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In this challenging economy, families rely heavily on sales, discounts and coupons to afford staple items. Sadly, entertainment becomes a luxury, even if it is beneficial to children's educational learning. In response, Mill Creek Entertainment, renown for offering quality value products, is partnering with Cookie Jar Entertainment to offer consumers eight new children and family-friendly DVD titles, with content from many popular children's TV series.

The titles are:

• Wimzie's House: A World of Enchantment
• The Busy World of Richard Scarry: It's a Busy, Busy Day!
• Busytown Mysteries: The Biggest Mysteries Ever!
• Mona the Vampire: Show Us Your Fangs!
• Horseland: The Greatest Stable Ever!
• The New Adventures of Nanoboy: Adventures of the World's Smallest Superhero!
• Super Duper Sumos: They've Got Guts!
• World of Quest: The Quest Begins 

Each DVD title contains over 4 hours of educational entertainment consisting of 10 half-hour episodes, plus a bonus episode from another popular children's TV series. They make great rewards for children who love TV and parents who need a well-deserved break. Also, they can be great supplemental learning aids, especially for any families seeking budget homeschooling products. Each episode promises learning themes that can be applied both socially and educationally to children's mental growing processes.

All these DVDs are available at many retailers for a budget-friendly price of $9.98 SRP each. Some local retailers may even offer them for a lower sale price!

Stay tuned for more new titles to be released in the future.

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One lucky reader can win this set (valued at $79.84) thanks to the sponsors: Mill Creek Entertainment, Cookie Jar Entertainment and CKPcreative.

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Recommended for ages 2 - 8

Wimzie's House: A World of Enchantment

Wimzie is a 5-year-old with a mother who's a bird and airline pilot and a father who's a dragon and firefighter. Since her mother is often traveling, her father's shift work schedule sometimes allows him to spend time with her during the day; otherwise there is always her lively and wacky grandmother Yaya to care for her. Like her mother, Wimzie is energetic, fearless and tough; like her father, she is willing to take risks and loves vests. These qualities make her a good leader, but sometimes she gets carried away and becomes too bossy and ignores the rules. On each adventure she goes on, Wimzie learns a new lesson about the importance of rules, patience, good leadership qualities, concentration, following through on activities, and when you fail, always try and try again. She also learns about being a big sister to her 18-month-old baby brother Bo, even though sometimes she finds him annoying and sharing her loving family with her friends Horace, Jonas and LouLou.

Learning Themes: Rhymes, Word Games, Storytime, Respect, Leadership, Rules, Self-esteem, Empathy, Friendship, Generosity, Collaboration, Trust, Honesty, Perseverance, Safety, Addressing difficulty issues such as jealousy, solitude and fears

Episode List:

1. The Cookie Crisis
2. Boo!
3. The Magic Crayon
4. I Want My Mommy
5. Flower Power
6. Babies Have It Made
7. The Scaredy Cats
8. The Treasure Hunt
9. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
10. What's The Matter With Horace?

Bonus: An episode from the hit series Busytown Mysteries, based on the beloved characters of Richard Scarry.

Bonus Feature: Tips From Wimzie's House

Runtime: 4 hours 10 minutes

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Recommended for ages 3 - 10

The Busy World of Richard Scarry: It's a Busy, Busy Day!

Based on the anthropomorphic animals from Richard Scarry's books, Busytown is a vibrant town with folks always busy, busy, busy! The main focus is on the Cat family, Mother and Father Cat and the kids, Huckle and Sally. Lowly Worm is often a houseguest of the Cat family and goes to school with Huckle Cat. Although the folks of Busytown have lots to do, they are never too busy to smile, help each other out and sing a song or two. Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo and the rest of the gang are always busy on a new adventure that teaches them about how things work, what other places are like and learning things from each other and other Busytown folks, such as Mr. Frumble, police Sergeant Murphy, Mr. Fixit, Bananas Gorilla, Rudolf von Flugel and Farmer Fox. Get ready to have a fun and busy day!

Learning Themes:  Educational songs, Manners, Good behavior, How things work, How things are made, Learning about other countries, Life Lessons, Safety

Tip: In conjunction with watching the animated series, Richard Scarry's books make a great educational companion and a fun bedtime story!

