This is a fun video for little ones. In Lend A Hand each story concentrates on what it takes to be a friend. What it takes to be helpful and caring. Using great characters like Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Barny allows the child to interact and understand the story line.

Our personal favorites were Fireman Sam “Mother’s Helper” and Angelina Ballerina “The Ballerina Ragdoll”. Learning about fire safety in Mother’s Helper was an added bonus to the story line…one that my girls immediately understood and scolded the father for not realizing. The sweet story of The Ballerina Ragdoll displayed a wonderful moment between Angelina and a little friend. While every child must grow up… it is wonderful to share your love, toys and friendship with those that are still younger then you.

Lend A Hand offers many teaching moments for parents and children. Great opportunities to discuss why this or that decision was made and whether it was helpful and wise.

• Release Date: 1/12/10

• DVD SRP:  $14.98

• Meet Kelly and Chica, the hosts of TV’s “The Sunny Side Up Show” on the 24-hour preschool channel, Sprout^®.  Join them as they host this special collection of delightful adventures featuring your favorite friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina, and discover how quickly things can go from squeaky clean to terribly messy.  Throughout all the stories and with Kelly and Chica’s help, your children will learn that when friends work together, any job can be fun!

  Hosts Kelly and Chica describe what a “helping hand is” and show young viewers how they can be helping hands at home by creating a recycling bin, putting away their clothes, turning off the lights and using kind words to help others feel better. So follow along with these five episodes and learn about the importance of “lending a helping hand!”

  Episodes include:

  · Thomas & Friends “Dirty Work”

  · Barney “Litterbot”

  · Bob the Builder “Clean as a Whistle Bristle”

  · Fireman Sam “Mother’s Helper”

  · Angelina Ballerina “The Ballerina Ragdoll”

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We Love Our Family

Barney

Show your family how much you love them by watching Barney & Friends We Love Our Family DVD.

Barney shows how important families are in “We Love Our Families”. Discover the joys and laughter that moms, grandparents and cousins can bring in this collection full of unforgettable moments of warmth and togetherness the whole family will cherish!

There is something reassuring when you watch a video with your child and feel confident that the characters will reinforce what you teach them at home.

In my family my twins are 25 years younger then their closest 1st cousin. They are growing up playing with their 2nd and 3rd cousins because there is such a large age difference.

We have always taught them that family is one of our greatest gifts and the we should love, respect and be kind to our family.

When we watch a video like We Love Our Family…it only enforces our ideals about family to our daughters and helps them to see that family is special.

Barney, Baby Bob and B.J. are their natural lovable selves. They take the role of the sweet cousin or friends as you share their adventures, learn about their missteps (don’t all kids have them?) and together figure out how to do what is right.

I just love this big purple guy!

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A Bonanza of DVDs!

Thomas and Friends

Barney

Bob the Builder

Thomas “Holiday Express”

I thought I would save the best for last! This is it folks. The Holiday Showcase is over. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.  All of the items presented were the best of the best, in my book and I can only wish that it has helped you in your holiday shopping.

With that said.. I want to give a HUGE shout out and thanks to Andrea Blain PR for the last great Holiday Showcase giveaway!!

Let’s take a look at the great familly friendly DVDs that were sent for the IE Twins and I to review.

Thomas and Friends – Sodor Friends Holiday Collection

Now, if you aren’t famililar with Thomas and Friends…Sodor is the island on which they live. All the trains live and work together on the island of Sodor.

The set contains three DVDs:

• Thomas and the Toy Workshop
• THomas’ Snowy Surprise
• Races, Rescues and Runaways (and other Thomas’ adventures)

There’s fun around every turn in these joyful wintertime adventures! Catch the holiday spirit as Thomas & Friends prepare for the grand opening of the Toy Workshop. Laugh and play along as Percy tries to fool his friends into believing he’s Jack Frost. And hold on tight for some of Thomas’ most thrilling races, rescues and runaways in this heartwarming holiday collection.

Set runs approximately 112 minutes.

Thomas and Friends – Holiday Express

All aboard for snowmen, Christmas trees and festive train rides! When you ride the rails with your jolly friends, you never know what to expect. Enjoy exciting adventures filled with lucky trucks, Christmas puddings, surprise parties and much, much more. Join Henry, Emily, Percy, and Thomas for trainloads of fun in the HOLIDAY EXPRESS!.

Set runs approximately 48 minutes.

Just released on November 3rd so be one of the first to enjoy and experience this Classic Story Time Collection DVD.  For additional fun to share with your little one…visit the Thomas the Train website or download this fun color page Thomas Holiday Express.

Barney – Tee-riffic Holiday Collection

Everyone has to love Barney. His peaceful, friendly and kind disposition instantly attracts little kids to his character. With songs, friends and antics your child will be mesmerized through all three DVDs.

