Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride DVD Review and Book + DVD Giveaway! - CLOSED!

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Yesterday, Entertainment One released a brand new DVD for preschoolers entitled Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride!  My 20 month old Ava adores this show and gets excited every time it airs on Nick Jr.  I knew she'd love this DVD and I was right!  This DVD contains 12 adorable episodes of this very adorable pig and her pals!  This DVD is about an hour long and it literally keeps Ava entertained for the whole hour.  That's priceless to me because I can get something done!  Your preschooler will love this adorable DVD too!  Be sure to pick up your copy of Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride today!

About The DVD

Peppa Pig, the hit preschool series from Nick Jr., is taking kids entertainment to new heights with the all-new adventure-packed DVD release, Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride soaring into retail stores nationwide, August 12, 2014 from Entertainment One.  The 60-minute DVD ($14.98 SRP) features 12 episodes filled with the wholesome family entertainment and gentle humor that has preschoolers and parents everywhere falling in love with this charming little piggy. 

A global sensation (#1 Pre-school property four years running in the U.K.), Peppa Pig and her animal friends Suzy Sheep, Pedro Pony, Danny Dog and more, will delight young ones with their fun adventures from a hot air balloon ride, to fun with painting, a new baby piggy, an exciting bicycle race, and of course jumping in muddy puddles.  Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride follows on the heels of previous release, Peppa Pig: My Birthday Party, which racked up rave reviews and quickly became one of the top charting kids DVDs of 2014.

DVD Episodes:

“The Balloon Ride,” “The Cycle Ride,” “Whistling,” “George’s Birthday,” “Ice Skating,” “Painting,”

“The Baby Piggy,” “Very Hot Day,” “Daddy’s Movie Camera,” “Dr. Hamster’s Tortoise,” “The New Car,” and “George Catches A Cold.”

Peppa Pig Licensing

Since its U.S. debut in 2011, the Peppa Pig brand has built momentum across multiple product categories, securing licensing deals with publishing powerhouse Scholastic, as well as a host of leading tech and entertainment companies such as Candlewick Press, P2 Games, Redan Publishing, VTech and Penwizard.  In 2014, Peppa Pig announced five new licensing partners in the soft goods category: Happy Threads, Komar Kids, Accessory Innovations, Character World and Ty.  In addition, master toy partner Jazwares will launch a new collection of Peppa Pig toys in 2015.

About Peppa Pig

Airing on Nick Jr., Peppa Pig follows the adventures of Peppa, a loveable, exuberant little piggy who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.  Peppa Pig episodes are available on iTunes and DVD.  Peppa Pig toys and books are available at Toys ‘R Us.  For more information about Peppa Pig, please visit www.peppapig.com, Facebook at Facebook/ OfficialPeppaPigUS or Twitter at @PeppaPigUS.

About Entertainment One

Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is an international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company’s comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the US, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South Korea. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 35,000 film and television titles, 2,800 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.                 

BUY IT:

You can purchase Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride on Amazon for only $12.73.

WIN IT:

 

Thanks to Entertainment One, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win a DVD copy of Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride and the book "Class Trip" as pictured below!  Click "Read more" and follow the Rafflecopter directions to enter.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Babar - The Classic Series - The Complete First Season Review and Giveaway! - CLOSED!

Earlier this month, a classic series was released to DVD.  Babar, our favorite elephant is back in The Complete First Season of The Classic Series Babar!  All of the kids love the Disney Junior program:  Babar and the Adventures of Badou, so they were thrilled when I popped in this DVD of the classic series of Babar, which originally aired in 1989 on HBO.  This DVD includes the very first 13 episodes of the series.  I just love the message that Babar sends to our kiddos.  When challenges get in his way, which they often do, he tries to overcome them and not get discouraged.  This DVD would be perfect for your classic cartoon collection! 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

First appearing in Histoire de Babar, Jean de Brunhoff’s 1931 storybook classic based on a tale that his wife Cecile had invented for their children, Babar the Elephant has, for 80 years, captivated millions around the globe. The story of the little elephant who leaves the jungle, visits a big city and returns to bring the benefits of civilization to his fellow elephants has been captured in a multitude of best-selling books (tens of million sold worldwide, and more than 1000 titles in print), motion pictures and animated series, including “Classic Babar,” which currently airs on Qubo, as well as a new hit series, “Babar and the Adventures of Badou,” which airs on Disney Junior.

This June, Entertainment One invites families to discover the magical world of de Brunhoff’s elephant king with the debut DVD release of BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON. Originally seen on HBO, these wonderfully animated stories – 13 episodes in all, perfect for the whole family and never before available together as a complete season – follow Babar, his family and friends undertaking many challenges and adventures, all while teaching the most valuable lesson of all: despite life's challenges, great things are possible if one never gets discouraged. As Babar says, “Long live happiness!”

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type: DVD
Catalog #: EOE-DV-7042
Running Time: 293 minutes
Genre: TV/Animated/Kids
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 (1.33:1)
Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Language: English (w/ French and Spanish language options)

BUY IT:

You can purchase Babar - The Classic Series - The Complete First Season on Amazon for only $14.99!

WIN IT:

Thanks to Entertainment One, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win a DVD copy of Babar - The Classic Series - The Complete First Season! Click "Read more" and follow the Rafflecopter directions to enter. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it  on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally  and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.   

Babar: School Days DVD Review and Giveaway (2 Winners!) - CLOSED!

Just released this month, The Classic Series Babar has a new DVD: School Days. This is a perfect DVD to get your children ready for going back to school! This DVD has lessons about acceptance, honesty and patience. These are very important lessons for our children to learn! This is a fun DVD for kids! I popped it in for Sam, Bella and the daycare kids and they all enjoyed watching their favorite elephant, Babar! This DVD contains four classic episodes: "School Days", "Kings of the Castle", "Every Basket Has a Silver Lining" and "Peer Pressure". I love that when my children watch Babar, that they are learning family values and life lessons!



Product Description:

Based on the books of Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, this collection follows Babar and his family as they learn lessons about communication including the importance of acceptance, honesty, sharing, and patience. Episodes include: "School Days", "Kings of the Castle", "Every Basket Has A Silver Lining". and "Peer Pressure".

BUY IT:

You can purchase Babar: School Days at Walmart for only$8.96!

WIN IT:

Thanks to Entertainment One, two lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy readers will win a copy of Babar: School Days on DVD! (US Residents Only)

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for this review. No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours. Because I do not directly ship most giveaways from my home, I cannot be held liable for lost or not received products.