Classic for 2-year-olds and adults!
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When this book came out, our office had lots of fun. Now that we have 2-year-old twin grandchildren, I had to get this for them. They LOVE it and I have read it many, many times since giving it to them. They now know most of the words and "read" along with me. Hopefully, it will help with the potty training coming up soon. This book is not for everyone, but I love it!
2589103
Did you or your children ever use a big box for make-belive play when you or they were young?  If you are like me, this was a favorite activity as a child and as a parent.  If so, you will find this book a delightful invitation to return to those magical moments.
Researchers constantly find that reading to children is valuable in a variety of ways, not least of which are instilling a love of reading and improved reading skills. With better parent-child bonding from reading, your child will also be more emotionally secure and able to relate better to others. Intellectual performance will expand as well. Spending time together watching television fails as a substitute.
To help other parents apply this advice, as a parent of four I consulted an expert, our youngest child, and asked her to share with me her favorite books that were read to her as a young child. Webster and Arnold and the Giant Box was one of her picks.
Webster and Arnold are brother mice.  Arnold is the older of the two.  One day they discover a giant abandoned box.  Immediately, they begin imagining it is a cave protecting them from dinosaurs.  Soon, they invent many more games.  The only problem is . . . Arnold wants to hog all the glory.  How will they work it out so they can both have fun?
The book is aimed at about the second grade reader (possibly a little higher), but the story is one that will appeal to children from the age of two on.  The subplot of sibling rivalry brings up a good opportunity for a parent to discuss how such things should be handled.  By reading this book to your older child, your younger one may be in for a much easier time as a result.
The illustrations are particularly charming and attractive, inviting one to be curious about what is going on.  The illustration style evokes that of the Pooh stories.
After you have enjoyed this delightful book, I suggest that you think of more ways that you and your child can turn everyday objects into imaginary vehicles for adventure.  Overcome your adult misconceptions that everything has only one purpose!
Seize the opportunity wherever you find it!
1765015
I can't believe this movie is 20 years old, but it's still a classic!

This is one of the ONLY movies my toddler will actually sit through! It's great for parents too, I find it really cute and amusing!
3957360
Whole family *loves* this book (including 2 and 5 years olds)
3829028
Frederick has been one of my favorite books of all time.  Now that I'm a grown-up, I give copies of this to all of my good friends with young children.  I can't resist sharing this charming collection of classics with them.  The stories are simple and the illustrations are whimsical & adorable.  You can buy the stories separately, but this book comes with 4 stories and an audio CD as well!  Good value and hard to pass up!
4934412
I've bought this several times now and used it for all four of my kids (there's a boy version, too, of course), and now for each of my granddaughters. They all potty trained quickly from 21 month to two years) and the latest success was a single reading of this book.  However, I'd buy it just because it has a lot of "smile" value for us adults, too.  No wonder it's a classic!
3389689
If your family is like mine and missed this little gem all these years, now is the time to rush out and get a copy. For more than a year, from the day we found this at a garage sale, Drummer Hoff has been a "must read" when visiting Grandma's house. The color, the repetitive rhythm of the text (that even the 19 month old now recites), and the details that continue to add interest--all make this a fun read-aloud, especially when the adult adds motion and volume to the KaBoom ending.

Though the little ones are far too young to be introduced to heavy subjects like war, it has only been natural to add our own "and only the birds and flowers and bugs are left" to the last two pages, and there will be time enough to discuss the larger story begun here.

