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s p ec i a l pa rT n e r s h i p s ec T i o n Kids First! What will we watch today? The best of DVDs and television shows for the grandchildren Preschool Bear SnoreS on and More “Beary” adoraBle TaleS. Based on the best-selling book by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane chapman. in a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. The story is narrated by the author, with music by John Jennings. The DVD also features five more tales about bears, including the title tale’s sequel, “Bear Wants More.” dVd. 66 min. $14.95. Ages 2-8. scholastic. world in 80 days. adventures galore as she races against the clock to make it home on time. dVd. 45 min. Ages 2-7. twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. early readers to Grade school loST STallionS: The Journey hoMe. after the death of his father, troubled teen Jake Gattison (alex hugh) travels with his mother to a special retreat for families with problems. There, Jake discovers a kindred spirit in Troubadour, a young stallion that has lost his mother and is acting out in distress. ranch owner chief (Mickey rooney), allows Jake to work with him to calm the uneasy horse. When Troubadour suddenly runs away, Jake makes it his mission to bring the lost stallion home. he sets out with his new friends, nicki (rachael handy) and isaac (evan Tilson stroud), on a journey into the wilderness. dVd. 90 min. $14.98. Ages 8-12. Allumination Film Works. luna: SPiriT of The Whale. adam Beach stars in this tale of a stray whale that brings a message of hope for the future and respect for the past to a small Mowachaht/Muchalaht community in British columbia. inspired by a true story, the movie dramatizes the plight of a lone orca whale and how it impacts the life of a man searching for his place in the world. starring adam Beach (Flags of Our Fathers), Jason priestley (Eye of the Beholder) and Graham Greene (Snowdogs). dVd. 93 min. $14.9. Ages 8-12. Allumination Film Works. 3-2-1 PenguinS! BlaST in SPace! all systems are go as the space-traveling penguins embark on their next intergalactic journey. From the creators of the award-winning VeggieTales®. Three new episodes on one DVD. $12.99. Ages 4-8. Genius Products. Grade school to Middle school SPongeBoB vS. The Big one. Swept away by a giant wave, spongeBob and his friends find themselves stranded on a tropical island. While trying to find their way back home, they meet the infamous surf guru Jack Kahuna laguna (voiced by Johnny Depp), who tells them that the only way to get back to Bikini Bottom is to surf the legendary wave called “The Big one.” dVd. 89 min. Ages 8-12. Paramount Home Entertainment. STraWBerry ShorTcaKe: Berry Big JourneyS. Strawberry and her pals load up the car and take a road trip. With a nod to Jules Verne, she’s made a bet with pie Man that she can travel around the KiDs FirsT! is a project of the coalition for Quality children’s Media, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to empower children to make wise media choices and to promote quality media products that enrich their lives. www.kidsfirst.org.

GRAND Magazine - March 2009

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