Good stories, slightly saccharine but my kids love these stories. Heads up, music lovers - classical pieces are freely used and given Frances inspired lyrics. However, my son now can play Beethoven and Chopsticks on the piano because he loved the music in this video so much. Mixed blessing, I suppose. Only con, it gave my son great ideas for stalling tactics at bedtime.
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Frances: Bedtime for Frances
(Rated NR, Family and kids)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 4. -
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Great lessons and cute stories for preschoolers.
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About Frances: Bedtime for Frances
Parents need to know that this DVD contains three short stories featuring Frances the Badger, a lovable and well-meaning preschooler who tries to do right but falls short sometimes. Lots of great reinforcement not only for parents trying to teach children about selflessness, honesty, and going to bed by themselves, but also for children who will see that Frances is someone who makes mistakes and learns from them.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Family Day is a big deal for Frances and how she's disappointed when plans go awry. What is your favorite thing to do on a Family Day? When Frances needs some time to think about the right decision to make, she takes "Me Myself" time under the dining room table or her covers. How do you find that quiet time so you can listen to yourself think?
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- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Kids will love it (and parents might not) for the music
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Great lessons, fun for little ones!
Sisters learn about how to care for each other when the other is are sick. Lessons about fairness, patience, family time and going to bed on your own. My two year old even picked up on the importance of brushing teeth. She has learned the words to the songs and I catch her singing them to herself. It's a great combo of the classic book and modern dvd produced by Jim Henson. I think it will be revisited often when a second child comes to our family! Well done!
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