Dora the Explorer - Map Adventures

Starring:Kathleen Herles, Harrison Chad, Marc Weiner, Sasha Toro, Muhammed Cunningham, Jake Burbage, Ashley Fleming (III), Jose Zelaya (II), Elaine del Valle, Adam Sietz, Ashley Rose Orr, Eileen Galindo
Director: Gary Conrad, Arnie Wong, Sherie Pollack, George S. Chialtas
Studio: Nickelodeon
Product Type: DVD

Amazon.com

Little Map displays big acting chops in Dora the Explorer: Map Adventures, in which two fun-filled episodes encourage preschoolers to think, make educated choices, and shout answers to their animated buddies. As all Dora fans know, Map plays a key role in helping Dora and her young audience reach various destinations. So when a huge bird nabs Map and heads skyward, Dora must tap her own creativity and thinking powers to retrieve him. Our cheerful heroine and her monkey friend Boots maneuver through lush scenery, asking viewers to spot the right paths, choose helpful tools from Backpack, and yell "saltar!" (jump) to help her friends avoid danger. They find Map atop Tallest Mountain, only to be stranded themselves in episode two. Luckily, Map turns superhero and guides his pals to safety, via another set of delightfully puzzling obstacles. Each satisfying 25-minute adventure invites plenty of dancing, clapping, problem solving, and laughter. --Liane Thomas

Customer Reviews:

My girls love it.......2006-01-29

My daughters, ages 2 and 4, love Dora so they naturally love to watch this DVD. I like how there are 4 episodes to choose from, so I don't get tired of it so easy. It's very engaging and teaches reasoning, patterns, colors, and Spanish.

Very pleased.......2005-09-30

Amazon came through again. I could not find this product in a local store but knew I would be able to get it on here. My grandson is very happy too. It arrived when promised & the product is perfect. thanks again!!

Where are we going? Clap! Clap! Clap! - CRAZY!!!!!!!.......2005-01-27

Due to inclement weather, I found myself housebound with a two year old (not mine) and an almost four year old (mine). With apologies to Dr. Seuss, it was too wet to go out and too cramped to stay in, but we had to make the most of it.

Fortunately, this DVD was on top of the pile, and it was an instant hit with both boys. In no time at all they were singing along with Dora, Boots, Backpack and Map, and enjoying participating in the activities.

This DVD has four adventures, each involving Dora and her friends following a map, finding clues and overcoming obstacles. It's a learning experience hidden in a fun cartoon, as Dora stares at you with her huge brown eyes, while talking about colors, counting, encouraging problem solving and introducing some Spanish words. It should have something of interest for ages one to five, without ever being boring.

For adults it's a different matter after you've heard it the first five times or so, as the repetitive nature of the songs and activities slowly drills a hole in your skull, exposing every nerve ending to the strident "I'm the map, I'm the map, I'm the map, I'm the map, I'm the maaaaaap" and "Backpack, Backpack, Backpack, Backpack..."

Anyway, the price of a pair of earplugs and the inconvenience of having to schedule a lobotomy is a fair trade for keeping the kids from going stir crazy and fighting each other, especially when you hear them using Spanish words and watch them having fun learning.

Just go with the flow, and join in yelling "SALTA" while you jump over the imaginary watermelons rolling through your living room.

Amanda Richards, January 27, 2005

Drives us crazy, but she likes it........2003-10-06

I am not a fan of Map's voice and his "I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the maaaaaaaap!"
song, but my 2 year old loves to dance to the music and has learned many Spanish words from Dora.

My favorite DVD.......2003-09-22

I love the Little Pigs bonus episode! It is my favorite.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Map Adventures

Average customer rating:

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Map Adventures

Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

3-6 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

DVD:

DVD

DVD

DVD

Terror in the Midnight Sun / Invasion of the Animal People (Special Edition)

Alice Cooper: Brutally Live

Bounty Hunters (REGION 1) (NTSC)

DVD: Super Atragon: The Motion Picture

James Bond 007 - Goldeneye