DVD for Kids Purchasing Guide July-September 2008

Compiled by Barbara Wexler -- Video Business, 6/9/2008

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Preschool

Anchor Bay

Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant Never before released on DVD, this new title in the series comes in embossed O-card packaging. Street July 22, prebook June 19; DVD $14.98

Funimation/Navarre

Noddy: Googleberry Moon Adventure The animated residents of Toyland teach children words and phrases in Spanish, Russian and French. Street Sept. 16, prebook Aug. 12; DVD $9.98

Monarch

SeeMore’s Playhouse: Exercise & Water Safety Shows kids how to have fun while getting their bodies in motion; SeeMore’s Playhouse: Car and Pedestrian Safety The Stoplight brothers lend a hand by teaching the gang how to safely cross the street. Both street Aug. 12, prebook July 17; DVD $12.98 each

NCircle/Alliance

Word World: Sheep’s a Star The animated PBS Kids series helps children get ready to read. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 22; DVD $14.99

Nickelodeon/Paramount

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Super Special Days! This new animated series airing on Nick Jr. features aspects of Chinese-American family, food and culture, as well as basic Mandarin Chinese phrases woven throughout the episodes. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 1; DVD $16.99

PBS/Rounder

SteveSongs: The Marvelous Musical Adventures Steve Roslonek, who performs original music for PBS Kids, presents fun and creative content. Street Aug. 26, prebook Aug. 6; DVD with CD $16.98

Sesame/Genius

Play With Me Sesame: Furry, Fun and Healthy Too Sesame friends engage preschoolers in interactive fun while teaching healthy habits. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 1; DVD $14.93

Universal

The Land Before Time: The Magical Discoveries The Cartoon Network series based on the animated dinosaur franchise comes to DVD. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 22; DVD $16.98

School-age

Anchor Bay

Eon Kid: Season One, Vol. 1 The Kids WB anime series follows an 11-year-old who stumbles upon an iron fist that endows him with unknown fighting powers. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 10; DVD $16.98

BCI/Navarre

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Vol. 3 The 13-episode conclusion to the Emmy award-winning 2002 series. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 1; three-disc set $26.98

Classic/Genius

George of the Jungle Swingin’ 1st Season Features episodes from the animated series shown on the Cartoon Network. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 8; three-disc set $23.93

Disney

Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds 3D Concert The 3D concert film of the 2007 tour grossed $65.3 million at the box office. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 8; two-disc set or BD $34.99

Fox

Garfield’s Fun Fest The comic cat stars in this new animated feature film. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 9; DVD $19.98

Jumping Fish

Hip Hop for Kids: School House Hop Fitness enthusiast Roger G. and his energetic crew of teen hip-hoppers encourage viewers to join them. Street July 15, prebook June 18; DVD $24.95

Nickelodeon/Paramount

Back at the Barnyard Based on the movie Barnyard, this animated series looks at what animals really do when humans aren’t looking. Street Aug. 5, prebook June 24; DVD $16.99

Paramount

Wayside School: Season One Based on Louis Sachar’s books, these are the absurd tales of students at Wayside School, a quirky grammar school accidentally built 30-stories high. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 8; two-disc set $19.99

Round River/Allegro

Yes to Running! Bill Harley Live Harley’s a new live concert release showcases his irreverent approach to daily life. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 22; DVD $14.99

Vision

Carlos Caterpillar: Colossal Tales (Being Yourself), Topsy Turvy (Responsibility) and No Prize Surprise (Appreciation for What We Have) These morals-based animated stories have a Latin flair. All street Aug. 1, prebook July 1; DVD $9.99 each

Family

First Look

Frank An injured mutt teaches a family to stay together, and he risks his life to save them in ways no one imagined. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 8; DVD $19.98

First Run

Abel’s Island Based on the book by William Steig, this animated program tells the story of a mouse who gets swept away to a deserted island; The Marzipan Pig Based on the book by Russell Hoban, this animated film tells the story of a marzipan pig who gets lost behind a sofa. Both street July 22, prebook June 17; DVD $14.95 each

