DVD Review & Giveaway: Where's Spot? And Other Stories

My family and I recently received a copy of Where's Spot? And Other Stories on DVD to review.


Break out the nostalgia my fellow parents, Where's Spot? And Other Stories is the 30th anniversary edition, based on the popular book series of the same name. (I really feel old!) It features six story episodes: "Where's Spot?", "Spot's Lost Bone", "Spot at the Playground", "spot Goes to the Park", "Spot Finds A Key", and "Spot Goes Splash!". Each episode has it's own song too. I recommend watching the movies AFTER you've read the books with your children. The DVD actually does have subtitles for the hearing impaired - so consider turning the volume down and reading with your kids, or having the books nearby so the kids can find the words on the screen in the books, and learn to read along. (I don't believe they are all word for word, but it does help teach word recognition and beginning reading skills)

Where's Spot? And Other Stories is also full of special features, including author Eric Hill reading the original Where's Spot? book and three bonus episodes - "Spot's Bath", "Spot's Umbrella", and "Spot's Treehouse". It also contains the Spot's Shapes and Colors Game.

Where's Spot? And Other Stories is full screen edition, and runs just 30 minutes long in total (about 5 minutes per episode, not including special features), so it makes for a good, short TV reward, or perfect to keep TV viewing at a minimum. The DVD is not rated - it's perfect for the preschool age up to age 4, after that, they may be bored extremely quickly. The suggested retail price is just $9.99 (Amazon has it for $9.98)

Win it! I have one copy of Where's Spot? And Other Stories on DVD for one lucky reader and their family! To enter, tell us your favorite must-have toddler book to read aloud to your kiddos.

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