The set contains three DVDs:

• Winter Wonderland
• Can You Sing that Song?
• Night Before Christmas The Movie
  

Set runs approximately 177 minutes.

If your child(ren) can’t get enough of Barney, take some time to visit the Barney Website. You will video clips, games, activities and music. You can even join the newsletter while you are there so you won’t miss anything about Barney, Baby Bop and B.J.

Bob The Builder – Building Crew Holiday Collection

Bob the Builder…the ultimate craftsman…will lead your child through fun and entertaining Holiday adventures with his new set.

The set contains three DVDs:

• Digging for Treasure
  
• Snowed Under – The Bobblesberg Winter Games
  
• Bob’s White Christmas
  

Set runs approximately 127 minutes.

Can’t get enough of Bob the Builder? Grab your little one and head on over to the Bob the Builder website where you can learn about new projects, games and activities that you can do together.

With 10 Different DVDs…can you say we had a BLAST!

I feel like Bob, Thomas and Barney have now become very intimate friends. I probably know more about them and their friends, communities and families then I do my own, lol…but seeing my girls react, interact and enjoy each of these DVDs was well worth every moment.

The great thing as a parent…I know that the characters of Bob, Thomas and Barney have good morals and values that are passed on to my girls as they watch the show.

If you are particular on what your child(ren) watch…I would encourage you to pick up these videos as they are kid and parent pleasing.

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Join us November November 22nd to November 28th as we highlight and showcase ONLY the Best!!

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WHAT DOES THE IE MOMMY THINK?:

Trick or Treat Tales is the perfect DVD for toddlers and preschoolers. I thought perhaps because of the title that it may be a bit more scary but I should have known better.

With lovable characters like Barney, Thomas and Fifi…it was not the least bit scary or worrisome.

My girls found it enjoyable and quietly watch the show with me while explaining who each character was exactly.

While my daughters enjoyed it…I believe the Trick or Treat Tales DVD is best for children five and under. All the cartoons were adorable and fun story lines but they may be a bit to passive for older children.

My personal favorite was Fifi and the Flowertots…she is a cutie! This is great alternative video for Halloween if you have little ones that are too small to trick or treat late into the night.

Fun characters, cute story lines…perfect for popped corn and family time.

A LITTLE ABOUT TRICK or TREAT TALES:

The thrills start with Thomas and Friends in a ghostly adventure. Bob the Builder and Spud put on scary faces to protect a giant pumpkin pie from hungry crows. Barney and Fifi learn that there’s more to a costume then just dressing up. Angelina Ballerina sneaks into a costume ball and Fireman Sam saves a furry friend from a chilling experience. Enjoy the season’s sweetest collection of Trick or Treat Tales.

• Thomas & Friends – Flour Power
• Barney & Friends – Guess Who?
• Bob The Builder – Trix’s Pumpkin Pie
• Fifi and the Flowertots – Pirate Primrose
• Angelina Ballerina – The Costume Ball
• Fireman Sam – Cat Magic

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WHAT DOES THE IE MOMMY THINK?:

Once again Barney has done a fantastic job teaching our children “living” skills that will help them on the playground, in school and in real life interaction with friends and family.

As a big proponent of reading and using one’s imagination. I enjoyed the concept behind Barney’s Book Fair.

Every time I think that my girls have “out grown” the big purple dinosaur I am pleasantly surprised to find him and his friends creating a new experience or teaching a new lesson that will intrigue and sustain my daughters’ attention.

The book that accompanies the DVD is nicely illustrated and will help your child learn to count.  Barney videos are truly a staple of childhood.

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**Information obtained from the Barney Press Release and/or website.

WHAT DOES THE IE MOMMY THINK?:

Barney is one of those characters who you can trust to teach your children the benefit of goodness, kindness, friendship and loyalty.

The IE Twins were very excited about the concept of the Sharing is Caring Video as we recently just took a lot of items to donate to a local Fireman’s event.

The behaviour displayed by Baby Bop as she reluctantly (initially) did not want to part with her precious treasures demonstrated to the girls the benefit of selflessness as Baby Bop eventually realized that sharing was truly showing you cared.

Barney explains concepts like “being a good neighbor”, “sharing” and “listening” in a way that toddlers and bigger kids can understand.

Sharing is Caring is a great video to introduce to your child to reinforce what we, as parents, try to teach them daily.

SHARING IS CARING SYNOPSIS:

Celebrate a day of giving with Barney! A toy drive inspires Barney and his friends to donate their old toys and learn the joy of sharing. Through magical storytelling and super-Dino surprises, Barney helps his gang discover that generosity brings a smile to everyone’s face. Baby Bop™, BJ™, and the rest of your pals can’t wait for you to take part in the warm-hearted fun. You’ll have a ball as you learn that friendship and sharing go hand in hand!

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**Information obtained from the Barney Press Release and/or website.