Teach Kids About Science with DVDs from NCircle Entertainment-Giveaway

May 15, 2014 by Kathryn 87 Comments

My oldest son has always been a scientist at heart. From his love of documentaries to his fascination with volcanoes and crystals, he has a spirit of curiosity and a love of learning that drive him to understand the world around him. Spring is the perfect time to bring out the inner scientist in any child, and this spring, NCircle Entertainment has some fabulous new DVD choices to help your little ones learn about space, light, and ocean creatures!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Space is the Place

Join the Cat in the Hat on a trip into space, and learn why the cosmos is such a cool place! In this new DVD, the Cat and his friends visit each of the planets, the sun and the stars. Young viewers can learn why day turns to night thanks to our friend, the sun. [Read more…]

Find the Spirit of the Season with VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas-Giveaway

December 16, 2013 by Kathryn 58 Comments

There are so many different cartoons that focus on basic learning skills for young children, but not as many that teach important life lessons in a fun way. VeggieTales is always a top pick in our household because my boys love the fun and silly plotlines and music, while I love the important lessons the shows teach. Now, just in time for Christmas, kids can enjoy a brand new VeggieTales DVD…Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas! Here’s a brief synopsis:

Bob and Larry are going all out to make it the best Christmas ever at the Spring Valley Mall. With music, decorations and a light show like no other, it’s an all-out spectacle to outshine the competition! But a little girl with a big heart changes everything when she shows them what Christmas is really about. Featuring Si Robertson from Duck Commander as Silas the Janitor, the new holiday story blends great fun and entertainment while telling a tale of the true meaning of Christmas as only VeggieTales can.

The lesson in this DVD is such an important one. The rush and bustle of the Christmas season can be overwhelming at times and leave us forgetting the true spirit of the season. But it’s so important to step back from the stress and excitement during the holidays and embrace the idea of helping others and spreading peace. [Read more…]

Kids Will Get Ultimate Entertainment with the New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Showdown DVD-Giveaway

October 21, 2013 by Kathryn 86 Comments

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is easily one of my boys’ favourite new shows and in all honesty, I love it almost as much as they do. Nickelodeon’s hit series brings back so many memories of my own childhood, but the Turtles are even more talented, energetic and fun now. And for kids that can’t get enough Turtle Power, Nickelodeon and Paramount have released a new DVD of the series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Showdown! Here’s a brief synopsis:

It’s nonstop ninja action as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face off against new enemies and old, including the Rat King, Cockroach Terminator, Baxter Stockman and more! All this, leading to the ultimate showdown against the Kraang and the Shredder himself!

My boys were thrilled when this package arrived and when they learned that the new DVD features twelve episodes on two discs, they were even more excited. They spent a comfortable afternoon watching the DVD and enjoying the new episodes as Leonard, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello battled enemies old and new. The DVD was a favourite for weeks after and I frequently heard Zackary and Benjamin reciting lines from the episodes in their games, a sure-fire way of knowing when my boys really like something! [Read more…]

Spooky New DVD Releases from NCircle Entertainment

October 12, 2012 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Halloween is almost here and NCircle Entertainment has some great DVD choices for your children to help get you in the mood for some spooky fun! Recently I received three great Halloween-themed DVDs and I was so excited to check them out with my boys:

Sid the Science Kid: Sid’s Spooky Halloween

It’s Halloween! Join Sid and his friends as they discover how bats catch mosquitoes, why spiders are expert engineer web builders, and how skeletons make up the foundation of our bodies. The kids dress up to celebrate Halloween at school, and Teacher Suzie leads them in a special Halloween parade song to show off their costumes! With Sid the Science Kid, Halloween can be spooky and scientific! [Read more…]

Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots DVD-Review and Giveaway

January 10, 2012 by Kathryn 119 Comments

Friendship is a wonderful thing, and if you’re watching shows for preschoolers regularly, you’ll quickly learn that when it comes to friendship, Dora and her pet monkey Boots are as close as two friends can be. And that’s the idea that’s celebrated in the latest DVD release of Nickelodeon’s hit television show. Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots contains four great episodes all about friendship. Here’s a brief synopsis:

dora the explorer dora loves boots box art Celebrate Dora and Boots’ playful friendship in Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots. This DVD contains three new-to-DVD episodes that feature the adventures of Dora and her best friend, Boots. The DVD will also offer parents the opportunity to use the Gramify program and send their kids a free personalized phone call from Dora (limited time offer).

Zackary has really outgrown Dora the Explorer, but Benjamin still enjoys the show and he loved seeing his favourite character, Boots the monkey, play such an active role in the episodes. Whether Dora was helping her best friend learn to ride a big-kid bike or rescuing him after a magical mishap courtesy of the Big Red Chicken, Benjamin had lots of fun watching to see what the duo would do next. His favourite Nickelodeon character of them all, Diego, even made an appearance!

As an added bonus, this DVD features a special code for children to receive a free personalized phone greeting from Dora herself! I haven’t used the code yet, but only because I’m planning on saving it until my four-year-old niece comes to visit! As much as Benjamin likes Dora, he simply wouldn’t get the same enjoyment out of an experience like this as she would!

This is a feel-good DVD, plain and simple. It’s a great choice for kids that love Dora the Explorer and it’s also a fun choice for a child that is learning about friendship-based concepts like helping others. Check it out for yourself and let your favourite little Dora the Explorer fan enjoy the camaraderie of Dora and her best pal Boots!

Buy It: Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots is available now at DVD retailers or online at Amazon.com

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