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Nick Jr. Favorites: The First Day of School DVD Review

Another great new DVD release is now available for sale, and is a perfect DVD to get your younger kids ready for school. Whether it is their first day of preschool or their first day in a new classroom, this DVD is filled with their favorite characters and lessons to help them feel more at ease. My daughter likes to pretend she's going to school during playtime, as some of her older playmates attend preschool and many of my piano students talk about school when they wait for their lessons. 

We are big Nick Jr. viewers in our home, so this DVD is a perfect compilation of a variety of different characters and programs, where I don't have to go and grab another DVD if she requests a different Nick Jr. show than is already in the DVD player. My daughter adores all of these shows, but definitely is beginning to love Blue's Clues and continues to ask for Dora and Diego on a regular basis. Look for the new Nick Jr. The First Day of School DVD at a retailer near you, or find it online on Amazon.com. 

DORA, KAI-LAN AND FRIENDS HELP KIDS PREPARE FOR THEIR BIG DAY! 

NICKELODEON: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

DVD Available on July 13, 2010

New York, NY – June 18, 2010 – Get ready for the first day of school with your preschool pals from Nickelodeon! Dora the Explorerleads the way in this adventure-filled DVD, which also includes episodes from Go, Diego, Go!; Blue’s Clues; The Wonder Pets!; and Ni Hao, Kai-lan! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Nickelodeon: The FirstDay of School comes to DVD on July 13, 2010 and contains over two hours of educational entertainment for preschoolers.

Nickelodeon: First Day of School Synopses:

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 theway, 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. 

Nickelodeon: The First Day of School Fast Facts:

Street Date: July 13, 2010

DVD SRP: $16.99

DVD Running Time:  Approximately 122 Minutes

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kidsfirst in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visitwww.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA - News, VIA.B- News).

About Paramount Home Entertainment:

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalfof various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.