DVD Review: Barney Play Date Pack

Barney and his friends are hosting the ultimate playdate with a trio of top features in the all-new Barney Play Date Pack available April 5, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. This DVD Pack features three DVDs at an incredible value: Let's Pretend with Barney, Can You Sing That Song and Come on Over to Barney's House. Barney, BJ and Baby Bop are getting their groove on for learning and imagination, music, laughter, fun and festivities!

Barney and his friends are having a party on the playground.  During Let's Pretend with Barney, Barney and his friends are going to build their own airplane for a tropical island adventure.  In Can You Sing That Song, Barney, BJ and Baby Bop put on a musical game show with lots of interactive musical challenges.  On Come On Over To Barney's House, Barney welcomes you to his house for a visit.

Bonus features on this DVD Pack include Barney's Jukebox, Barney's "Loop De Loop" Counting Game, 2 read-alongs, Barney's Game Show "Can You Sing That Song?",  behind the scenes with the Dinos and the Cast, Barney's Gumdrop Games, Barney's Bonus Episode Who's Your Neighbor, Music Video "The Barney Boogie", Bonus Episode Bob the Builder "Muck Gets Stuck" and DVD-Rom fun! The DVD set has 146 minutes of play time.  Barney and friends are targeted toward children ages 1 to 5 years old.

I really love that Barney encourages friendship, cooperation and imagination.  It also urges kids to get up and move along with the DVD so its' a great way to get kids moving. You can find more information about Barney at www.barney.com or http://www.facebook.com/Barney

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review this DVD.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD

Lionsgate is introducing the all new hit Playhouse Disney TV series, Timmy Time, on DVD for the first time ever. Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show is available on DVD February 22, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

If your child is a fan of Shaun the Sheep, then they know all about Timmy. Timmy Steals the Show is the very first ever DVD. Unlike almost all other preschool shows, Timmy Time doesn't utter a single word of dialogue. The animals communicate with every hoot, cluck, bark, mew, oink, quack and bleat. Timmy is an adorable preschool age sheep that your child will surely identify with. He has a lot to learn and kids will learn about being themselves and making new friends.

During Timmy Steals the Show, preschoolers will learn about being bossy. Yabba looses her voice while bossing all her friends around during rehersals for the nursery's talent show. Timmy saves the day by performing for her.

The class is off on a picnic during Timmy's picnic. During a game of soccer, the ball bursts on Apricot's spikes. She feels guilty that the little animals don't have a ball to play with but soon learns to find a good use for her spikes picking up picnic litter.

On Timmy Brings a Smile, Apricot's favorite blanket gets mistaken for a rag and Timmy tries to console Apricot until he finds a pleasant surprise in Stripey's sand pie.

Led by Harriet and Osborune, the class explores different dance styles from hula dancing to line dancing. Timmy just can't get into the groove in Timmy Can't Dance until he discovers a passion for hip hop music and wows his friends.

Timmy accidentally kicks a soccer ball through the preschool window in Timmy Says Sorry. After a time out he tries to be more careful but knocks down Otus' sandcastle with a careless kick of the ball. Timmy learns that it's not enough to just say you're sorry, you have to show you're sorry too.

Timmy is definitely one of the more endearing preschool characters I've seen in a while. He's full of mischief but still manages to be cute and adorable at the same time. I love what a great example he sets by going through many of the same things other preschoolers go through. Great way for your preschooler to learn.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review this DVD.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Jump into Spring on DVD

There may be two feet of snow outside but I really want spring to be here. Lionsgate must totally understand how I feel because they are bringing to DVD on February 15th eight adventures to 'spring' a smile to your face! Jump Into Spring will be available on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand for your springtime enjoyment.


Now your preschooler can join their favorite friends and enjoy eight different spring themed episodes from Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam, Barney, Bob the Builder, Kipper, Roary the Racing Car, Angelina Ballerina and Timmy Time. These shows are definitely among the hottest preschool shows out there right now. There are a few newcomers to the preschool market. Roaring the Racing Car can be seen exclusively on Sprout and Timmy Time is an all new hit series on Playhouse Disney. Both are making their debut on DVD in spring of 2011.

This DVD is loaded with all sorts of springtime fun including Thomas & Friends "Don't Go Back", Fireman Sam "Three-Legged Race", Barney "A Game for Everyone", Bob the Builder "Dizzy and the Wheelies", Kipper "The Big Race", Roary the Racing Car "Big Chris' Big Workout", Angelina Ballerina "Angeline Cheerleader", and Timmy Time "Timmy Wants to Win".

