THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS ALEX

Disney Channel’s hit special event “The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex,” starring superstar sensation, Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo, makes its highly-anticipated debut on DVD – June 25, 2013! Making the release a must-own, the DVD debut of “The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex” also contains the final episode of the original series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ the most-watched series finale in Disney Channel’s history. "Overflowing with big adventure, stunning special effects, epic stunts, exotic locales, and supernatural elements, "The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex" is an exciting collectible for any Wizards fan and a fantastic adventure for the whole family."

The Russo family headed to Italy, to meet their long lost relatives... but when Alex (Selena Gomez) tries to prove she's more than a seemingly carefree young Wizard, she inadvertently conjures a spell that creates a Good Alex and an Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets roped into a charming young wizard's foreboding plan to take over the world, Good Alex must find a way to save her family and humankind, which leads to a monumental battle between the two versions of herself - all atop the Tower of Pisa.

"The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex" was written by Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio ("Wizards of Waverly Place") and Dan Berendsen (ABC Family's "Baby Daddy"). Selena Gomez, Cheung and Montanio and Dan Cross and David Hoge are the executive producers. It was directed by Victor Gonzalez ("Wizards of Waverly Place"). "Wizards of Waverly Place" was created by Todd J. Greenwald ("Hannah Montana") and is a production of It's a Laugh Productions for Disney Channel.

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Review & #Giveaway - Chuggington: Brewster's Little Helper

ABOUT THE DVD:

Honk your horns for this all-new collection showcasing young trainee, Brewster, as he discovers adventure and responsibility in Chuggington. In these six traintastic episodes, Brewster gets some unexpected help from Zephie, cleans up a mess in the recycling yard with Koko, does a sign-reading exercise with pal Wilson, and even meets his hero Action Chugger! Together Brewster and his friends learn valuable lessons about friendship, patience, following instructions, and completing daily tasks. Join the trainees as they ride the rails of life in Brewster's Little Helper!

Episodes:

Brewster’s Little Helper

Koko Takes Charge

Brewster Knows Best

Zephie’s Zoomaround

Nurse Wilson

Wilson And The Paint Wagon

MY THOUGHTS:

Damien is a Chuggington fan, so when I heard about the new Brewster's Little Helper DVD, I knew that I had to get it for him.  We watched the DVD together and it was nice to see him having fun and telling me all about the characters.  Plus, Chuggington is a cute show, even for adults.  The Chuggington: Brewster's Little Helper DVD has bonus features including Coloring & Activity Sheets.

#Giveaway - POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound

Puppy lovers rejoice! Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound will arrive on DVD on March 6, 2012, from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. The DVD set will contain bonus feature Learn to Draw Lucky.

The Pound Puppies are a team of fearless dogs whose sworn mission is to find homes for lonely puppies. Even though they look like regular dogs, these pro-active pooches match up pups with loving families fulfilling the mantra of a pup for every person and a person for every pup—all while they keep the humans at Shelter 17 clueless. Sometimes dogs are dogs' best friend!

The Pound Puppies series is currently airing on The Hub in the U.S. and YTV in Canada. The DVD release marks the North American home entertainment debut of Hasbro Studios’ hit show.

Episodes:

Homeward Pound

My Fair Rebound

Quintuplets

K-9 Kid

Zoltron

Bonus Feature: Learn to Draw Lucky

Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound is priced at $12.99 SRP.

Review: Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Season 1 Part 2

SYNOPSIS:

The adventures of a talking dog and his four human pals as they try to unravel the strange and haunted history of their hometown. The tone is comedic, but it will never lose the edge that our heroes are in some frightening situations. The stakes are real. Now you can see the second 14 episodes of Season 1 together in this set.

MY THOUGHTS:

Even as an adult, I am a huge Scooby-Doo! fan.  Watching Scooby, Shaggy and the rest of the gang is always entertaining.  I felt like a kid again, except I found it a lot easier to figure out who the culprit was.  I have to admit that Scooby is still one of my favorite characters and I'm so glad that he and the gang lived up to my expectations once again!  I mean, you can't get any better than a doggie detective.

