Best for Ages Zero - Two

A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph. D., has dedicated a lifetime... more

Provides an opportunity for parents to interact with their babies by combining specific step-by-step exercises and guided professional instruction with entertaining visuals and sounds. Promotes proper physical development in babies.... more

Ranny's Pick! Great DVD for new parents. Even if you think you know how to interact with your baby - this will give you new ideas for exercises to do with your newborn to 3-months-old baby that you hadn't thought of before. And, it lets you know what's appropriate and what isn't.

A learn and play program encouraging grandparents and grandbabies to play together. It combines exercise, music, and learning. There are rhymes, circle-time activities, lullabies and tips on how to best physically interact with your grandbaby.... more

Offers instruction for using sign language with pre-verbal infants and toddlers. Includes basic instruction and teaches more than 200 words.... more

Provides an opportunity for parents to interact with their babies by combining specific step-by-step exercises and guided professional instruction with entertaining visuals and sounds. Promotes proper physical development in babies.... more

Ranny's Pick! I think this is an awesome DVD that I wouldn't hesitate giving as a gift to a new parent. As a former dancer, I thought I understood movement, but I was enchanted by the selection of movement exercises this offers. It really does a great job of letting you know what's appropriate and what isn't. this is my favorite new find for new parents!!

Inspires early language development from preverbal communication using sign language to first spoken words. Set to classical music, features beautiful real world images, delightful puppet shows, colorful toys in motion and babies.... more

Pink pigs, orange tractors and green grasshoppers introduce your child to the world of colors. Original music soundtrack! Includes interactive games: build "colors" characters on your home computer, on TV, or choose a colored box and see what's inside! P... more

Ranny's Pick! OK, I confess, I'm a real So Smart fan. These are really well done DVDs, perfect for your early learner. Simple. Straightforward. Uncomplicated. And, kids really enjoy them. My grandson was a So Smart fan until he was three.

Bold, brightly colored animals and classical music are brought together to encourages language development and facilitate creative thinking.... more

Puts your baby's day to music as you learn American Sign Language signs for eating, family and pets. Designed for babies with an age-appropriate pace, delightful animation and signing babies.... more

Features original songs from the children's animated series, Bumblz. High production values and a variety of musical styles and themes result in a rare music CD that both children and parents can enjoy together.... more

SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION. VHS ONLY. An inspirational tale of a plain caterpillar who longs to be more. Hermie tries to imitate other insects with no success. After each failed attempt, he asks God for guidance and the result is an amazing transformation.... more

Ranny's Pick! Hermie, in Spanish, for Spanish speaking children or those who are learning another language.

An inspirational tale of a plain caterpillar who longs to be more. Hermie tries to imitate other insects with no success. After each failed attempt, he asks God for guidance and the result is an amazing transformation.... more

Includes:
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type and More Fun on the Farm ( DVD) $14.95
Is Your Mama A Llama? And More Stories about Growing UP DVD) $14.95
Snowy Day, and More Ezra Jack Keats Storie (DVD) $14.95
Value = $44.85... more

Ranny's Pick! "Introduce your child to books by using DVDs to accompany your reading. It works!."

Includes:
Wheels On the Bus: Mango Helps the Moon Mouse (see details) $12.99
Wheels On the Bus: Mango and Papayas Animal Adventure (see details) $12.99
Vakye=$24.98... more

These songs focus on things that are important for little people to learn and practice in their families, pre-school and day-care. There are 8 original songs, each is repeated once to minimize interruptions. The songs are fun to sing and the accompanying... more

Ranny's Pick! Highly recommended. Great selections for 2 to 7-year-olds.

Exposes children to early developing sounds and words, as well as introducing them to simple sign language. A 12-step tutorial at the end provides caregivers with ideas to encourage language development.... more

Ranny's Pick! The best part of this DVD, in my estimation is the end portion which gives a mini lesson on babies' language development. Although we played this for some babies, who were marginally attentive, I feel the strength of this DVD is in it's appeal to parents.

Amusing program for dads looking for ways to relate to their babies. Offers ways for father and baby to interact through movement, music and massage. Features a group discussion on fatherhood. Instructors are a registered nurse and a pediatrician.... more

Dance and exercise program based on creative movement philosophy. Teaches action words as well as movement.... more

Sends positive messages to youngsters on issues like sharing, safety and respect for others.... more

Using animation and nursery songs, Spanish-speaking hosts introduce infants to the Spanish language.... more

Ranny's Pick! I've already confessed to being a So Smart fan and here's a perfect Spanish language version. If you want your baby to be bi-lingual, you couldn't find anything better than this for infacts up to age 3.

