New DVDs: 2/26/08
by Katrina Hayday Wester
Hannah Montana's One in a Million is one of our top picks in DVDs this week.
Bob the Builder: On Site — Roads & Bridges, NR, $15
Moving cranes, giant blocks, and spinning wheels can mesmerize any grandchild. If yours happens to be a Bob the Builder fan, this will likely be his favorite new DVD. Featuring many of the show's popular characters like Scoop, Lofty, and Muck, it teaches grandchildren all the planning, hard work, and fun that go into building roads and bridges. Aside from already riveting subject matter — pun intended — the bright animation makes it a modern marvel.
Caillou's Family Favorites, NR, $11, PBS Kids
For those who don’t know Caillou, he’s a 4-year-old with a bold and hyperactive imagination; a sort of animated, inspirational figure for your preschool-age grandchildren. The newest in his DVD series, Caillou’s Family Favorites, is comprised of four episodes that feature new adventures and opportunities for make-believe in everyday situations. Surrounded by friends and family, Caillou's sweet and calming stories are narrated by a “grandmotherly”-sounding-voice, which make them extra-comforting.
Hannah Montana: One in a Million, NR, $14, Walt Disney Video
Chances are, you’ve heard of Hannah Montana before — maybe more than once — for over a year now. The tween sensation’s latest DVD, One in a Million, features four episodes from the hit Disney TV show, as well as a special episode with the Jonas Brothers (another tween music act who are starting to rival Miss Montana in popularity). Other guest appearances include a love interest for Dad — Heather Locklear — as well as Aunt Dolly (played by Dolly Parton). Kids can’t help but love Hannah and we’ll concede, she’s a pretty good role model on- and off-screen.
WordWorld: Welcome to WordWorld , NR, $11, PBS Kids
WordWorld is a clever new TV show, where each character and object is an interesting graphic design, composed of the letters that make up their names. For example, Frog, one of the main characters, is bright green and and shaped out of the letters F-R-O-G. For younger grandkids, it's all about having fun while learning words through visualization. Older grandchildren like making a game out of finding every word in an episode.
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