Customer Reviews

Barney's Musical Scrapbook

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

My mother got this for my 3 year old daughter and she absolutely loves it. Basically, Barney goes through his scrapbook reminscising about some of fun times he's had. Then they show older episodes of the show (my guess from the mid to late 90's). If your kids like Barney, they will probably enjoy this DVD.

One proviso: I gave it 5 stars because my daughter enjoys it, not because *I* enjoy it. This is definitely not stuff for adults (well, not for the non-drooling segment of the adult population anyway.) If you're over 7 years old this will definitely fry the rest of your functioning brain cells if you watch it too much.

As for bonus features, there are none, except for some trailers for upcoming children's DVDs like The Wiggles and Kipper. It's kind of nice that they are in the bonus section so you don't have to watch them if you don't want to.

All in all, I recommend this for kids who are Barney fans.

This particular DVD is great for my 15 month old. If your child just likes to dance, sing or listen to music this is the one for you. The special features offer a section called "Jukebox" where only the songs (along with the video)
will play. Since those children younger than two may have a difficult time following storylines or conceptualizing, parents can skip the actual video that combines Barney reminiscing with BJ and Baby Bop about the past with music and singing and go straight to music/singing without a delay between songs. However, if you have a child who enjoys storylines, you can have that as well! This video is great for kids 6 mos- to 7 years old!

Barney and the kids go through a scrapbook, remembering and reliving the good times they have had. Songs and short nursery rhymes/fairy tales are shown. This is relatively quick-paced, and holds my 2-year-old's attention well. Some of the songs included are: Mr. Sun, And the Green Grass Grew All Around, That's What An Island Is, Ta-Ra-Ra- Boom-De-Ay and, of course, I Love You. Ahh! That last one kills me. In all, there are 14 songs performed here.

This collection is a compilation of memorable moments from previous shows, but the best thing about it is that there are 14 songs on the DVD and this is the chief attraction for the 2 year old for whom it was bought. The various montages are linked by a very credible storyline and it as usual continues the lessons on sharing and caring for others so it is a good addition to a pre schooler's DVD collection

My son watches this DVD everyday and doesn't seem to tire of it. He now adores Barney. This is an older Barney episode but the songs brought back memories of when my girls, now teens, were toddlers and they loved those same songs too.

This is my very favorite DVD out of all my Barney VHS collection. Barney's version of Jack and the Beanstalk is very hiliarous!

***Parent Annoyance Meter Rating: 5*** (1= not annoying whatsoever, I would watch this without my child - 5=If I have to watch this again, someone better bring me a straitjacket)

This is one of those Barney videos that is not really a story on its own, but a series of flashbacks. I personally cannot stand this episode, and I have hidden it away so that my daughter will not ask to watch it. She however, doesn't seem to mind it, though it is not her favorite. I would recommend passing on this one and going for one of the Barney's that have higher production value like "Let's Play School", "Let's Go To the Farm", "Let's Go To the Zoo", "Barney Songs from the Park", "Play it Safe", or "Moovin and Groovin".

The product received was as described. It is a very entertaining DVD to have for your toddler.

Thank you for carrying the Barney/HIT Entertainment products. Our kids love them and they are becoming very difficult to find. We can always count on Amazon!!

It is amazing how my son is captivated by this DVD. The songs and the way Barney sings them with his friends is absolutely brilliant. The only time that my son sits still to have his meals is when we play this DVD for him. A good buy if your child is a Barney Fan!