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All reviews for ages 2 & 5, arts and dance

12 results
  • Review
    Faces iMake - Right Brain Creativity

    Kids create fabulous-looking faces using everyday items in this simple but highly creative art-making app.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Kids Paint Free

    Bright, random colors engage, but options are limited.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    Barbie teaches kids about classic ballets; some romance.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Nickelodeon Dance 2

    Dance with a Guppy or an Umizoomi for fitness and fun.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    I Gotta Draw

    Triumphant tale of artistic misfit and creative teacher.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    By Bruce Degen
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Twinkle Toes: The Movie

    Sweet dance tale marred by commercialism and poor quality.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Birthday

    Super-sized dose of Wiggles' faves from concerts.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    By The Wiggles
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Zui.com

    YouTube-like site for kids is good for play and discovery.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Happy Feet Two

    Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Happy Feet

    Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    Just Around the Corner

    Light-hearted Shirley Temple fairy tale set in Depression.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 2006)
  • Review
    George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
    Macaulay Culkin v. Mouse King in NYC Ballet treat.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    (DVD, 1997)