Puppet characters, Baby "I" and Baby "Q" introduce early learners to the basic concepts: animals, shapes, patters, numbers and the seasons. Features music from the London Symphony Orchestra.... more

All the original Brainy Baby songs that children enjoy singing along to on one CD. Includes: "26 Letters," "Name Your Shapes," and others. Reinforces ideas and behaviors such as manners, seasons, and numbers.... more

Ranny's Pick! Includes: 1. ABC's; I Spy Something..; 3. Body In Motion; 4. Listen!; 5. Old MacDonald;6. Mind Your Manners; 7. Name Your Shapes; 8. Counting To Twenty; 9. Bingo;10. Seasons Change; 11. 26 Letters

Thirty well known and not-so-well known traditional nursery rhymes are put to dance. Little Miss Muffet is on pointe and Peter Piper is a very hip hopper. How about tap dancing to It's Raining It's Pouring? With the camera focused on legs and feet, it's ... more

Ranny's Pick! Receives George Foster Peabody Award. "'Nursery Tap, Hip to Toe' is delightfully different; this collection of 30 well-known - and not-so-well-known - nursery rhymes introduces children to a full range of the performing arts," stated the Peabody Foundation. "The spoken word and the physicality of dance combine to offer an enchanting learning experience for the young - and not so young."

Wai Lana combines ancient yoga relaxation techniques and quiet music to bring a deep sense of calm and inner balance to children. Whether your kids are too active or just need to rest, the Daydream CD will introduce them to the benefits of yoga. includes... more

Ranny's Pick! With ADD and ADHD rates increasing in the United States over the past decade, it is important to find ways to help children achieve a state of balance and relaxation, without a prescription. —Montana Parent, August/September 2004

Interactive, featuring colorful animation and beautifully orchestrated nursery songs. A musical picture book for baby and parents to share. Enchanting shapes, colors and familiar objects to help baby develop language skills and prepare your child to read... more

Introduces eight animals that live in God's world and an opportunity for parents to teach their baby animal names and the concept of large and small. Engaging animation and motion photography of real animals are underscored with classical music.... more

Vinko the Dancing Bear and DJ the Dinosaur invite kids to join them for a toe-tapping musical adventure. Features old favorites such as "The Muffin Man", "The Wheel's on the bus" "Pop goes the Weasel" as well as original songs such as "DJ's My Nname." A... more

Designed to calm fussy babies before bedtime. Begins with a children's prayer. The animated characters yawn as night approaches. Real babies slumber away in dreamland. Mesmerizing motion footage is underscored with classical lullabies.... more

Continuing in the tradition of "Songs in the Key of Bee", "The Bee Sides" CD is sure to delight children of all ages. The songs are fun, heartfelt, and cover many musical genres with a sophistication rarely heard in children's music titles.... more

Miss Lori shows her young friends and viewers several different finger plays to encourage fine motor skills development. Includes B-I-N-G-0, I'm A Little Teapot, and Where Is Thumbkin?... more

Ranny's Pick! Dear Miss Lori: One of our Juror's has a 4 yr. old daughter who has your voice down to a tee. She walks around the office singing the finger plays, sounding just like "Miss Lori" She is very taken with the Video! Way to go! Ranny Levy - Founder / President

A collection of classic and contemporary poetry for young children, featuring poems by Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and many others. A simple, engaging work that introduces children to poetry with a fun, empowering vibe.... more

Mr. Marty wants to get your kids engaged by singing, laughing, flying through space, visiting the wild west, enjoying his delightful character friends and giggling at his wild antics A combination of live action and animation, recorded in front of a liv... more

Everything to prepare a 2- to 5-year-old for preschool. Children learn the who, what, why, where and how of a preschool day with song and dance numbers and funny skits. Throughout, they are exposed to a literacy-rich environment so that essential early... more

Make bedtime fun with Peggy Rathmann's magical and giggly tale. Narrated by Anthony Edwards. Contains popular book-based videos of Happy Birthday Moon, Good Night Gorilla, How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night and more.... more

Ranny's Pick! ALA Notable Recordings Committee: “Anthony Edwards' relaxed pace allows for plenty of time to pore over the illustrations and savor the many variations of Brahms' Lullaby woven through the recording.”

Brad shares a great birthday party event with his friends: they get to "help" demolish and repair a driveway with real equipment and a real crew. Watch as Brad's crew learn the importance of sharing and the value of teamwork.... more

Brad shares a great birthday party event with his friends: they get to "help" demolish and repair a driveway with real equipment and a real crew. Watch as Brad's crew learn the importance of sharing and the value of teamwork.... more