Master

Families of Costa Rica Shows viewers what life is like for two families living in Costa Rica. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 22; DVD $29.95

Monterey

When I Find the Ocean Young Lily Strickland escapes her abusive household to find the ocean and feel closer to her deceased father. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 8; DVD $24.95

Discovering reading Treasures

With the Scholastic Storybook Treasures series, DVD encourages kids to enjoy reading. The next video picture-book release in the series, created by Weston Woods Studios, will arrive in August. Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are will bow as a special edition, revamped from the original video version to include a read-along function and packaged with stickers of the main characters. The title is being released well in advance of the feature film version of the book, expected next year. --Cindy Spielvogel

Scholastic/New Video

Scholastic Storybook Treasures: Where the Wild Things Are Special Edition When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 29; DVD $14.95

Porchlight gets animated

Porchlight Home Entertainment continues to bring animated children’s series to light on DVD. Coming for preschoolers in July is 64 Zoo Lane, an animated series shown on Noggin and based on the books of the same name. It will be joined in August by Adventures From the Book of Virtues, the animated series shown on PBS based on The Children’s Book of Virtues anthology from William Bennett, which teaches moral virtues to kids based on stories such as “William Tell” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” —C.S.

Porchlight

64 Zoo Lane Lucy is a little girl who lives next door to a zoo in this animated series. Street July 29, prebook June 25; DVD $14.98

Adventures From the Book of Virtues: Adventures in Courage and Adventures in Honesty These programs tell stories from the perspective of two kids who deal with the pressures and situations that other kids also face. Both street Aug. 12, prebook July 9; DVD $12.98 each

Lionsgate distributes the Hits

Beginning in May, Lionsgate took over distribution of Hit Entertainment’s DVDs from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Hit franchises include Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and Thomas & Friends, with future franchises to include Shaun the Sheep. Later this summer, Lionsgate will release another Bob the Builder title, called Houses and Playgrounds, along with the first feature-length Thomas & Friends title in three years, The Great Discovery. —C.S.

Hit/Lionsgate

Bob the Builder On Site: Houses and Playgrounds Ready to tackle any project, Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew hammer out solutions that lead to a job well done. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 30; DVD $19.98

Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery The first feature-length Thomas DVD narrated by Pierce Brosnan introduces the newest engine, Stanley. Street Sept. 9, prebook June 24; DVD $19.98

Bakugan bowls over boys

Cartoon Network’s new anime series Bakugan: Battle Brawlers will make its DVD debut this summer. Targeting boys ages 6-11, the series premiered on the network in February at No. 1 in its time slot. The DVD is one of a variety of consumer products for the brand, which will reach stores in time for the holiday season. —C.S.

Cartoon Network/Warner

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers Vol. 1 Dan and his fellow Battle Brawlers use strategy and skill to unleash their powers and save mankind. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 22; DVD $14.98

Entertaining animal talk

Upcoming titles from Animal Planet might entertain kids so much that they won’t realize they’re being educated at the same time. Growing Up Safari shows how youngsters of various animal species overcome challenges and adapt to the world. Jane Goodall’s When Animals Talk shows how humans can communicate with animals. —C.S.

Animal Planet/Genius

Growing Up Safari Features four episodes from the top-rated Animal Planet series: “Growing Up Elephant,” “Growing Up Zebra,” “Growing Up Giraffe” and “Growing Up Hyenas.” Street Aug. 5, prebook June 24; DVD $14.95

Jane Goodall’s When Animals Talk Goodall educates viewers about the “conversations” that can take place between humans and animals. Street Aug. 12, prebook June 24; DVD $14.95

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DVD for Kids Purchasing Guide July-September 2008

Compiled by Barbara Wexler -- Video Business, 6/9/2008

Discovering reading Treasures

Porchlight gets animated

Lionsgate distributes the Hits

Bakugan bowls over boys

Entertaining animal talk

Talkback

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