Live Letters

Starring:The Rasmus
Studio: Umvd Import
Product Type: DVD

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EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL DVD
Great Learning tool
Great ABC Video
May not be perfect, but my [...] is finally learning to talk.
My TWO year old knows his letters, but he's learning the sounds wrong!!

Brainy Baby - ABC's
Starring: Brainy Baby
Manufacturer: BRAINY BABY
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ASIN: B000063UYO
Release Date: 2002-08-12

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Mastering the alphabet involves much more than recognizing capital letters. Brainy Baby: ABC's offers a healthy dose of phonics and lowercase letter study as well, treating 2- to 5-year-olds to a lesson that proves equally entertaining and educational. The key to this delightful show's appeal stems from an engaging, interactive approach to learning. Vocally introducing each uppercase and lowercase letter pair, sharing each letter's sound (or sounds, as in the case of vowels and certain consonants), and showing examples of words beginning with each letter, a friendly narrator encourages viewers to repeat what they see and hear. Throughout the 40-minute program, playful review sessions help enforce each lesson. Upbeat music and exceptional camera work add to the package, making yet another positive contribution from the award-winning Brainy Baby Company. Favorite extras on the DVD version include a video sing-along and a read-along storybook narrated by a child. -- Liane Thomas

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL DVD.......2007-04-15

I am so thankful to these reviews. They help so much in determining if a product is right for us. After reading all the reviews, I decided to purchase this DVD for our 20 month old son. He had been watching The Letter Factory (which is great) and I wanted to offer him something new. At first, I was worried, as he wanted to watch The Letter Factory, but after sitting through the DVD with him ONCE, from then on, he has been very interested in watching the video. I like it because it's not all hyper. It's taught in a relaxed calm method. No regrets. I LOVE the way they repeat over and over the sounds of the letters. It's an excellent video for learnig the alphabet and letter sounds. A++++ We bought ours directly from Brainy Baby. We didn't want to wait. We received our order within a week.

Great Learning tool.......2007-01-25

If your gonna let your kids watch TV atleast let it be educational. It's a great video. I'm sure it reinforced my son in learning his ABC's.

Great ABC Video.......2007-01-04

My 2 1/2 y.o. loves this video and asks for it often. He now knows all his letters and I believe this video has really helped.

May not be perfect, but my [...] is finally learning to talk........2006-08-25

I agree with most of the other reviewers regarding MOM OF MANY MUNCHKINS review. She was way too critical! For hating the dvd so much, she has it memorized. She is correct about the "uh" sound, but my son has started talking so much since we got this dvd from our local library. He has even started saying complete sentances! Brainy Baby may not be perfect, but they are obviously doing something right. He also watches it from beginning to end without getting bored, and even giggles when the babies giggle. It is very cute! I think they did a great job. We have to remember that this video was made for babies and toddlers, not grown up adults.

My TWO year old knows his letters, but he's learning the sounds wrong!!.......2006-04-06

This review was very difficult for me to write as I have mixed feelings toward the video. As a first grade teacher, I am very critical of anything that requires the very particular and accurate use of phonemic awareness. Unfortunately, as the mom in the last review pointed out, this video has many inconsistencies when the narrator and little girl say their letter sounds. First of all, when saying letter sounds, one NEVER wants to add the sound -uh after any letter!! For example, when saying the sound for "T" we don't say "TUH", we simply whisper it by dropping our tougue from the roof to the bottom of our mouth. Or, we say "W" not by saying "WUH" but by forming the W with our lips, then holding the W sound like wwwwww. Though most of the sounds in this video are correct, they occasionally slip into the "-uh" trap! How on earth are our children supposed to read if they add -uh to every consonant....tell me....for instance, what the heck is puh-a-tuh! (translation without the -uh and you get the word "pat"!)
Now, looking beyond the inconsistencies in pronounciation, I have to say that my 2 year old son LOVES the video!!! I am completely in awe and amazed that within one time of watching it, he repeats EVERY letter as it drops onto the screen. Though I find it terribly repetitive and boring, he is COMPLETELY engrossed!! And you know, HE IS the one who is supposed to love the video (not me!) so I suppose Brainy Baby has hit the mark on that aspect! He sits through the seven minute introduction and is totally aware as each written letter comes on. He enjoys the kids and babies on the screen and it doesn't seem to bother him that there is no real "action" or fun puppets like they have in the Baby Einstein videos. So, as a mother, I am overjoyed that he is enjoying the video, learning his letters AND gaining a nice vocabulary. He is slightly speech delayed, so anything that will help to improve his language awareness is a blessing.

So how do I rate this?? As a teacher, probably no more than a 3. As a mother, I'd have to give this a 5 since my own child is rapidly developing his language awareness just by watching a simple DVD! I haven't watched any other letters video, so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!

