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4/06/2012

Its a Big, Big World - Everybody's Different (2008) Review

Its a Big, Big World - Everybody's Different (2008)
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How many of us grown ups know a Snook in our lives, or worse yet find they might just be one big sloth at the end of the day, my little sister cannot help but make the comparison and I am not sure how to take it yet there is something about It's a Big, Big World which has evidently inspired a young generation to take this show to heart, adopt it's ways and become environmentally friendly. I could be a mellow sloth, how great would it be but just to chill and sing sleepily all day. This dvd contains more favourites from the series and some songs we love to sing ...
It seems like wherever I go
I end up finding new things to know
The more I look the more there is to see
In this land of discovery
This is a land of discovery
We're in a land
Land of discovery
Reach out your hand
Land of discovery
This is a land of discovery
Hey lana lana
Hey lana lana
Lana Lana way oh
What makes the trees and the flowers grow?
How come a tree sloth moves so slow?
Good question
The closer you look the more you'll see
In this land of discovery...................
Hello moon
Yellow moon
You tell me it's bed time soon
So we sing this mellow tune
Goodnight, goodnight
Keep a watch
Overhead
When we all go to our beds
Baby frogs and marmosets
Goodnight, goodnight
Bear in the Big Blue House was a defining children's show for a new generation of Henson fans and Mitchell Kriegman's new puppet piece embodies all the things I recall from my own childhood, a sense of good trumpeting over evil, with ideals greater and braver than merely the pursuit of ones self fulfilment but instead conveys the idea that we are all responsible for our world and eachother and presents a perception of the world which is compassionate and all embracing, these are great dvd's to show to the kids and they enjoy them as much as I, the songs are memorable and the stories and characters are instantly likeable, we sing the songs often.


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Join in the adventures of Snook, the charismatic sloth who lives in the World Tree with his colorful animal friends! Together they investigate the world around them and discover how different things live, grow and change.

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1/18/2012

It's a Big, Big, World - You Can Do It (2006) Review

It's a Big, Big, World - You Can Do It (2006)
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Since PBS isn't airing this series any more, this DVD is a great replacement. My grandson watches it frequently.

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It’s a Big Big World, created by three-time Emmy®-winner Mitchell Kriegman, is set in a lush rainforest, where Snook, a giant dancing sloth, lives in the World Tree with his diverse group of animal friends.Together they investigate the world around them and learn about science, nature, and environmental stewardship.

It’s a Big Big World - You Can Do It! looks at the different talents and abilities of the animals in the World Tree.

The Five Senses: Smooch and Winslow have just learned about the five senses from Snook when they run into Bob, who heard a scary noise the night before. Smooch uses all of her senses to help Bob discover the source of the noise, which turns out to be coming from a sleeping (and snoring!) Oko.

Spinning a Tale: When Bob and Wartz find a spider web, they decide that if a little spider can make a web to catch flies to eat, they can make a "frog web" to catch flies for Wartz. But, after weaving their web of vines, the only things they catch are Smooch and Winslow! Finally, Snook explains that spinning webs is a special ability that spiders have, and Wartz decides he’d better stick to catching flies like a frog – with his tongue.

Learning To Fly: Winslow is determined to become the first marmoset to fly, ignoring everyone who tells him it’s impossible.He flaps his arms as hard as he can, but after he has no luck getting off the ground in a flying contest with Burdette, he has to accept the fact that he never will be able to fly like a bird.After Snook explains the biological differences between birds and marmosets, Winslow realizes that everyone has their own way of getting around and flying like a monkey (by swinging on vines) can be pretty fun too.

Echoes: Bob is on Broken Branch Leap calling out to the ants and is startled when a voice calls back to him. He gets more nervous when the voice repeats everything he says, and even says that its name is Bob! Bob and Wartz visit Madge and Snook to tell them about this other Bob. They are relieved to learn that what they heard was only an echo and they go back to Broken Branch Leap with Snook and have some fun listening for echoes.

In Good Voice: As Snook and Bob are imitating different animal sounds, they learn that Oko has a case of laryngitis. Bob is worried that Oko won’t be able to make his nightly howl to help the animals fall asleep, so he goes off in search of another animal that can make the sound. But when Bob can’t find anyone to do it, Snook reminds him how good he is at mimicking animal sounds, and as night falls, Bob does a wonderful imitation of Oko.