Episode List:

1. The Talking Bread / Couscous, The North African Detective / The Three Fishermen
2. The Best Birthday Present Ever / Patrick Pig Learns To Talk / Grouchy Mr. Gronkle
3. The Busiest Firefighter Ever / Manuel Of Mexico / The Biggest Catch Ever
4. Mr. Raccoon's Different Day / Mario, The Venitian Gondelier / The Best Babysitter Ever
5. The Best Mistake Ever / Sneef, The Best Detective In Europe / Camping Out
6. Mr. Frumble's New Cars / Ernst And Heidi In The Alps / Billy Dog's Bad Day
7. The Snowstorm / Professor Dig And His Egyptian Mummy / The Treasure Hunt
8. The Accident / Good Luck In Rome / The Missing Bananas
9. A Trip To The Moon / Pip Pip Goes To London / Floating Bananas
10. Hat Pie / Hans The Dutch Plumber / Hilda's Romantic Tea Party

Bonus: An episode from the hit series Busytown Mysteries, based on the beloved characters of Richard Scarry.

Runtime: 4 hours 30 minutes

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Recommended for ages 3 - 10

Busytown Mysteries: The Biggest Mysteries Ever! (Hurray For Huckle!)

As if Busytown, based on the anthropomorphic animals from Richard Scarry's books, was not busy enough already! Now there are mysteries that need to be solved and who better than Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo, Gold Bug, Pig Will and Pig Won't to get to the bottom of it, each in their own unique vehicle. Together with the other helpful Busytown folks, they  use their best detective skills to find the answer to who, what, when, where, why and how!

Learning Themes: Deductive reasoning skills, Logical thinking, Problem-solving skills, Life lessons, How to be resourceful and observant

Episode List:

1. The Mystery Of The Mumbling Mummy / The False Alarm Mystery
2. The Missing Cookie Coupon Mystery / The Mystery Of The Broken Boat
3. The Mislaid Sketchbook Mystery / The Hot & Cold Mystery
4. The Sandcastle Squasher / The Strange Ski Tracks Mystery
5. The Mysterious Colour-Changing T-Shirt / The Metal Finger Mystery
6. The Now You See It Now You Don't Mystery / The Mystery Of The Missing Pirate Gold
7. The Disappearing Dolly Mystery / The Vanishing Vehicle Mystery
8. The Busytown Lake Monster Mystery / The Bad River Mystery
9. The Vanishing Hopscotch Mystery / The Hidden Treasure Mystery
10. Mystery Of The Lost Camera / The Jellybean List Mystery

Bonus: An episode from the hit series The Busy World of Richard Scarry, based on the beloved characters of Richard Scarry.

Runtime: 4 hours 29 minutes

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Recommended for ages 5 - 11

Mona the Vampire: Show Us Your Fangs!

Mona Parker actually is not a vampire, but do not tell her that! She is a 10-year-old investigator with an active imagination leaning towards the supernatural side. Along with her best friend Charley Bones and second best friend Lily Duncan, they dress up in their costumes and become their alter egos when it is time to solve a mystery. Mona becomes a vampire who can sense when there is something foul and believes her hometown is infested with supernatural monsters. She even has an arch nemesis named Von Kreepsula, who she locked away in a comic book. Her trusty sidekick is a bat name Fang, but really is a cat wearing bat wings. Charley becomes the green-costumed Zapman, armed with his deadly Zapp-A-Rama Gun, which is actually a water pistol. He is much tougher than his real life self, who is a scared nerd and often gets bullied by other schoolmates. Shy, quiet Lily becomes Princess Giant, a much braver and stronger version of herself. Together, they find bizarre creative solutions to their town's mysteries, which later often get debunked by more likely realistic answers provided by the chief of local police, Officer Halcroft.

Learning Themes: Creativity, Imagination, Real vs. Imaginary, Deductive reasoning skills, Problem-solving skills, Self-esteem

Tip: Great for some good Halloween fun!

Episode List:

1. Attack Of The Living Scarecrow / Robot Babysitter
2. Von Kreepsula Runs Amok / The Nefarious Computer Virus
3. The Miserable Phantom Dog / Jurassic Parking Lot
4. The Whirling Void / There's No Place Like Gnome
5. The Dreaded Human Spider / Night Of The Living Mannequin
6. The X-Change Student / Princess Giant Vs The Red Moon Monsters
7. The Skeleton Cowboy / The Men In Dark Suits
8. The Vampire Hunter / The Sounds Of Sirens
9. The Book Of The Slimy / The Sam And Ella Infiltration
10. Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb / Freaky The Snowman

Bonus: An episode from the hit TV series Horseland.

