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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Safari So Good Book and DVD Review

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Did you know Dr. Seuss’ birthday is coming up on March 2nd? Many schools participate in Read Across America day in celebration of this author who produced so many outstanding books, and whose company continues to publish delightful tales.

I want to celebrate his birthday today by introducing you to the latest book and DVD combo that has come out of the Cat in the Hat Learning Library. Darah and I recently read Safari So Good and it was such a fun read! We were able to go exploring together and on every page, we learned interesting facts about African wildlife. The book is available for $12.99 at Walmart, Barnes & Noble and online.

cover of Dr. Seuss book, Safari So Good

The DVD by the same title was an excellent compliment to the book, as it expanded upon what was shown in the book through music and a bit of humor. Martin Short is the voice of the Cat, which makes it all the more fun for the grown ups, I think! The DVD retails for $10.95 and can be found or on Amazon for under $10!

DVD cover for Dr. Seuss' Safari So Good

Darah loves the Safari So Good DVD, and I have watched it with her and definitely give it two thumbs up. But the book is her real treasure. Can I please show you the page she keeps turning to and asking questions about? It’s this one:

cheetah cubs playing with elephant poop

Yes, she wants to know ALL about why baby cheetahs play with elephant poop! It is completely fascinating to her! The Cat in the Hat definitely has his finger on the pulse of what will get a kid’s attention!

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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

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This year for the holidays we are doing something VERY fun. I’ve created a Christmas Countdown paper chain, with one link for every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every link has a special holiday activity for us to do. It has been a terrific way for us to get a daily dose of Christmas without getting completely overwhelmed.

Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

A few of the days on the chain are listed as “holiday movie” time. The one Darah asks for every time is The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!. This 60 minute DVD is really quite cute (and I say that as someone who isn’t especially fond of The Cat in the Hat!). The Cat, Nick and Sally have a very fun Christmas party, and take the Thinga-ma-jigger on a trip around the world to help a lost reindeer get home in time for the big event. Along the way they make all sorts of new friends and, of course, have a lot of fun.

If your are looking for something new to watch this holiday season, or for something that might have more appeal to younger kids, this is a great choice. You can find this DVD at Target, Walmart, Kmart and Toys R Us for just $9.99.

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Get Ready for Halloween with Great New DVDs! GIVEAWAY!!!

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NCircle Entertainment has been very busy preparing some SPOOK-tacular new DVDs for your children in anticipation of Halloween. Darah has been watching these stories every day after her quiet time and really loves them all!

First up is a brand new DVD from Sid the Science Kid called “Sid’s Spooky Halloween.” Tim and I both especially love this one, because it includes some really fun and very easy to replicate science projects, all with a spooky (but not truly scary) theme. It’s so much fun to watch!

Two classics have also been released on DVD this season. The first is a set of 3 Halloween episodes from WordWorld and it is called “A Kooky, Spooky Halloween.” I was unfamiliar with this show prior to watching the episodes. Most every character and even background object is actually made of words. It’s really neat! The show also finds creative ways to help kids learn how to build words together throughout each story. It’s absolutely perfect for pre-readers and early reader.

Finally, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That has a Halloween DVD, too, called “Tricks and Treats!” Did you know The Cat in the Hat is my least favorite Dr. Seuss character? It’s because he gets into so much mischief! I’m much more like the fish in the bowl who keeps telling him to go away! I think Darah especially likes The Cat in the Hat because she knows he gets under mommy’s skin. 🙂

If your kid is itching for some Halloween fun before the big day, any one of these DVDs would be a great choice! They are $6.99 each (great price, right?!) and are available at NCircle Entertainment or at a retailer near you!

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