Episodes Info :

When the Cicada Calls

Mystery Solvers Club State Finals

The Wild Brood

Where Walks Aphrodite

Escape from Mystery Manor

The Dragon's Secret

Night Fright

The Siren's Song

The Menace of Manticore

Attack of the Headless Horror

A Haunting in Crystal Cove

Dead Justice

Pawn of Shadows

All Fear the Freak

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Disclosure: I received a free copy of Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Season 1 Part 2 for review purposes. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Review & #Rafflecopter #Giveaway: Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's Frozen Face-Off

In “Frozen Face-Off,” while everyone in Bikini Bottom participates in a race to the South Pole, Plankton makes another attempt to get his hands on the secret formula and end the Krusty Krab’s fast-food supremacy for good. In addition to this epic battle, enjoy six other episodes from the current eighth season of SpongeBob SquarePants. As an added treat, enjoy four bonus episodes from Nickelodeon’s hit series, T.U.F.F. Puppy and Fanboy and Chum Chum. 

SpongeBob's Frozen Face-Off: Friday July 15th at 8/7c
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My nephew goes ga-ga over Spongebob.  It reminds me of back when I was a kid and couldn't get enough of the Care Bears.   I'm not quite sure how this little sponge who lives under water captured Damien's heart but I'm so glad he did.  Seeing a child's face light up with excitement is priceless.  I gave him Spongebob's Frozen Face-Off for Christmas (among other things) and as soon as he unwrapped it, we had to pop it in the DVD player.  We had a great time laughing and taking part in adventures with Spongbob and Patrick.  It was also really cool to watch the bonus episodes, especially Fanboy and Chum Chum.

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#HGG Review: Spongebob Squarepants: The Complete Seventh Season

The character-driven toon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends. Dwelling a few fathoms beneath the tropical isle of Bikini Atoll in the sub-surface city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob lives in a two-story pineapple. Instead of taking the logical approach to everyday challenges, SpongeBob approaches life in a wayward and unconventional way. Whether searching for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger flipping technique at the Krusty Krab, or just hanging out with his best friend Patrick (an amiable starfish), SpongeBob's good intentions and overzealous approach to life usually create chaos in his underwater world. -- Written by Nickelodeon

I have sat through many episodes of SpongeBob with my nephew because he is a bit of a fanatic for this show.  At first I didn't really think too much about the show but the more I watched Damien enjoying SpongeBob and Patrick's friendship, the more I realized that it's actually a pretty decent show.  There have even been times when he's run to his bedroom to start playing and I keep watching to see what happens. Spongebob Squarepants: The Complete Seventh Season is filled with adventure, intrigue and unforgettable episodes.  Your kids can enjoy 572 minutes of SpongeBob episodes.  This would make a great gift for your little ones this holiday season.

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DISC 1

TENTACLE VISION
I HEART DANCING
GROWTH SPOUT
STUCK IN THE WRINGER
SOMEONES IN THE KITCHEN WITH SANDY
THE INSIDE JOB
GREASY BUFFOONS
MODEL SPONGE
KEEP BIKINI BOTTOM BEAUTIFUL
A PAL FOR GARY
YOURS MINE AND MINE
KRACKED KRABS
THE CURSE OF BIKINI BOTTOM

DISC 2

SQUIDWARD IN CLARINETLAND (AWESOME)
SPONGEBOBS LAST STAND (DOUBLE LENGTH) AWESOME!
BACK TO THE PAST
THE BAD GUY CLUB FOR VILLAINS
A DAY WITHOUT TEARS
SUMMER JOB
ONE COURSE MEAL
GARY IN LOVE
THE PLAYS THE THING
RODEO DAZE
GRANDMAS SECRET RECIPIE
THE CENT OF MONEY
THE MONSTER WHO CAME TO BIKINI BOTTOM

DISC 3

WELCOME TO THE BIKINI BOTTOM TRIANGLE
THE CURSE OF THE HEX
THE MAIN DRAIN
TRENCHBULLIES
SPONGE-CANO
THE GREAT PATTY CAPER (DOUBLE LENGTH)
THAT SINKING FEELING
KARATE STAR
BURIED IN TIME
ENCHANTED TIKI DREAMS (REALLY COOL)
THE ABRASIVE SIDE
EARWORM
HIDE AND THEN WHAT HAPPENS

DISC 4

SHELLBACK SHENANIGANS
THE MASTERPIECE
WHELK ATTACK
YOU DONT KNOW SPONGE
TUNNEL OF GLOVE
KRUSTY DOGS
THE WRECK OF THE MAUNA LOA (SO AWESOME)
NEW FISH IN TOWN (HILARIOUS)
LOVE THAT SQUID
BIG SISTER SAM
PERFECT CHEMISTRY

Visit the SpongeBob website to watch full episodes, play games, create your own cartoons and more!