Overall, just a great read, illustrated with pictures that will help children far more than some of the cartoonish excesses that are passed off as art in far too much juvenile literature.
629590
This is as classic -- but although it's wonderful, keep in mind that you'll probably love it more than your kid!  It's a great musical "review" -- but if you child doesn't stay "hooked" for the musical portions (like our 10 month old), it may not be the ideal choice.  It has great old scenes and again, you'll love it -- but it's for your kid, right?  If your child prefers mainly Elmo (and who doesn't?), then I recommend Elmo's World - Flowers, Bananas & More (the "Hair" portion is absolutely hysterical! -- for both adults and kids alike -- that's the "& More" in the title).  So if you child loves seeing the kids and characters -- and mainly Elmo -- interact, save this one for purchase until after you get the more exclusive Elmo DVDs (or tapes).  Also, I also wanted to mention that (from my experience) it appears that PBS does play a different version(s) than this DVD -- they appear to "mix and match" segments -- so if you Tivo or VHS -- tape the PBS version(s) -- which as a side note is always easier to start playing than dealing w/ a DVD player -- for example when the disc isn't in there or if you have a multi-disc player like we have -- and you still have to remember which disc it is, etc. -- Tivo is a wonderful option -- and since there aren't commercials during the actual Sesame Street shows (even though our child loves the commercials in between episodes) -- makes it an even better option.  Hope this helped!
4386601
Been a favorite of mine for forty years!  Suitable for your littlest ones up to age four or five. Angus is just precious! Captivating pictures, imaginative for youngsters, but with simple text too. You'll love it.
2919714
My 2 year old cannot get enough of this book! Some nights, we have to read it twice! Excellent story, wonderful pictures. This is a classic, a must-have in everyone's collection.
1268415
Great family movie! My children's ages range from 2-22 yrs and all of us loved it! My baby and I  watched it every night before bed for 2 weeks straight! We will enjoy this movie for years to come. It's a must-have for your Disney library!
1580705
For many months, we've been allowing our tots to watch this movie (and other CGI-type "classics" like Monsters Inc, Toy Story I, Bugs Life).  Of late, we realized, with horror, that our kids' recent usage of snide and obnoxious remarks has been due to these "modern kids classics."---comments like "WHERE'S MY FOOD!!!" (courtesy of "Bugs Life"); "YOU'RE STUPID!"; "YOU IDIOT" (Toy Story); "YOU STINK"....and the like.  Even Monsters, Inc. has the characters castigating, berating, ridiculing each other (especially by the villain Randall).  In retrospect, all the Disney movies in our collection are tame by comparison, and far less objectionable if even at all.  (e.g., Cinderella, Little Mermaid, etc).  I wish we'd stuck to safer products for toddlers, like the afore-mentioned Disney titles, or The Wiggles, Baby Einstein, Bob the Builder, etc.  I choose politically correct but safe, over slyly entertaining and wickedly cutting-edge, any day!  Those "modern classics" are great for adults, what with their modern spin, dialogue, etc----but why give the kids a head-start on learning objectionable phrases and vocabulary that they're going to learn later from others? No one wants their kid to be the FIRST SOURCE of the poor habits and language being adopted by the other kids in the neighborhood and amongst the extended family.
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Everyone who remembers this Disney classic fondly will enjoy sharing this timeless gem with a new generation. Dream with Cinderella, plot with her delightful friends the mice, hiss the wicked stepmother and her evil daughters, and hum along with "Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo" and "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" with a new generation. You're never too old to enjoy or dream, and you still remember the lyrics, don't you!
609034
This series was recommended to us years ago by my wife's older sister, who has 8 daughters (we have 5). We're just finally getting around to it with our youngest two (8 and 10), and are urging it on the older ones as well! Truly delightful, a classic!
3898158
Lovely classic! G'kids liked it, but not quite as much as newer movies like Nemo, Ariel, or Cars. No matter, I think every one should have a copy of this beautiful film. It will never go out of style.
1580026
This was my favorite book when I was a toddler. I just bought a copy for my soon-to-be-born grand-nephew. I don't think the story has suffered a bit from age - still witty (but don't worry; we've had our supper) and has a moral, but the lesson is subtle. There are no humans in this story, just a collection of animals, many of which would not be found in a jungle (the camel is there on vacation, but the bear?) It's a charming tale, would be fun for an adult to read to a child. Much better than "see Spot run."
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Oh my gosh, I am not certain who loves this movie more - us or our children.  My two year old smiles from ear to ear every time we put it in to play.  More astonishing, my 7 month old laughes, giggles and smiles throughout the entire DVD - he loves Mator and Lightening!  Truly a great movie.  Witty, charming and adults will LOVE it too!  We know it word for word! We will even watch it afte rthey have gone to bed!  Love it!  Children of all ages will love it!  It keeps things calm when we need to take care of household responsibilities! Enjoy!