Runtime: 4 hours 26 minutes

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Recommended for ages 5 - 11

Horseland: The Greatest Stable Ever!

If you love horses, then Horseland is for you. Based on the popular online virtual pet game, it is an animated series that follows seven friends and their horses at Horseland. Together, they ride, raise and enter their horses in competitions. The seven friends and their horses are:

• Sarah Whitney and Scarlet - Sarah is a 12-year-old girl and comes from a rich family, however she considers others her equal. She loves to have fun and supportive of her friends. Her horse, Scarlet, is a black Arabian horse with red highlights. She is very maternal and gentle, though she can get moody sometimes and easily worries. Her symbol is a red crown.
• Alma Rodriguez and Buttons - Alma is a 12-year-old Hispanic girl and her father Jorge is the manager of the stable at Horseland. When she is not riding, she loves to read. Her horse, Buttons, is a black and white Pinto mare with green highlights. She is very playful, but can be serious when she needs to be. When frightened, she tends to make a run for it. Her symbol is a green clover.
• Molly Washington and Calypso - Molly is an 11-year-old African American girl. She is a free spirit and very humorous, sometimes using it to deal with problems. Sometimes her friends get annoyed that she does not seem to take things seriously. Her horse, Calypso, is a brown Appaloosa mare with a flaxen mane and tail in pink highlights. She is friendly and relaxed. Sometimes she can be a bit slow, but once she learns something, she remembers it forever. Her symbol is a pink heart.
• Chloe Stilton and Chili - Chloe is a 12-year-old girl and has a sister named Zoey. She comes from a wealthy family and is very confident and competitive, especially with her sister. She is fashionable and has a crush on Bailey. Her horse, Chili, is a light grey Dutch Warmblood stallion with purple highlights. Like his owner, he exudes great confidence, but sometimes feels unappreciated. His symbol is a purple diamond.
• Zoey Stilton and Pepper - Zoey is a 11-year-old girl and is Chloe's younger sister. Like her sister, she is competitive, but can be sneaky and a bit rude. She can also be considerate and supportive at times. Her horse, Pepper, is a dark Grey Dutch Warmblood mare with light blue highlights. Like her owner, she is very competitive, but she can be a bit quick-tempered. She gets along with Chili, but not the other horses. Her symbol is a light blue crescent moon.
• Bailey Handler and Aztec - Bailey is a 12-year-old boy and is the Horseland owners' son. He loves animals, but can be a bit of a gambler without thinking about the consequences of his risky actions. His horse, Aztec, is a dark Kiger Mustang with dark blue highlights. He is brave and is a risk-taker, like his owner. His symbol is a dark blue lightning bolt.
• Will Taggert and Jimber - Will is a 14-year-old boy and Bailey's cousin. Often he is left in charge when Bailey's parents are away and acts as an adult figure. Although he is dyslexic, it does not keep him from being a great rider. His horse, Jimber, is a Palomino stallion with black highlights. Like his owner, he looks after the other horses. His symbol is a black star.

Other animals in Horseland include a plump and innocent black and white piglet named Teeny, a prissy gray cat named Angora and a loyal and helpful ranch collie named Shep. Many lessons are learned by everyone as they each face a set of challenging problems during their stay at Horseland.

Learning Theme: Competition, Collaboration, Friendship, Caring for animals, Self-esteem, Honesty, Integrity

Episode List:

1. The Secret
2. The Newbies
3. A New Development
4. New Pup In Town
5. A Horse Named River
6. The Last Drop
7. No News Is Good News
8. Talk, Talk
9. Oh, Baby
10. Heritage Days

Bonus: An episode from Mona the Vampire.

Runtime: 4 hours 1 minute

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Recommended for ages 6 - 12

The New Adventures of Nanoboy: Adventures of the World's Smallest Superhero!

It is smackdown nanostyle time! Oscar, a.k.a. "Nanoboy" is no ordinary 10-year-old boy. He can quickly transform into the world's smallest superhero and battle against microscopic viruses and diseases. With his two friends in the Nanosquad, Issac Neuron (the scientist from Albert Einstein's brain) and Corona Jane "CJ" (Nanoboy's loyal deputy and reformed flu virus), they use science and teamwork to keep Microcosmos germ-free. Under the direction of Commander Flag, the leader of the secret crime-fighting organization MICROBE, they are sent on missions that often bring them face-to-face against the Nanosquad's nemeses protein Czar Zar and Careena Payne (CJ's evil twin sister), who want to take over Microcosmos. Other evil-doers they encounter include Mito (a genetic scientist), Ferro (manipulator of molecules of metals), Groovy (pheromone controller that forces people to dance to his evil beat) and many more. When Nanoboy is not busy fighting crime, he is a normal boy who attends school and has a best friend named Tim. He deals with problems other children can relate to, such as peer pressure, exams and being teased because of his small stature. The lessons he learns as Nanoboy often help him with his normal everyday challenges.