Disclosure: I received this item for review purposes. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Holiday Gift Guide Review: Spongebob Squarepants: Holidays With Spongebob

My nephew is a huge SpongeBob Squarepants fan.  I can't even tell you how many episodes I have watched with him.  Each time it comes on, it's great to watch him get all excited.

As a blogger, I receive different items to review and one of my favorite things to review is something that I can surprise my nephew with. I brought Spongebob Squarepants: Holidays With Spongebob over and we immediately started watching it.

The Halloween episodes were our favorites because they had a little spooky vibe.  If there is a SpongeBob fan in your life, I recommend getting them this gift set for the holidays.

Included in this pack:

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS HALLOWEEN

Scaredy Pants

Imitation Krabs

Frankendoodle

I Was a Teenage Gary

Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost

The Secret Box

Band Geeks

Welcome to the Chum Bucket

My Pretty Seahorse

Idiot Box

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CHRISTMAS

Christmas Who?

Procrastination

Snowball Effect

Survival of the Idiots

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV

Chocolate with Nuts

As Seen on TV

Pizza Delivery

Squeaky Boots

TO LOVE A PATTY

To Love a Patty

A Flea in Her Dome

Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob

Le Big Switch

The Donut of Shame

BlackJack

Blackened Sponge

I received Spongebob Squarepants: Holidays With Spongebob for free from The Karpel Group.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Holiday Gift Guide Review: CatDog: Season One, Part One

A fan favorite, CatDog: Season One - Part One, is a tale of opposites attached starring CatDog, the most unlikely brother duo ever seen. The conjoined brothers love each other yet they are so different, they can’t help but annoy themselves silly with their contrarian activities. Prim and proper, Cat is the very definition of culture, while Dog is the ultimate tail-wagging, sofa-jumping, car-chasing roughneck. But despite their very different personalities, CatDog are the best of friends, sticking to one another — literally — through thick and thin, even when it comes to facing off against their devious neighbor Winslow and the rough ’n’ tough gang of Greaser Dogs!

I remember when I was a kid and would watch a cartoon and be envious of the friendship between two characters.  If I had seen CatDog as a kid, I know I would have been taken with the main characters relationship.  My nephew loves this show and I was thrilled to go to his house with CatDog: Season One, Part One.  We watched a few episodes together and laughed like crazy.  It's a great show with a good message.  CatDog on DVD would make a great gift this holiday season!

I received this product free of charge.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Review: Victorious: Season One, Volume One

Disc 1:

Pilot (Extended Version)
Tori’s sister experiences an allergic reaction and is unable to sing at the big Hollywood Arts showcase. When Tori fills in, she ends up wowing the crowd and is instantly offered admission to the artsy school!

The Bird Scene
Tori struggles to master the iconic Hollywood Arts monologue “The Bird Scene” for Mr. Sikowitz’s improv class. André and Robbie join a ballet class to meet girls.

Stage Fighting
Jade falsely accuses Tori of really hurting her in a stage fight. Meanwhile, Trina and Robbie share a stage kiss, but Robbie thinks it was for real!

Beck’s Big Break
Tori accidentally gets Beck fired from a small role in a movie and must figure out a way to get him his job back. Robbie suffers from nightmares about his best friend, Rex.

Tori the Zombie
Tori gets the lead in a school musical, but things go awry when she lets Cat do her makeup on opening night.

Disc 2:
Jade Dumps Beck
Jealous Jade dumps Beck but totally regrets it and asks Tori to help get him back. Trina puts on a one-woman show and threatens Robbie to give her a good review.

The Birthweek Song
Tori writes and performs a special song as a birthday present for Trina, but ungrateful Trina sells the song for cash!

Robarazzi
Robbie turns into a paparazzi monster, exposing all his friends and their embarrassing moments live on his blog.

A Film By Dale Squires
Working with one of the hottest and youngest directors in the business, Tori and the gang release an awesome short film. But when the film is released and they don’t get credit, they plot revenge!

