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Holiday Videos

Charlie & Lola: How Many Minutes Until Christmas, Not Rated, $14.98
Fans of Charlie & Lola will enjoy this seasonal DVD that has the them counting down until Christmas.  Charlie & Lola receive an Advent calendar and are taking turns opening the doors... everything seems perfect until they realize there's no door for Christmas.  Will it happen?  Kids will enjoy this episode as well as six other great episodes on this disc.

My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Super Sleuth Christmas Movie, Rated G, $26.99

Good for kids aged 2 and over, this is a Christmas Musical DVD which features Tigger, Darby, and the rest of everyone's favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.  They mystery starts on Christmas Eve when Roo and Lumby find a red bag in the snow and them com upon Holly a young reindeer.  They realize that they have discovered Santa's sack and without it he might have to cancel Christmas.  The super sleuth siren is sounded and the kids make their way to the North Poll.  It's a cute movie for the holidays that little kids will enjoy. 

Elf (Infinifilm Edition) Rated PG, $29.95
Even if you aren't a fan of Will Farrell, which I find impossible to comprehend you will still love this movie.  Elf is downright fun.  It's clever, well directed and a real feel good film.  Elf is a story of a human, Buddy, adopted by Santa Claus who returns to the human world to find his father, who is on the naughty list.  Kids have a good laugh at some really silly parts in the movie, and adults will laugh at the sophisticated stuff that the kids miss. Zooey Deschanel, as a department store worker with whom Buddy falls in love, is sweet and there's a wonderful scene where the two of them are singing in the shower.  It's a feel good film that's not to be missed.

The Snow Queen, Not Rated, $14.98
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale that older children will enjoy.   The story is about a mother and daughter who take in a homeless boy.  One night Kay disappears, kidnapped by the Snow Queen.  Gerda (the daughter) sets off to find Kay. The movie has dark subject matters that are best suited for older kids.

Brainy Baby: Jingle Bells (Brainy Baby) All Ages $16.98 
This is a fun holiday video that incorporates the Christmas tree, presents and songs. It encourages singing along which our mom-tester liked. Her daughter seemed to really enjoy the Christmas images, bright colors and sounds.  The movie includes popular songs such as:  Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bell Rock and more.

Baby Santa's Music Box  (Buena Vista Home Video) Ages 2 and under, $19.99
If your grandchild is already familiar with Baby Einstein videos this one will not disappoint.  Just in time for Christmas, Baby Santa's Music box takes the sites and sounds of the Christmas season.  There is sledding, snowmen, ornaments and more.  Children dance, decorate a tree and more.  Throughout the movie the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra performs traditional Christmas music. Let the festivities begin!

Arthur's Perfect Christmas (Sony Wonder, all ages, $12.98) 
If your grandchild is already a fan of Arthur this will not disappoint.  Arthur, D.W., Buster, Muffy, Francine, and more star in this holiday of holidays movie.  The movie incorporates a little bit about all the winter holidays including Chanukah and Kwanzaa.  For Arthur this Christmas is anything but traditional.  It doesn't snow, D.W. has her own ideas about decorating and Arthur breaks the "perfect" gift he's found for his mother.  Never-the-less Christmas turns out perfect.  It's a one-hour video that kids seem to love -- especially Arthur fans!

The Magic School Bus - Holiday Special (Warner Home Video, all ages, $19.98) 
Our 5-year-old tester thoroughly enjoyed this DVD.  Although she didn't go into too much detail why, her mother reported that she's already watched it about 10 times.  Of the three Magic School Bus episodes her favorite was the Rain Forest.  Her mother really liked the educational message about conservation, preservation and recycling.  It features the voices of Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin and is as enjoyable for kids as it is for parents.

Story Watchers Club: Christmas (StoryWatchers Club^TM) Unrated, $19.95
This is a great DVD when you want to get the children to get excited about the magic of Christmas. The story tellers are quite animated and can have the older kids on the edge of their seats! According to our mom reviewer, "my 3-year-old was wondering when the movie would start.  However, the older kids were enthralled.  It seems best played for those with a great imagination who really have a love for reading." They story is about Cody, Kelly, and the kids in the StoryWatchers clubhouse and how they learn that Christmas is about more than receiving gifts.