The Newsstand - KIDS FIRST!® News 2006

Welcome to KIDS FIRST!® NEWS. All articles are by Coalition for Quality Children's Media unless otherwise noted.

Dear Friends,

Summer is hitting with a vengeance. It's 88 degrees out and my kids are enjoying the river while I type away. They examine toads, snakes and spiders carefully under magnifying glasses and collect them in jars to bring home to show their father before we release them back to their natural habitat. While I appreciate bugs and reptiles and amphibians from a distance, I am very happy to send the children to their father for close, hands-on scrutinization of nature. Chris patiently encourages the children to ask questions and answers their questions or helps them find the answers. It's one of many things I love about him. The kids couldn't ask for a better father. I am happy that we have a day this month where we set a day aside to celebrate him, my dad, my father-in-law and all the other fathers out there. Happy Father's Day to you all.

Two weeks ago Chris, the kids and I went to the Walking on Water Retreat Center to check out the place. They will be running a KIDS FIRST!® film festival in the near future. We saw the fabulous woodland setting where they are setting up an outdoor theater on a hillside. Esther and Ramon, the camp's owners, are pictured on the left. Esther is a pro with activities, having worked with the YMCA and has great ideas for the festival.

As always, I welcome your input. If you have comments on titles we have endorsed; notices of media awards, publications, and products; or suggestions for articles. . . Please drop me a line.

Christine Pollock, Editor
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Dear All,

For all of our readers in the LA area, I'd like to remind you of two upcoming events this week at the Moondance International Film Festial. This Friday, June 9, from 3-4:50 p.m. KID FIRST! is presenting a panel on children's filmmaking:

Successful Children's Filmmaking: Know Your Market Before You Shoot.
A panel of five industry insiders reveal what works and what doesn't in children's films and DVDS. They'll share their combined half-century of experiences, both successes and failures, and offer insights into the future of children’s entertainment. Before you spend one minute or one dollar on production, these tips can help you direct your valuable resources in the right direction for success. Panel moderator, Ranny Levy is founder & president of the KIDS FIRST! Film and Video Festival. Panelists include: Tom Siegrist, VP of Production, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment; Jere Rae-Mansfield, President, Monterey Media; Martin Blythe, Studio Publicist; Larry Balaban, Creator of Baby Genius; and Doug Zwick, Independent Agent.

A special 50% discount off the regular $50 fee has been arranged for all KIDS FIRST! members, so take advantage of your membership and attend. I promise you it will be worth every nickel. This is a stellar cast of speakers.

Also at Moondance, a special screening of The Blue Butterfly, starring Academy Award winner William Hurt, will be shown Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m.. Admission $10.

Both of these Moondance events will take place at the Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood.

Ann and I will both be at the panel so, come up and introduce yourself.

Much love,

Ranny Levy
Founder and President, KIDS FIRST!®

Letters From Readers

From Eran Fraenkel re: Earthquake relief for Jogjakarta:

So many of you have inquired about what's happening in Yogyakarta, that we are sending this common letter and appeal for help. First, thanks to everyone who’s contacted us to ask if we, our friends and colleagues in Indonesia are alright. We are! Often there isn’t a direct way for outsiders to help out in times of disaster. In this case, we admire and care very much for the people at the Puri Language school in Yogya, and urge you to express your concern for the people of Yogya through them. The school was not affected by the quake, and they are still teaching, keeping their business going. Besides running an excellent language school that warmly brings outsiders into their culture, they are on the ground and providing direct aid through food and other supplies. They have an ongoing social assistance/social action program as part of their organization. We are sending them money directly. If you also want to give assistance to local actors without going through large international aid structures, we recommend you send funds to them for earthquake relief. They have said in a previous email that they will be issuing reports on how the money they receive was used. We trust them highly. Again, thanks to all of you who have stayed in touch, Warm regards, Eran

Concerned about what kids watch? Want to do something about it? Become a KIDS FIRST!® juror. It's easy. Take our online training. It will take you about four hours to complete and we will provide you with your own personal trainer. The $40 fee is 100% reimbursable once you evaluate six titles for KIDS FIRST!® . You may keep any movie you approve. What a wonderful way for teachers, librarians, parents, and daycare providers to build their own quality media library while helping evaluate movies for others. To register or get more information, please visit our KIDS FIRST!® juror's page.

KIDS FIRST!® WEB STORE FEATURES
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Scrambled States of America...and More Stories to Celebrate Our Country. Carefully adapted stories about the states, based on books and songs by Laurie Keller, Woody Guthrie and Francis Scott Key. The Star Spangled Banner is performed by Aretha Franklin, This Land is Your Land is sung by Arlo Guthrie. DVD. 65 min.; $14.95; Age: 5-18. Scholastic Entertainment.

