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Dos y dos, Vol. 1–3

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PreS-K—An engaging cast that consists of Sofia, Fernando, Adriana, and Andres from the TV show Dos y Dos that airs on the Latin American TV Network nationwide on Saturday and Sunday morning combine Spanish and a sprinkling of English words and songs to teach young children basic Spanish vocabulary through themed skits, songs, and dances. English speakers will be entertained and learn basic Spanish words, while Spanish speakers will enjoy the action and learn a little bit of English. Episodes are comprised of short lessons covering topics such as fruits and vegetables, numbers, and modes of transportation interspersed with catchy songs to help with retention. A special guest, Foto Joe, speaks in English while cast members answer his questions in Spanish. During these guest appearances, children are transported to different locations such as the supermarket or England. The production quality is good and the sets are vibrant and have kid appeal.—Caitlyn Walsh, Fayetteville Public Library, AR
In this beautiful, heartrending, yet horrifying film, North Koreans tell their stories of imprisonment, sexual slavery, torture, murder, and escape to China or South Korea during the nearly 50-year regime of Kim Il Sung (1912–94). The interviews are illustrated through the interspersion of dance sequences, archival news footage, and drawings. Particularly interesting are the North Korean propaganda films celebrating Kim Il Sung as God and showing in the face of mass starvation happy workers, elaborate military displays, and the creation of a new flower in 1988 in honor of the 46th birthday of Kim's son and successor, Kim Jong Il. A valuable time line traces 20th-century events in Korea. Bonus features include previously unreleased footage of camp refugees. This mesmerizing film displays excellent production values and is highly recommended for Asia collections.—Kitty Chen Dean, formerly with Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, NY
Reviewed by Kitty Chen Dean , Feb 01, 2011

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