Weekend At the Movies with Jolly Mom: The Children's Edition {Giveaway}

Sunday, February 07, 2010 Posted by Jolly Mom

We are huge movie buffs at my house. Every Tuesday, Mike and I rent new releases as they come out and have movie nights pretty much every weekend. While I do try to limit the amount of tube time Lucas gets, he does enjoy children's movies and programs too. And, honestly--he has learned a lot from watching children's dvds. They offer a fun way to supplement what I am already teaching Lucas on a daily basis {i.e. counting, colors, shapes, etc}.  Since I review a lot of new releases here at Jolly Mom--I thought it would be more convenient for you guys to consolidate them down to one weekly movie review. I plan on featuring them over the weekends and hope to include movies for kids, adults, and the entire family.

First up is a great new HIT Entertainment DVD called Colors Are Fun! This DVD includes preschool favorites such as Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Fifi and the Flowertots and Kipper. Each “colorful” episode features fun adventures and timeless tales of helping others, friendship and imagination.

SYNOPSIS: A colorful adventure awaits! You’ll be painted from head to toe in delight when you join your favorite pre-school friends in these exciting adventures. Come along with Barney and find out how bright the sunshine is when colors dance in the air, join Bob the Builder as he discovers rich cave paintings, and collect colorful items for a magic show with Thomas. These adventures will show you the true colors of friendship and fun!

Episodes include:
Barney – “Colors”
Bob the Builder – “Scrambler and the Colorful Cave”
Thomas & Friends – “Smoke and Mirrors”
Fireman Sam – “Seeing Red”
Kipper – “Rainbow Puddle”
Fifi and the Flowertots – “Blueberry Surprise”

Buy it at Amazon.com for $13.49.

You guys know that we are huge Dora the Explorer fans at my house. I love the lessons, sense of adventure, and exposure to Spanish that Lucas gets when he watches the show. Both new and longtime Dora the Explorer fans will love the new Let's Explore: Dora's Greatest Adventures DVD! This is a must have collection featuring eight of Dora's greatest adventures.

Episodes include:
Lost Map
Hide and Go Seek
Journey to the Purple Planet
Rescue, Rescue, Rescue
Star Catcher
Star Mountain
Boots To The Rescue
Swiper the Explorer

Buy it at Amazon.com for $12.99.

Next up is Yo Gabba Gabba: Birthday Boogie DVD.

I'll be honest--I am personally not a huge fan of the show, but most kids {like Lucas} LOVE it. Lucas will dance and dance to the episodes LOL. In this DVD, Brobee thinks everyone has forgotten about his birthday and sings about his past birthdays with DJ Lance. Then, Brobee gets surprised by a big birthday party! He counts the candles to find out how old he is. DVD features the "Birthday” episode plus “Dress Up,” “Talent” and “Ride.”

Buy it at Amazon.com for $12.99.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Sesame Street: Elmo Loves You! is the perfect gift for a toddler or preschooler!

SYNOPSIS: Elmo is making a very, very super special surprise card for someone Elmo really loves but a gust of wind blows it away! Rosita joins Elmo to chase after the card but they can't reach it. Can Super Grover use his heroic skills to save the day? Will Elmo be able to give his surprise card to someone very special? Join Elmo, Rosita and Grover as they learn about love, emotions and friendship in this love-ly tale featuring the new song "Elmo Loves You" and a special music video about signing "I Love You".

Buy it at Amazon.com for $13.99.

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winners eloisaa and Mandy!



The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.
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189 comments:

  1. Rebekah said...

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  75. CBMMTachick said...

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  76. Priya said...

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  79. Karla said...

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  87. coliebear said...

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  96. Shannan said...

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  98. Laura said...

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  142. The Penny-Pinching Mama said...

    We love Yo Gabba Gabba at our house!

  143. giggling kids said...

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  164. Erica C. said...

    We like Boots from Dora!

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    My son loves Blue from Blues Clues

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  172. Steph said...

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  186. CJ said...

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  188. lilyk said...

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