The Magic of Martial Arts: Power Without Violence. Master Eastwest, a playful martial artist, teaches kids the ethics of how to use karate and when not to use it. Magic tricks, jokes and music mix with interactive karate instruction. Includes self-defense and nonviolent conflict resolution techniques. 30 min.; $14.95; Age: 6-10. Magic of Martial Arts Productions.

The MagicFrank's: Magic 4 Fun Video. Features 21 tricks with everyday objects - from rubber bands, paper clips, sugar packets, rope, string, even a few card and coin tricks. DVD. 58 min.; $19.95; Age: 6-11. MagicFrank's Lessons in Magic Series.

The Big Aquarium. Visit the largest freshwater aquarium in the world in Chattanooga, TN. Shows hundreds of fish and animals from various habitats, divers feeding fish and looks behind-the-scenes at the control center, the veterinarian and the research lab. DVD. 48 min.; $14.95; Age: 5-8. Little Mammoth Media.

NEW ENDORSEMENTS
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More New Endorsements can be found at http://www.cqcm.org/kidsfirst/html/newendorsements.htm

*** = Titles receiving the highest scores are given a three-star rating.
** = Titles that meet or exceed the criteria receive a two-star rating.
* = Titles that meet the baseline criteria but require some extra consideration on the part of the viewer receive a one-star rating.

Audio - Ages 2-5

*** Wai Lana's Little Yogis Fun Songs CD. Wai Lana's latest fun-filled music fest will have the whole family singing, dancing, humming, and tapping! Adult Juror Comments: Beautiful recording. So enjoyable and fun. The songs are gentle yet lively and full of imagination. The book is a piece of art in and of itself. Wai Lana takes nature from animals to trees and sings about them at a child's level. She uses the music to create an image that backs up the words of the songs and create a safe and comfortable environment. Clear and easy to understand, the songs are perfectly paced for the target age group. Kid Juror Comments: A big hit with the kids, especially the book. One three-year-old wanted to sleep with it. They loved the songs and wanted to play the CD over and over. They recognized some songs from the yoga video they'd already reviewed. "Great. I love these songs." Kids sang along and kept asking for more. Favorite part: the snake, lion and the dream one at the end. Audio. 50 min.; $18.95; Age: 3-6. WAI LANA PRODUCTIONS.

Video/DVD-Ages 5-8

** Lost in the Woods: The Movie. Together, an old box turtle, Shirley, and a lost raccoon, Fernando Hernandafandavez, discover the magic of spring and learn what happens to a young fawn alone in the woods. Based on the children's book, Lost in the Woods. Adult Juror Comments: Cute. Unhurried and gentle, like a bedtime story. Anthropomorphic animals interacting with one another. The voices with accents are cute and clever. The natural setting makes it believable and the story offers a good lesson. Cinematography very good, especially the close ups of the animals. Adults had mixed reactions to the music. Kid Juror Comments: Cute, funny, at times - hilarious. Some of the kids were mesmerized by the story and song along with the songs. They enjoyed the story. " The raccoon is trying to find his brother and has to learn patience. The animals are kind to each other." The raccoon was their favorite character. Kids hardly noticed the Latino stereotype given to the raccoon. DVD. 29 min.; $19.95; Age: 4-8. CARL R. SAMS II PHOTOGRAPHY.



Video/DVD-Ages 8-12

* The Capt'n Gravity Ranger Program. Movement is the language of the brain. The Capt'N Gravity Ranger Program improves your child's learning skills through exercise. Improved coordination promotes improved learning. Movement knowledge is brain science. Step into your learning curve. Adult Juror Comments: Interesting and well done. Basically, it's an exercise program with a good idea and concepts, although it's a bit corny. Presentation is simple and basic, suitable for kids and emphasizes the importance of keeping our bodies in shape. "I like the way Einstein's comments are thrown in." Kid Juror Comments: Most liked it and joined in with the movements. They enjoyed the cinematography, especially the ocean and beach shots. Some of the information really intrigued them, i.e.."They were shifting their body weight to get their brain working." DVD. 30 min.; Age: 8-12. DR. GERALD BRICKLEY LLC.

SELECTIONS FROM KIDS FIRST!® FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL 2005
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For a complete list of all Festival titles currently being shown, visit our website.

