Super Why, Attack of the Eraser DVD

• DVD Release Date: July 20, 2010
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• ASIN: B003J7HOA0

Released July 20, 2010, the PBS Kids Super Why, Attack of the Eraser DVD promotes better spelling, rhyming, and reading. Its four fairy-tale friend, reading-powered superheroes (Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, and Super You) get right into the books for adventure in The Comic Book: Attack of the Eraser, The Story of the Tooth Fairy, The Cookbook, and The Big Game.

It’s fun time when kids track down the diabolical villain who is causing troubles in Reader Valley, learn how to bake a cake, visit the Tooth Fairy, and find memorable heroes like Cinderella and the Frog prince vying against baddies like Big Bad Wolf and Wicked Witch. These animated episodes geared for children ages 4 to six are brightly illustrated. They have a running time of approximately 100 minutes.

Attack of the Eraser lists for $14.99. It is available online and in many stores.

Here’s a clip called Lickety Letters.

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I know that people will grab anything–napkin, sales receipt, even a magazine border–to record their thoughts and observations. I’ve done that. The problem is in the big picture that I either lose the scraps of paper or worse throw them away in the garbage leaving me at times without proper names, places, and dates. I know that I’m Going Places This Summer so I will bring a Carolina Pad notebook along this time to record my tourist journeys.

I received samples from The Times Square and Tiki Lounge collections, both venues work for me. I love the hustle and bustle of NYC life. It’s got everything. I love the tropical Pacific too. The best trip I ever took was to the sunny white sandy of Hawaii. Carolina Pad, thanks for sending me reminders of places in time. And good news to one of my readers, Carolina Pad is sponsoring a giveaway.

Enter now. One winner will receive two Times Square Binders (valued at $5.99 apiece) and two Tike Lounge Notebooks (valued at $3.99 apiece). Win or lose. Get a jump start on back to school supplies. There products are also available for purchase on line at www.carolinapadstore.com or in many stores including A. C. Moore, Bed Bath and Beyond, CVS, Kmart, Staples, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart nationally. You can find Carolina Pad on Facebook and follow them at @carolinapad on Twitter.

What are your vacation plans for the summer?

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Martha Speaks: Martha Goes to School DVD

• DVD Release Date: July 20, 2010
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
• Number of discs: 1
• ASIN: B003J7HO9Q

Martha Speaks, Martha Goes to School contains new episodes of PBS Kids animated children’s programming. Just imagine what happens if your dog could speak.  When ten year old Helen feeds the family pet Martha alphabet soup, it is time for having fun and learning new words, synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary skills.

CAILLOU: CAILLOU’S FUN OUTSIDE!

• Available on DVD on July 13, 2010
• Rating: Not Rated
• Runtime: 120 minutes
• Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
• Full Screen with Dolby Digital English Stereo
• Number of discs: 1
• SRP: $14.99 U.S.
• ASIN: B003J7HO9G

Synopsis: The beloved Caillou is back in four new-to-DVD episodes featuring 14 fun-filled outdoor adventures. Delightfully imaginative and intrepid, Caillou is ready to teach kids about nature, patience, creativity and outdoor activities. The CAILLOU: CAILLOU’S FUN OUTSIDE! DVD also includes interactive games, music videos, parents’ information and coloring pages – a perfect break from fun in the sun.

In an earlier blog (April 17, 2010), I reviewed a Caillou DVD that my youngest grandson loved, so when the chance to review another came along I immediately said yes. Bald-headed Caillou reminds me of young children naturally fascinated with the world around them. PBS Kids Caillou, Caillou’s Fun Outside includes fourteen all new to animated DVD episodes.

I appreciate PBS’s sensitivity to special needs. Too many children are not properly exposed to the fact that people are different in many ways. Learning about handicaps, Down’s Syndrome, etc. is something everybody young and old needs. Glad PBS and Caillou are helping lead the way while it is entertaining and education our young ones. Thanks PBS.

Here is a little about DVD contents:

* In Caillou Outdoors, Caillou makes a scarecrow to protect his garden, takes a road trip with his family, and plays with a special visitor named Alan who has Down’s Syndrome. Episodes include Caillou’s April Fool, Shoo Bird, Fly Away, Caillou’s Road Trip, and Caillou the Dragon Tamer.

* In Springtime for Caillou, the little boy delivers Valentine’s Day cards as Cupid, prepares for spring, and joins Mommy and Daddy for some April Fool’s Day fun. Episodes include Caillou’s Valentines, Caillou’s Spring, and Caillou’s April Fool.

* In All Wet, he learns about having fun with water through fishing, making a homemade water park, playing a laundry game, and swimming with a new friend Tammy who happens to be handicapped. Episodes include Gone Fishing, Caillou’s Water Park, and The Water Goes Round.

* In Outdoor Adventures, Caillou explores nature by taking a canoe trip, learns duck calling tricks, befriends a rabbit, and encounters a herd of cows during family picnics. Episodes include Caillou’s Canoe Trip, The Duck Family, Disappearing Carrots, and Who’s Mooing?

Plus, the DVD has special features like games, Caillou’s printable coloring pages, Caillou’s music videos, Caillou helps parents too, and a message to parents about Caillou, how kids relate to Caillou, and is Caillou appropriate for my preschooler. What more could there be?

Here’s a clip from Calliou’s Fun Outside called Fish.

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I took a full time job when my daughter was exactly 24 days old. I moved near my parents because 44 years ago there were few and far between solid childcare programs. I wish KinderCare had been existence back then. Probably one of its 1,600 nationwide centers is near you. I know that there is one just in the next town. Infants, toddlers, discovery preschool, preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, elementary catch the wave, enrichment, summer camp, KinderCare has it ALL.

KinderCare is about parent teacher partnering, communication, trained teachers, and small class size. Its variety of programs for children aged six weeks to twelve years is based on more than child care. It is based on commitment, experience, and innovation. Holding a state licence isn’t enough, it goes beyond minimum requirements for accreditation. At KinderCare, the goal for every child goes beyond childcare. It extends to making friendships, building self-esteem, and developing curiosity.

Forty years experience in childcare and education means something, doesn’t it? Each child has his/her own unique talents which he/she is encouraged to explore. He/she learns by the challenge of doing. His/her independence comes with time moving from small to whole group activities to skill-based learning in an organized atmosphere. Summertime is moving along. Soon it will be back to school. I recommend you research what KinderCare offers vs. babysitters and nannies as you consider options.

FYI: See for yourself. KinderCare Learning Centers is hosting a Nationwide Open House Day Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Contact your local KinderCare and RSVP for the Open House.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central and received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

When the leaves turn I can rely on my best bro (in-law) to bring me a bushel of local apples straight from the orchard. They are fall weather treats, healthy and tasty. YUM! I start cooking up a storm–fresh applesauce, apple pies, and baked apples. Hubby loves his apple pie. Me, I love fresh baked apples, sugary and cinnamony, right out of the oven. I just wish I could find an easy way to remove the cores between the apple top and apple bottom. Suggestions are welcomed.