For the first time in my life, I’m so very glad not to reside in the Big Apple. Enrolling my children into a preschool program was a breeze. Toured ’em, asked ’em some questions and picked the one that looks the best and is geographically convenient. Done. Oh, to have […]
Some of the most enjoyable children’s television we’ve ever watched hasn’t been television at all. Scholastic Storybook DVDs have a special place in our hearts and have served as our commercial free alternative to Noggin, PBSKids and the like. Even the character-filled intro to each DVD is greeted with applause […]
The Scholastic DVD series is almost always reliable for good, clean fun for kids ages 2-5 (or so). The DVDs are also perfect for stoking a healthy amount of nostalgia in moms and dads. Last week two new DVDs hit shelves in the form of the animal themed offerings Harry […]
*This is a positive review, I swear…just hear me out… Listen, the OWTK household very much enjoys “Marvelous Day” (the CD and this new DVD, released yesterday on Rounder Records) but as refreshingly pleasant as the music is I am at times nagged by this slightly uncomfortably cheesy feeling I […]
If Ralph S. Mouse felt more like a foul ball than a home run, you will find that with Knuffle Bunny…and More Great Childhood Adventure Stories, Scholastic have nailed one straight out of the park. They’ve given us Mo Willems’ Caldecott Honor tale Knuffle Bunny on the newest release in […]
Scholastic is on a bit of a roll right now. We are only a few months removed from the release of Arnie the Doughnut, an all time classic in my opinion, and now we are fortunate enough to have in our midst the incredibly sweet and super fun Ralph S. […]
The new DVD collection from Scholastic is fresh out of the oven, iced with chocolate, coated in rainbow sprinkles and is absolutely delicious. This grouping of five animated shorts is incredibly strong and is anchored by two runaway hits at the front of the disc, one featuring the title character, […]
It is no great secret that I have no love for the Disney Corporation. I stay as far away as possible from much of what Disney has to offer young kids. As a result, my girl has no experience with the Disney Princess franchise (yes, it is possible to raise […]
