Best for Ages Zero - Two

One winter morning Peter wakes up to see that snow has fallen, covering everything in the city. His exciting adventures come to life in this adaptation of the perennial children's classic and Caldecott medal winner.... more

Ranny's Pick! Booklist: "...graceful animation brings to life the joyful experiences of a small boy on a snowy day."

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!!

Fifteen skill-building activity songs for care givers, parents and babies. Musical tracks for sing along fun and activity guide available.... more

Ranny's Pick! I love these songs. They're so perfect for this age. Fun. Well performed. Katherine Dines is a pleasure to listen to. I could listen to this CD for a long time. When you're getting ready for that next long road trip, pack this one.

Includes:
So Smart! Colors ( see details) $14.95
So Smart! Sights and Sounds (see details) $14.95
So Smart!: Letters ( see details) $14.95
So Smart: First Words (see details) $15.98
Value = $62.92... more

Ranny's Pick! "Watching together with your new baby can help expand his or her vocabulary, especially when paired with a follow-up activity that reinforces what’s on the DVD or video. These are four of our best DVDs for teaching language skills to your baby. All have received all-star ratings from our jurors."

A series of videos that bridges the gap between the time a baby can communicate with his or her hands and the time a baby can speak. By giving parents and babies the ability to communicate without words, these videos reduce frustration and encourage rew... more

Ranny's Pick! I wish I would have known about this when my children were babies. Teaching babies sign language when they are right on the cusp of speaking is such a great way to bridge that transition, and reduces frustration for both the parent and the child. Highly recommended

Learn vocabulary with simple stories; adorable, bright, bold animation; and original music. Includes interactive games that can be played on TV with your remote control, printable Story Cards and bonus "Sleepytime" classical music CD.... more

Ranny's Pick! Combine watching this with real life experiences, please, to get the most out of it. Rather than sit your baby down in front of the DVD player, sit with her, repeat the words, and point to objects in the room that are the same as what's on the screen.

Learn vocabulary with simple stories; adorable, bright, bold animation; and original music.... more

Ranny's Pick! Combine watching this with real life experiences, please, to get the most out of it. Rather than sit your baby down in front of the DVD player, sit with her, repeat the words, and point to objects in the room that are the same as what's on the screen.

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.

Pink pigs, orange tractors and green grasshoppers introduce your child to the world of colors. Original music soundtrack.... 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.

Learn vocabulary with simple stories; adorable, bright, bold animation; and original music. Includes interactive games that can be played on TV with your remote control, printable story cards and bonus "Sleepytime" classical music CD.... more

Ranny's Pick! Wonderfully produced. Thoughtful, sensible, and cute. I'd say this is a perfect starter DVD for young babies. Combine it with real life experiences, and it will make all the difference in the world.

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

Offers a bilingual learning experience in a playful, interactive and multi-sensory journey using objects found in a child's natural environment to maximize on his or her language development.... more

Ranny's Pick! This DVD takes the child on a memorable journey of a home through objects, shapes, music and sounds. All through playful and fun games, puzzles, and video flashcards that reinforce the lessons learned. The DVD also includes a phonetic card that can help a parent or caretaker pronounce the words in the video appropriately.

Soothing new education video for babies. Jack is a puppy who lives in Central Park, New York City. He explores colors, shapes, animals, flowers, mountains, trees and more. Classical music pieces are performed by an award-winning concert pianist, Cheryl T... more

Ranny's Pick! This is so cute. I'm making sure that my grandson gets to watch it.

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

Includes:
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and Lots More Learning Fun (see details) $14.95
Good Night, Gorilla, And More Bedtime Stories (see details) $14.95
Harry the Dirty Dog, and More Terrific Tales (see details) $14.95
Red Riding Hood, And More James Marshall... more

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

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

Bumblz and Slomo want to build a Clubhouse, but encounter obstacles along the way. Can their new friends, Fuzzette, Corky and Spinny help them out? See the Bumblz Gang use friendship, cooperation and the power of the imagination to overcome the odds!... more

Country superstar, Randy Travis, narrates the title tale about a barnyard mutiny on Farmer Brown's farm. Cows that type? Hens that strike? Be sure to pack your funny bone for a hilarious trip to the farm. Adapted from the Caldecott Honor Book. Spanish tr... more

Ranny's Pick! A run-away favorite of our film festivals. Wonderfully animated, classic children's stories, with Randy Travis' narration. A real winner and an evergreen title for your collection. School Library Journal: “…a sure hit with the story hour.” Booklist: “…delightfully animated…. Singer Randy Travis narrates in a wonderful drawl set against background fiddle music... You couldn’t ask for a better narrator.”
ALA Notable Recordings Committee: "Background barnyard sounds and music enhance Jorge Pupo's Spanish reading....” (Spanish version)

Includes:
Yoga Kids (see details) $9.98
Finger Plays with "Miss Lori" (see details) $12.99
Nursery Tap, Hip to Toe (see details) $21.95
Value = $44.92... more

Ranny's Pick! "Get your little ones hooked on exercise early. The message here is that moving your body is fun and keeps you healthy. These are not for couch potatoes. There's something for everyone - yoga, finger play, and dancing - all wrapped up into one package."

