Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Walt Disney Video
• VHS Release Date: February 26, 2002
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005YUTE
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,797 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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The fourth "video board book" from the Baby Einstein folks is their most engaging product yet. Aimed at slightly older audiences (ages 1 to 4), Baby Shakespeare combines poetry with the usual mix of festive classical music, bright objects, and happy thoughts designed to stimulate young minds. This video is aimed at exposing little tykes to the language context. Twelve words (grass, tree, etc.) are explored in pictures and poem form with plenty of playful stops for kids singing their ABC's and close-ups of brightly colored toys in action. Older kids can follow the poetry in a beautiful enclosed picture book of poem text and sharp outdoor photography. We even meet Baby Einstein's first host: a dragon puppet named Bard, who (along with his friends) playfully participates in the action. He deserves a repeat performance. --Doug Thomas

Product Description

BABY SHAKESPEARE(R) is a first-of-its-kind visual and auditory field trip into the rhythm of classic poems and the beauty of nature. While watching the video, your child will discover 12 common words within the rich context of poetry and real-world video. This is a wonderful way to teach your baby to speak. Exposure to words in context is important in the language-acquisition process. Bard, the word-loving dragon, hosts the video. He leads a parade of words, poems, puppet shows, and music videos that will delight your child time and again.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, December 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Shakespeare (Video & Book) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Our 14 month old adores Baby Einstein and Baby Mozart. Baby Shakespeare now ranks as her favorite video to watch. She giggles so much while watching the "star" puppet, Bard. It's nice to see that the creators put a variety of girls in the video rather than just their own children this time. However, there are only girls - no boys. If you were disappointed in Baby Bach, don't let that discourage you from buying this video. It is back to the quality of the first two. And this video is helpful for teaching your little one new words. My husband and I both think this is the best video of the whole series. Enjoy!

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Baby Einstein video yet!, January 27, 2000

By	Mark Kittel (Pleasanton, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Shakespeare (Video & Book) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Hands down, this is not only the best of the Baby Einstein series but it is also one of the best children's videos ever created. Our nine-month old daughter laughs at the silly puppet shows, listens intently to the music and poetry, and watches raptly as the brilliant graphics and toys dance on-screen. Nearly everything in this video is also entertaining for the adults; my wife and I will be watching this one with our baby for years to come. It is rare to see a children's video that is made with such love and attention to entertaining and educating children, and that is not made with the sole intent of making a fast buck off our child. We can't wait for Baby Van Gogh!

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Educational Tool!, July 17, 2002

By	History_of_Art_Geek (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

As one who strongly supports reading to children, I was a "little" anti-TV for my youngster, until watching "Baby Van Gogh," which is another video produced by the same company. Julie Aigner-Clark is a genius! Her innovative products, exceptionally creative, are designed to entertain children while they learn. "Baby Shakespeare," is no exception. With an imaginative approach, this instantly engaging video teaches language (12 words) through cleverly written text, and real world objects, while stimulating auditory senses with classically arranged musical pieces. My son was immediately mesmerized from the first viewing, two-months old, and remains fascinated to this day, now fourteen months old.

I heard about Baby Einstein products from friends, but did not become interested until I learned of the company's dedication to providing financial support to MANY children's charities such as the Autism Society of America, Ronald McDonald House, The Eden Institute, a leading school for educating autistic children, and a host of other organizations committed to children with special needs. I now own several Baby Einstein videos and most of the companion books - they are excellent educational tools.

Additional recommendations - "Baby Mozart," "Baby Van Gogh," "Baby Dolittle Neighborhood Animals," also, Richard Scarry's "BEST" videos are excellent for children 1 year and up.