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My triplets love it!
Brainy Baby Left Brain
Left & Right Brain Videos were big hits at our house!
brainy baby left brain, right brain, english, abc's, 123's
Not for babies

Brainy Baby - Left Brain
Starring: Brainy Baby
Manufacturer: BRAINY BABY
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000063UYK
Release Date: 2002-08-12

Product Description

This unique video (one of a 2-part series) is perfect for Baby's first video! The 2 DVDs work together to help develop both the Left and Right sides of the brain. Left Brain features classical music and gentle voices, and focuses on such cognitive skills as logic, patterns, letters & numbers, sequencing, analyzing details, and more!

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It's called "whole brain thinking," the notion that if children are stimulated to use both sides of the brain--developing their abilities to think both logically and creatively--they will become more adept learners. Underscoring such research, the folks at Small Fry Productions (makers of Bilingual Baby) have produced Brainy Baby, which joins a host of worthy tapes designed to stimulate a baby's mind. This two-volume set is unique, however, in addressing specific left and right brain functions in distinct, 30-minute programs. "Left Brain," the second volume, picks up where volume one leaves off, engaging a child's analytical abilities. Bright visuals encourage growth in the areas of math, language, and logic. Patterns and shapes are introduced in colors of red, black, and white. Language is explored beginning with letters of the alphabet, followed by simple words and voice-overs offering the equivalent in Spanish and French. Numbers are presented in sequence using interactive questions (How many do you see?). Less clinical than the So Smart! approach, Brainy Baby provides enthusiastic narration and plenty of baby faces, familiar toys, and giggles. It also employs the so-called Mozart effect (the idea that classical music enhances a child's spatial intelligence), interspersing selections from baroque and classical era composers Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. If parents are uncomfortable with the film's academic premise to "develop your child's analytical side for a smarter baby," they can be assured that, research aside, there is plenty of pure enjoyment here to delight a wee one, 6 to 36 months. And the melodies of the maestros make it palatable for parents too. --Lynn Gibson

Customer Reviews:

My triplets love it!.......2006-08-11

We have Right Brain and Left Brain. My triplets, who have very different personalities, liked Baby Einstein better when they were still in bouncers and crawling around. Now that they are toddlers at 22 mos, they've been enjoying Brainy Baby better. They still like Baby Einstein but since that only has music they just get the enjoyment of the pictures and music and such and the visual fun. With Brainy Baby, they are now learning because the narrator will say what's on the screen instead of just seeing it, so they are learning more now and understanding. For us, Baby Einstein is better for the infants, where Brainy Baby is better for the toddlers ages 1+ to start. But we love it! I didn't know they made more but now that I know I'm going to start buying the others! They love them!

Brainy Baby Left Brain.......2006-02-25

I have 2 year old twins they enjoy this dvd, as well as learn from it. And when I put it on it holds there attention long enough to get in a half hour workout.

Left & Right Brain Videos were big hits at our house!.......2005-12-11

I purchased these used from a bookstore that buys and resells used books and videos. I think my baby boy was about 5 months old at the time. These were the ONLY videos that ever captured his attention at that young age. Any other video--Disney, Baby Einstein, etc.--just had him crying within a few minutes. These, though, he would watch to the end, fascinated. To this day, he loves them, and he is now 15 months old; the tapes are WORN OUT so I am reordering them both. Not only does he still love them, but I just had a new baby, and I am hoping they will entertain her just as much. In fact, the other night, we accidentally woke him up and he cried and cried and wouldn't go back to sleep. Finally, in desperation, my husband popped one of these into the VCR, and my son was INSTANTLY quieted the moment he heard the familiar music; in no time at all he was ready to go back to bed.

We have since purchased most of the other titles in the Brainy Baby series--he loves them all, the music, the images of the babies, etc. The ABC video is especially well-done. He also gradually learned to enjoy other types of videos by Baby Einstein, Sesame Street, etc. But these two left & right brain videos are still his very favorites.

brainy baby left brain, right brain, english, abc's, 123's.......2005-10-26

My son who is two just loves these videos. He interacts with them more than any other video.

Not for babies.......2005-05-13

Sorry, but I have to give this DVD a negative review.
First of all: what age is it really for? There are many fragments that introduce spelling and addition. Don't you think it's a little bit yearly for your 6 months old (and probably even 3)? The DVD needs much more real life objects, it sounds and looks VERY dull and boring. I always thought that children learn through play, songs, rhymes, and etc, but not through dull repetition. Even alphabet is introduced without well known "ABC song". I am giving this DVD two stars because it has nice classical music and it did catch some attention of my 18 months old son (so far we saw it ones). As much more age appropriate material I would recommend:
Hap Palmer "Baby songs: ABC,123, colors & shapes";
Bee Smart Baby- Vocabulary Builder;
Baby Babble - speech enhancing video;
Baby Einstein- Van Gogh (world of colors);
The Wiggles-"Toot-Toot"

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Live Letters
Starring: The Rasmus
Manufacturer: Drt
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Dead Letters
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ASIN: B000MGVD0S
Release Date: 2007-02-20

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Live Letters
It's Incredible, Guys!