The target age for this DVD is ages 1 to 5 and it includes 65 minutes of playing time. You can connect with Lionsgate on Facebook to keep up with their latest movies. If you're dreaming of spring, this is the DVD to share with your preschooler! It's fun, upbeat and full of your child's favorite characters. The music is happy and will definitely keep your child involved.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review this DVD.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Friend Pack 4 DVD Set available on DVD 2/1 from Lionsgate!

All new 4 disc gift set includes Fifi and The Flowertots for the first time ever on DVD! The Friend Pack 4 DVD Set is available on DVD February 1, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

If your little girl is a preschooler, chances are you know all about Barney, Angelina Ballerina and Fifi and the Flowertots. This new DVD collection includes the debut of Chapman Entertainment's Fifi and the Flowertots full length DVD "Fifi's Talent Show." Plus the set also features the all new computer generated animated series from Angelina Ballerina and Barney!

Barney, Angelina Ballerina and Fifi and the Flowertots are geared toward preschoolers ages 2 to 5. DVD's include Angelina Ballerina: Love to Dance where you can put on your dancing shoes and take center stage. On Angelina's first day at Camembert Academy, she learns new kinds of music and dance like jazz, tap and hip hop. Bonus features include "Angelina Says" game, "Get Up and Dance" music video, and "I Will Be a Star" karaoke video.

Also included is Barney: Let's Play School where your child can enjoy a fun filled day at "Baby Bop's School" were you sing an alphabet song, eat macaroni and cheese and bounce into gym class. Bonus features include "Barney - Let's Play School" sing along, "Barney's BC Animals" read along, "It's a Great Day for Learning" song sampler, and "Behind the Scenes" special feature.

Barney: Everyone is Special will let your child join Barney and his friends on a dino-mite day in the park as they celebrate all the things that make them special including special talents and skills. Bonus features include "The World's Greatest Toy" interactive game, "A Healthy Snack", "Picture Yourself", "Barney's Jukebox" and DVD activities.

Fifi and the Flowertots: Fifi's Talent Show has Fifi and her bunch of flowery friends putting on their very own talent show full of singing, dancing, laughing and learning. Bonus feature includes "Fiddly Flower Petals" sing along.

Your little girl will love this adorable collection of fun DVD's. It will make a great gift for Valentine's Day or Easter. I absolutely love Fifi and the Flowertots and cannot wait to see more from them! This DVD set includes 273 minutes of running time.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review this DVD.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Action Pack 4 DVD Set by Lionsgate & HIT Entertainment!

Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam come together for some new adventures in The Action Pack 4 DVD Set from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment on February 1!

This 4 DVD set includes Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs Diesels. There are two kinds of engines on the Island of Sodor - Steamies and Diesels. They don't always get along well together and Thomas comes to their aid when they need this Really Useful Steamie's help.  Bonus features include "Steamie Stumpers" Trivia game, "Sodor Sounds", "Steamie or Diesel?" DVD game, "Friend Facts", songs & more, web fun!

Also included is Thomas & Friends: Track Stars: There's trainloads of work to be done. Can Thomas slow down? Will Emily deliver her passengers? Has Percy made a big mistake? Is anyone as bright as James? Bonus features include a read along, sing along, "Sodor activity depot" DVD, character gallery, HIT Extras, "James' Colors of Sodor", "Thomas' A-mazing Adventure".

The third DVD is Bob the Builder: Heavy Duty Diggers.  Bob and the team are hard at work in their new location in Harbor Town where they're working on a new ocean pier. Scratch is digging his way into all sorts of adventures with Scoop at the museum and Scrambler is trying to build a tree house. Bonus Feature includes "Ready, Steady, Build!" music video.

The last DVD is Fireman Sam: Help is Here. Fireman Sam and his friends make courageous rescues throughout the town of Pontypandy. Fireman Sam saves the supermarket, helps the rescue dogs find missing people, shares important safety tips and makes a daring helicopter rescue.

I cannot imagine a little boy aged 2 to 5 that wouldn't absolutely fall in love with this 4 pack of DVD's. It has everything a little boy could want from trains to heavy equipment to fire trucks and helicopters.  It has loads of special bonus features and includes 182 minutes of playing time. This would make a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day or Easter.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review this DVD.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.