The Music Box -- A Dance-Along Fairtytale  DVD

 

In this direct-to-DVD release, a group of children magically enter a music box, where a cursed prince has been trapped for a hundred years.  The only way for the children to save the prince and regain their own freedom is to dance along with the various characters inside the box – a clown, a cat, a bird, a pirate and others. ► more

 

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Slangman’s World DVD

 

It is never too early to learn another language.  The energetic Slangman’s World introduces young children to different languages and cultures through animation and catchy original songs. ► more

 

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Christmas Story DVD

 

Produced in Finland and dubbed into English, the Christmas Story DVD tells the story of the childhood and maturing of Nicholas, the boy who grows up to become Santa Claus. ► more

 

 

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For All Mankind DVD

 

This year marks the 40^th anniversary of man’s first landing on the Moon. The magnificent 1989 documentary For All Mankind tells the story of the twenty-four men who traveled to the Moon, in their own words and their own voices. Assembled from over six million feet of film taken by NASA – much of it shot by the astronauts themselves -- For All Mankind is not a traditional documentary concerned with names, dates and precise events. Rather, the film focuses on the feeling of being in outer space, by editing the most spectacular and exciting images from various Gemini and Apollo missions into one seamless story, from the excitement of launch and the beauty of Earth and lunar orbit, to the historic moment of astronauts landing on the Moon, to the joy of lunar exploration.  ► more

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Aussie and Ted’s Great Adventure DVD

 

In this gentle live-action movie, family dog Aussie becomes jealous of Laney’s attention to her magical teddy bear, Ted, and hides Ted.  When Ted is taken from his hiding place, Aussie is launched on a long adventure to find him and be reunited with Laney and his family. ► more

 

 

 

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Wonder Woman DVD

Recommended age: 14+

Overall PTC Traffic Light Rating: Red

 

Millennia ago, the Greek race of warrior women called the Amazons battled the forces of Ares, the god of war. The gods gave the victorious Amazons a hidden island on which to dwell, and charged them with guarding the imprisoned but immortal Ares. When Air Force pilot Steve Trevor crashes on the island Ares is freed, and the Amazon Princess Diana is tasked with a twofold mission: escort Steve back to civilization, and stop Ares before he can plunge the entire world into war. Gifted with a costume, an invisible jet and the magical Lasso of Truth, Diana ventures forth to battle evil as Wonder Woman!

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Tulipchan: Let’s Be Friends DVD

 

Tulipchan: Let’s Be Friends is a DVD featuring two animated stories about Tulipchan, a flower-like little girl, and her friends. The first story, “Tulip, Citrus, and Cherri,” is about making friends -- “It’s an easy thing to do by just saying hi and being nice,” learns Tulipchan.  The second story is titled, “Sharing and the Sand Castle.” In it, Tulipchan learns to be polite, saying “May I,” and “please.”  In both stories, Tulip and her parents use both English and Japanese words. In the DVD’s bonus features, a glossary of the Japanese words and their meaning is given, and the DVD’s creator shows how to draw Tulip and her friends.► more

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Building A Difference: The Page-Bailie Bunch DVD

 

Building A Difference is a documentary series from DeepLight Entertainment currently airing on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The program showcases the work of Builders Care, a Florida organization which rebuilds the homes of those less fortunate. The episode on this DVD, “The Page-Bailie Bunch,” shows how Builders Care helped Melisa Page-Bailie, a woman who fostered over 200 children and adopted nine.  After detailing Melisa’s journey in helping her children as well as the needs of each child’s life, the episode shows Builders Care made dramatic improvements to her home, thus helping Melisa and her children.► more

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Professor Crunch and the Daffies DVD

 

Professor Crunch and the Daffies is an entertaining and educational DVD which teaches children about science through puppetry, music and humorous skits. Professor Crunch and his assistant Chloe teach talking “lab animal” Urchin and the alien Daffies about the three dimensions, scientific terminology and the solar system through songs and sketches. ► more

 

 

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Mike and Will’s Kids Cooking for Kids DVD

