the fear along with Shaggy and Scooby. This is the best episode of Scooby Doo ever made.
I absolutely LOVE this episode of Scooby Doo.It's great for everybody, and it is especially entertaining because it includes Scoob's loveable relative Scooby Dum.That's all I had to say. ... Read more

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Metal detectors, pottery wheels, itching powder, and magic carpets allhave a go in Read more

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My 3-year-old loves it.
My 3-year-old son loves it. I got him this since he enjoys another Kipper dvd, 'Kipper helps out'.He imitates gestures and activities he sees on dvd, and laughs at many scenes.All episodes are mild, playful, and contain no scary or violent images and sounds.I watched it together and found it more enjoyable than irritating like many other childrens' shows. I like the jazz music in the background, and I also like the voice acting which is very easy on the ears.I'd let my kid watch it over and over without any worries.

Big Kipper Fans Here
We love Kipper, and like all the other Kipper videos we have (total of 5!), this is a great one.Kipper is sooo cute.My (just turned) two-year-old son cannot get enough of Kipper.And frankly, I get a kick out of the show as well.It's just nice and sweet, and usually funny.The drawings are understated and beautiful, and it is impossible not to fall in love with the adorable characters and the lovely simple stories.I do not have one single complaint about any of the Kipper videos.

New Episodes- NO repeats, as always a FAVORITE
This Kipper video features 7 episodes and runs for 1 hour.
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Classic Clean Comedy!!!
LOVE this movie!I've raised 5 kids on it, and can hardly wait for grandkids to share it with!Can't figure out why it's not on DVD yet!?!

it is taking to long.
i loved the show and the movies tyhis one is no different. u shoud buy it. ps lets bother warner to get it on dvd.

tiny toons
the entire tiny toons seasons should by on dvd. i grew up watching it with my grandfather just like animaniacs. my grandfather was a big fan. his bday is coming up in 3 months and i want to get him the first season for his 88th bday. ps he was very happy for animaniacs and pinky and the brain on dvd. ... Read more

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Little Map displays big acting chops in Read more

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My girls love it
My daughters, ages 2 and 4, love Dora so they naturally love to watch this DVD.I like how there are 4 episodes to choose from, so I don't get tired of it so easy.It's very engaging and teaches reasoning, patterns, colors, and Spanish.

Very pleased
Amazon came through again. I could not find this product in a local store but knew I would be able to get it on here. My grandson is very happy too. It arrived when promised & the product is perfect. thanks again!!

Where are we going? Clap! Clap! Clap! - CRAZY!!!!!!!
Due to inclement weather, I found myself housebound with a two year old (not mine) and an almost four year old (mine).With apologies to Dr. Seuss, it was too wet to go out and too cramped to stay in, but we had to make the most of it. Read more

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This fourth sequel in the series finds "leaf gobblers" eating all the vegetation in Great Valley, driving Littlefoot, the young brontosaurus, and the other dinosaur inhabitants out. Arguments break out among the adults during migration, and Littlefoot and his friends decide to take matters in their own hands by crossing the "big water" to an unknown island. There they meet an old friend from Read more

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Great songs in this one!
My son, now three, loves this series beyond all others.This one in particular, due to the songs.'Big Water' is one of those songs that he will just start singing, out of the blue, weeks after the last time he viewed the movie.Good stuff.As with all movies, watch with your kids.This one has some name-calling dialogue in it that I always point out as inappropriate.

chomper returns
chomper is back in land before time 5 the mysterious island after along awaited return i love the songs in this move

Yawn! B-o-r-i-n-g!
It is cute, but it's nothing exciteing. I like the fact that they have his parents purr like cats. (Carnivores rock!) ... Read more

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What keeps airplanes aloft? How do birds fly? How do pilots steer a plane? These questions and more are explored in this installment of the award-winning science videos from Scholastic. Ms. Frizzle's class is taking part in a model-airplane contest to explore the principles of aerodynamics, when Mrs. Frizzle shrinks herself and a few class members so that they can fly their plane themselves. When the remote control breaks, the kids in the airplane must learn to fly it. Those remaining on the ground must somehow turn the Magic Schoolbus into an airplane so they can rescue their classmates. Through trial and error, the whole class discovers that in order to fly, an object needs to have wings, moving air, power, and steering. They discover firsthand how birds' wings act as propellers, and how birds and planes steer with rudders and flaps. Finally, with some help from an eagle, they learn to take off, fly, and land. Kids will learn about aerodynamics by observing what works and what doesn't as the characters try to stay aloft. Or, as Ms. Frizzle puts it: "Sometimes you have to do the wrong stuff to find out what the right stuff is supposed to be." Read more

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MSB Taking Flight
My daughter started watching MSB when she was 3-4 years old, and it held her interest until she was 10. The episodes are fun and engaging while being educational at the same time, so children learn without even knowing it! Don't let the school age children in the series deter parents of younger children... Pre-K and Kindergarteners will delight in the show too. ... Read more

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Nickelodeon's favorite pooch, Blue, and her owner, Steve, have a new episode debuting on video. It's a double mystery as Steve and Blue go on a treasure hunt and must find out who set up the adventure. Read more

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It just keep on coming...
Like most Blue's videos, there are consistent themes/lessons to learn...For a lot of children learning videos, at times, the lesson is hard pressed.Hence a child will get tired of it and the video will gather dust on the shelf. "Treasure Hunt" is my son's favorite because there are a sense of adventure and discovery which is hard to find in any learning video.My son has been watching this video consistently everyday(by his request) from the time he was 1.5 yrs old to the present(2.5 yrs old).A must buy video if your child is Blue's Clues fan.