DVD Sneak Peek
Big Momma's House L. 99 min.
Martin Lawrence returns as FBI agent Malcolm Turner, a master of disguise who again goes deep, deep undercover as the corpulent septuagenarian "Big Momma." To avert a national security disaster, Big Momma becomes a nanny housekeeper in the suspect's household - only to find him/herself becoming attached to the three children of the dysfunctional clan. Age: 12-18. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

DVD Sneak Peek
Blue's Clues: Blue's Jobs A. 102 min.
All of our friends are pretending to have different occupations, and we play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to be. Steve, who is being a reporter for the day, needs our help figuring out what occupations our other friends are pretending to have. Then we skidoo into a picture and help Door build his house by calling on the right workers to complete their appropriate tasks. Age: 2-5. Paramount Home Entertainment.

Independent Production
Emily’s First 100 Days of School A.. 36 min.
With so much to do on her first day of school, Emily feels like it will take forever to reach 100 when her teacher announces they will have a party after 100 days. As the days and weeks go by, Emily and her new classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time. Brilliantly narrated by Diana Canova. Directed by Gene Deitch. Co-produced by JZ Media and Weston Woods. Book by Rosemary Wells Illustrator: Rosemary Wells Age: 3-7. Scholastic Entertainment/Weston Woods.

DVD Sneak Peek
Fairly OddParents: Fairy Idol A. 80 min.
Genie has had enough of being a genie. He's sick of all the lame masters he's had to serve throughout the centuries, he's sick of granting the same unimaginative three wishes over and over again, and he is sick and tired of his lamp. But this will all soon change. While reading a copy of "Da Rules," Norm learns that if a Fairy God Parent quits his or her job, all the magical wish-granting creatures in the universe may apply for the vacant post. And Norm knows just the two fairies that could be tricked into quitting: Cosmo and Wanda. Age: 5-8. Paramount Home Entertainment.

DVD Sneak Peek
Hondo & Fabian A. 6 min.
What happens when the dog of the house goes to the beach and leaves the cat at home with the baby? Find out in this gentle tale of the two very different days of house pets, Hondo the dog, and Fabian the cat. Narrated by Jeff Brooks, with music by Joel Goodman & David Bramfitt. Book by Peter McCarty Illustrator: Peter McCarty. Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Book; NY Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Age: 4-8. Weston Woods/Scholastic Entertainment.

NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
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Please welcome these new or renewing members and visit their web sites.

Entertainment Technology Center

Ringmaster Entertainment LLC

MEMBER NEWS
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PBS and Discovery Education Partner Up
A number of PBS series and specials will be available for distribution to schools through Discovery Education's digital videostreaming learning service. The PBS programs will be correlated to state curriculum standards and offered for teachers to stream or download for use in class. Discovery Education's learning service is licensed to 70,000+ schools.

Chicka Chicka 1 2 3
The award-winning children’s counting book comes to bouncy musical life with an all-new release in the Scholastic Video Collection. Chicka Chicka 1 2 3… and More Stories About Counting, sure to become a treasured family classic, features three stories about numbers and counting, and will be available to add to every home entertainment library on June 27, 2006.

MEDIA NEWS
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Let 4 Million Parents Learn About Your DVD/Video for Children!
The 2006 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Children's Products competition is now accepting entries. NAPPA Gold award winners are featured in the holiday issues of more than 30 regional parenting publications in the top markets nationwide. Gold and Honor winners reach half a million parents each month on Parenthood.com, one of the most frequented and respected parenting websites. Entries are judged for content, production quality, and social value. You could be a winner! Deadline is June 30, 2006. To enter, call NAPPA at 617-522-1515 or download an entry form today at the NAPPA website at Parenthood.com.

Kaiser Releases New Study
The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new study this week that shows how parents of kids age 6 and under are using media -- specifically television -- to cope with their stressful lives. The report is at http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia052406nr.cfm.


FAMILY AND PARENTING NEWS
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PBS Kids Sprout Honors Fathers
Papa Bear's Day, a three-hour Berenstain Bears marathon airs Sunday, June 18, 12-3p. The block features a guest voice-over by Papa Bear. Similarly throughout the afternoon, Sprout host, Kevin, celebrates Dads by showing off homemade cards sent in by kids and through an on-air crawl.

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Beau Bridges, Actor and Father by Christine L. Pollock

When I mention the name Beau Bridges to my friends, I usually get a run-down on which movies they love starring Beau, his father, or his brother. Whether it's acting in Stargate-SG 1, or playing on the T-ball field with his children, Bridges approaches his life with enthusiastic determination. Media have permeated his existence from birth, and he brings his expertise from the set to his role as parent.

