Books Movie Reviews
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Elmo's World - Dancing Music Books
Released in DVD by Sony Wonder (20 November, 2001)
Starring: Sesame Street
Everyone's favorite preschool monster demonstrates three activities in this compilation of some popular "Elmo's World" segments from Sesame Street. Joining him are segment regulars Dorothy the pet goldfish and Mr. Noodle, the lovable, bumbling adult stand-in for children, who makes mistakes but perseveres until he gets it right. In each episode, real children also take turns mastering the skill. In "Dancing," Elmo shows off his finesse at the flamenco and hula, while the children choose more free-form moves. (Elmo's monster friend Zoe also makes a cameo appearance.) In "Books," a boy and his father visit the library in search of dinosaur books. And in "Music," kids play the flute and violin, while Mr. Noodle is a little slow in learning to bang the drum. For parents who meant to tape the "Elmo's World" segments, but never quite did it, this 45-minute video is a lucky break. Primarily for ages 2-5, but Elmo fans of all ages will enjoy it. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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Elmo and ...I liked this video, but didn't love this video. There are better Elmo videos out there (like Elmos great stories) and I just dont think this one stands up to the other Elmo videos I've seen. ... [website]
There is a difference in Elmo tapes!This tape is especially good, even for Elmo videos, which of course we have every one. My 17 month old loves to sing, dance and "read", so this video is very entertaining. I also think it is cute, and we try to watch it every other day to break up the monotony of Elmo's World.
Encourages participation in my little guyThis is by far the best Elmo video we've bought. Why? Because it never fails to get my 2-1/2 year old moving! He dances throughout the "Dancing" segment, grunts enthusiastically with the "First Band" cartoon and really wants us to join in, too. The repetition and familiarity of Elmo's World seems very comforting to children and allows them to take charge and anticipate what comes next. My son loves "Mr. Nunu" and "ELMO!" so much that we tolerate the grating high-pitched voice of the little red host. I like the fact that this video makes my son want to participate, rather than lulling him into a trance like some videos do (namely, Barney).
I Love Toy Trains Part 1(Volumes 1-3)
Released in DVD by T M Books Video (01 November, 2002)
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try later volumes insteadWe borrowed this dvd from the local library. My 3 1/2 year old liked it well enough but I feel the later volumes are better and much more educational. (I'm a teacher, by the way). My son loves volume 6. It's also much less annoying to me than 1-3.
Little train fans will LOVE this!...I bought this first volume for my 3 year old who is a train fan and he watched 90 minutes of it TWICE in a row. Okay, yes, I let my son sit in front of the TV for too long but this was one of those rare DVD's that had him enthralled the entire time and occassionally he would shout out and call me over to see something particularly interesting to him. Also, unlike other kids videos, this has DECENT music - the railroad tunes are not cheesed up, they are easy to listen to - a blessing after Barney and the Wiggles (I know you can relate!)
Unlike the other reviewer, I found this volume to be a great place to start for my little guy - if it gets better with later volumes - that's great news because he loved this one!
Celebrity Series Frank Sinatra
Released in DVD by TM Books & Video (01 January, 2003)
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Celebrity Series Mandy Patinkin
Released in DVD by TM Books & Video (24 March, 2003)
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Celebrity Train Layouts Tom Snyder
Released in DVD by TM Books & Video (01 January, 2003)
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I Love Toy Trains DVD Parts (1-3)
Released in DVD by T.M. Books (13 August, 2002)
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I Love Toy Trains DVD Parts (4-6)
Released in DVD by T.M. Books (13 August, 2002)
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I Love Toy Trains DVD Parts (7-9)
Released in DVD by T.M. Books (13 August, 2002)
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Penderecki - Seven Gates of Jerusalem (Symphony No. 7) / Penderecki, Penderecki Festival Orchestra
Released in DVD by Naxos Audio Books (01 January, 2001)
Starring: Krzysztof Penderecki
Poland's Krzysztof Penderecki is one of the rare composers who began as a radical avant-gardist but has managed to become one of the most accessible composers around. Penderecki began by transforming the string orchestra into a shrieking, plucking, and banging machine in his 1959 Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima. Through the years, Penderecki has not only dropped such ear-splitting music, but has gone on to become one of the greatest contemporary composers of religious works, of which his Symphony No. 7, Seven Gates of Jerusalem, is but the latest example. (Typical for the restless Penderecki, he hasn't written Symphony No. 6!)
This absolutely stunning release is a must for all Penderecki aficionados. Not only does it showcase a first-rate rendition of the bombastic but genuinely affecting Seven Gates of Jerusalem in Cannes, France, in 2000 (conducted by the composer himself), but it is also crammed with enticing bonus features. There's a short interview with Penderecki, discussing the genesis of the Seven Gates in both English and German; comments by the work's narrator, Boris Carmelli; an onscreen score and Penderecki's subtitled commentary, both synchronous with the music; and Andreas Missler-Morell's illuminating hourlong profile of the composer. --Kevin Filipski
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Toy Trains & Christmas
Released in DVD by TM Books & Video (01 January, 2003)
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