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12/18/2011

It's a Big, Big, World - The Earth Needs You (2006) Review

It's a Big, Big, World - The Earth Needs You (2006)
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We LOVE Big World! Every DVD is fabulous. Great songs, bright colors, funny animals, good stories. Can't go wrong with these.

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It’s a Big Big World takes place in the beautiful World Tree, set in a rainforest, where Snook, a charismatic sloth, lives with his diverse group of animal friends.Together they investigate the world around them and discover how different things live, grow and change.It’s a Big Big World’s patented "Shadowmation" technique combines puppetry and computer graphics to bring the characters and their environment to life.

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World Tree Day: It is World Tree Day and Snook has made badges to give to all of the residents who do something nice for the tree.While everyone finds their own ways to care for and protect the tree, Bob is worried because he can’t think of anything to do.After a talk with Snook and Oko, Bob writes a song to celebrate the tree and earns a badge from Snook.

What a Wonderful Leaf: Madge is throwing a "Leaf Picnic Party" for the residents of the World Tree and everyone is putting together something special made from leaves to bring to it.

Growing Pains: Smooch is planting a garden and wants to keep everyone out, until she learns that different animals can help her garden grow.
Down in the Dumps: It’s spring cleaning day in the World Tree, the perfect time for everyone to learn about recycling and cleaning up after yourself.

Guardians of the Sappenwood Tree: Winslow and Bob make a new friend and together they become guardians of the endangered Sappenwood Tree.


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11/15/2011

It's a Big, Big, World - Investigate Your World (2006) Review

It's a Big, Big, World - Investigate Your World (2006)
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I was disappointed with the dvd because the actual tv show plays 3 regular songs througout each episode and the DVD cuts these songs out. I purchased the DVD for the sole reason of having these songs available because this is what my child enjoys.

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Created by Emmy Award winner Mitchell Kriegman, It’s a Big Big World is an innovative series that uses engaging characters, music and humor to introduce preschoolers to science and geography.It’s a Big Big World is produced with an innovative technique, developed by Kriegman, called"Shadowmation" which combines computer generated sets and an ancient form of Japanese puppetry called "bun raku" to produce a unique look. Investigate Your World, teaches scientific ideas geared to a preschool audience.

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10/23/2011

It’s a Big Big World - The Big Big Sleep (2006) Review

It’s a Big Big World - The Big Big Sleep (2006)
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This series is great, and this DVD is great. My daughter and I love watching it.

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It’s a Big Big World, created by three-time Emmy®-winner Mitchell Kriegman, is set in a lush rainforest, where Snook, a giant dancing sloth, lives in the World Tree with his diverse group of animal friends.Together they investigate the world around them and learn about science, nature, and environmental stewardship.

The Big Big Sleep shows how and why the characters of the World Tree get their rest.

Go to Sleep Wartz: Wartz has so much fun playing with his marmoset friends that he decides he wants to play all the time and never sleep again. Snook isn’t so sure about this, however, and brings the little frog to visit different animals in the tree, learning how each one gets their rest. Wartz is still convinced that he is one frog that doesn’t need to sleep, but when he and Snook sit down at the end of the day, Wartz finds out that the nighttime sounds of the forest are a perfect lullaby, and drifts off to a long-overdue slumber.

Sleepover:When Wartz hears that a storm is coming, he thinks he’d rather stay in his own log than go to a sleepover at Smooch and Winslow’s hut.He doesn’t want the marmosets to laugh at him for being afraid. After Oko reminds Wartz that everyone gets scared sometimes and Snook explains what causes lightning and thunder, Wartz decides to go to the sleepover after all. When he arrives and the thunder begins, he learns that Smooch and Winslow are also a bit scared, so he shares Snook’s explanation of the weather and everyone settles in for a fun night!

Sounds of the Forest: Wartz moves into a new log, but after his first day there he is exhausted – he keeps hearing mysterious whistling and knocking noises and he can’t sleep. Madge explains the cause of the whistling (wind passing over holes in the log), and later Wartz discovers the source of the knocking noises – it’s Winslow! He was making music by hitting wooden blocks together. After Wartz explains that he learned about sound and vibrations from Madge, the two entertain Snook and Madge with a jungle vibrations concert.

Hot Enough For You?: There is no breeze in the hot World Tree and Winslow hypothesizes that if he can find out who in the tree is cool, he will know who has taken the missing breeze.He goes to visit the other animals, learning how everyone handles the heat, but he can’t find the breeze thief anywhere.Finally, Snook explains that if there isn’t air moving from one place to another as part of the weather, there isn’t any wind to make a breeze.But there is something they can do to beat the heat – take a nap!