It's a treasure!
We bought this quite a while ago, and it's a favorite of both our kids (2 and 4).After viewing it the first couple of times, my older son (who was 3 at the time) wanted to have treasure hunts all over the house!It really stretched our creativity, and when HE made a treasure hunt for US, we knew we'd hit on something great.We also like the accompanying show, about Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper's new baby, Paprika.Keep your eyes out for the worried expectant father thinking up names for the new baby.It's a little hard to catch the first time, but once we discovered it, it was a game to see who could hear a new "spicy" name!

Treasure Hunt is the BEST Blues video yet.
My daughter has been watching Blues Clues from the age of 6 months.Today she is 17 months and adores the one and only STEVE!She is mezmerized bythe songs and surprise guest in this one episode.She smilesuncontrollably when Steve and Blue "skidoo" into the Land ofDiscovery.This video takes the best of the Blues Clues theme and goes abit further, trying out new things.It is definately worth a look.Mydaughter's first word was "Stee!"...We all know what she wassaying! ... Read more

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When the planetarium is closed for a field trip, it's no problem for Ms. Frizzle--star of Scholastic's award-winning Read more

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Ahhh!! Gimme!!
Excuse my excitement but I haven't seen this tape/episode anywhere in about 3 years. The Magic School Bus is an amazing, imformative, and non-yawning learning experience. This episode was one of my favorite and sparked my interest in the Solar System. While teachers made us do boring projects and try to ram facts about each plant into our heads, the Magic School Bus presents it in a way that it doesn't feel tedious and before you realize it, you know the order of all nine planets!

The Magic School Bus Reviewed
Book Review Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space Solar system at its best!
This fantastic adventure has my 4 year old hooked on space.This video is a great introduction to our solar system.It is a captivating story that is also very informative!My son watches this tape over and over! ... Read more

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Peter and the Wolf
This is a very old story, set to music by Prokofiev. It was adapted by Disney as one of ten segments of the animated feature film, "Make Mine Music" in 1946. Narrated by Sterling Holloway (the voice of Pooh) it is the story of a young boy who goes with his pet cat Ivan, duck Sonia, and bird Sasha to catch the wolf. The music has always been a popular way to teach people the value of classical music, and how music can be expressive and teach a story. Each animal and person in the story is expressed by a musical instrument, such as Peter by a string quartet, Grandpa by the bassoon, and the hunters by kettledrums. The piece is hilarious and very well animated. It was edited into a short featurettte for the first time in 1955. ... Read more

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To describe Playhouse Disney's perennial preschool favorite,think Teletubbies meets the Jetsons. This loving, traditionalfamily--Mr. And Mrs. Polie, 6-year-old Olie, sister Zowie, and GrandpaPappy--are hairless beings with antennas, glassy eyes, and noodle arms,set in a fruit-striped, computer-animated household of livingappliances. Okey-dokey? While parents scratch their heads as to whatmakes this program work, preschoolers are enamored with the soothingstorylines, predictable endings, and deliberate pace of the Emmy-awardwinning show. A trio of hardly haunted tales makes up this celebratory24-minute video. If Charlie Brown gets the Great Pumpkin, then Olie candream of the giant orange Spookie Ookie, which he does in "The Legendof Spookie Ookie." In "Oooh Scary," Olie and his pal Billy plan to giveZowie the fright of her life but the shivers come back to haunt them,much to her delight. And in "Zowie Queen of the Pumpkins," thespookie-ookiest day of the year becomes a sweet memory of dancing withspook-o-lanterns when Zowie meets a midnight friend in the pumpkinpatch. (Ages 2 to 5) Read more

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Our favorite Olie episode
My son has been in love with Spookie Ookie since he first saw this Halloween episode last fall, when he was about 17 months old.The video gets watched on a regular basis at our house.I like it too.I've seen it probably 20 times, and I'm still not tired of it.Now, if only they would release it on DVD...

we love it
Rolie Polie Olie is one of my daughter's favorite shows. I enjoy it too because it is well made, the stories are well told, and, the characters and setting are simply adorable! A Spookie Ookie Halloween is a little on the short side, being the length of the average show, but very entertaining. They are celebrating what looks like Halloween but it is differnt than most Halloween shows as there is not an emphasis on candy. I am basically dumbfounded by the reviewers who said this movie is so scary. This is ridiculous. My daughter who is to loves it. I recommend this to anyone who isn't an over sensitive nutcase. Seriously, enjoy.

