The fun of learning continues in LET’S GROW: SAFETY FIRST – an all-new, safety-themed compilation starring Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, and Fireman Sam™ – hosted by Sean and Chica from Sprout, the 24-hour preschool channel. These heartwarming stories will inspire and entertain, while demonstrating valuable life lessons and important safety tips along the way. So grab your helmet, look both ways, buckle up and get ready to learn that safety comes first!

Episodes:

• Barney “Home Safe Home”
• Bob the Builder “Slow Down Scrambler”
• Thomas and Friends “Thomas and thr Runaway Car
• Fireman sam “High Jinx”
• Kipper “skates”

 ****I think this dvd is a great learning experience for young children. It teaches all about importance of safety. My kids really liked this dvd, and the fact that their favorite characters are teaching the lessons, makes it so much fun.  My daughter learned that when she rides her bike, she needs to wear a helmet.

Retail:$14.99

Release date:June 29, 2010

Running time:76 minuets

My rating:8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for my review, a product was supplied for review.

Product Description: Inspiring young engineers with timeless tales of discovery, friendship and cooperation. Everyones favorite #1 blue engis friends celebrate 65 years of great destinations witha fully loaded 2 disc set.  This dvd also features the first ever Thomas and Friends episode.

This dvd contains 20 episodes:

• Thomas Gets Tricked
• Edward Helps Out
• Diesel’s Devious Deed
• Percy’s Ghost Trick
• Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
• Trust Thomas
• Henry & the Elephant
• Cranky Bugs
• Snow Engine
• Thomas Saves The Day
• Edward the Great
• James Gets a New Coat
• Thomas to the Rescue
• Thomas and the Birthday Picnic
• Emily Knows Best
• Percy and the Carnival
• Thomas and the Birthdau Mail
• Sir Handel in Charge
• Skarloey Storms Through
• Duncan Does It All

DVD special features:

• Create your own Thomas story dvd-rom
• How did Thomas meet his friends? Trivia game
• Storybook adventure game
• Thomas Saves the Day read a long
• 4 sing a long karaoke videos
• Four music videos

****This is the ultimate dvd for any Thomas lover, with over 2 1/2 hours of nothing but Thomas and his friends. My son was a little overwhelmed watching this, there was just so much.  Plus the games and music videos, this is hours of fun for your little one. I think Thomas is a little old school though, he needs to be brought up to 3d or something.

Retail: $16.98

Release date: June 1, 2010

Running time: 158 minutes

My rating:8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided by Hit Entertainment for my review.

product Description: Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew have fun getting it done in these exciting building adventures, now in CGI! Join them as they construct all the fixings for a new athletic field and learn why working together is always the blueprint for success. Scratch, the newest member of the team, has many lessons to learn, such as the importance of taking naps, following directions, and taking responsibility. But he is not alone — Roley, Dizzy, Scoop and the entire Top Team are ready to share in the fun, and get the job done!

           Episodes:

• Roley’s Rovers
• Start From Scratch
• Night Time For Scratch
• Scratch Goes Solo
• Dizzy In Charge

Bonus feature:  Ready Steady Build music video

****Building from scratch actually has a lot of valuable lessons in the episodes, like following instructions, and taking responsibility for your actions.  My son loves Bob the Builder and was so excited to watch this dvd, and watch all the characters get to work building. My kids loved the part where the “Pumpkin Guy” was teaching his dog tricks. My kids were busting up laughing. This is a great movie!

Retail: $14.98

Release date: June 15, 2010

Running time:45 minutes

My rating: 9

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was received by Hit Entertainment for my review.

Product Description: Unidentified Farm Objects and paranormal sightings are the norm with Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard buddies Bitzer, Shirley, and Timmy, as they encounter more madcap mischief along with those Naughty Pigs next door. Big laughs are evident, as the creators of the Academy Award-winning Wallace & Gromit  are out to prove that sheep herding fun is universal.

Episodes:

• The Visitor
• The Bull
• Hiccups
• Bitzer Puts His Foot In It
• Save The Tree
• Shaun Encounters

Extras:

• Sing-Along With Shaun
• Whack A Pig Game

**** Shaun of the Sheep are really cute short cartoons, that are at times hilarious. This dvd is all about the barnyard animals seeing paranormal activity. My kids thought that this was really cute and funny, they are even trying to convince me that i should buy a farm. I really think that at only 34 minutes long, it’s a waste of dvd. A dvd should at least be an hour long in my opinion.   My kids really had fun with the games, whack a pig was so fun!

Retail: $14.98

Release date: June 8, 2010

Running time:38 minutes

My rating:6

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was received from Hit Entertainment for my review.

Product Description-Sing and Learn is an engaging and effective tool, whether teaching a second language – in this case, Spanish – or preserving it as a native language at home.  Developed by Agnes Chavez, a language expert, teacher and producer of Spanish DVDs, the DVDs have been proven to teach Spanish to children the fun and easy way.  Children are constantly exposed to multicultural rhythms from around the world and Sing and Learn capitalizes on that, bringing Salsa, Cumbia and Ranchera music to life in these videos while showing youngsters engaged in fun, everyday activities.

I received the Sing and Learn in Spanish where you learn about animals, items from the garden, your house,  and so much more.   I think this is great and kids should learn another language early. Growing up in AZ, everyone in my neighborhood spoke spanish so it was so hard on me. My kids have already learned some spanish from children’s shows and this dvd is helping them more.

Retail:$19.99

Release date: March 23, 2010

Running time: 27 minutes

My rating:

Disclosure: I received a product from the Hit Entertainment for my review.