I love Scholastics DVDs that are based on popular childrens books (go to the library). Instead of the rampant commercialism of Disney characters, kids are introduced to book characters that don't appear on cereal boxes and toothbrushes.
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Scholastic Video Collection: The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
(2005, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Karma Wilson)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
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A mixed bag, but mostly delightful.
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for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Scholastic Video Collection: The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Parents need to know that this is another terrific offering from Scholastic, consisting of stories very loosely grouped around the theme "back to school." A couple of the stories are too long and slow, but the rest are top notch.
Read our full review by Sarah Wenk
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the themes in these stories, such as school, friendship, imagination, and the magic of childhood
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Age appropriate 2-4.
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