There five featured stories are “Goggles”, “A Letter to Amy”, “Will I Have a Friend”, “Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge” and our current favorite One Zillion Valentines by author and illustrator Frank Modell.  These stories are all wonderful and are sure to delight! Each story focuses on teaching  children attributes and model things such as friendship, sharing with others, and embracing new experiences.

A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and the affection of her human family.

Today the beloved classic Lady and The Tramp arrives on Blu-ray Diamond edition for the first time  from Walt Disney Studios. This movie  I remember watching as a child and now I can share this heart warming tale with my own children in this spectacular diamond edition! This is film to be shared and enjoy by both young and old.

So what did my kids think? First you should know that my three and a half year old daughter loves dog movies. In fact, this movie is probably running a close second to another Disney film called Bolt. The cute songs kept my daughter intrigued and the story kept her captivated. I enjoyed watching her expression and was there to reassure or answer any questions she was known to ask during any film she watches.

Keep in mind you might want to save this one till your children are a bit older or I recommend you be there to comfort during any frightening situations. My daughter did get a bit scared when the rat was climbing into the babies room and started crying because she thought the baby was going to get hurt but I told her that the dogs would make sure it was okay.

The run time of this film isn’t too long. I think 76 minutes is a good running time as any longer sometimes loses the interest of children.  This tale is heart warming and teaches children the importance of friendship, love, compassion, and acceptance of others. I highly recommend this Disney classic. I am also really enjoying going through all the special features and learning the history behind with this sweet title!

Blu-ray & DVD Combo Special Features and Bonuses:

Blu-ray Bonus:  

• Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings*
• Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings
• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze”

Classic DVD Bonus: 

• Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
• Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard
• Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs
• “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats
• “Bella Notte” Music Video

DVD Bonus:  

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

Digital Bonus:

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

BUY IT: The 2 Disc Blu-Ray Combo Pack retails for $39.99 in the US and $46.99 in Canada.  Standard Digital for $29.99 US/$35.99 Canada and 3 Disc Blu-Ray Combo Pack for $44.99/ $51.99 Canada.

**Right now you can purchase Lady and the Tramp (Diamond Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) on Amazon.com for 22.99! It’s not to late to surprise your special Valentine with this spectacular movie!

We are huge fans of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse over here and it’s no surprise that the I Heart Minnie DVD has quickly become a brand new favorite in our home. My daughter loves all the characters and is really enthralled with how the team works together to figure things out! My son who recently has turned one is also starting to pay attention when we watch the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse . And be warned the the theme song is going to get stuck in your head! Good thing it’s a pretty cute song.

This Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD, much like the others, focuses on making learning fun. There’s things like shape recognition, colors, problem solving skills and counting. My daughter also really liked that the DVD cover itself had activities to keep her happy on the reversible cover . How fun that not only can she watch a show that she loves but she can figure out mazes, and do other fun activities such as color how she’d like the featured cover to look and there’s even a place for her to write her name on who the movie belongs too.

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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express DVD is going to be released for your viewing pleasure on February 28. In My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express, the benevolent Princess Celestia, ruler of Equestria, selects unicorn Twilight Sparkle for a very important assignment – to learn about the most important magic of all: friendship. With her new friends, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, Twilight sets out on amazing adventures, and they all learn what it means to be true friends.

There are five episodes included on this two hour collection featuring magical stories focused on the importance of friendship. Episode titles include; Friendship is Magic part 1, Friendship is Magic part 2, Over a Barrel, Hearth’s Warming Eve and The Last Roundup. My daughter loves her friends and is always talking about them. I appreciate titles such as this one that encourage and display characteristics we all should take to heart to be a good friend!

You can pre-order My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Friendship Express on Amazon right now for 9.99 which is a great deal! Any with Easter coming up soon, this  DVD would be a great for any little girl receive in their basket!

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If you haven’t already seen Real Steel or even if you have, there’s a good chance that you’ll probably want to grab your very own DVD/Blu Ray copy when it releases on the 24th of January! In my opinion, this a great movie that the whole family will enjoy especially for the men and boys in your life.

I’m not ashamed to say that we are a pretty geeky family. We love Dr. Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, almost any sci fi, pirate flicks, and anything pretty much to do with Robots. Real Steel takes the cake for every robot movie we have seen especially since it’s family friendly. Honestly I am sure most people will be skeptical in the sense because all they know is that it’s a movie about robot boxing . I’m here to say it filled with so much more than that although the robots boxing is pretty cool all by itself!

We really liked this movie! My 3 1/2 year old daughter loves robots and has asked to watch this movie several times since we first watched it. Now note that this movie is PG 13 and you have a child that gets frightened easily this could pose an issue. I didn’t think it was over the top violent or scary but to each their own opinion and standards. I would say to maybe pre-screen this or read up on some other reviews to decide for yourself it’s right for the under 13 crowd in your own home.

This movie is full of action packed themes, adventure, and heart felt story line that’s main focus on  facing challenges, love, forgiveness, and second chances! Trust me, you don’t often find this wholesome of an action packed movie often. It’s no surprise that this one topped the theater charts for so long!

The DVD has lots of great extras! You’ll find the  “Making of Metal Valley” and “Building the Bots”. There’s bloopers and an audio commentary with the director on the DVD disc. The blu-ray disc has even more bonus content including Real Steel Second Screen, deleted and extended scenes, “Countdown to the Fight – The Charlie Kenton Story” and “Sugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman’s Champ” features. Fan of the flick won’t want to miss out on all these great bonuses!

