DVDs For Children

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The Wizards of Waverley Place

An exciting magical adventure, Wizards of Waverly Place - The Movie, is available to enjoy on DVD from Monday 22nd February 2010.

The most magical event of the year is now even bigger, with more thrilling adventure! Wizards of Waverly Place - The Movie Extended Edition, available on DVD, features exclusive footage, behind-the-scenes bonus and is packed with extras that take you deeper into the mysterious world of wizardry!

 Embark on a supernaturally exciting adventure as the Russos, your favorite family of wizards-in-training, join together on a quest full of heart-stopping action and hilarious magical mishaps! While on holiday, Alex (Selena Gomez) accidentally casts a spell that threatens her family’s existence. Max (Jake T. Austin) tries to keep his parents together while Alex and Justin (David Henrie) use every trick they know as they search for the “Stone of Dreams” to reverse the spell and save their family.  You won’t want to miss one extraordinary moment of this extended, magic-filled and action-packed movie.

Certificate U

Barbie - A Mermaid Tale

"This is an amazing file which totally changes the view of Barbie films, its up to date and appeals to older children rather than the earlier films which were more geared to younger girls. There is interest and a good story in this DVD and it will keep all girls entertained, and as a Mum I even enjoyed watching it. The graphics and design are modern and the colours superb.  Katie, 8 says "its amazing, I could watch it again and again" and Beth, 10 says " the story is really good and its not like the old Barbie films, I may even watch it again". So this DVD would appeal to a wide age range of girls that like Barbie, and now brings in the older girls who didnt find the original films suitable when they reached 10 years+."

Heather McLean, Isle of Wight

SEE BARBIE™ LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN a magical under WATER ADVENTURE

BARBIE™ IN A MERMAID TALE

Available on DVD on March 22, 2010

The world’s top fashion doll, Barbie™, stars in an exciting underwater adventure when Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale is released on DVD on 22nd March.  Barbie™ makes a splash as Merliah™, a modern surfer girl in Malibu with a fabulous life, great friends and an unexpected family secret! Barbie in A Mermaid Tale combines all the glamour and of Barbie in an original contemporary fairytale.  A must-own addition to every Barbie™ collection, the DVD includes hilarious movie outtakes, an exclusive music video and a special feature starring top female surfer Stephanie Gilmore that will inspire fans to embrace their unique talents.

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale will transport fans to a fantastic world of mermaids filled with delightful new songs, new friends and new challenges.  This lavishly rendered tale of family, friendship and loyalty is a treat for longtime fans and newcomers alike, and will delight both girls and mums with its sense of adventure, camaraderie and wit.

Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she’s a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she’s a mermaid! Merliah™ and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah™ saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength.

Priced at around RRP £14.99

Watch a trailer of this great film here

DENNIS & GNASHER: DOUBLE TROUBLE

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE ALL NEW DENNIS AND GNASHER SERIES
COMES TO DVD.

Dennis and Gnasher is the fun-filled, action-packed animated series starring two of the UK’s top comic stars. They’re two best pals living in Beanotown…who set out to make life as much fun as possible!

So take cover as the duo wreak mischief and mayhem through Beanotown along with their best buddies, Curly & Pie-Face where playing by the rules is most definitely highly over-rated! The chaos never lets up in these six hilarious episodes where no-one is ever safe when Dennis & Gnasher set their sights on grown-ups, wimps and best of all, Wet-Eared Walter, in a series of breath-taking and truly awesome action-packed adventures.

When Dennis and his faithful hound visit Gran in hospital, Gnasher has to be disguised as a baby in nappies to get in. But all goes wrong when Short-sighted butcher and his wife think the disguised Gnasher is their new baby and whisk him home.  Plus disorder reigns when Gnasher pays a trip to the vets and Dennis joins his Dad and his cronies at a school reunion. The excitement is building for the Beanotown Dog Show, Pedigree and talent are what will win a dog top prize. And just how can Dennis get to go to Ratbucket’s sold out gig! 

