Children's AV Recent Picks

October 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.

The Backyardigans: Into the Deep, Children's DVD.
"The Backyardigans is a 3D CGI animated show aimed at pre-schoolers to encourage creativity, fun and laughter through musical adventures. Join Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua and their friends Tasha and Austin in their backyards where through their vivid imainations they embark on amazing epic adventures around the world, singing and dancing as they go along! Available now are Into the deep (pictured), Mission to Mars, Tale of the Mighty Knights and Movers of Arabia." (DVD Cover)

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season One, Vol. 1, Children's DVD.
"Excitement and adventure await those who enter the mystical land of Eternia! Join He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as they battle against Skeletor and his crew of dastardly villains in the greatestadventures ever told! These first 33 episodes are only the beginning of the most phenomenal stories in animation! Relive the excitement as you enjoy the adventures of the universe's greatest warriors. The power has returned!" (Cover)

Mr. Men Show: Mr Bump presents Planes, Trains & Dillymobiles , Children's DVD.
"Hooray for everyone! All your favourite friends from the Mr. Men show are ready to have some fun. Join Mr. Bump and all his friends in Dillydale as they explore the world of cars, trains and ships on five exciting adventures." (Cover)

Chowder, Children's DVD.
"In the colouful town of Marzipan City, the Mugn Daal Catering Company cooks up the strangest food you've ever seen. And that's where you'll find Chowder! He works for the eccentric owner Mung Daal, his flighty wifre Truffles, and the monstrous chef Schnitzel. Together they put Chowder's kitchen skills to the test with wid recipes like conducting a batch of sing beans and preparing fruit that comes in a 500-piece puzzle. But Chowder has a knack for cooking up trouble, which always lands the gang in a sticky situation!" (Cover)

The WotWots: Sneak-a-Peek a Zebra, Children's DVD.
"The WotWots are two fluffy adventurers who have landed in a local zoo and want to learn all they can about the animals who live there. They discover all kinds of things in these eight adventures. They find out that some animals are good at hiding and that not all creatures have spots like them. They even discover that some creatures don't have soft fur at all - they have prickly spikes instead!" (Cover)

Cool Kids Cooking: Series One, Children's DVD.
"Encourage your kids to have a go at cooking their favourite meals and have fantastic fun in the kitchen. Cool Kids Cooking is a fresh and fast paced cooking series (as seen on TV2), uniquely designed to inspire children to put junk food aside, jump into the kitchen and get creative! 52 unique step by step recipes, jokes, tips, loads of fun and a dollop of nutritional advice." (Cover)

Rochelle's Place, by Rochelle Brader, Children's music CD.
"A professional singer and entertainer since her teens, Rocelle Brader is well known by today's parents as 'Rochelle', co-star of Grampa's Place, a successful series on National Radio. In recent times Rochelle has been singing these songs to her own pre-school daughter knowing they meet the demand for songs that are entertaining, educational and fun to sing." (Cover)

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