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

Join Jake and the Pocket Snails on a magical adventure learning the letters of the alphabet. DVD includes interactive activities, music player, Meet the Snails, company bio and TV commercial.... more

Includes:
Signing Time! Volumes 4, 5, & 6 (see details) (see details)(see details) $21.99 each
Value=$65.97... more

Ranny's Pick! "Children learn from everything they watch, whether it's good or bad. Here are two titles that teach lessons. One about behavior; one about language development."

Teaches ASL signs for family members, feelings, and things you find outside. Divided into family songs, outside songs, and feelings.... more

Ranny's Pick! I love this series. This producer has really done a fabulous job of creating DVDs that are very timely and useful. If you're aware of how teaching children sign language has a very positive affect on their language development, you'll appreciate the high quality of these programs.

Join Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and Signing Time's Rachel Coleman for more "Signing Time" fun! Teaches the alphabet in American Sign Language, and introduces more than 50 signs for words corresponding to different letters. Sign and sing along with t... more

Ranny's Pick! I highly recommend the titles in this excellent series. They're great for helping kids in their language development. Bravo Two Little Hands Productions. Good work!

Join Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and Signing Time's Rachel Coleman for more signing fun! Teaches ASL signs for fruits, vegetables, colors of the rainbow, and activities. Divided into segments for colors; and fruits and veggies, and activities, Inclu... more

Ranny's Pick! Excellent DVD. All of the titles in this series are great and they all got All-Star ratings from KIDS FIRST! which in itself is a miracle as our jurors are very stingy with that rating. It has to be outstanding to get one.

Through the use of live action, animation, puppetry and animatronics, characters undertake a musical adventure to a reptile show, a bird show, a grocery store and even the moon. Along the way, they learn some early socialization skills.... more

Roger Daltrey of "The Who" sings the voice of Argon the Dragon, the driver of the bus, in this colorful musical journey based on the classic children's song. Includes three new songs.... more

Includes:
Yoga Kids (see details) $9.98
Yoga Kids 2: ABC's (see details) $12.98
Yoga Kids 3: Sill to Calm (see details) $12.98
Value = $35.94... more

Ranny's Pick! "Two great yoga titles for parents who have already discovered what a great activity yoga is for their child. Save when you buy both."

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.

Lloyd the llama is looking for his mama. "Is your mama a llama?" he asks a bat, a swan, a cow, a seal, and a kangaroo. Young children will share Lloyd's delight when the answer to his question is finally, "Yes!" With rhyme and riddle, and the perfect nar... more

Ranny's Pick! Video Librarian: “…featuring a solid musical score by the wonderful Ernest V. Troost.” School Library Journal: “The charming animation brings to life Kellogg’s illustrations, maintaining the animals’ charming personalities and his detailed backgrounds… an enjoyable addition for pre-school story hours.”

A compilation of 20 original songs to help teach children over 200 American Sign Language vocabulary words, including an activity guide with pre-written curricula for parents and educators. Enhanced CD with video clips.... more

James Coffey's CD has kids hopping like kangaroos, soaring like the eagles, and enjoying diverse musical styles with his creative lyrics that take a journey through an imaginative animal kingdom.... more

Ranny's Pick! This CD is a must-pack for long car trips. You will be surprised how it crosses over many ages, from babies to 8-year-olds. And, will keep adults hopping as well.

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

Braincandy is an inventive series that focuses on children learning about themselves and the world through their five senses. Braincandy introduces concepts about the five senses. Original music score.... more

Ranny's Pick! If you look at this title for it's visual appeal, it makes sense. As a learning tool, it is not realistic to think that 2-5-year-oles can understand the concept that the brain controls the senses. They can, and do understand that we have different senses. Stop here with the lesson and you'll be fine.

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.

Shows happy expressive faces in familiar surroundings to delight and entertain your baby. Exposes viewers to people of all races, sizes, shapes and ages.... more

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

An entertaining teaching aid to facilitate language-learning while prompting a positive learning environment. Teaches ten colors via live images, animation and classical music.... 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

Take a journey through the wonderful world of dance. This DVD introduces toddlers to movement and dance by showing the movements of puppets, animals, dancers and other children. Designed to watch, learn and have fun.... more

Introduces babies & toddlers to early musical concepts. Designed to captivate and entertain your child using real musical instruments, colorful puppets and shapes.... more

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

Using real kids, Whiz Kidz shows the basics of ABC's, counting, colors, animal sounds, body parts, safety tips and more.... more

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

See the Bumblz Gang use friendship, cooperation and the power of the imagination to overcome the odds! This gift set includes the CD, "Songs in The Key of Bee" and the companion DVD, "Clubhouse Friends. Save $5.00 over retail price when you buy them toge... 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

Running from dreaded bath time, Harry the mutt gets caked in mud. But the question is, will his family recognize him in this Gene Zion's classic, which headlines this special collection of doggie tails. By Gene Zion; Illustrator - Margaret Bloy Graham.... more

Ranny's Pick! Another great evergreen title for your permanent collection. School Library Journal: "...an excellent selection for both school and public libraries..."

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