we love Rolie Polie Olies
My 15 month daughter and 3 year old niece love this video. The shapes and colors are great. It was hard to put away until next October! ... Read more

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There was such a magic on the screen in 1995 when the people at Pixar cameupwith the first fully computer-animated film, Read more

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Fear, bullies, aggression, and ugly stereotypes: a toxic brew for kids
This is one of the worst films for kids I have ever seen with my four year old son.It is built around fear, bullies, aggression, and ugly stereotypes.This film is a bonanza for therapists and sociologists, and it goes a long way towards explaining some of the pathologies of this society.How about a movie that lets kids be kids, instead of this onslaught of cheap sentiments and terror?The calculated story uses every trick to scare kids.The limited imagination of the story writers is particularly insulting. Is everything just about good and evil and the fight for survival?For young kids??In many ways the film is a throwback to Cold War films such as Red Dawn (1984), in which school kids fought a Soviet invasion (no kidding!).Is "A Bug's Life" how we are supposed to prepare our kids for the war on terrorism?In sum, this film is a toxic brew.Kids deserve better.

A Bug's Life (Collector's Edition)
A Bug's Life (Collector's Edition)~ Dave Foley is one of the best animated movies that I have ever seen period. The animation is top of the line and this movie is so much better then Antz. The story begins with ants collecting food for an offering, and then our "hero" manages to trash this cermoney and then trouble begins. The story is well developed and well written and unlike "Antz" we are here spared pseudo political messages and this is good since the movie is after all made for children and not adults. One important message that is sent is to children is to tollerate different people and not to judge people. The music is splendid and the dialogue is right on the money. Highly recommended indeed.

Pixar is always a sure bet for great entertainment
Excellent story with grade A performers.There is an agelessness to Pixar's films and they seemed to have cornered the market in their ability to appeal to both the children and adults.Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Showstopping Disney Sing Along Songs video
Of all the Disney Sing Along Songs on video, this is my favorite. As fans of Disney Sing Along Songs on DVD will know, there is a new intro for the DVDs featuring Sebastian the crab and a new theme song. Well on the early VHS versions the theme song featured Mr Owl. Sing Along Songs: Friend Like Me was the first video to revamp the original theme song, and it does such a great job, upping the music tempo and really getting you excited for this latest offering.
Fun
My grandma got me this video when I was only three years old. But now I gave this video away to someone who could use It. I was too old for this video. My grandma says I used to love this video.

Fun...fun...fun...
We have all the "Disney's Sing Along Songs" videos but my daughters love this particular video the most.I honestly enjoy it very much myself.I also like the theme of the video, which is friendship and getting along. It is really a lot of fun to watch...and sing along. ... Read more

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"Crybabies--religious types mostly," consider yourselves warned. "Treehouse of Horror III" is guaranteed to offend. It's not the best of Read more

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evil but funny stuff
this is a brillient video it containsv some of those classic spookytreehouse of horror episodes each episode containes 3 mini stories abrillient buy

More Simpsons? Great!
Please Note: I don't actually have the tape, but I have seen all of theseepisodes multiple times.Read more

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A DVD MUST...so where is the DVD?
Rover Dangerfield is a very good animated feature and deserves to be available on DVD for a new generation of viewers. The quality of animation is top-notch. The character design is outstanding - especially the turkey, hen and rooster (in fact their scenes are BRILLIANT) and, of course, Rover. The backgrounds and layouts are terrific. Honorable mention goes to the excellent 3D intro. Overall, the quality of the production value is very high.
Rover
It's the best (animated) movie I've ever seen.I saw it for the first time 11 years ago - when I was 7 years old. Great story about dog who got lost and found love...I like it and I would give my life if I could see Rover on DVD. It was SWEET!!!
It was an awesome movie. I have been desperately looking for the super cool film in DVD. Rodney Dangerfield, who played Rover Dangerfield, is an outstanding actor. ... Read more

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Since 1982, Donkey Kong has engaged video gamesters. Now considered a classic game, Donkey Kongevolved into a 1997 television series. Read more

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best donkey kong thingever
i like this movie becuase of it's action story and great songs this is the best movie i ever saw i recommend buying a copy today! I also give it more than 5 stars i give it a 1,000 sters!
Donkey Kong Movie is Smashing Hit!
I rented this movie because my dad wouldn't let me get any other movie that I liked in the store. I watched it twice in a row and loved it. What I loved most about the movie was the way they combined humor, music, adventure, and just a bit of action. Thumbs up for DK!

Donkey Kong Movie is Smashing Hit!
I rented this movie because my dad wouldn't let me get any other movie that I liked in the store. I watched it twice in a row and loved it. What I loved most about the movie was the way they combined humor, music, adventure, and just a bit of action. Thumbs up for DK! ... Read more

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