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The Busy Little Engine

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The Busy Little Engine is a great DVD for kids. With wooden trains, real trains, a puppet pig, and some terrific music, my two year old gives it two thumbs up. The gentle pacing and straightforward editing help to make it an appropriate for kids as young as two. But the thoughtful story keeps it interesting for kids up to 6 or 7. The music, however, is the real standout. Mom and Dad don't mind the songs (I've even caught myself humming them on my own...) even after a zillion viewings. Clearly this one was made by a parent so you won't go wrong with this DVD.

-Jack & Mom

My two preschoolers, who both love Thomas the Train, fell instantly in love with this video! The concept is clear and simple, the music catchy, and the combination of real toys/puppets and actual trains imaginative. I gave it a shot based on other ratings on Amazon...glad I did!

My friend bought this for my son's 2nd birthday because he boys like it so much. They check it out from the library constantly. I had no idea what to expect, but it's great. My 2 year old LOVES it, and his 4 1/2 year old sister tolerates it. The music is great, even for parents. I wish there were more 'choo choo pig' (what my son calls it) movies!

If your child is addicted to Thomas the Tank Engine, Busy Little Engine is a good alternative. We found this video at our local library. My son took it out so much, no other kid could ever see it.

My son is 4 and loves trains. He lives and breathes trains. This movie is simple and interesting and he loves it. We rented it from the library and have to buy it. I highly recommend this one.

I looked at this product for a while and couldn't find a way to preview it (library or video rental), but finally decided to buy it for Christmas. It is really cute and my 2 and a half year old loves it. I think this will be a big hit with the 2-3 year age range train lovers. I like that it is calm and not flashy and uses a toy train while also showing real trains and train tracks. My son loves the music and it would be great if the singer of the three train songs would release a train music album. My son loves the character Thomas, but doesn't really want to watch the show yet. This video he loves.

I received a free copy of this from the creator at a holiday party and, quite frankly, didn't know what to expect. As soon as we got home from the party, we popped in the DVD - let's just say we had a tough time getting our 3 year old away from it after that. He was immediately engaged by the very catchy songs, the wonderfully voiced narration and sound effects, the Pig and, of course, Biz! It's just wonderfully simple, with the perfect mixture of music, characters and information. Highly recommended!

As a mom of a toddler and a preschooler, who are obsessed with trains, I highly recommend this video. The Busy Little Engine is more than just a story told with trains, it provides kids the opportunity to learn about what trains actually do. The story is entertaining, the music is lively and both kids find it enjoyable. Plus, Pig is just so darn cute!

This really is a great DVD for kids. We have now had the movie for just over a year and my 3 year old twins still love it! The music is really cute too!

This is a great video for anyone who loves trains like my boys do. It is varied and has cute characters, like an engaging little pig. The video is packed with memorable songs that my boys sing over and over. I highly recommend purchasing The Busy Little Engine.