Rex Dies
Rex is accidentally sucked into a giant jet fan and Tori is responsible. Robbie is an emotional wreck and it’s up to Tori to save Rex’s life.

Special Features:

Meet Tori Vega
Meet the Cast
Music Videos
“Freak the Freak Out”
“Beggin’ on Your Knees”

I had seen bits and pieces of the show Victorious but I had never actually seen an entire episode.  When I received Victorious: Season One, Volume One in the mail, I was excited to find out more about the show.  I ended up taking the DVD's to over to a friends house because I knew her kids were huge fans.  When we finished the pilot episode, I was really shocked at how much I enjoyed this show.  It held my attention as much as the kids attention.  I definitely recommend this show!

Victorious
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Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of Victorious: Season One, Volume One for reviewing purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

Giveaway: SpongeBob Squarepants: Heroes of Bikini Bottom

Read my review here.

Review: SpongeBob Squarepants: Heroes of Bikini Bottom

SpongeBob SquarePants: Heroes of Bikini Bottom Episode Synopses:
 
“Back to the Past”


SpongeBob and Patrick travel back in time to see the young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
 
“The Bad Guy Club for Villains”


SpongeBob and Patrick watch Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy fight bad guys.
 
“Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful”


SpongeBob “helps” Squidward clean up the city of Bikini Bottom.
 
“A Pal for Gary”


SpongeBob brings Gary a pet that terrorizes him.
 
“Yours, Mine and Mine”


SpongeBob and Patrick buy a toy and have to learn how to share.
 
“Kracked Krabs”


SpongeBob goes with Mr. Krabs to the Cheapest Crab Convention.
 
“A Day Without Tears”


Squidward bets SpongeBob that he cannot go a day without crying.
 
“Summer Job”

Mrs. Puff has to work at the Krusty Krab during her summer break.

My nephew, Damien, is a wee bit obsessed with SpongeBob.  I can't even begin to count how many episodes I have watched with him.  It's so cute to hear him talk about SpongeBob and Patrick because he talks about them like they are his friends.  When I showed up at his house with SpongeBob Squarepants: Heroes of Bikini Bottom, his face lit up and he said "let's watch it".  Needless to say, we both really enjoyed ourselves.  Seeing the excitement on his face was priceless.  If your kids love SpongeBob, Heroes of Bikini Bottom is a must-have. 

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Giveaway: Dinosaur Train Cake Decorating Set & Cupcake Rings

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Review - Dinosaur Train: Hatchers

 

Easter is right around the corner and Dinosaur Train has come up with the perfect Easter product!  I got so excited when I found out about Hatchers because I would have went nuts for them as a kid.  You start out with an egg and then you put it in a glass of water.that is room temperature.  After a day or two, a Dinosaur Train character will hatch and grow.  When it stops growing, you can take him out of the glass and throw the shell pieces away.  The hatcher will go back to it's original size when it is not in water, but if your child would like to see it big again, all they have to do is put it back in some water.  Pretty cool, huh?  This is the perfect addition for your child's Easter basket.

About Dinosaur Train:

In DINOSAUR TRAIN, young viewers join Buddy and his adoptive family of Pteranodons on whimsical adventures through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans as they unearth basic concepts in natural science, natural history and paleontology. The Dinosaur Train is a colorful locomotive, customized to accommodate all kinds of dinosaurs, and it has the ability to visit the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous worlds, while the Train’s Conductor, a knowledgeable Troodon, provides passengers with fascinating facts along the way.

DINOSAUR TRAIN is a Parents’ Choice Recommended TV series, and the DINOSAUR TRAIN website received a Parents’ Choice Silver Award and was the recipient of a prestigious 2010 Prix Jeunesse Award.

DINOSAUR TRAIN, created by Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while encouraging basic scientific thinking and skills. Each episode includes animated segments with live-action sequences featuring a paleontologist who brings to life the show's natural science and natural history curriculum for preschoolers, giving specific facts about dinosaurs and comparing their features to animals of today.

In addition to the television series, there is also a DINOSAUR TRAIN interactive website at PBSKIDS.org/dinosaurtrain. Buddy, Tiny and Mr. Conductor guide children as they discover natural history and the science of paleontology through fun games and activities.  For information on the DINOSAUR TRAIN geocache program—a fast growing adventure game that inspires families to get out and discover treasures together go to www.geocaching.com/dinosaurtrain.

