November DVDs to See Part 2

Here we are with another group of must see DVDs…

Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series Collection – Anyone who remembers the series from their childhood will just need to get this. If you aren’t familiar with the series, it’s a fun, witty, and funny series showcasing Jim Henson’s puppets. For years, we’ve sung the theme song to my son. I love that he finally has the actual show to identify with the song. This collection is very nicely put together. The set comes with a binder that keeps all 20 DVDs of the entire four seasons, along with the Bonus DVD. Bonus materials include different featurettes on the making of and evolution of the series. You’ll also find a map of the Fraggle world that Fraggle-addicts may just have to frame. You can find this boxed set on Amazon.com.

The Christmas Toy – Another masterpiece from Jim Henson, The Christmas Toy is a live action movie with puppets. It takes place on Christmas Eve when the toys in a family’s playroom come to life and worry over the new toy arrivals that night. Since the toys will be frozen for life if they are caught, they have to sneak through the house and it really gives you the sense that you’re taking a peak at the secret life of toys. It has my oldest son wondering if Tippy the turtle (his favorite stuffed animal) wakes up every night, too. You can find The Christmas Toy here.

Pingu’s South Pole Adventures - Available on November 11, this DVD includes 8 episodes following the penguin, Pingu, as he hangs out on the South Pole. My sons love the when Pingu befriends the Abominable Snowman in “Pingu and the Abominable Snowman” and dances in “Pingu Boogaloo.” You can preorder the DVD on Amazon.com.

Snow Days – If you’re a frequent reader of our DVD reviews, then you must have noticed what fans we are of the Hit Favorites. These DVDs contain episodes from some of our favorite preschool shows. Snow Days is no different and has episodes from Barney, Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, and Pingu. You’ll also find a bonus episode from Fifi and the Flowertots. We always use these DVDs to start our lessons on seasons. You can order Snow Days from Amazon.com.