Learning Themes: Science, Peer pressure, Friendship, Problem-solving skills, Collaboration

Episode List:

1. Attack Of The Sparkling Bling Bling / Magnetic Microbe Menace
2. Mitomorphosis / Worms
3. Smarty Bot / Bogzilla
4. Nanoboy's Biggest Fan / NanoElders
5. The Fabulous Ferro Show / Enter Skeeter
6. Bite Night / Sedation Island
7. Day Of The Germinator / Groovy Attraction
8. Finding Neurons / Green House Rock
9. The Good, The Bad And The Spit / Rise Of Living Dead Cells
10. Hail To The King / Sound Of Trouble

Bonus: An episode from the hit series World of Quest.

Runtime: 4 hours 23 minutes

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Recommended for ages 7 - 12

Super Duper Sumos: They've Got Guts!

Three 18-year-old sumos named Booma, Kimbo and Mamoo are dressed in thongs and ready to fight for PHAT (Peace, Honor and Truth). With the help of their teacher Wisdom San and his quick-witted niece Prima (who is also their sidekick), they are always ready to stop the villainous Ms. Mister and her mad scientist Stinger's evil plans, which often involve giant monsters. When it is time, they can use their ancient powers to "Sumo Size" and attack with their unique characteristic moves for what they believe in. For truth, Mamoo, the sensible and unofficial leader, performs "Sumo Squeeze," squishing his enemy. For honor, Zen-like Kimo attacks with "Honorable Thunderball" by spinning toward his enemy and colliding with force. Finally, for peace, earnest Booma strikes from above with the "Gluteus Maximus" attack and smashes his enemy. Together this super-sized trio of heroes are not to be messed with!

Learning Themes: Honesty, Respect, Honor, Peace, Collaboration, Leadership

Parental Guidance: The word "butt" is used throughout the series.

Episode List:

1. Binky Did A Bad Bad Thing
2. Seven Sumorai
3. Basho Crasho Sumos
4. The Incredible Shrinking Butt
5. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Sumos
6. Eviction Conviction
7. Beach Blanket Sumo
8. Handle With Care
9. Rest Area 51
10. Car Yak'd

Bonus: An episode from the hit series World of Quest.

Runtime: 4 hours 14 minutes

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Recommended for ages 7 - 12

World of Quest: The Quest Begins

Oh no! The King and Queen of the land of Odyssia have been captured by Lord Spite. Now it is up to the young spoiled Prince Nestor and his unwilling bodyguard Quest to save them. Controlled by an "allegiance" spell, Quest is forced to obey Prince Nestor and save him whenever he gets in trouble, which is quite often. Their quest begins with a ragtag team consisting of Graer the griffin, Gatling the cyborg, Dagger of Way the techno creature, Anna the young female wizard and other creatures they meet along the way. In order to defeat Lord Spite and save the King and Queen, they must find the five swords that will form the ultimate Shadow Soul Sword. However Lord Spite and General Ogun are hot on their trail to get the swords first and resurrect Shadowseed, which could be the end of Odyssia!

Learning Themes: Collaboration, Respect, Honor, Hygiene

Parental Guidance: There are fart and butt jokes throughout the series.

Episode List:

1. The Quest Begins / Not So Great Escape
2. Between A Rock And A Hard Place / Bottoms Up
3. The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Anna Maht / Where There's A Way
4. Croca-Doodle-Doo / Tournament Of Punishment
5. No Prophet, No Gain / The Trial Of Anna Maht
6. Death By Mockery / Lanze The Boil
7. Rolling Nestor / Mini-Quest
8. In Search Of The Royal Family / As The Super Worm Turns
9. Rash To Judgment / Harvest Day
10. Fall Of Odyssia Part One / Fall Of Odyssia Part Two

Bonus: An episode from Super Duper Sumos.

Runtime: 4 hours 17 minutes

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