Disney is releasing Hannah Montana: The Movie on Blu-Ray and DVD, and Pete’s Dragon: High Flying Edition on DVD on August 18th. I’m not a big Hannah Montana fan, but I guess the movie was cool. Basically, in the movie, she can’t be both Hannah Montanna and Miley Cyrus at the same time. Ginger and Maya liked it a lot, but Maya didn’t want to do the review. I guess she didn’t have to because she’s only 5.

I haven’t watched Pete’s Dragon yet so all I know is that there is a dude named Pete and he has a dragon, and I think the dragon’s name is Elliot. It’s a very old movie. It might be good. I think people who like really old movies would like this one. I guess I might like it because I liked Marry Poppins…I don’t know…

-Lena

Lillian, age three and a half years, enjoyed the Handy Manny Green Team
video.  She says she learned “about the tools” and liked the “tea cup moving
up and down, up and down.”  Her favorite episode was ‘Saving the Turtles’.

I, Lil’s mom, liked that the episodes are themed and educational but not
boring or saccharine.  Manny and his tools teach Spanish by using it and
repeating the English word after, but not asking viewers to repeat after
them as if they can actually converse.  (The ‘talk to me’ farce is my least
favorite kid’s show technique.)

The Green Team video includes five fifteen minute episodes.  Each one
considers a different environmental topic in an age appropriate way.  While
more entertaining than educational, I appreciate the eco-friendly values in
Handy Manny’s Green Team.

-Rachel

P.S. If Handy Manny: Manny’s Green Team is available everywhere March 31st. If Handy Manny and his tools inspire you to be more friendly to the environment, visit Rachel and her husband’s eco-friendly store, Baying Hound, where you’ll find “unique gear, superior services, and sustainable practices.” They have great deals in their Clearance Corner! Read more about Rachel and Lil’s environmentally friendly tips and tricks at Rachel’s blogs, Baying Hound Howls and Hounds in the Kitchen. -Abby

It’s a good movie and it’s coming out tomorrow so you better get it!!! If you like Disney movies and chihuahuas then you should see it!!!! It’s fun to sit with a blanket and eat some snacks while you’re watching it! So get it and do that!

Liberty (and Lena on the video)

Here’s a maze you can print out:

The Secret of the Magic Gourd is a fun kids’ movie about “what if I got everything I asked for”.  It was a bit above Peyton’s head (age 3) as far as the moral of the story, but he loved the flying fish, the space ships, and all the funny things Bailey (the magic gourd) did.  Older kids will enjoy the school scenes, marching toys, and escapes from trouble.

Erin

YOU’VE HEARD OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL RIGHT?! Well,  a brand new one is coming tomorrow!!! You better get High School Musical 3 cuz it’s  AWESOME! If you don’t get it tomorrow then get it soon!!!!! And get the extended edition with the bloopers and the bonus clips and the Digital Copy that’s made for playing it on your laptop!!!!

Liberty