Live Letters
Starring: Rasmus
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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Hide from the Sun
Into
Hell of a Tester
Hell of a Collection
Playboys

ASIN: B0006BLIZ4
Release Date: 2005-03-29

Customer Reviews:

Live Letters.......2006-04-12

I was waiting by the mailbox for this one. The Rasmus is one of my favorite bands of course. And they're great live! I haven't been able to see them live in the US but I can say that this is just the same!! I hope to see them but until then I can watch this DVD over and over and over again!

It's Incredible, Guys!.......2005-03-12

This band rocks and I can't believe it took me so long to appreciate this genre of music...which I really can't decide what to classify it under. Do we classify them under "Pop", "Grunge", "Punk" or "Rock"...or all? LOL

I love Lauri Ylonen's voice. God...he's got an amazing, heart-breaking voice? So captivating and clear! This guy rocks!

When the CD "Dead Letters" came out, i rushed to the store and bought it after listening to my friend's copy of it.
I was sold right away. I received this DVD as a gift from that same friend and I was totally blown away with the first viewing!
The documentary...the live tracks, the alternative versions of the video "In the Shadows"...it's all damned gooooooooooood stuff!

This is a remarkable band, hailing from Finland. They have their own sound without a doubt. No other band has equalled their sound. They're not pretentious or rude...but a very cool, creative and colorful rock band.

My fave song will always be "Funeral Song" and to see the video...I love it more!

The duration of the DVD is 94 minutes, packed with an incredible array of stuff.

Among the features are:
In the Shadows (Bandit Version)
In the Shadows (Crow version)
In the Shadows (Us Version)
In My Life
First Day of My Life
Funeral Song (The Resurrection)
Guilty

Live at Gampel Open Air, August 21, 2004:
First Day of My Life
Guilty
F-F-F-Falling
Still Standing
Time to Burn
Bullet
Everyday
One and Only
In the Shadows
Funeral Song
In My Life

Plus:
Video Documentaries
Photos
More Exclusive Material

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Live Letters
Starring: Rasmus
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Album Description

The first Rasmus DVD contains a full-length concert recorded at Gampel Open Air, Switzerland, August 21, 2004, plus all 7 videos from the million-selling Dead Letters album, video documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage - and more! NTSC/Region 0. Universal. 2004.

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Live Letters
Starring: Rasmus
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Good DVD- Educational Fun
Kates Mom, Mommy hooked on Education
Excellent and Entertaining, Educational DVD
A rewarding and educational treasure

Galloping Minds: Alphabets
Starring: Galloping Minds
Manufacturer: Galloping Minds
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ASIN: B0000BWVM0
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Description

Galloping Minds is a series devised for the developing minds of babies and kids from about 6 months to 6 years. Children can easily identify the objects associated with each alphabet. Older kids learn the alphabets, words and spellings, while younger ones are exposed to a large number of objects. Kids of all ages enjoy the light classical music. The video displays more than 120 objects with uppercase and lowercase letters and spellings and vivid animations.

Customer Reviews:

Good DVD- Educational Fun.......2005-10-04

I bought the latest version of this DVD from Galloping Minds - Baby Learns Alphabet and Phonics. This one is the older version. The new ones start with 'Baby Learns..' Just thought I would add this!!

Kates Mom, Mommy hooked on Education.......2005-04-26

I bought these videos from Galloping Minds directly and frankly my daughter Kate loves it. The sales person at Galloping Minds informed me that there is a very old version, that needs to be thrown out of the window. If you have the old version, it can be exchanged for the new version free of cost.

Well, I tried making my daughter Kate watch it and she is absolutely hooked to it. She loves the animation and all the live animals. She says the letters along with the videos. She can also recognize most letters- uppercase and lower case.

The capital letters, lowercase letters and the spelling help in teaching my daughter. The video is nice and long .. so helps in providing guilt free TV watching.

I liked the light music accompanying the video. The version is very engaging. I fond my neighbors daughter also wanted to be at our place to watch the video. I loaned it to her.

Anyway, I think the DVD is colorful, interesting and a great learning tool!!

I think this new version is very engaging. Galloping Minds has definitely improved on its old version. If by chance you have picked up the oldest version out there, call them up or email them.

Excellent and Entertaining, Educational DVD.......2004-11-14

My daughter loves this one. She looks around the house and everywhere we go and tells me what letter things start with. I was a bit surprised. And I am now, one happy mom. Exposure to far more things in this video than the others..My daughter and I love it.

A rewarding and educational treasure.......2004-03-10

Galloping Minds Alphabets is a 40-minute full color DVD intended for preschool through kindergarten children age 6 months to 6 years. Featuring a colorful alphabet video that blends letters with still images - such as the letter "R" with a photograph of a rhino - and light classical music in the background, Galloping Minds Alphabets is a rewarding and educational treasure to share with one's children and show them just how much fun learning can be.

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