Customer Reviews

Road Construction Ahead [VHS]

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Road Construction Ahead really held my 2-year old's attention. The focus is on the machines themselves: the loaders, diggers, backhoes, etc. The only part of this video he didn't like was the sequences of dynamite blowing up the earth, and the cheesy reverse-action video showing the earth reassembling itself (the explosion in reverse). During this sequence he motivated himself to learn operation of the Fast Forward button on the VCR!

I borrowed this video, and had to return it. In lieu of this, I borrowed "There Goes a Bulldozer" (featuring Construction Foreman Dave), which features a goofy narrator playing for laughs left and right. Only THEN did I realize just how good "Road Construction Ahead" is. My son kept asking for Road Construction Ahead, even when Dave's video was playing!

I think I can speak for two year olds when I say that THEY WANT TO SEE THE MACHINES. My son liked Road Construction Ahead MUCH more than "There Goes a Bulldozer," and I highly recommend it.

Ken32

Worth getting. Runs about 30 minutes or so, and features nearly every common piece of heavy equipment used to build a road -- excavator, bulldozer, roller, grader, bucket loader, etc. Believe me, my wife and I know them all by now.

About 10% narration, and 90% action footage -- the kids won't get bored. My four year old son would watch this 5 times each day if we let him. My 2.5 year old daughter finds it much less interesting.

The video takes you through the very start (surveying) to the very end (laying the asphalt) of the road building process -- with a nice balance of detail and fast pacing. The music that accompanies the video seems a bit cheesy, but I'm not going to mark off for that since my son doesn't seem to mind.

Can't and wouldn't predict how your child will like this; can say that it's my boy's favorite.

My 16 month old son loves this video. He would sit and watch it all day if we let him. He is not interested in much tv (which we like), but this video is well done and designed for kids and keeps his attention. I would highly recommend this one - great for snow days, sick days, or anytime you need a 1/2 hour break!

I bought this video for my 17 month old son and he loves it. He can sit through the entire video and I can take a shower! He gets so excited everytime he watches it.

This truck video is the greatest for my 16 month old son who is obsessed with Trucks! He will sit through at least 20 minutes of this video and be content as can be! I can finally fold laundry in peace, start dinner, read a magazine and brush my hair in peace! Whoever created this video and video series I love you! A MOST BUY for any little boy or girl who loves trucks. It has also expanded my knowledge of trucks. The theme/plot is great. They show you how a road is built, what truck and equipment is needed with a really cool explosion scene. Your child will adore this and you will get a guaranteed break!

The publication, "The Parents Guide To The Best Family Videos", rated Road Construction Ahead in the top ten for the best films for toddlers and preschoolers!

Our two year old loves this movie! He asks for it at least once a day...it is the only time that he will actually sit still! I also like the safety tips that the narrator includes...my son knows that he cannot just go up to any construction equipment without the permission of the owner.

This video was first bought for my older son 10 years ago when he was a toddler. Now I've been blessed with another boy,of 16 months and he just can't seem to get enough of it! The music and action seems just enough to keep his attention. He will sit captivated for the whole 30 minutes and then beg to watch it again! I'm going to look for others by the same company! I highly reccommend it for anybody interested in trucks!!

My son, now nine, watched this video almost every day when he was 2-5 years old. He could repeat all the waves, hand signals, and speech and made it very interactive. I wanted to give the video to his 3 year old cousin, but he insists he still loves it, and watches every now and then. It was one of the best birthday presents he ever received.

My 4 year old has already watched it atleast 5 times in last two days. The narrator does not hog the limelight and keeps it squarely on the machines. Highly recommended.