Beau Bridges began his life in a burst of drama. He was born by candlelight in California during a blackout two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. At birth he was named Lloyd Vernet Bridges III, but his parents immediately started calling him Beau after Ashley Wilkes' son in Gone with the Wind. He did some acting in his childhood and put aside his college career when he landed his first major role in 1967.

Watching his famous father's career and working as an actor, producer and director himself, Bridges has a unique inside view of the world of film. He has seen the exciting transitions from black and white shows of his childhood, like The Lone Ranger, to the modern technology his children enjoy, which enables viewers to watch on the Internet and Ti-Vo. To him, the excitement of media is the ability to pass on stories. "The movie screen is a great tool for vast communication," says Bridges, who films some titles to raise awareness on important issues such as Smile (which deals with friendships in spite of infirmities) and Hidden in America (which deals with life's hardships).

When he gets a part, it's a family event. Bridges enjoys researching and learning the history of his characters, and he shares that pleasure with his children, who actively participate in the research. His family is very comfortable talking about the correlation between media and life. Bridges believes that it is important for parents involve themselves with their children's interaction with media. He comments, "They (the kids) need to know what's what." Bridges thinks one of the worst mistakes a parent can make is to hide from the negative aspects of media by pretending they don't exist. Parents need to make rules so media use is not abused by overuse or viewing by inappropriate age groups.

Bridges and his wife must be doing something right. All but one of Bridges children are now grown and out of the house and so far, the majority have careers in film. Bridges continues to act in television and film. He has a gift for acting in many genres and for all ages. This year you can watch him on the television series, Stargate-SG 1, where he plays the role of General Henry "Hank" Landry. Or, if you would rather go to the theater, you can hear his voice as it joins the voices of Julia Roberts and Robert Redford's in the Paramount rendition of the timeless classic, Charlotte's Web (coming to theaters December 20, 2006). Bridges is Dr. Dorian's voice.

At home, Bridges' eleven-year-old son, Zeke, doesn't watch a lot of TV during the week because of sports and school activities. However, when he does, it has to be approved by his mom, Wendy Treece Bridges. Bridges' family relies heavily on Ti-Vo and discusses what is watched. If Zeke wants to view something edgy, his parents watch it with him and discuss what they are viewing. Bridges feels that TV is a great tool to help parents and children communicate. Bridges supports organizations like KIDS FIRST!® because of his dedication to family and positive programming for children.

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CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

Dr. Toy's Tips on Use of Video by Stevanne Auerbach, PhD. /Dr.Toy
www.drtoy.com Smart Play /Smart Toys (www.educationalinsights.com)

Father's Day
Fathers Day is a great time to enjoy a video that shows fathers and children doing something that is interesting such as an outdoor adventure, camping, white water rafting, making something together or traveling to a new place. Children benefit from special experiences shared with each parent. They learn something about themselves and each parent and build a special relationship with each one. Some great KIDS FIRST!® titles which highlight the father/child relationship are Rembrandt: Fathers and Sons and Exercise With Daddy and Me.

Craft - Daddy and Me Portrait with Colors based on Rembrandt: Fathers and Sons and the book I Feel Orange Today

Materials: Paints, paper

For instructions, go to craft page.

KIDS FIRST!® Film and Video Festival Schedule
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Join us as we travel around the country with film festivals. Find out when we will be in a town near you. For details read here

ARIZONA
Yuma, AZ

CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA
Newport Beach, CA
San Jose, CA
Tiburon, CA

COLORADO
Boulder, CO
Denver, CO

FLORIDA
Miami, FL

HAWAII
Makawao, Maui, HI

ILLINOIS
Rockford, IL

INDIANA
Fort Wayne, IN

KENTUCKY

Louisville, KY

LOUISIANA
New Orleans, LA

MASSACHUSETTS
Brookline MA
Williamstown, MA
Chilmark, MA

MICHIGAN
Ironwood, MI

MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, MN

NORTH CAROLINA
Wilmington, NC

NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe, NM

NEVADA
Las Vegas, NV

NEW YORK
Brooklyn, NY
Farmersville Station, NY
Garden City, NY
New York, NY
New Hyde Park, NY
Queens, NY

OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City, OK

OREGON
Ashland, OR

TENNESSEE
Nashville, TN

TEXAS
Austin, TX
Canyon Lake, TX
Comfort, TX
Dallas, TX
Ft. Worth, TX
Grand Prairie, TX
Houston, TX
La Marque, TX
Little Elm, TX
Odessa, TX
Pflugerville, TX
Port Isabel, TX
Round Rock, TX
Spring, TX
The Woodlands, TX
Uvalde, TX

UTAH
Kamas, UT
Salt Lake City, UT

VERMONT
Shelburne, VT

WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA

WISCONSIN
Milwaukee, WI

WASHINGTON DC
Washington, DC

Other Events:

June 6-10, 2006. Media Literacy: Overseas Conversations Series III. Speakers include several international scholars from Spain and Brazil. click here for details.