Sloth Lessons: After Winslow tells Bob that he should try being more carefree, Bob decides that since Snook is the most laid back animal he knows, he is going to become Bob the sloth. But, after spending some time with Snook eating, moving, and sleeping like a sloth, Bob realizes that he isn’t made to be a sloth, and there are some really neat things about being an anteater.


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8/30/2011

Clifford: Big Fun in the Sun (2007) Review

Clifford: Big Fun in the Sun (2007)
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My daughter LOVES Clifford. She loves watching this DVD, and I like the "play all" option :) It keeps her busy so I can fold laundry or do dishes. It has cute charaters and every story has a lesson. Cute carrying case that she can hold too.

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To have fun - you never have to go further than your own backyard - especially if you live with a big red dog on Birdwell Island. Episodes include Camping It Up, Hooray for Cleo, Home Is Where the Fun Is and Lights Out.

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8/11/2011

It's a Big, Big, World - The Sky Above (2006) Review

It's a Big, Big, World - The Sky Above (2006)
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I absolutely love this show. As soon as I heard the theme song I fell in love and just had to watch it as often as possible. The characters are hilarious, adorable and very fun to watch. The music is awesome, especially the theme song and "get up and go." I've never heard such wonderful get up and go music in a kids' show. I think it's the best part of the show. Once I get one of those songs in my head I can't get it out and I end up singing it all day. And I love it. The DVDs are really worth buying. I'm glad I bought them. I tried taping the show, but the picture isn't as great as the DVD. No matter what mood I'm in, when I come home and watch the DVD I feel so happy and energized that I just can't keep smiling and want to run outside and do something adventurous. This has to be one of the best kids' shows if not one of the best TV shows in general I've seen in a long time.

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Created by Emmy Award winner Mitchell Kriegman, It’s a Big Big World uses engaging characters, music and humor to introduce preschoolers to science and geography.It’s a Big Big World is produced with a technique, developed by Kriegman, called"Shadowmation" which combines computer generated sets and an ancient form of Japanese puppetry called "bun raku" to produce a unique look. The Sky Above, answers such common children’s questions as "Where do rainbows come from?" and "What is the moon made of?"

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8/05/2011

It's a Big, Big, World - Safe and Sound (2006) Review

It's a Big, Big, World - Safe and Sound (2006)
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My five and six year old children are able to describe what drives air currents and weather. This video is entertaining and quite educational. It examines ecological events as well as social and emotional concerns of young people. I really like the big world videos.

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It’s a Big Big World takes place in the beautiful World Tree, set in a rainforest, where Snook, a charismatic sloth, lives with his diverse group of animal friends.Together they investigate the world around them and discover how different things live, grow and change.It’s a Big Big World’s patented "Shadowmation" technique combines puppetry and computer graphics to bring the characters and their environment to life.

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Out on a Limb: It’s Winslow’s birthday and he decides to go where no marmoset has ever gone before – up to the very top of the World Tree.But when he gets stuck on a high branch and has to be rescued, he realizes that even though he’s older, he still needs to be safe.

The Big Sneeze: Bob received a bouquet of flowers and soon after he can’t stop sneezing.But with a little help from Madge, his sneezing stops and he learns all about allergies.

The Itch: Bob has an itch that he thinks was caused by a poisonous plant, so he investigates all the plants in the World Tree to make sure everyone stays safe.

Bones: After hurting his arm, Winslow learns the hard way what happens when you don’t take time to let your injuries heal.

The Sting: Wartz’s frog friend Greenie is afraid of Stripey the bee, but with a little help from his friends, he learns some ways to stay safe around bees.


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7/08/2011

Doodlebops: Superstars (2006) Review

Doodlebops: Superstars (2006)
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On the whole, the DVD is OK. The stories are cute and the songs are great. However, my 3 year old started watching the shows on Disney Channel and the format now is so structured - basically the same every episode (Find Moe, go record a video, get on the bus, go to the show). He was really alarmed that these early episodes are completely different, but finally is OK with that. Also, these episodes the Doodlebops the makeup looks a lot different. Looks like the wig is attached to the neck and head and the actors faces peek through

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DOODLEBOPS SUPERSTARS - DVD Movie

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