Let's Grow

PreS-K—Familiar characters from children's television join together to promote safety in this installment of the Let's Grow series. Hosts Sean and Chica the chicken introduce each segment and review safety rules and lessons. First up is Barney the purple dinosaur with his usual satisfying formula of action and songs. Barney makes an appearance as a diverse group of children are not following safety rules at the playground and he reminds them that it is important to take turns while playing. They discuss other ways to be safe like wearing seatbelts, and Fireman Bill shows up to talk about fire safety. Babybop covers water safety from her bath. Classic children songs like "Buckle My Belt" (instead of shoe) and "Roll Over" (and out of a smoky room) are adapted to cover the lesson. Thomas the Tank Engine learns the importance of getting ready when he must deliver Mrs. Hat's new car to the Sodor town show. Disaster follows when he is challenged to a race. In another segment, Kipper and his friend, Tiger, take up skating and make sure to wear helmets and kneepads. Other safety lessons are presented by Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam. Children will enjoy seeing their favorite TV characters reinforce basic safety practices in this high quality production. A bonus Angelina Ballerina episode is included.-—Constance Dickerson, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, OH