Bedtime With Elmo DVD
It’s bedtime on Sesame Street! Just like all little kids, Elmo and Abby would rather make funny faces and sing silly songs than go to sleep. Luckily Elmo’s dad Louis knows just how to deal with extra glasses of water and little monsters that are afraid of the dark. Bedtime With Elmo features the bonus extra of Andrea Bocelli singing “Time To Say Goodnight” to Elmo. Released by Genius Products and Sesame Workshop. Not rated. And, here's a downloadable coloring sheet of Bedtime with Elmo.
The Color Of Magic DVD
Based on the first two books by author Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series—The Colour Of Magic and The Light Fantastic—the sorcerous story is about an incompetent and wizardly student who is expelled from the university and is tasked with guiding a naive tourist through a city. After a horrible fire breaks out, the clueless twosome are forced to flee and set out on an enchanting journey across the world, which is unknowingly being controlled by a board game played by the Gods. Released by Genius Products and RHI Entertainment. Not rated.
Go Play Circus Star Nintendo Wii Game
The circus is in town, and your child can be the star. Go Play Circus Star lets players step into the shoes of a circus performer and wow the crowd with death defying stunts, animal tricks, and sleight of hand. Circus Star is a motion-based experience that the entire family can enjoy together. Released by Majesco. Rated E: Everyone 10+.
“Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht” Season 4, Volume 2: The Big Move DVD
The Gosselins tackle an important chapter in their chaotic lives—they say goodbye to the home where the kids grew up. Follow along as the family visits the dentist and goes on trips to New York and Tennessee—these even seemingly ordinary events must be carefully coordinated in order to manage the super-sized brood. The family moves into their new house large enough for everyone including some four-legged additions to the family. Released by Genius Products and TLC. Not rated.
Pocket Doodles for Kids
A playful pocket guide for doodling, imagining, and coloring outside the lines! Author Bill Zimmerman wants doodlers of all ages to not only draw but to be inspired to stretch their imaginations. He wants you to doodle your way to a new hot rod, a new outfit, or a different body. The guide is packed with creative exercises to keep the whole family entertained for long stretches of time—for example, the annual car trip to grandma’s house, the plane ride to your vacation destination, or a rainy day smack in the middle of your staycation. Gibbs-Smith, 2009. Ages 8–12.
Squiggles! A Drawing Book and
Holes! A Coloring Book
Squiggles! A Drawing Book shows kids how a simple spiral drawn with a pencil or crayon can turn into a lion’s mane, a bird’s nest, a beautiful flower, a plate of spaghetti, or cotton candy. Using Holes! A Coloring Book, kids color inside die-cut holes (instead of coloring inside the lines) to reveal something new on the next page—flowers become butterflies, baseball hats become cars, trees become tents, and helicopters become balloons. Seven Footer Press, 2009. Winners will receive one of the books. Ages 4–8.
