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Disney’s Monsters University Storybook Review & Giveaway

May 19, 2013 by 8 Comments
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  We have watched the movie Monster's Inc. no less than 20 times together as a family. I just love Sulley and Mike and especially Boo!  This is such great movie that we are really looking forward to the sequel, Monster's University, that showcases Sulley and Mike in college.  What a funny premise! Well, in anticipation of this summer’s release of the Monsters, Inc. movie prequel, Monster’s University, Disney Publishing has a released a brand new app – Monsters University Storybook Deluxe! The fully animated interactive … [Read more...]

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PBS Kids WordGirl vs. The Energy Monster Review and Giveaway

May 11, 2013 by 7 Comments
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We are big fans of the PBS Kids Emmy Award-Winning WordGirl and just love her side kick, Huggy Face.  My daughter and I will watch it together and I like that she will learn new words and is taught how to use them in sentences.  She is always asking me the meaning of words and I think part of this curiosity can be traced back to this program.  PBS Kids is releasing “WORDGIRL VS. THE ENERGY MONSTER” on DVD May 14th.  “WordGirl®”  follows the life and super hero adventures of WordGirl as she fights crime and enriches vocabulary … [Read more...]

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Disney’s Minnie and Daisy Magazine and Book Review & Giveaway

April 29, 2013 by 15 Comments
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  History of Minnie Mouse and Daisy:   Minnie Mouse was  created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. The comic strip story "The Gleam" (published January 19-May 2, 1942) by Merrill De Maris and Floyd Gottfredson first gave her full name as "Minerva Mouse." Minnie has since been a recurring alias for her.  Both Minnie and Mickey were first drawn in 1928 by Ub Iwerks.  Before Iwerks moved on to Universal Studios he created Minnie as a companion to Mickey Mouse and designed Minnie to fit in with the style of the times which was more … [Read more...]

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PBS Kids Premieres “Curious George Swings Into Spring” on Earth Day Review & Giveaway

April 16, 2013 by 33 Comments
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One of my favorite shows of PBS Kids is the two-time Emmy Award winning daily series Curious George.  I love how this classic story that we enjoyed as a kid is available for our kids to watch as a series. The television show is designed to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them in a fun and entertaining way. The shows encourages inquiry and curiosity, promotes hands-on exploration and shows parents and caregivers how to support children’s science and math-related play.  And who best to teach … [Read more...]

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Disney Princess: Story Theater App Review and Giveaway

April 10, 2013 by 4 Comments
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My daughter and I had a good time reviewing this app together.  Just this morning she was making her own film with my iPhone featuring our big orange cat and her Puffles... so when I asked her to review the Disney Princess: Story Theater app with me where she is able to create and record her own story - she was all in! Imaginations will run wild with the newest Disney Learning app that celebrates creativity and storytelling skills. Children and their families can join Cinderella, Belle, and Ariel on new adventures – created by the very … [Read more...]

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Ranger Rick’s Tree House and Appventures Review and Giveaway

March 21, 2013 by 8 Comments
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      Come Celebrate National Wildlife Week! Did you know this week is National Wildlife Week?  Perfect timing for a review of their great app and digital magazine that The National Wildlife Federation created where kids can explore an animated African savannah in search for lions.  The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization.  They work with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global … [Read more...]

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Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph and Hero’s Duty Comic App Review & Giveaway

March 12, 2013 by 17 Comments
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  This week we purchased the newly released Wreck-It Ralph movie DVD and have watched it no less than 20 times! You could say we are big fans of Wreck-It Ralph in this household. My husband and I enjoy watching the movie because it reminds us of the days spent at our local arcade and my daughter loves all the silly jokes. In celebration of the new DVD and Blu-ray release, Disney has provided us with some code to hand out to Penelope's mates for the awesome Wreck-It Ralph and Hero's Duty Comic App. I had a chance to review both and … [Read more...]

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Disney Brave Storybook App Review and Giveaway

March 4, 2013 by 22 Comments
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  Disney's Brave movie received an Academy Award for “Best Animated Film” last week.  I had a chance to review Disney Publishing’s two Brave apps, “Brave: Storybook Deluxe” and “Brave Interactive Comic,” (both rated 4 stars on iTunes!) that features the original characters, storyline, and new activities for kids.   Brave: Storybook Deluxe The Brave: Storybook Delux app for the iPhone or iPad contains a complete retelling of the film for children ages 5 and up, following Merida through a courageous voyage to defy … [Read more...]

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Walt Disney’s Peter Pan Review & Giveaway

February 20, 2013 by 9 Comments
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  Can you believe that Walt Disney's classic Peter Pan is celebrating it's 60th Anniversary this year!  This was my mothers favorite Disney tale and I also love Peter Pan with all the lost treasure, pirates and Tinker Bell.  To celebrate the 60th Anniversary, Disney released an all-new “Diamond Edition” DVD/Blu-ray this month; however, fans can also experience the classic tale on mobile devices with the Peter Pan: Disney Classics book app. The iOS story takes readers to Neverland like never before. With read along activities, … [Read more...]

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PBS Kids New Dinosaur Train “Submarine Adventure” Airs February 18th

February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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                                                                                          PBS Kids Dinosaur Train There is a reason why PBS Kids is the number one educational media brand for kids!  The quality of programs are really top notch and they allow children to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN series encourages … [Read more...]

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