New Release: Curious George and other kids titles DVDs

Curious George: Back to School DVD boxUniversal Studios Home Entertainment released a new Curious George title on DVD on Aug. 3, 2010. In Curious George: Back to School, the inquisitive monkey discovers there’s a lot to learn and do at school, as well as new friends to meet. The DVD includes eight episodes from the PBS Kids TV series.

On July 6, 2010, Warner Home Video launched a new Preschool is Cool Seseme Street series with Preschool is Cool: ABCs With Elmo.

In the DVD, priced at $14.98, Elmo and Professor Grover introduce children to the alphabet with themed stories and songs and the classic music video “African Alphabet.”

Plus, Scholastic Storybook Treasures released the Wheels On the Bus Sing-Along Travel Kit on June 8, 2010,

Wheels On the Bus Travel KitPriced at $24.95, the Wheels On the Bus travel case includes two DVDs featuring 15 animated classics, a CD with 13 sing-along songs, a 34-page activity booklet with games and activities that support math and reading skills, crayons and travel tips for parents.

The DVDs are The Wheels On the Bus … and More Sing-Along Favorites and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly … and More Sing-Along Favorites. The first one won a Parents’ Choice GOLD Award.

About S. Clark

Sam Clark is the former Managing Editor/Online Editor of Video Business magazine. With 19 years experience in journalism, 12 in the home entertainment industry, Sam has been hooked on movies on since she saw E.T. then stared into the sky waiting to meet her own friendly alien. Thanks to her husband’s shared love of movies, Sam reviews Blu-ray discs in a true home theater, with a 118-inch screen, projector and cushy recliners with cup holders.