June 9, 2006. Long Island Children's Museum. Pinky Dinky Doo East Coast Tour with Jim Jinkins.

June 9-11, 2006. Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, CA. Moondance Film Festival. Successful Children's Filmmaking: Know Your Market Before You Shoot Frame One. KIDS FIRST!® presents a film and panel from 3-4:30 PM on June 9.

June 15-18, 2006. Marriott Oakland City Center. The annual meeting of the National Women's Studies Association. For information go to: http://www.nwsa.org.

June 23-25. Bowling Green, OH. 2006 Allied Media Conference. This symposium on media literacy includes presentations such as "Democracy Needs Active Media Education," "A Careful Eye, a Good Ear: The Smartest Media Consumer Is a Good Media Producer," "Marketing, Minors and the Military," and more.

June 26-30, 2006 John Ansen Ford Amphitheater (across from the Hollywood Bowl). The What IFFF? Kids Film Festival and Film Camp. International Family Film Festival promotes and encourages the creation and sharing of the family film screenplay through professional and children's hands-on workshops and seminars. Submission Deadline: June 1, 2006. Applications are on their web site.

June 29-July 2, 2006. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Democracy and Independence: Sharing News in a Connected World. The conference is designed for citizens interested in learning about new innovations in web, print, film, and audio news creation and delivery. More Information.

June 30, 2006. Deadline for the 2006 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Children's Products competition. Gold and Honor winners reach half a million parents each month on Parenthood.com, one of the most frequented and respected parenting websites. To enter, call NAPPA at 617-522-1515 or download an entry form at the NAPPA website at Parenthood.com.

July 16, 2006. Brooklyn Children's Museum. Pinky Dinky Doo East Coast Tour with Jim Jinkins.

July 16 - 21, 2006. Los Angeles, CA. American Indian Summer Institute. Presented by the FOX Entertainment Group Diversity Development Department in association with the Native Media and Technology Network for 18-25-year-old American Indian participants.The Institute covers 100% of the cost of the program and related expenses, including lodging and meals. Roundtrip travel to Los Angeles is not included as part of these expenses. Native American participants can apply for up to $500 for airfare through NAPT's Producer Opportunity Fund. Information at http://www.nativetelecom.org/producers_guidelines_oppfund.html.

September 27-October 1, 2006 The Phoenix East/Mesa Hilton, Tucson, AZ. The 28th National Media Market. The National Media Market presents an exceptional opportunity for media professionals who purchase for public libraries, universities, media/technology centers and educational broadcasting to screen the newest and best quality motion media from 55 prominent producers and distributors. Professional Development sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions further enhance the Market experience.

October 27-28 Boston, MA. 5th Annual Summit of the Coalition for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Consuming Kids: Marketing in Schools and Beyond. The summit will "bring together distinguished scholars, activists, parents, and educators to discuss how marketing undermines children’s health and wellbeing and what we can do about it. The 2006 summit features a special focus on marketing in schools."

November 19-24 Canada's National Media Education Week. The first of its kind in Canada, this week will highlight the importance of media literacy and Web literacy as key learning areas in the information age. Read More.

To add your event to this list, please send a notice to Chris

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ABOUT CQCM AND KIDS FIRST!®
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KIDS FIRST!® is the not-for-profit Coalition for Quality Children's Media's initiative that evaluates and rates children's media - videotapes, CD-ROMs and television - using a highly acclaimed method that has been praised by parents and educators alike. It utilizes professionally designed criteria and evaluation tools and engages a volunteer jury comprising child development professionals, teachers and parents nationwide and children of diverse geographic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. KIDS FIRST!® endorsed titles appeal to people around the world and include many programs on topics important to children's development. KIDS FIRST!® -endorsed titles are available on CQCM's award-winning Internet site, in the KIDS FIRST!® Film and Video Festival and in reviews we provide to more than 75 publications.

CQCM evaluates feature films, television programs, videos, CD-ROM, DVDs and audio recordings. For an application form and application deadlines, visit our website at http://www.kidsfirst.org, call our office (505.989.8076) or send an email to Jury Coordinator
Coalition for Quality Children's Media, 112 W. San Francisco St. , Suite 305A, Santa Fe, NM 87501.