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Blue's Clues - Get to Know Joe

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This DVD is not out in stores yet, but I have seen all the episodes in here and are going to focus on one...The Big Book About Us is a good episode for your kids to learn about favorites, learn some of Joe's favorite things, and learn a little bit about bookmaking. Then we come to the 100th Day episode. This episode mostly takes place on a stage built in the back of Joe's living room. It contains a very bouncy song entitled "100 Days" and creates the feeling for your kids that they are at a very big gala party, complete with montages of snippets of episodes (some of which, to my knowledge, haven't been released yet- maybe they all will be by the time this DVD is released) The only problem here is that if you're hoping for a usual Blue's Clues episode, you aren't getting it. There is no game of Blue's Clues, none of the songs from the new show are played except for "We Sat On Down" during a montage, and there is even a misleading part where Mr. Salt asks Blue what her favorite part has been about the first 100 episodes, and she places a pawprint on the screen. Is it time for a game of Blue's Clues? No, just a montage of clues that have been found already. This episode is a good way for your child to remember all the fun he's had, but if he doesn't understand the concept of 100 days, skip it.

I was nervous when it was anounced that Steve was leaving but, true to form, the folks at Nick Jr. conjured up a wonderful transition from Steve to Joe. Make sure to watch the 100th episode celebration in the extra featues. My kids (2 and 4) love it. Even though my 4 year old had been watching Steve for two years, she now loves Joe.

I love this dvd because it tells the story of how Joe came to live with Blue. It also explains the reason for Steve's departure in a manner that young children can understand. It actually makes it ok. My son didn't start watching Blues Clues until 2008, so Joe was already the main character, but he was finding it odd to see Steve on re-run episodes, so this helped him understand it all. Now he loves them both! So, if your child thinks it's odd to see Blues Clues episodes with Joe or Steve, this dvd should help them appreciate both characters. I hope this review helps.

My daughter is 11 months old and loves Blue's Clues. She was given 2 VHS tapes and watches those all the time. I thought it would be more practical to buy a DVD to save time rewinding since she watches it on a daily basis. I was very pleased that there are 4 episodes PLUS a special 100th episode celebration (running time on this is 20 minutes plus so that alone is a bonus!) that shows clips of past Blue's Clues episodes with both Steve and Joe. Each episode encourages interaction from the child and also has some catchy tunes that actually don't get annoying. I would highly recommend and will buy more of the DVD's in the Blue's Clues collection.

I would recomend this DVD to anyone. It is fun, inventive, and educational. It can keep partents attention as well as children's. Also, it contains the only shows with both Joe and Steve, which makes it even more fun with great interaction between the two.

we watched it over and over and over again. i think a memorized it. can't wait till my younger son starts watching it. i'll know it word for word by then.

great little show for a blues clues lover and the family. I actually do not mind watching these shows as I do others with my little one. I like how they did the transition...smooth and simple!

I have recently introduced my young toddler (21 months old) to the old Blue's Clues series that my 13 year old used to love. Well, the little one loves these videos just as much as the older one did and has learned a LOT from them. Very good interactive series for small children. Since I knew my little guy would start seeing "Joe" instead of Steve I thought it might be a good idea to buy this DVD so he wouldn't be surprised. Turns out that was a VERY good idea. I thought a 3 episode introduction to Joe was a bit excessive and maybe not necessary, but my little one was actually scared of Joe when he first saw him! I guess at this age they may assume there is a real live-time person inside the TV, and can be shy! When Joe first came on, my toddler would actually cover his eyes and peek around shyly at Joe, it really did require the full 3 episodes for my son to accept "Joe" over the Steve he was used to seeing on Blue's Clues. For a child who isn't in a shy stage, maybe this isn't necessary, but in my case it turned out to be VERY helpful -and it was wise on the part of the Blue's Clues show to be sensitive to young and shy toddlers when introducing Joe. I am sad that the series came to an end, but glad the old episodes are still relevant and appropriate for young toddlers, it is one of the best series out there in my opinion. So far it looks like Joe was a good replacement, and I highly recommend watching the introduction episodes if your child is accustomed to watching the older episodes with Steve.

My son loves Steve, I mean who doesn't really, and he absolutely loves Joe, but he really loves when Steve and Joe get together. Also, the episode of Steve going to college, has encouraged my toddler to tell everyone he meets that he is going to college, always the first words out of his mouth. Love It!!!

We have watched this DVD so many times! So glad we have it. They did a great job of phasing Steve out and Joe in.