Halloween-Themed DVDs from Preschoolers' Favorite Shows

This Dora the Explorer volume features animated tricks and treats in two special Halloween episodes: in "Boo!," Dora and Boots fly by broomstick through a spooky pumpkin patch to help a cute little monster get back home; and in "Halloween Parade," they help Little Monster get back home before the clock strikes 12. The "Boo!" episode is the same Halloween episode included in the last Dora Halloween title, so now they are both on one. (new in 2011)

An animated educational show for preschoolers, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That airs on PBS Kids. In each episode of the show, the Cat in the Hat takes kids on a scientific adventure. Kids will sing, laugh, and learn along as they watch the Cat in both Halloween and non-Halloween themed episodes included on this DVD. (new in 2011)

This Nick Jr. Halloween Favorites DVD contains Halloween themed episodes of some of kids' favorite Nick Jr. shows. In most cases, each of these shows have their own Halloween DVD which includes the same episode along with other, non-Halloween episodes. So if Halloween is what your after, this is the DVD to get. The gang's all there on one disc providing scare-free Halloween stories for little ones. The DVD contains the following six episodes:

• Dora the Explorer: "Boo!"
• Go, Diego, Go!: "Freddie the Fruit Bat Saves Halloween!"
• Wonder Pets!: "Save the Bat"/"Save the Donkey"
• Yo Gabba Gabba!: "Halloween"
• Blue's Clues: "What Is Blue Afraid Of?"
• Ni Hao, Kai-lan: "Ni Hao, Halloween"

This Backyardigans volume introduces the entertaining series with two spooky Halloween episodes: the jazz-themed "It's Great to be a Ghost" and the '60s rock "Monster Detective." Bonus features include a fun music video. Backyardigans is one of the top preschoolers' shows on TV, so these themed episodes are a great choice for young kids.

Based on the beloved books, The Berenstain Bears animated episodes are delightfully fun and filled with great lessons for preschoolers and young elementary age kids. This DVD contains favorite Halloween-themed episodes such as: "Bust a Ghost," "The Spooky Old Mansion," or "The Missing Pumpkin." All seven of the episodes are fallish and/or spooky and geared toward young children; however, depending on the child, a couple of scenes from the Halloween episodes could be briefly scary.

With his child-like charm and enthusiasm, Wubbzy brings the fun to these fairly fright-free Halloween/fall-themed episodes on the Wubbzy Goes Boo! DVD:

• "Wubbzy’s Magical Mess Up"
• "Tea for Three"
• "Monster Madness"
• "The Last Leaf"
• "The Ghost of Wuzzleburg"
• "March of the Pumpkins"

Some very young children may be briefly frightened during scenes when Wubbzy gets scared, but his fears always turn out to be unfounded.

This DVD contains a medly of Halloween/fall episodes from some of preschoolers favorite HIT TV shows: Barney: "Sweet Treats"; Bob the Builder: "Dizzy's Sleepover"; Angelina Ballerina: "Midnight Muddle"; Fireman Sam: "Mummy's Little Pumpkin"; and Thomas & Friends: "Halloween". Also included are two bonus episodes: Kipper: "The Costume Party" and Fifi and the Flowertots: "Fifi's Scarecrow". These medly DVDs are great because kids can enjoy spooky fun from several shows without having to buy several DVDs! (Release date: Sept. 9, 2008)