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Review: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: PUTTIN ON THE GLITZ

Just In Time For Easter

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: PUTTIN ON THE GLITZ

An All-New DVD Arriving March 22 From Twentieth Century

Fox Home Entertainment and American Greetings

 
 
Join Strawberry Shortcake™ and all of her friends for a glamorous new adventure when Strawberry Shortcake: Puttin’ on The Glitz arrives just in time for Easter on DVD March 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and American Greetings Properties, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM). 

Fabulous new fashions, sparkling musical ‘Glamicures’ and delightful new ‘Dos’ have Strawberry and her friends ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’!  But all that dazzles quickly unravels with a misunderstanding until the girls find creative and kind ways to be honest with their feelings and with their friends. It’s heart-to-heart makeover magic as the girls learn that nothing looks as beautiful as friendship feels!

Watching Strawberry Shortcake: Puttin’ on The Glitz reminded me of when I was a little girl.  I was obsessed with Strawberry Shortcake and it was fun to remember being young and carefree.  Even though the episodes on this DVD are not new, it is a great way to entertain yourself and the little girls in your life.  I enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane and getting to introduce my favorites to the girls.  

DVD Special Features

• Printable Coloring Pages

Strawberry Shortcake: Puttin on the Glitz
Street Date: March 20, 2011
Pre-book Date: February 9, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English Dolby Surround, Spanish: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Total Run Time: 68 Minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes

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Review: Dinosaur Train Pteranodon Family World Tour Adventures

Get on board the Dinosaur Train with Buddy, a Tyrannosaurus R  ex, and his adoptive family of Pteranodons as they embark on a roaring, exploring world tour adventure to discover a variety of dinosaurs inhabiting the globe as they journey to Asia, Europe and Africa.  From the world-renowned Jim Henson Company, PBS KIDS and Paramount Home Entertainment, the DINOSAUR TRAIN: PTERANODON FAMILY WORLD TOUR ADVENTURE DVD includes eight exciting edu-tainment adventures, interactive games, coloring pages, a dinosaur reference guide and parent information. Boasting incredible CGI animation and an average monthly viewership of 11.9 million, the “Dinosaur Train” is a Parents’ Choice recommended PBS KIDS TV series and is one of the top ten shows for kids 2 to 5. SRP $14.99

My nephew absolutely adores DINOSAUR TRAIN.  As soon as I put the DVD in, he was instantly swept away in the show.  My favorite part of watching this with him was when he handed me the remote and said "pause it" and took off to the bathroom.  When he came back in the living room, I was getting ready to press play and he said "NO!" and went into the kitchen and grabbed some chips.  It was so cute!  He didn't want to miss a single second.  DINOSAUR TRAIN is a great show with a positive message and it keeps children happy while teaching them.

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Review: Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play

Releases April 12th

Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play! Episode Synopses:

Ruby Writes a Story / Max’s Dominos / Grandma’s Attic

Ruby Writes a Story

Ruby needs quiet while she tries to write a story, but Max wants to play cowboy.  Fortunately, he helps Ruby come up with the perfect idea for her story.

Max’s Dominos

Ruby and Louise want to earn their hospitality badge by hosting a Bunny Scout Meeting.  Meanwhile, Max and Morris are busy exploring the domino effect with a variety of toys culminating in a terrific welcome for Bunny Scouts.

Grandma’s Attic

Max & Ruby explore in Grandma’s attic.  While Ruby is delighted to try on old clothes, Max finds an old chest that Grandma says nobody ever goes into.  When he finds the key, they both get a surprise.

Bunny Cakes / Bunny Party / Bunny Money

Bunny Cakes

Ruby wants to surprise Grandma with an angel cake with raspberry fluff icing for her birthday.  However, Max wants to make Grandma an earthworm cake with red-hot marshmallow squirters.  After a few mishaps in the kitchen and a few trips to the grocery store, Grandma gets both!

Bunny Party

Ruby is preparing a surprise birthday party for Grandma and she invited all her dollies as guests.  Meanwhile, Max thinks that some of his toy friends should also be at the party.  It’s not long before Ruby discovers that there are too many guests and not enough chairs.

