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Wild Kratts Unleashes Debut Toy Collection at Toys”R”Us
It has been so fun watching The Kratt brothers, Martin and Chris, on such great shows like Zoboomafoo to the ever-popular Wild Kratts. Our family enjoys all of their shows and I really like that the brothers make learning about wildlife fun and interesting. They really have a gift for bringing the wild into our homes! Recently they released a collection of Wild Kratt toys that are available at Toys”R”Us nationwide and on toysrus.com. The extensive new range from Wicked Cool Toys – features collection action figures, talking plush, power suits and more – brings home all the action-packed fun of the hit animated Wild Kratts TV show on PBS Kids,…
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New Episodes of ARTHUR Starting September 29th
Fans of Arthur and his friends will be happy to join their favorite Aardvark for the premiere of Season 18 which begins today, September 29th on PBS KIDS (check local listings). Produced by WGBH, this Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS series explores childhood challenges with heart and humor, while teaching problem-solving and pro-social skills. ARTHUR, based on the best-selling books by Marc Brown, is television’s longest-running children’s animated series. Over the past 17 seasons, ARTHUR has remained one of the highest-rated weekday children’s series on PBS among children 4-8. ARTHUR has won numerous awards, including the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA, and seven Daytime Emmys®-four for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program. “PBS KIDS…
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PBS Kids Promotes Reading All Year Long
As part of the PBS Kids VIP group I was provided some books and other materials to host a PBS Kids Summer Reading party. My daughter and I are always up for a party and especially if it is one where we are encouraging young readers a love of books! Here are some ideas we incorporated into our party that you can use to host your own book club or book reading party. What a great way to encourage a love of reading in our kids. Tips to Throw A Book-Reading Party: Host the Party Outside: If weather permits, why not host the book reading…
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PBS Kids PEG + CAT debuts “Chickens on the Loose” DVD
Many of you know that we are big fans of the PBS Kids series PEG + CAT. Each PEG + CAT adventure finds Peg and her sidekick, Cat, overcoming challenges that requires them to use math and problem-solving skills. The series demonstrates through each show the importance of resilience and perseverance. I had a chance to met the creators of the series, PEG + CAT was created by Billy Aronson (“Rent,” “Postcards from Buster”) and Jennifer Oxley (“Little Bill,” “The Wonder Pets!”), at the PBS annual meeting last year. I was so impressed with how clever the show is and find Cat hysterical. His humor is quite dry but childlike.…
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Netflix Titles, Crafts and Recipes to Promote Kindness and Acceptance
A Little Kindness Never Gets Old. That is the catch-phrase of the Netflix original series, Derek, staring Ricky Gervais, an English nursing home caretaker who only sees the good in people. Wouldn’t life be easier if we all had this sunny disposition and saw only the good?! This month as we are preparing our children for returning to school, Netflix took a cue from Derek and compiled a list of titles that help teach our kids about kindness and acceptance. Derek’s mantra of acceptance, no matter age or ability inspired their list of titles that provide a great resource for parents to remind their kids about seeing the good in others. …
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It’s A Girl! PBS Kids Daniel Tiger Welcomes A Baby Sister!
We love Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood because it teaches children about everyday life in a gentle and fun environment! On August 18th, PBS Kids is welcoming a new kid to the neighborhood with the arrival of Daniel Tiger’s new baby sister, Margaret. The season begins with a week full of new episodes that follow many of the important issues young children face with a new sibling. We had a chance to interview Angela C. Santomero, creator of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, in our Inspirational Moms section last year where she talks about her inspiration behind creating such great hits like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Blue’s Clues. Below are helpful tips…