Real Steel is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 127 minutes. It is available on Blu-ray and DVD. Check out the trailer of Real Steel for a preview of the film below.

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Caldecott Favorites Featuring 23 Award Winning Stories
in  The Snowy Day 3 pk. DVD Collection.

Caldecott award winners including Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling and Denise Fleming’s In the Small, Small Pond come together for the first time in Caldecott Favorites!

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, and it is awarded annually by the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. On November 22, Scholastic Storybook Treasures will pay homage to this prestigious award with CALDECOTT FAVORITES, a 3-disc set featuring timeless adaptations of some of the 20th Century’s best loved children’s literature.

Highlighted by Caldecott Award winners Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings” (1942) and “The Snowy Day” (1963) by Ezra Jack Keats and Caldecott Honor stories “In the Small, Small Pond” and Jerry Pinkney’s “The Ugly Duckling” — which are packaged together for the very first time in CALDECOTT FAVORITES — the set also features modern classics such as “Bear Snores On”, “Bark George”, “The Story About Ping”, “Antarctic Antics” and more!

Perfect for building early reading skills, the set features the ever-popular enhanced read along function, bonus stories and Spanish versions of “The Snowy Day”, “Whistle for Wille” and “Make Way for Ducklings”. Stories teach children the importance of being honest, being light hearted, and respecting themselves, others, and the world around them. Run time of the collection in entirety is 199 minutes.

My family personally enjoyed this collection very much. My three and a half year old daughter was quite taken with The Story of Ping and the Snowy Day story the most. Though I’ve noticed her taking a like to a few of the others the more she has watched. She now keeps asking me when it’s going to snow. That might be a problem because it doesn’t snow too often where we live in Oregon. So this mom is crossing her fingers and hoping for a little snow. But until then we will continue to bundle up for family movie afternoon’s and night as we make Caldecott’s Favorites some of our very own!

If you are interested in purchasing Caldecott Favorites Featuring The Snowy Day DVD collection, it’s $18.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping at Amazon.com and perfect for gift giving this holiday season! A must have for home, libraries, and the classroom!

Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

This recent Parent’s Choice Award winner DVD collection does a great job in teaching children and adults a like American history, being appreciative, and the importance of friendship. Stories are narrated by people such as Danny Glover and Chief Jake Swamp. The illustrations from the very books are brought to life making those familiar with the stories and even those who aren’t in for a real treat!

Run time of the collection is over 90 minutes. You can have children watch all stories at one time or split them up however you choose. It’s a great collection to work into a lesson plan if you are thinking of getting a copy for your home or school or homeschool classroom. Children will be taught many things about the Pilgrims, The New World, Native American’s, Historical figures, and more.

**Coloring Page is also available for this title on the the NewKideo.com website!*

If you are interested in purchasing the Giving Thanks…and More Stories To Celebrate American Heritage DVD collection, it’s $14.95. It’s a must have for home, libraries, and the classroom!

Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

The Classic Series: Babar & Father Christmas story has just been released on DVD!  In this story Babar’s children, write a letter to Father Christmas asking him to visit Celesteville at Christmas.  But their letter never arrives because it is stolen by Babar’s Arch-enemy, Rataxes the Rhinoceros, who wants all of Santa’s toys for himself!  When Babar sees his children so disappointed, he decides to make a journey in search of Father Christmas.

This story is a fun adventure that takes it’s viewers from Paris to the Northpole! Fans  of Babar are sure to love this digitally remastered and restored version of their favorite Elephant character!DVD bonuses include two extra episodes highlighting core family values, “A Child in the Snow” & “The Gift”, and an exclusive mini Babar coloring book for the kids!

My children and I have enjoyed watching this feature and will probably be watching it several more times through out the both of December.  The story is so cute and will be loved by both boys and girls! A great flick to enjoy during Family movie time!

Run time: 70 mins. | Price: $14.98srp | Street Date: November 22

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It’s a modern twist on the timeless tale of an Angel that discovers the greatest gifts in life are faith, friendship and doing the right thing. This new version of The Littlest Angel features wonderful animation and great vocal talent, including Ron Perlman (“Beauty and the Beast,” Tangled) and is sure to become a holiday favorite, much like the book.

Special features for this film include:Free study guide download (available @ The Littlest Angel Movie page). You can print coloring pages, download bible study leader and student plans.

Our Thoughts…

A warming tale that not only children will enjoy but adults as well. This movie was a great feel good flick to put on and cozy up on the couch together while snacking out on popcorn and hot chocolate. For my children ages 3.5 years old and ten months The Littlest Angel was a winner and though not entirely paying attention, my husband seemed to enjoy it as well. I noted this because he brought it up in conversation later this week.

The Littlest Angel has a heartfelt story line that teaches the importance of Faith, Friendship, and Doing the Right Thing. The animation is very colorful and warm. It’s quite inviting to the eye and the characters are quite interesting to learn about. I love when a book is made into a film well and this one certainly has hit the mark!

I would highly recommend picking this one up to enjoy during the Christmas season! This one would be fantastic to take a long during those long trips to visit family and even to watch when there’s not much else for the  kids to do. You can pre-order The Littlest Angel on Amazon.com right now for $9.99 and eligible for free super savers shipping.

Street Date: November 15, 2011 | Runtime: 83 minutes |SRP: $19.98 | Available @: Amazon & Christian Book Stores

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