 

Mike and Will’s Kids Cooking for Kids is a DVD series in which boys Mike and Will teach young viewers how to cook and shop for food.  On the first DVD, the twin boys teach viewers how to make fish in a pouch. In a Thanksgiving Special, viewers learn how to make pumpkin bread and cranberry/tangerine relish.  From viewing these DVDs, young viewers learn safety tips for the kitchen, how to tell a good fish/tomato in the market, and how to clean a salad.  They also learn about the San Francisco food bank, how to get involved and how to help the community.► more

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A Letter to Dad  DVD

 

This movie tells the story of Dan, the product of a broken home. Despite experiencing an alcoholic father, an abusive stepfather and teen experimentation with drugs, Dan grows into a responsible adult. But when Dan meets the woman of his dreams, he finds himself unable to commit to her – until he lets go of the anger about his past and turning towards forgiveness, in the form of a letter seeking reconciliation with his father.  ► more

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Tommy and the Cool Mule - DVD

 

When Tommy Braxxton’s soldier father dies, his family comes under a financial strain. Tommy’s mother is forced to sell their horses, and must fend of financial – and romantic – advances from slick realtor Dodge Davis. As a scheme to get into his mother’s good graces, Davis gives Tommy a mule. Tommy is bullied by Davis’ son, who challenges him to horseback-riding competitions. Imagine Tommy’s surprise when he discovers that the mule can talk! Will the magical mule help Tommy win the junior riding competition?  ► more

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The Tales of Waterville Learning Adventures DVD

 

The Tales of Waterville is a DVD series containing educational and uplifting messages without violence or romantic undertones. Each story contains a life lesson based on letters of the alphabet.  The first DVD uses the letter “A for attitude” to discuss the importance of a positive attitude, and “B for behavior” to teach good manners. ► more

 

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Heidi 4 Paws:  A Furry Tale DVD

 

Heidi 4 Paws:  A Furry Tale is a re-telling of Johanna Spyri’s children’s classic Heidi -- but performed by costumed dogs with animated mouth articulation. The story tells of a young orphan named Heidi who is reunited with her grandfather.  She is taken away to move to the city with a rich family.  There, she befriends Clara, who has become an invalid and does not have any friends.  Heidi sees the world as a giving, open place and her kind heart and gentle spirit are a gift to all who come to know her. ► more

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A Shari Lewis Christmas DVD

 

For decades, female ventriloquist Shari Lewis enchanted children with her vocal skills and her lovable puppet character, Lamb Chop. Now, today’s children can also share in Shari’s enchanting characters Lamb Chop, Charlie Horse, and Mr. Good Fellow with this DVD, containing three heartwarming episodes of The Shari Lewis Show from the 1960’s in which Shari, Lamb Chop and the gang celebrate Christmas. These sweet and timeless classics teach lessons about being considerate, giving to and helping others and loving one another. ► more

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The Toys That Rescued Christmas DVD

 

On Christmas Eve, Daytona the race car, Smuckey the sock puppet, and Track the train discover other toys missing from underneath the Christmas tree.  Determined to solve this mystery, they discover that the missing toys were “kidnapped” by the sad forgotten toys in the attic. But when the three friends are trapped on the roof, the forgotten toys rescue them -- and are rewarded by being given to a new generation of children. ► more

 

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Tinker Bell

 

Created by a “baby’s first laugh,” the famed Disney pixie Tinker Bell is born in Pixie Hollow in the magical world of Neverland. Administered a magical “aptitude test,” Bell is assigned to the Tinker clan, which makes the tools other fairies use to accomplish their tasks. But Bell thinks being a Tinker is dull, and envies the fairies who create beauty, bring forth Spring and get to visit the Mainland, the world of humans. Trying to be something she is not, Bell brings disaster on Pixie Hollow. But when she learns to work with the other fairies and accepts herself for who she is, Tinker Bell becomes one of the greatest pixies ever. ► more

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White Bear

Andy’s Airplanes: Andy Meets the Blue Angels