Bunny Money

Ruby has saved just enough money to buy Grandma a music box with skating ballerinas on top for her birthday.  She soon finds however that shopping with Max costs more than she planned.

Ruby’s Safari / Max’s Mud Bath / Max’s Lost Lizard

Ruby’s Safari

Ruby and Louise have to fill out the last page of their Bunny Scout Scrapbook.  They decide to have a safari in the backyard to get a picture of a special creature.  However, Max keeps leading them astray with his animal toys.  In the end, his red rubber elephant attracts a hummingbird and the girls get their photo.

Max’s Mud Bath

Ruby and Louise set up there beauty shop again and want to give Max an all-natural treatment with crushed up fruits and veggies.  However, Max thinks the treatment looks quite tasty and would rather play in the mud.

Max’s Lost Lizard

Ruby and Louise are making a terrarium for the Bunny Scout chameleon, and Max is very interested in the “lizard!” When the chameleon escapes, Max is the only one who sees through its camouflage.  Thankfully, Max manages to help get it safely back in the girls’ finished terrarium.

Ruby’s Rainbow / Home Tweet Home / Max’s Mudpie

Ruby's Rainbow

Ruby wants to paint a perfect rainbow for Grandma but she can’t remember the colors or the order they go in.  When Max says “Backyard,” Ruby says he can’t go outside because it’s raining.  However when she finally follows him outside, she sees there’s a rainbow in the backyard.

Home Tweet Home

Ruby and Louise build a birdhouse. Max says “Hungry” so Ruby gets him a peanut butter sandwich, berries and sunflower seeds.  When the birds don’t come near the birdhouse, Max uses the treats to attract the birds.

Max's Mudpie

Max keeps trying to make a mudpie but Ruby wants him to stay clean because Grandma is coming over and she’s got something very special.  In the end, Max gets himself and Ruby mucky.  It turns out that Grandma’s surprise is a double chocolate fudge treat she calls “Mudpie!”

It's amazing how a show can capture a toddler's attention and hold it.  My nephew likes to watch TV but he is also a very active child, so there are times when he sits down to watch something and after a couple of minutes he's running around playing, which is great.  But every now and again, he will become engrossed in a story and it's amazing to watch his expressions.  That's how it was when I put on an episode of Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play.  His little face lit up whenever there was a scene with Grandma and I know that's because he is addicted to his Mamaw.  This is a great show that's entertaining for the whole family.

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Review: Go, Diego, Go!: Diego Saves the World

Join Diego, his sister Alicia, and their friends all over the world as they race to the rescue of animals in trouble! Help them reach Antarctica to help some penguins! Save a Bengal Tiger in India and thirsty camels in Egypt! Dive under the sea to save a Humpback Whale, and swing through the Latin American rainforest to help a deer, a hawk, and even those silly Bobo Brothers (and their spider monkeys sisters too)! ¡Al rescate!

There are six fun-filled, adventurous episodes in Diego Saves the World.  My nephew is a huge Diego fan and it makes me really happy when he enjoys a show that is educational.  Friendship is one of the most important lessons in life and that is one of thing that I love about Diego, he cares about his friends.  He also teaches children how to say words in Spanish which I find really cool because it's easier to learn another language as a child.  He really enjoyed this DVD which put a huge smile on my face.

Go, Diego, Go!: Diego Saves the World:
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitle: English
Number of Discs: 1
Studio: Nickelodeon
Run Time: 146 minutes
DVD Release Date: April 12, 2011

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Giveaway: Pocoyo Bath Figurine

NATIONAL BUBBLE BATH DAY IS JANUARY 8TH! 
CELEBRATE FUN IN THE BUBBLY TUB WITH POCOYO + FRIENDS!

Pocoyo and his friends have made a splash, so to speak, in the U.S. in 2010 are ready and excited to bring more fun and excitement to fans in 2011.  To kick off the New Year, Pocoyo is inviting friends to help celebrate “National Bubble Bath Day” on Saturday, January 8, 2011, and we could use your help to spread the word. 

Bubble baths are tons of fun and a great way to relax. Every day could be Bubble Bath Day but this Saturday is the official day—a fun day to relax and enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath.  The concept is simple.  Fill your bathtub up with bubbles and toys and then jump in and start the fun.

