From Winnie the Pooh to the Wonder Pets--10 preschool DVDs your kids will want to watch again and again.
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An unlikely friendship develops between runt of the pig litter, Wilbur, and a spider named Charlotte.
Destined to become a classic, this beautiful film based on E.B. White's beloved children's book is a true gift. Laced with warmth and humor, it's a powerful story of miracles. Kids will relate to Fern, the young farm girl determined to save Wilbur, knowing inside that he's something special--just like this movie, which will have entire families laughing, crying, and quickly removing the ham from the Christmas menu.
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Arrr you ready for some fun? Featuring Austin, Pablo, Tyron, Uniqua and Tasha in their finest pirate attire, this film tells four piratey tales of these friends on the high seas.
This action-packed movie is perfect for children. Preschoolers can learn to navigate through waters, both literally and figuratively, while dancing along to some catchy tunes. The soundtrack will introduce young viewers to the genres of garage band music, reggae and mambo. With so much to experience and interact with in these stories, young viewers will instantly become more hooked than Captain Austins right hand!
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Street urchin Aladdin enters a whole new world when he uncorks a magic lamp, unleashing a big blue genie.
Your wish is hereby granted: Disney's modern classic feels as fresh and original today as when it was originally released. And there's something for everyone--action, romance, humor, and Robin Williams as the lovable, shape-shifting, motor-mouthed genie.
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Bored by her studies, rebellious young Alice starts daydreaming and falls into a wild adventure. Lewis Carroll's story is brought to life with characters as colorful as the movie's vibrant palette. Although Alice looks a bit old-fashioned in her apron-covered dress, she is a strong-willed, modern girl whom kids and parents alike will admire.
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Fifty years after its original release, this sweet tale is still doggone good. Although there's plenty of action, the emphasis is on the love story between Lady and the Tramp, probably making the movie more appealing to girls than boys. The canine characters are irresistible, and the message about the importance of family--both human and animal--is timeless.
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Horton hears a cry for help coming from a speck of dust and discovers a microscopic land inhabited by a civilization of tiny people called Whos.
With Jim Carrey as the voice of Horton and Steve Carell as the Mayor, this full-length adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic story is more animated than ever! The vibrant computer-generated imagery does justice to the signature Seuss style, bringing the world of Who-ville to life in a way young readers could only have imagined.
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Dora the Explorer has never been better than this exciting, double-length adventure! When a greedy King tries to keep the crystals of the Crystal Kingdom to himself, Dora and Boots take action to make things right! Through four different story lands, young viewers will follow Dora and Boots as they try to find all of the King's hidden crystals. On this adventure, children will learn about teamwork, the power of the imagination, and of course, some of Doras famous Spanish vocabulary. Dora fans will also be awestruck to see the Snow Princess, from the episode "Dora Saves the Snow Princess," return to help save the Crystal Kingdom.
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Three unlikely heroes, Manfred the mastodon (Ray Romano), Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo), and Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) must team up, survive the harsh elements of their Paleolithic environment, and bring a human baby back to his father. This motley crew is a total treat, but it's Scrat, the squirrel, who will set off a storm of laughter. Most kids will be able to see the big picture: the "nothing's more important than family" message.
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Children would love this story even if it didn't teach them anything. The fact that it seamlessly incorporates skill-building exercises in sorting and organizing, comparing/contrasting, and problem solving is simply icing on the cake. By watching the beloved characters discover the differences between big and small and learn how to distinguish circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and diamonds, preschoolers may master these concepts almost effortlessly.
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Linny, Tuck, and Ming-Ming save the beetle, piglet, chameleon, and platypus on these musical missions.
If there's one episode that shows exactly why the Wonder Pets deserve their popularity, "Save the Beetles" is it. This ode to the Fab Four remains true to the show's signature operetta format and can-do attitude while creatively introducing a new generation to the legendary rock group--and the ever-present insects.
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