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Includes three great PEEP DVDs -- Peep Finds, Peep Floats, and Peep's New Friends.
The animated series PEEP and the Big Wide World, narrated by award-winning actress Joan Cusack, gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science to preschoolers. Wry and distinctive visual humor, charming plotlines, and lovable characters combine with a comprehensive science program to attract and engage young kids.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Some television shows just sit there. Others are worth their weight in gold. As a mom who is pretty picky, I have to say that I really like this show.
As the other reviewers have noted, this series has cute characters and is done very professionally. However, what really stands out is it's ability to teach children reasoning skills. Every episode has a problem and Peep, Duck (my personal favorite), Chirp and company demonstrate the various ways that one can look at the problem; and how one might approach the problem to solve it.
Failure? That just means you need to go back to the drawing board and try again.
FOUR Stars. Provides teaching moments that most other shows don't. Sit and watch the show with your child and then see how many times during the week you can apply the approaches learned. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
As the other reviewers have noted, this series has cute characters and is done very professionally. However, what really stands out is it's ability to teach children reasoning skills. Every episode has a problem and Peep, Duck (my personal favorite), Chirp and company demonstrate the various ways that one can look at the problem; and how one might approach the problem to solve it.
Failure? That just means you need to go back to the drawing board and try again.
FOUR Stars. Provides teaching moments that most other shows don't. Sit and watch the show with your child and then see how many times during the week you can apply the approaches learned. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By E. Van Hook
This is a delightful program - entertaining and educational without feeling it is. The 3 main characters are a hoot - my husband will actually go out of his way to watch this one (the same guy who runs from Blues clues and all the others!). Kids learn a little science in each episode, as do the birds in the show, so your kids are learning along with them. Tons of fun - my 18 month old adores these as does my 6 year old!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By N. Rosen
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You will not be disappointed with purchasing this DVD series. I recommend getting the set over buying them individually because then you will be like I was with the BabyEinstein DVDs, and bought one by one---and in the end, I paid far too much for them individually. When I saw Amazon sold this as a set, I ordered it immediately. We have it on tv in Canada on one of our cable channels, but I wanted to own the DVDs as a keepsake collection. They are THAT good---believe me. There are few things out there that are excellent quality as far as DVDs. I have invested in so many different DVDs. I have been disappointed with many of them, but of the ones I am impressed most with is: Cedarmont Kids, Peep, and Little Einsteins for toddlers and preschoolers. Brainy Baby and similar DVDs just didn't spark that much for me to mention them as the best DVDs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
If you don't know Peep from Discovery Kids/TLC, you and your kids are missing some really entertaining and educational TV. Each episode conveys some sort of "science" lesson (i.e. how water flows, measuring half-way between two objects). Joan Cusack is the perfect narrator -- and the antics and personalities of the three main characters (Peep, Chirp and Quack) make even my husband and me laugh outrageously! Buy this DVD set and make your kid's TV watching time more valuable!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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With our first child, my wife and I learned that the most important thing in music or movie purchases for a toddler is that it be Not Annoying. Because the child will watch it over and over and over and over and over and over again, and so will YOU. After several thousand viewings of Curious George (Mildly Annoying) and one single viewing of Blues Clues (Positively Horrifying), we stumbled on this gem (we don't have cable - it was a Netflix gamble, like Blue's Clues). Robert watches it endlessly, and we actually enjoy watching it (!). Some of the movie lines have become catch phrases in the house (e.g., "I'm a very big, large, giant duck" said in a hoarse voice has replaced "I'm tired"). It's that, well, catchy. One of the interesting things about it, which Robert really enjoys, is the sequence at the end of each cartoon where real children "experiment" with something related to the cartoon. It's pretty amusing for us, too, and probably a preview of what's to come (these kids seem to be about 4-7 years old; Robert isn't yet 2). And special kudos to the kid with the awesome Boston accent that "watches the dwogs bahk while counting the stahs". Reminds me of when I was a kid and we all talked that way. If you're the parent of a toddler, YOU WANT THIS (and its companion set of 3 DVDs under another title). It's that or The Endless Torture of Blue's Clues. PEEP RULES!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
My girlfriend and I LOVE PEEP! There are a lot of great and funny jokes for adults that kids just wouldn't get. BUT- it's even better for kids!!! This is probably my favorite kids show ever. If you haven't watched it yet- TUNE IN!!! Music by Taj Mahal... Narration by Joan Cusak.... Peep and Quack are just ADORABLE! (so is Chirp!)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Debra Davis
This is another good set of DVD's for toddlers and preschool age kids, according to my grandkids. They can't go a day without watching Peep and dancing to the music on the DVD.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Eva Fegarido
Both my 7 and 4 year old love this show on TLC. I purchased these DVDs for my daughter. This is like preschool science for kids. The music and format are good. They don't even realize they are learning. I even enjoy it myself.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
love
Cute movies. I've never seen them on pbs though. My son loves these movies. Intro song is suprt cute too.
Published 1 month ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
We love Peep!
If you haven't seen Peep yet, you need to run out and get it from your library or purchase it! Peep is the sweetest show our entire family loves! Read more
Published 3 months ago by RW
3.0 out of 5 stars
The shows are great
The show is great, however we discovered upon opening that one of the DVD's was cracked and would not play. The other two DVD's are perfect. LOVE this show!!!
Published 5 months ago by Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best annimated childrens program on PBS!
I love PBS and peep and the big wide world is just good stuff! I know some parents want to give their children all the newest and most popular stuff cable television can provide... Read more
Published 5 months ago by V. Sandoval
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
This is the best kids show EVER. The kids and I love Peep and the big wide world and will definitely purchase another box set.
Published 13 months ago by sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
Great set of DVDs. Nice to find a set of these together. All of the episodes are fun, informative, and engaging. Love the characters. We love Peep!
Published 15 months ago by Denise Kung
2.0 out of 5 stars
broken
The show is great. My daughter loves it and this DVD set was a birthday gift. One of the DVDs came completely broken in two. Otherwise, it was a good purchase.
Published 17 months ago by Sara Jourdan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show
This is an excellent show for children! It teaches early science and logical thinking in a super fun and creative way. All the characters are great, but Quack is our favorite!
Published 21 months ago by BC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peep is Awesome.
What can I say? If you've seen the show you know. Peep is awesome. Opening music by Taj Mahal and narrated by Joan Cusack. Read more
Published on February 24, 2011 by Nicole Mcginnis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peep is AWESOME
We love Peep and were very excited when we saw we could buy it on DVD. This series is great.
Published on February 13, 2011 by Kimberly Jepsen
