This is another product review in continuation with the DVD reviews that I received from Organa. The first DVD review I did that I got from them was the Happy Valley DVD and you can click on this link to read my previous review. After this review, I have another to share with you and this time it will be the Pizza Party (Yoga Class for Kids) with Lisa Detamore. It's fun for kids! But for now, let's find out what IRIS: The Happy Professor is all about.
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What's In The Mail?
IRIS: THE HAPPY PROFESSOR VOLUME 3
Country of Origin: Canada
Run Time: 87 mins
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$19.95
Your preschooler gobbled up the first volume of Professor Iris teaching science so quickly that we had to get you more!
Professor Iris has a knack for explaining things so that young children will understand and each episode includes a song to reinforce the theme. Each episode begins with Professor Iris arriving in his classroom greeted by his students. The theme of the episode can usually be found in his oversized bowtie.
Designed for preschoolers and created by award-winning cartoonist and animator Henri Desclez, who brought in puppeteers from the show Fraggle Rock. The set and the puppetry are great quality.
Episodes on this volume:
Seasons
Fruits & Vegetables
Hot & Cold, Nature
The Earth and the Sky
Minerals
Additional Information
Running Time: 87 mins
Country of Origin: Canada
Format: NTSC DVD Video
Bonus Features: No
Aspect Ratio: 4x3
Color or B&W: Color
Language: English
Audio Tracks: 2.0 Stereo
Region: 1
Number of Discs : 1
What Do We Think About The DVD?
- It is sad to say, but the IRIS: The Happy Professor Volume 3 DVD is not a hit in this family. My kids are five and two years old, but they didn't think this DVD was that entertaining at all. Nor did the characters neither. We gave it another chance and watched it again and my two kids walked out on me. All they wanted to watch is Happy Valley and nothing else.
- IRIS is a puppet show that is supposed to be entertaining for kids while also learning about the world of Science like the four different Seasons, Fruits and Vegetables, Hot & Cold, Nature The Earth and the Sky, and Minerals. It also incorporates songs for kids to learn and sing along.
- It is a very educational DVD where kids get to learn a lot about Science, but I guess for some older kids, this would be really interesting. I mean, it is intended for preschoolers, but my two-year old wasn't interested. I guess it was tough to watch this after watching the video Happy Valley, which for them was more entertaining. But you know, just because my kids were not into it, doesn't mean your kids won't like it. I guess it just depends on the kid's interest. I am hanging on to this DVD though, and maybe someday when they get a little older, we can watch it again and see what they think.
- To find out more about IRIS and the rest of Organa's DVD collection, you can check out their website at http://www.organa.com/. Thank you, Organa!
- And, just incase you want an IRIS DVD of your own for your kids to enjoy, Organa is giving away ONE (1) IRIS DVD to ONE (1) lucky Chetopian Family reader. All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter below. Good luck and enjoy!
This Giveaway is open to US and Canada only!
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Make kids would love this. Looks really cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! my kiddos would love this!
ReplyDeletexoxo,Tara
This is wonderful dvd for kids, I haven't received my prize yet but probably still in the mail...can't wait to share it with my son.
ReplyDeleteNice to read an honest review.
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ReplyDeleteMy kids would love this!
ReplyDeleteGreat review and thanks for the giveaway!
My son would probably not be interested in it since it is puppets. He is so used to the fancy animation these days.
ReplyDeleteThe characters did not appeal to your lovely kiddos eh? I think your kids have different taste when it comes to choosing characters in the show that they would like.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great addition to our educational dvds for my kids.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an awesome video for the kids!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting DVD. My little one will surely like it.
ReplyDeleteMy kids aren't keen on puppets and all. They love the animated ones better.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great set for the little ones. Fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteCool, it's always nice to have tools that make learning fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI love making learning fun for my kids!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter are way to old for something like this.
ReplyDeleteBut might be fun for the younger? Or somehing in between :)
So cute! My nieces would love this :)
ReplyDeleteSad that the Happy Professor did not make your lovelies happy hehehe.
ReplyDeleteMaybe your two year old will like when she grows up. But some kids just don't like puppet shows, at any age.
ReplyDeleteI think my daughter will love Iris! Is the giveaway open to US readers only?
ReplyDeleteKids are very fortunate nowadays. Learning is not done in the four corners of the classroom alone. They have DVDs now! That is a lot fun than staying inside the classroom for many hours. ^_^
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone.
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