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5.0 out of 5 stars
"Sanity" through Billy Blue Hair, June 25, 2006
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Billy Blue Hair - Why do Giraffes Have Long Necks? (DVD)
I have three grandchildren, ages 4 to 6, who visit me regularly for a week at a time. It is a big responsibility to know that they are cared for as well as mentally challenged while in my care. A friend introduced me to Billy Blue Hair. What a great find. They love it and I feel like they are learning while they watch it. Frankly, I never knew how to tell a monkey from an ape!!! Every grandparent needs some time while watching their grandchildren to catch their breath and pick up toys. It's wonderful! I purchased several copies and have passed them out to other grandparents in my neighborhood. I am eagerly awaiting the NEXT production. Who said learning couldn't be fun.
Karon Hill
Austin, Texas
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Review From School Library Journal, November 29, 2005
This review is from: Billy Blue Hair - Why do Giraffes Have Long Necks? (DVD)
K-Gr 5-When viewers are first introduced to Billy Blue Hair and his dog Doogie, the pair are playing fetch in their animated world. Billy is a preteen boy who wears a t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes and has a healthy head of blue hair. When the ball goes into the high grasses, Doogie follows. When Doogie doesn't return, Billy goes after him and finds himself in a live-action world filled with wondrous animals. During his quest to find Doogie, Billy comes across the American Bison, Siamong Ape, Red Ruffed Lemur Monkey, giraffes, zebras, and lions. Billy offers facts about the animals, such as the environment they live in, eating habits, and general information about size and stature. Definitions of unfamiliar terms are woven seamlessly into the narration. For example, "zebras are herbivores, which means they mainly eat grasses." Fun facts are reinforced with the inclusion of animated figures within the live-action footage. When a question such as, "Did you know that a giraffe is as tall as three grown men standing on top of each other?" is posed, three animated men standing on top of one another appear for a brief time next to the giraffe. With great production values, a wealth of interesting facts, and a likeable guide, this first episode in the series is a must-have for every collection serving young children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
great kid's dvd, March 9, 2007
This review is from: Billy Blue Hair - Why do Giraffes Have Long Necks? (DVD)
We took Billy Blue Hair out of the library, and my 3-yr old son loved it, so we bought the DVD. Great scenery & animal shots, cute & funny cartoon character narrator.
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