Children's AV Recent Picks

January 2009

This page features recently received CDs, DVDs, videos or cassettes for children.
If you click on the under-lined title link you will go directly to our catalogue.

Kung Fu Panda, Children's DVD.
"From the creators of Shrek and Madagascar comes the funniest movie of the year! Prepare for awesomeness with DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black is perfect as the voice of Po, a noodle slurping dreamer who must embrace his true self - fuzzy flaws and all - in order to become the legendary Dragon Warrior: With high kicking humour, tons of kung fu action, and groundbreaking animation, Kung Fu Panda is a heart-warming story of courage for the whole family!" (DVD Cover)

Fred Claus, Children's DVD.
"This is a story you've never heard before, a hilarious and heart-warming comedy about Fred Claus, Santa's brother - and complete opposite. After growing up in saintly Nick's shadow, Fred becomes a grouch who's lost his belief in Christmas. Then, one magical December, Fred flies north (first class reindeer) to find his brother Nick is in trouble: a scheming efficiency expert is out to shut down Christmas forever! Expect fun by the sleighful as Fred helps save Christmas and rediscovers the gift of family." (DVD Cover)

Postman Pat - Christmas Eve, Children's DVD.
"Christmas comes to Greendale! All of Greendale is covered in crisp white snow as the villagers get ready for Christmas - Pat is delivering all the parcels in time for Christmas Eve and most importantly of all, Ajay is going to Pencaster to pick up the village Christmas tree. But things don’t look too good when the Greendale Rocket gets stuck in the snow." (DVD Cover)

Alphabutt, by Kimya Dawson, Children's Music CD.
"A collection of children's songs written by Dawson along with her musical friends and their children. Hailed by the likes of Rolling Stone, NPR, Blender, and Pitchfork as a seriously talented wordsmith, Dawson successfully leads a group of children in this sunny and energetic batch of tunes with plenty of fun in the form of snapping fingers, clapping hands, and stamping feet. Tender and vulnerable; silly and raw." (www.amazon.com) Little monster babies -- Alphabutt -- Bobby-o -- Louie -- Smoothie -- I like bears -- Seven hungry tigers -- Happy home (keep on writing) -- Wiggle my tooth -- I love you sweet baby -- Pee-pee in the potty -- Uncle Hukee's house -- We're all animals -- Little panda bear -- Sunbeams and some beans.

Mysteries of the Deep, Children's DVD.
"Take the plunge into the deep and discover all that lies beneath the surface of the great, wide ocean. Mysteries of the deep: The best of Undersea Explorer dives into the enigma of marine life and uncovers the secrets that live among our sea-dwelling friends. From rare fish to sharks, whales and dolphins, this spectacular footage is shot by some of the most noted underwater cinematographers in the world, whose works have appeared in such prestigious outlets as the BBC, National Geographic and the Discovery Channel." (DVD Cover)

Finn Family Moomintroll, by Tove Jansson, Children's Book on CD.
"Moomintroll lives in Moominhouse, nestled in Moomin Valley - a place where everyone does what they like and hardly ever worries about tomorrow. Together with Moominmamma and Moominpappa, Snufkin, Sniff and anyone else who cares to come along for the ride, Moomintroll has some marvellous adventures!"

The Ghost's Child, by Sonya Hartnett, Children's book on CD.
"The sky was pitch, and gashed by lightening; loutish waves rose and slumped heavily as mudslides. At a moment when she was filled with desperation, Maddy opened her mouth and yelled for Feather. And half-expected him to appear, because she wanted him to so much. Maddy yearns for her life to be mystifying, to be as magical as a fairy story. And than one day, on the beach, she meets the strangest young man she has ever seen. The Ghost's Child is an enchanting fable about the worth of life, and the power of love." (CD Cover)

The Borrowers Afield, by Mary Norton, Children's book on CD.
"The end of the story of the Borrowers was, as it turned out, by no means the end of Pod, Homily and their daughter Arrietty. They escaped to the fields where their cousins lived, but it was a long and dangerous journey. It was up the azalea bank, through the privet hedge and across the orchard, and they were hiding from humans and being attacked by insects. But at last they found a new home and adapted themselves superbly to mid-field conditions. It was harder work in every way than under floor borrowing, but to Arrietty the life was enchanting..." (CD Cover)

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