From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated* Ernest & Celestine comes another hilarious, heartwarming tale of animal misfits destined to become a classic. In The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, the countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly strange: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park, think again!

Directors Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert adapt Renner’s own acclaimed graphic novel in this delirious slapstick comedy about family and the anxieties of modern life.

Evaluation Comments

“We enjoyed watching The BIG BAD FOX vey much.”

“We must have watched it 2-3 times within the last week.”

“We loved the comedy, the characters, and the storyline.”

“The video has great colors and great sounds quality and a great story line.  It’s great all around.”

“We love that it’s also very kids and family friendly, so we could all enjoy it together.”

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Join the Spanish language-learning celebration with this cheerful, fun-filled collection of videos and music CDs. From animals and play to the seasons and birthdays, the videos combine live action, animation, and festive Latin music. The CDs keep the language fun going with an irresistible mix of Latin rhythms that get children on their feet dancing and singing. Packed with fun, laughter, and music, LA GRAN COLECCIÓN is an ideal introduction to Spanish for young children.

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My Neighbor Totoro in a stunning 30th anniversary collector’s edition has recently been released by Studio Ghibli and GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory. The limited-edition set comes in an elegant hard slipcase and includes a new 40-page book with beautiful art and essays. Featured in a deluxe disc portfolio is a Blu-ray of the film paired with hours of special features and the soundtrack on CD for the first time. Perfect for family movie night.

Story background: When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki which features the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in one of their earliest roles.

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Explore the everyday world with everybody’s favorite furry red monster, Elmo, in the new DVD release of Sesame Street – Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores!

Elmo Explores! is a two-hour collection of Elmo’s World episodes, appearing for the first time on DVD. Using the power of his imagination, Sesame Street’s little red monster explores kid-friendly topics such as painting, cooking and habitats from a child’s point of view. Joined by the hilarious Mr. Noodle, Smartie the Smartphone, and his pet goldfish Dorothy, Elmo asks questions that lead to fun discoveries. An age-appropriate launch pad for imagination and learning, Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores! indulges children’s natural sense of curiosity about the world around them.

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Kids will love going on a cultural adventure with Sesame Street: The Magical Want Chase. While taking her friends on a magical hot air balloon ride, Abby Cadabby loses her wand to a curious bird, voiced by Elizabeth Banks. Without Abby’s wand, they can’t get back to Sesame Street. A chase ensues! Pursuing the bird in their hot air balloon, Abby and the gang visit new neighborhoods and discover new foods, music, and languages. Best of all, they make new friends who help them find the missing wand and show them the way back home. Who knew there was so much to discover just around the corner?

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Sgt. Stubby is a heartwarming, critically acclaimed, animated “tail” that shows the world that the greatest heroes can come from the unlikeliest of places. Based on the incredible true story of the unbreakable bond between a young soldier and a little stray dog on the brink of America’s entry into World War I.

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Get ready to explore our world with the critically acclaimed film Dream Big: Engineering Our World (narrated by Jeff Bridges) released in a 2-DVD set by Shout! Factory. Originally filmed for and seen in IMAX® and Giant Screen theaters, this stunning film is now available in living rooms across the country.

The education-focused 2-DVD edition of Dream Big: Engineering Our World will offer the complete movie along with a 150-page educator’s guide (12 lesson plans, including handouts), 10 educational shorts, 8 behind-the-scenes featurettes and 8 more short “Fun Fact” videos. This set brings the wonder of engineering to life for students everywhere.

Why our NAPPA Team likes it:

It’s educational and interesting for kids. Makes a great gift for curious kids who love learning facts! And it’s great as we head back to school. Part of our Best in Educational Tools and Fun & Learning award-winning products. #PlayLearnConnect

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Small island. Big adventure! The beloved Boxcar Children now on DVD with the release of the new animated feature film THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND.

The highly-anticipated movie adaption of the popular children’s book of the same name, stars Martin Sheen (The West Wing), Oscar®-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets) and many more.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND follows the adventures of the orphaned Boxcar Children as they spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather’s small, nearly uninhabited island.

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All About Trains is a fun book and DVD combo introduces little railroad fans to the subject of trains and rail transportation. Join Carl the Train Conductor and his animated rail friends as they take a reading and video adventure to learn how trains were invented, how they work, how fast they go, the different kinds of trains, how trains talk to each other, train safety, and more. Loaded with full-color images, 90 pages. DVD is 40 Minutes.

Evaluation comments:

“My kids love trains, so was a perfect gift for them.”

“Lots of fun information. It’s fun and educational.”

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Join the language-learning celebration with this entertaining combination of live action, animation, and upbeat music. From animals and play to the seasons and birthdays, these videos offer a captivating introduction to Spanish. The CDs keep the fun going with irresistible Latin music that gets kids on their feet. Includes English and Spanish subtitle options and free translation guide/lyrics available. Packed with fun, laughter, and music, Spanish for Kids: The Ultimate Collection is an ideal introduction to Spanish.

Comments from our evaluators:

“The videos are great and easy to follow”

“The videos kept my kids interest”

“They are fun and a great way to introduce a new language to kids”

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