Kids VB Purchasing Guide July-August 2009

News and upcoming titles being released July through August 2009 for kids.

NEWS

Brands stand up
Although families are feeling the crunch of the economic downturn, many are still finding money to spare for kids programming on DVD. Full story

What kids want
When kids have their own money to spend, electronic games, movies and music are among the most popular items they purchase. Full story

UPCOMING TITLES

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Kai-Lan's Great Trip to China! NICKELODEON prebook 6-2; DVD $16.99 Children's: Kai-Lan and her friends have an adventure-filled, fun and educational trip to China in this double-length feature.

The Bracelet of Bordeaux MONTEREY prebook 6-16; DVD $26.95 Family: When someone starts to kidnap the dogs of a small town, two girls try to solve the crime with the help of a magical bracelet.

The Secret Saturdays, Vol. 1 CARTOON/WARNER prebook 6-16; DVD $14.98 Children's: The original series comes to DVD with a product launch including toys, inter-active titles and publishing.

The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete First Season SONY prebook 6-25; DVD $28.96 Animated: Thirteen first-season episodes about the web-slinging New York superhero.

Chicka Chicka 123 ... and More Counting Fun SCHOLASTIC/NEW VIDEO prebook 6-30; DVD $14.95 Children's: Scholastic Storybook Treasures presents four family favorite stories about numbers.

VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella BIG IDEA/GENIUS prebook 6-18; DVD $14.93 Family: Larry the Cucumber is Minnesota Cuke, a detective trying to find Noah's ark.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition WARNER prebook 6-30; DVD $39.92, BD $84.99 Comedy: Contains the four feature films in special collectible packaging with memorabilia.

Sid the Science Kid: The Bug Club HENSON/NCIRCLE prebook 7-7; DVD $12.99 Children's: Sid starts each adventure with a new question and embarks on a fun-filled day of finding answers.

Dive Olly Dive: Ship Shape Sub NCIRCLE prebook 7-7; DVD $12.99 Children's: Olly and his friends face challenges that reinforce life lessons.

What's Up: Balloon to the Rescue! GAIAM prebook 6-28; DVD $14.98 Animated: Dr. Crumb discovers a magical stone that turns his house into a hot air balloon.

Pokemon All-Stars Box Set 2 VIZ/WARNER prebook 7-21; DVD $39.97 Anime: This 10-DVD set commemorates some of the top Pokemon characters.

Pahappahooey Island: What About Me? ANCHOR BAY/STARZ prebook 7-23; DVD $14.98 Children's: Christian speaker Joyce Meyer voices a puppet character in this volume of the series about furry friends who learn lessons on a faraway island. —Compiled by Cheryl Cheng