 A Very Brave Witch...And More Great Halloween Stories For Kids. In this lively story, narrated by Elle Fanning, a little witch decides she'd finally like to see what Halloween is all about, even though she is deathly afraid of humans. As soon as she makes a new friend, she discovers how much fun trick-or-treating with humans can be. The DVD includes seven other beautifully narrated and animated tales, which together have won five national awards: “By the Light of the Halloween Moon,” “A Dark, Dark Tale,” “Georgie,” “The Witch in the Cherry Tree,” “The Three-Legged Cat ,” “The Three Robbers” and “Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain.” DVD. 62 min.; $14.95; Ages 2-5. Weston Woods and New Video. Street Date: 9/29/09.
 Baby’s First Words is an interactive experience that encourages parents to view the DVDs with their little ones. Together, they will explore one of the most exciting developmental milestones for young children – learning first words and the rich use of language involving those words. Gently paced, with smooth transitions, simple images and minimal camera effects, each DVD starts with words about objects, then builds sentences and stories around them. The easy-to-follow present tense narrative, combined with the repetition of simple “key” words, ensures that young viewers will be able to grasp basic language at a pace that is just right. DVD. 180 min.; $15.99; Ages 1-3. Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/22/09
 Elmo’s World: All About Faces. Join Sesame Street's curious red monster as he explores his face! Elmo learns about winking and whistling, and even tries to balance a ball on his nose! Elmo also finds out that the optometrist can help you take care of your eyes, it's very important to blow your nose properly, and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth happy. Bonus features include the "Elmo's Make-a-Face" game, where you can mix and match eyes and noses to create your own special character! Includes special guest appearance by Fred Newman. DVD. 56 min.; $12.93; Ages 2-5. Sesame Workshop. Street Date: 9/01/09
 Mr. Men Show: Season 1 Vol. 2 - Little Miss Sunshine Presents: Fun in the Sun. Little Miss Sunshine rings in the day with plenty of fun in the sun. In these fantastic journeys you can join her and all her Dillydale friends as they explore the world of science, wildlife and excitement on the beach. Little Miss Sunshine loves to make every day a brighter one with big smiles, loud cheers and the occasional newsbreak alongside her good friend Mr. Happy! DVD. 66 min.; $16.97; Ages 2-5. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/22/09
 Shaun the Sheep™: Little Sheep of Horrors. What’s black and white and goes bump in the night? Don’t be scared – it’s your woolly friend, Shaun the Sheep! Join Shaun as he leads his fearless flock through six adventures that mix the spooky, the kooky, and the just plain funny. A troublesome tractor, freaky farm noises and sleepwalking sheep are only a few of the weird and wonderful surprises waiting for Shaun and his barnyard pals as they creep, sneak and make mayhem in this laugh-filled collection. DVD. 40 min.; $14.98; Ages 2-5. Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/01/09
 Wubbzy Goes Boo! Wubbzy and his friends are back in an all-new DVD collection just in time for the fall season! Watch as Wubbzy, Widget and Walden clean up a crazy mess with Moo Moo’s magic wand, try to collect the very last leaf of autumn, pick the perfect pumpkin and create the spookiest Halloween costume of all. There’s singing, dancing, trick or treating and kickity-kick ball too, plus plenty of positive values like creativity, patience and responsibility. It’s all here in the Emmy-winning Nick Jr./Noggin hit that’s so much fun it’s scary! DVD. 70 min.; $16.98; Ages 2-5. Anchor Bay Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/08/09
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Barbie and the Three Musketeers. Join Barbie™ as Corinne™, a young country girl heads to Paris to pursue her big dream – to become a female musketeer! Never could she imagine she would meet three other girls who secretly share the same dream! Using their special talents, the girls work together as a team to foil a plot and save the prince. 75 min.; $19.98; Ages: 4-8. Universal Studios Home Video. Street Date: 9/16/09
If the World Were a Village. The world is a very big place with so many faces in so many places, too many to picture, let alone know. But what if you could take the world’s population – over 6 billion – and see it within the confines of one united community of 100? This is an animated story that delivers an enlightening message and explores how general global statistics about age, language, economic and educational status, food and culture would break down if looking at only 100 people. DVD. 25 min.; $29.95; Ages 6-12. Master Communications. Street Date: 9/8/09 
Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit. Life is berry sweet in Berry Bitty City where Strawberry runs the Berry Café. When a boulder blocks the town's water supply, Strawberry must find a way to rescue the town, and learns that when you have good friends and faith in yourself, any challenge can be overcome. Meet Strawberry’s new friends Orange Blossom, who runs the Orange Mart general store, Raspberry Torte of the Fashion boutique, and Blueberry Muffin, owner of Blueberry Books, and other Bitty City girls. “The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: The Sky's The Limit” also introduces the magical Berrykins, mischievous little creatures who grow and harvest berries from the nearby strawberry fields. In this brand new adventure Strawberry and her friends share a positive “anything is possible” attitude. DVD. 72 min.; $19.98; Ages 5-8. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/15/09 
Wallace & Gromit^™: A Matter of Loaf and Death. Wallace and Gromit have opened a new bakery business – Top Bun – but a deadly murderer is targeting all the bakers in town. Wallace couldn’t care – he’s found true love in the shape of Piella Bakewell, former star of the Bake-O-Lite bread commercials. Can Gromit discover the identity of the Cereal Killer before Wallace becomes the next victim? DVD. 87 min.; $14.98; Ages 5-12. Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/22/09
Animal Armageddon, Target: Earth. Using cutting-edge research, the latest scientific theories and incredible CGI to bring prehistoric animals back to life, Animal Armageddon transports viewers to the center of the most horrific disasters ever to rock the planet. From a cosmic gamma ray burst bombarding the atmosphere, triggering the very first mass extinction, to an asteroid the size of Mount Everest slamming into the Yucatan, killing off the dinosaurs, these terrible natural events caused unparalleled devastation. Animal Armageddon sheds light on the evolution and extinction of these amazing creatures. DVD. 168 min.; $14.95; Ages 12-18. Genius Products. Street Date: 9/15/09 
Fame Season 1 and 2. Fame Soars! The Emmy® and Golden Globe®-award winning TV series portrays the lives of a diverse group of talented high school students at New York's School of the Arts. Filled with exciting dance sequences and original musical numbers, this double-set includes all 38 original episodes from the first two seasons. DVD. 1,824 min.; $39.98; Ages 12-18. MGM Home Entertainment. Street Date: 9/15/09 
