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The Wheels on the Bus Series Rating:
GENERAL
Format:
DVD •
CD
Run Time: 36 minutes plus 16 minutes bonus video Ages: 1-5 Years Early Socialization Skill: Helping and Sharing Bonus Material: Lyric Sheet, Parent's guide, Behind the Scenes Video Awards:
KIDS FIRST! ALL STAR Endorsement •
Approved by The DOVE FOUNDATION •
The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval •
iParenting Best Products, 2006 •
Creative Child PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD •
Recommended by Video Librarian •
Recommended by School Library Journal •
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, 2006 •
Orinda Film Festival, 2006
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This entertaining story teaches key socialization skills of Helping and Sharing while the loveable Mango and Papaya go on another musical adventure, this time helping a Hungry Moon Mouse who has landed his spaceship on the earth. Special stops at a Reptile Show, a Bird Show, Whole Foods Market, and Epoxie the Clown's Birthday Party.
Storyline:
"The Wheels on the Bus - Mango Helps the Moon Mouse" is the second episode of the award-winning series of children’s films based on the beloved song - The Wheels on the Bus, staring the voice talents of Roger Daltrey of The Who and SNL alumna, Victoria Jackson.
“Mango Helps the Moon Mouse” brings to life a captivating mix of live-action, puppetry and animation in an upbeat 36-minute musical adventure sprinkled with valuable lessons such as helping, sharing, visiting new places and the importance of good nutrition, appealing to kids ages 1-5.
The story follows Mango the monkey and Papaya the toucan as they ride the bus looking for someone to help. When they see a tiny spaceship streak across the sky and crash, they go to the rescue, discovering “Moon Mouse” a little mouse from the moon who has come to earth to get cheese for the Moon Mice back home. In their quest to help Moon Mouse, Mango and Papaya ride the bus to a reptile show, a bird show, a birthday party, Whole Foods Market, and finally to the moon itself.
Between stops, the passengers on the bus sing lively verses of "The Wheels on the Bus" as well as six new songs composed by Laura Hall and sung by Roger Daltrey. 11-year-old Janie Laurel Escalle plays the role of Coco, the friend who guides our group through their adventure.
Key Messages for Children:
“Mango Helps the Moon Mouse” teaches the early socialization skills of Helping, Sharing, Good Manners and Cooperation. The lessons were developed under the guidance of esteemed Yale University Child Psychologist, Dr. Dorothy Singer, who ensured that the educational content was correct and that the videos were overall appropriate for the intended age group.
Product Information:
DVD for home viewing market for children ages 2-4, but appealing to children ages 1-5. Feature film runs 36 minutes. Bonus material includes “The Making of” which runs 16 minutes, and the full version of the “Reptile Show” which runs approximately 20 mins, Lyrics Sheet and Parent’s Guide.
Moon Mouse Insert Guide (148.1 kB)
Moon Mouse Insert Lyrics (199.04 kB)
Worth getting this dvd
When I first watched this dvd with my son I did not think it was as good as the first. But my 20 month old son has made his decision, he loves it!!! This one teaches values like sharing & the songs are fun to listen too. They definitely grow on you, give yourself some time esp if you really liked the first dvd. We alternate bet the 2 dvds for my son so it is easier on us!!!!