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Nickelodeon:  The First Day of School
(Scheduled Release Date July 13, 2010)

Just when school supplies for the next year are hitting the stores, Nickelodeon has put out a new DVD to go along with it:  Nickelodeon: The First Day of School.   With all the regular Nick preschool pals, this new release starts off with a new adventure from Dora the Explorer, and also includes episodes from Go, Diego, Go!; Blue’s Clues; The Wonder Pets!; and Ni Hao, Kai-lan!

Although my children are getting a little older, I still have two young ones who love these shows.  They were attentive the entire time they watched the episodes, but the real test of whether it is a great DVD or not is if they immediately ask to see it again.  That didn’t happen here.  This particular DVD is more directed toward a specific age group than the usual toddler-young school age.  If you are looking for something to transition your preschoolers and kindergarten age who are going to a new school for the first time though, this DVD is a great way to make what’s coming a little more familiar to them.  It contains over two hours of educational entertainment for preschoolers, and it  focused on the exciting new experience of going to school.

Here’s a little information about the episodes and what they are about:

Dora the Explorer – First Day of School -Boots and Tico are really excited because it’s their first day of school and they’re going to learn in English and Spanish!  Dora leads the way, teaching Boots Spanish and Tico English as they head out to school.  At the river, their Guatemalan friend Camila shows them how to find turtles to ride across, then they go through the Forest where Swiper swipes Tico and Boots’ lunches and they have to find them.

Go, Diego, Go! –“ Linda the Librarian” – Alicia is opening a new library on the mountain top.  Linda the Llama was supposed to bring the books for the library — but she’s late and it’s almost time to open the library.  Diego finds Linda the Llama and they set off for the library. But first they’ve got to go up and down the rocky mountains by saying “arriba/abajo,” then a big wind blows away the library books and it’s up to the viewer to find them.

Blue’s Clues – “Blue Takes You To School”

It’s Periwinkle’s first day at preschool, and everyone needs to help Periwinkle make it through his first day.  From finding his cubby and getting through circle time, to reading the job chart and understanding how to take turns and respect others, Periwinkle has a lot to learn.

The Wonder Pets! – “Off to School / Save the Pangaroo” -

• Off to School — The Wonder Pets help our old friend the Baby Blowfish overcome her separation anxiety on her first day of Fish Preschool.
• Save the Pangaroo – The Wonder Pets help a kid-art Pangaroo, a fictional animal that is part kangaroo and part parrot, who has been thrown away in the trash.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan –“Lulu Day” – Today, Kai-lan is having a playdate with her best girl friend, Lulu the rhino.  Kai-lan has all sorts of games to play with Lulu, but Lulu wants to play with different things than Kai-lan.  Kai-lan and Lulu need the viewers’ help to figure out a way to compromise and play things that make them both happy.

Overall, Nickelodeon: The First Day of School is a very cute DVD and deserves four stars.  This DVD is scheduled for release on July 13, 2010 for a Suggested Retail Price of $16.99 — but you can pre-order for release date delivery for a special price at Amazon today.

Title Copyright: 2010
Type: Home Video
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Children’s, Animated, TV, Educational
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: Approximately 122 Minutes
DVD Audio Status: Dolby Digital Sound, English Stereo

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