So if having fun means getting away from boring grown-ups and their boring rules – don’t miss Dennis and Gnasher Double Trouble

RELEASE DATE: 8 March 2010 RRP: £7.99

The Little Red Tractor

THE QUALITY ANIMATED CHILDREN’S FAVOURITE

Featuring the voices of Stephen Tompkinson (Ballykissangel) and Derek Griffiths (Play School)

JOIN LITTLE RED TRACTOR AND HIS FRIENDS FOR SIX NEW ADVENTURES!

There is never a dull moment in the village of Babblebrook! With an escaped kangaroo on the loose, Skip and his motorbike stuck up a tree and trouble continuing to follow Mr Jones wherever he goes, it’s Stan and Little Red Tractor to the rescue once again!

Based on the characters created by Colin Reeder.

Plus even more fun with Bouncing Ball Sing-A-Long & DVD-Rom Printable Colour-In Posters

AS SEEN ON CBEEBIES

OUT TO BUY ON DVD – 19th April 2010

RRP £12.99

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO SPOT!

LET THE BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN IN 2010

Celebrate Spot’s 30th anniversary with the new limited edition ‘Spot’ bumper DVD ready to be un-leashed on

25 January 2009 

“Happy Birthday Dear Spot, Happy Birthday to you!” – Join in the chorus and earmark the start of a new decade with Spot! 2010 is the year of children’s classic, Spot’s 30th anniversary and to kick start the celebrations Spot is releasing a brand new limited edition bumper DVD. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, you can get your paws on this new DVD from 25 January 2010 and enjoy this national treasure in action to really bring the magic of Spot to life.

With over 50 million books of ‘Where’s Spot?’ under his collar in over 100 countries and in 60 languages, this globe-trotting puppy and his pawprint continues to mark his territory with families and children all over the world. Spot makes a wonderful friend and learning companion - whether starting school, going on a trip or visiting the fair, Spot embarks on new experiences that children can identify and learn with. Spot’s 30th anniversary special edition DVD is packed full of fun and adventure with 18 episodes featuring Spot and his friends Helen the hippo, Tom the crocodile and Steve the monkey. 

So don’t miss out on this big birthday bonanza with the new great value limited edition 30th anniversary DVD, available to own from all good DVD stockists and www.abbeykids.co.uk.  With 90 minutes to keep the little ones entertained, the charm and innocence of Spot makes him a firm family favourite as he continues to capture the hearts of preschoolers and their parents.  Adopt this timeless classic from 25 January 2010 to treasure for years to come.

 And keep your eyes peeled for more exciting events to come throughout 2010 including an anniversary edition of the original book, ‘Where’s Spot?’!

CHUGGINGTON WHEELS TO THE RAILS  

Honk your horns – toot! toot! It’s the traintastic world of Chuggington where eager engines Wilson, Koko and Brewster are learning to become working trains.

Chuggington is a magical place where the only way to travel is by rail. Wilson, Koko and Brewster are three young trainees who are just getting started as proper chuggers. As they complete their daily tasks and practice their skills, they learn lessons of timeless value to every childhood, from responsibility and bravery to the true meaning of friendship.

Join the trainees as Wilson is given the important task of picking up a roll of special paper for the printers and Koko challenges Wilson to see if they can stay awake all night! Find out what happens when Zephie becomes Brewster’s little helper and Koko refuses to follow Old Puffer Pete's advice to make a delivery "slow and steady," nearly colliding with a family of squirrels. Koko also learns about responsibility when Irving leaves her in charge of the recycling yard.

The chuggers fear a roaring dragon is hiding in a tunnel. When Zephie falls off the rails in fright, Brewster must face his fears and bravely pass through the tunnel to help her. Plus will Wilson successfully earn his Animal Transportation badge?

So come aboard and embark on eight exciting adventures in Chuggington Wheels To The Rails, available on DVD from 16th November, priced £12.71.

Discover more by visiting www.chuggington.com, where both parents and children can immerse themselves in the world of Chuggington.