To help celebrate National Bubble Bath Day, we would love to offer a giveaway opportunity for one of your followers to receive a Pocoyo Bath Fun Figurine (ages 18 mos+; retail $2.99)! currently available across the U.S. at Toys”R”Us locations and online at www.toysrus.com.  The winner will also receive a fourteen day Premium Club Subscription to Pocoyo’s online virtual world, www.pocoyoworld.com, for hours of online play and activities.

The Pocoyo Bath Figurines are also available at Toys”R”Us in 3 packs (with Pocoyo, Elle and Pato; ages 18 mos+; retail $7.99) and coming soon …an all-new bath toy product from Bandai America will also be available at Toys”R”Us  for fun in the tub! The Pocoyo Bath Fun Traceables, which allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with collectible Pocoyo & friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Kids can collect all characters and connect on the bathtub wall for colorful puzzle play during bath time! Assortment includes Pocoyo, Elly, Pato and Loula collectible. 

The charming, vibrant and multi award-winning animated preschool series Pocoyo, already an international hit, has been brought to life for American preschoolers!   A new and engaging toy line is available at Toys”R”Us stores across the U.S.; and online play and activities are available at Pocoyoworld.com, which was recently awarded a Four Star Review by Common Sense Media a non-profit organization which has become the nation's leading organization of its kind, helping millions of parents, educators, and young people make better decisions about the media and entertainment in their lives
 
About Pocoyo:
Created by Zinkia Entertainment, and broadcast in over 100 countries across the globe, the Pocoyo TV series airs in the U.S on Nick Jr. (seven days per week at 4.25 pm); PBS stations across 80% of the U.S.; Univision’s Planeta U (Saturday mornings at 8.30 am); and Discovery Familia.  Narrated by British actor Stephen Fry (Dr. Gordon Wyatt on Bones), the series follows the adventures of three-year-old Pocoyo (“little me” in Spanish), an inquisitive and fun-loving boy and his animal friends, Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck) and Loula (the dog).  The show, packed with music, dance, and humor, engages the audience, encouraging children to learn through laughter.  Pocoyo, co-produced by ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment and Zinkia, has attracted a host of accolades including a prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) for Best Animated Preschool Series, three Pucinella Prizes at the Italian Cartoons on the Bay Festival and Best TV Series at the Annecy Cartoon Festival.

Pocoyo is a multi-platform property enjoying strong online presence, with the virtual world www.pocoyoworld.com attracting over 11 million visitors, where children and carers can share a host of fun and educational activities with their favorite characters. There are over 350 million Pocoyo hits on YouTube, 25 million downloads from the official Pocoyo website, and over 10 million people using the ‘Pocoyize’ customizing application. In Spain alone, the brand has sold over 2.5million toys, over 800,000 books and 2 million DVDs.

 Pocoyo Product Also Available at Toys”R”Us:
 
 Bandai’s 2010 product launch available at Toys”R”Us includes the following:
 
 ELECTRONIC CAR
 Bump n’ Go
 Age: 18 Mo+
 
 Pocoyo zooms around in his racing car while music plays!  If the car hits an obstacle, it stops, moves back and makes a U-turn.  SRP: $24.99
 
 
 PLUSH
 
 10-Inch Basic Plush
 Age: 18 Mo+
 Preschoolers can take Pocoyo and his friends Elly (the elephant) and Pato (the duck) wherever they    go.
 SRP: $12.99
 
 6-Inch Mini-Plush Assortment
 Age: 18 Mo+
 Smaller-sized versions of plush Pocoyo, Elly and Pato as well as Loula the dog.
 SRP: $6.99
 
 Squeeze n’ Play Plush
 Age: 18 Mo+
 Plush Pocoyo, Elly and Pato play popular music from the show when preschoolers squeeze their   tummies.
 SRP: $19.99
 
 BATH
 
 Bath Fun Figures
 Age: 18 Mo+
 2.5-inch figures of Pocoyo & Elly have a special water squirting chamber and Pato floats.
 Single Pack SRP: $2.99
 Three Pack SRP: $7.99
  
 Bath Fun Water Taxi
 Age: 18 Mo+
 Scuba Pocoyo and friends can float in the tub or be pushed along the floor in the water taxi.
 SRP: $9.99
 

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Giveaway ends: 1/19/11

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