The Gruffalo....Review & Giveaway!

The kids and I just recently watched the sweetest film...The Gruffalo.  You may be familiar with the book and this is one of those rare times when the movie IS as good as the book.  Here is the scoop...
 
2011 Academy Award Nominee for Best Short Film! An animated film based on the classic children's picture book, The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk though the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three animals who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'Gruffalo', and the three animals are each panicked into running away. Mouse is now increasingly confident; there is nothing that can touch him..... or so he thinks. That is, until he rounds a corner and comes face-to-face with the terrible creature of his imagination: the Gruffalo himself! Beautifully animated and appropriate for children of all ages. Features the voices of Helena Bonham Carter, James Corden, John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, Robbie Coltrane, Rob Brydon.



The story behind the movie is wonderful.  It is exciting but not too scary for all ages and all three of my children enjoyed the entire  movie.  The music and narration is very calming and it fits the story to a "T".  What is absolutely stellar about the movie is the animation.  It is absolutely, positively stunning.  The characters and scenery are lovely and you get the feeling that you could easily jump into the screen and be transported to the woods.  There is a scene with dandelions (we call them "wish flowers") that is take your breath away beautiful because it is so vivid.  My son "W" remarked..."Mama, that is beautiful".


The Gruffalo is a must have for any movie collection and is sure to be a hit with all ages.  Pick up your copy today on Amazon....


I am so pleased to tell you that my friends at NCircle Entertainment are giving one lucky RBM reader a copy of The Gruffalo!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Animal ABC's and 123's...Review & Giveaway!

I have two adorable DVD's to tell you about today that will be released on July 12th from NCircle Entertainment....Animal ABC's and Animal 123's.  These fun filled DVD's help your little ones learn their alphabet and numbers while entertaining them with animals.  Here is the scoop...

Synopsis

Introduce preschoolers to letters and numbers using the amazing animal kingdom!  Animal ABCs and Animal 123’s strengthens letter, number and animal name recognition by teaching children about animals from around the globe. Sing along as we explore Earth’s animals, from the cute and cuddly to the wild and wonderful.  These DVDs include fun facts, unique songs and a bonus sections with flashcards.  Practicing your ABCs and 123s has never been so fun!

All three of the kids LOVE these DVD's.  A&W (aged 4 1/2) really got into the letters and numbers while Baby R (aged 1 1/2) was SO into the singing and animals.  I really enjoyed watching the kids get so into the animals (we had just visited the aquarium when we first watched so the penguins were a HUGE hit!) and I, of course, enjoyed the educational quality.  These DVD's are a great addition to  your DVD collection and would make a great birthday gift for the 2-6 crowd.  The graphics are vivid, the music is catchy and the animals are so much fun to watch and learn with.  You can pre-order your copies today from Amazon...




NCircle Entertainment is giving one RBM reader a copy of Tales about Tails!  Thanks to the sponsor for this fun giveaway!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit NCircle's Website and check out the great coloring pages they have available for printing.  Leave a comment telling me which is your favorite. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
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6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it (each can be done daily)= 1 entry per each.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on July 10th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on July 11th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned  DVD for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Word World: The Train Escapade...Review & Giveaway!

It is no secret that I love a children's television show that provides some substance.  I think educational quality is important when it comes to the shows my kiddos watch and the program Word World is high on my list of quality shows.   Have you seen this show?  It is great.  It introduces letters and spelling to kids in a way that is fun, exciting and engaging.  A&W really enjoy the show and I think it has really helped with letter recognition.  When I had the opportunity to review World World:  The Train Escapade I jumped at the chance.  Here is the scoop...

Synopsis

You Can Never Have Too Many Oo’s: When the two letter O’s in Monkey’s roof blow away in the wind, it’s up to Duck to hunt down the /oo/ sound and fix the roof before it rains.  Can Kangaroo and Duck save the day?
Ducks Hiccups: When Duck drinks down a glass of water too quickly, he gets the hiccups for the first time ever! His WordFriends try every trick in the book to help him, but which cure will work?
Achoo!: Pig is allergic to peaches!  When Sheep brings Pig a big bag of peaches to make pies, Pig starts sneezing so much that he can’t even tell Sheep what he really needs is a… a… apples. 
Get Well Soon Soup: When ant gets sick, Pig tries to take care of him by making his special Get-Well-Soon soup. It has all the letters in the alphabet in it, so Pig can build any word that ant needs to feel better.

 Sounds cute doesn't it?  It really is and this is a show that your kids will love and that you can feel good about them watching.  Word World makes learning fun and this DVD is a real hit at our house.  A&W particularly enjoyed the hiccup episode and I like that while my kids are having screen time it is quality screen time.  We all win!  You can pick up your copy today on Amazon...

Thanks to NCircle Entertainment, one lucky Reviewed By Mom reader will win a copy of Word World:  The Train Escapade!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit NCircle's Website and check out the great coloring pages they have available for printing.  Leave a comment telling me which is your favorite. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow NCircle on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like NCircle on Facebook = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it (each can be done daily)= 1 entry per each.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on June 6th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on June 7th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned  DVD for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

The Cat and the Hat Knows a Lot About That: : Tales About Tails...Review & Giveaway!

A&W have a favorite show on PBS...The Cat and the Hat Knows a Lot About That.  Have you all seen this one?   It follows kids, Sally and Nick, as they, along with the curious Cat and the Hat, try and learn about the natural world around them.  It covers all things science and nature and my boys LOVE it!  I love that it is educational and using a well loved literary character as a guide.  When I found out there was a brand new Cat DVD coming out, I knew we had to have it!  Here is the scoop on The Cat and the Hat Knows a Lot About That:  Tales About Tails...

What's better than a tale or two? Tales about Tails from you know who! It so happens the Cat knows a lot about tails There are tails on beavers, and even on whales! You can see how a monkey's tail helps him climb high Or a rattlesnake's tail warns of danger nearby. When the kids want to perform a little dance, They meet a bird named Tango, who teaches a prance. Take a journey with your favorite Cat, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Episodes:


* A Sticky Situation
* Trees Company
* Rain Game
* You Should Be Dancing
* A Tale About Tails


This DVD is so much fun and already a huge hit at our house and in the car for road trips.  It is completely appropriate for all ages and keeps the kids engaged.  A&W have already learned so much from this show and I love to hear them talk about the things they learned.  I really think pairing a popular literary character with these lessons makes it a sure hit.  I am also a big fan of the songs included and so are all the kids (Baby R too!).  Every time we hear "We're gonna go, go, go, go, go on an adventure....." we know we are in for a good time!  You can pick up this fun and educational DVD today on Amazon


NCircle Entertainment is giving one RBM reader a copy of Tales about Tails!  Thanks to the sponsor for this fun giveaway!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit NCircle's Website and check out the great coloring pages they have available for printing.  Leave a comment telling me which is your favorite. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow NCircle on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like NCircle on Facebook = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it (each can be done daily)= 1 entry per each.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on May 15th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on May 16th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned  DVD for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.