Mother Goose Treasury - Vol. 2

Starring:Cheryl Rhoads, Sharon Baird, Serafin Rocha, Will Ryan, Denise McKenna, Hal Smith, John Lovelady, Norman Merrill Jr., Tracy Lore, Ron Mangham, Van Snowden, Joe A. Giamalva, Stacie Sheets, Rebecca Birney, Malcolm Perry
Director: Frank Brandt
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

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Tired of inane sing-along videos with cheesy music and a lack of cohesiveness? The Mother Goose Treasury, Vol. 2 features fully orchestrated songs, elaborate costuming, bright backgrounds, and even a story line! The scatterbrained Mother Goose and her young gosling Bertram are headed to town to complete some grocery shopping. Along the way they encounter a plethora of famous Mother Goose characters, including Jack (as in "Jack be nimble, Jack be quick"), Miss Muffet, Mary (and her lamb), Humpty Dumpty, and Simple Simon. Each encounter elicits a recitation of the appropriate story, either in song or verse, complete with choreography, puppetry, and onscreen subtitles. The "puppetronic" technology deserves special mention--it brings the puppetry to life and is suggestive of Jim Henson's Muppet productions. Joining the puppets is a large cast of human actors who sing, dance, and generally enthrall audiences from 3 to 8 years old. This volume offers 58 minutes of sing-along fun that kids will request repeatedly. For more Mother Goose sing-alongs, check out Mother Goose Treasury, Vol. 1. --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

My son loves this so much.......2007-03-24

Someone gave us an old vhs copy of vol. 1 because her kids loved it. Well, so does my son. It's nice to have all the nursery rhymes together and although adults will be shocked at the fascination, this collection is a treasure through the eyes of a child. I ordered the dvd volumes 1 and 2 because it has the entire collection of vhs 1-4, so the price isn't that far off. You'll be shocked that the kids love it because the puppet/live people interaction is different. Nonetheless, it is sure to be a favorite!

Your kids will love it, you will hate it!.......2006-08-08

OK, if my 20-month-old son was reviewing this, he would give it 5 stars for sure. I would give it 1 star at best, so I've compromised and given it 3 stars. This is the most annoying kids video (along with volume 1) that I have ever watched - I have suffered through many annoying videos with two kids, but this has got to be the worst. That $&#% goose must go "HONK, HONK" about a hundred times! If you were just listening to the songs by themselves they would be OK, but watching the overacting and overcostumed cast is pure torture for my husband and I and any of our friends who have been present while this is playing (they all stop and say "what IS this?"). There are a few puppets thrown in for fun, though they don't really seem to fit in. But my son is transfixed whenever it is turned on and requests it even over Elmo sometimes. They must be doing something right - the colors are nice and bright, kids must think the actors seem friendly, and the singing is not bad. Many Mother Goose rhymes don't make a lot of sense but I don't think that matters much to the toddler set, and it is good for them to be exposed to some classic stories (even though what is peas porridge and who would want to eat it in the pot 9 days old, and why would Jack bandage his "broken crown" with vinegar and brown paper - huh?). Anyway, your toddler may indeed love this, but you've been warned!

Still Remember These Videos.......2006-06-24

I am 21 now and I still remember these videos from when I was little. My mom got rid of them, so I was trying to find them to share their joy with my own children someday. As stated before, they don't have the best acting or casting, but when you are little, does that really matter to you. Little kids love them!!

We love it!.......2005-12-15

My 18 month old loves this video. She watches it over and over. I agree that it is not an acadamy winner, however it is simple, colorful, and musical. Young preschoolers at daycare also enjoy it. I think it is very appropriate for 1-4 year olds. They are not as critical as adults.

timeless.......2004-12-22

I am 23 and was watching the vhs of this when it first came out in 1989. I was 8. Well my son is 3 and I am now ordering it for him. I did not even know they still had it out and was amazed to see it is now on dvd. It is a timeless classic and I can not wait for my son to watch it. sincerely Brenna

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