Product Description

With a little help from Barney and a big imagination, the children enjoy a fun-filled day at "Baby Bop's School" where every lesson includes unexpected surprises. Join Ashley, Hannah, Robert and Jeff as they sing an alphabet song, read in Baby Bop's book center, eat macaroni and cheese, and bounce into gym class. When the day is just about done, settle in with Baby Bop and her "blankey" for an afternoon nap. It's an unforgettable day of learning and laughter.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4584 in DVD
• Brand: BARNEY
• Released on: 1999-07-27
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English
• Dubbed in: Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 50 minutes

Amazon.com essential video
Like perky Kathie Lee Gifford, Barney, the ubiquitous magical purple dinosaur, can elicit violent hatred and fierce loyalty. You're likely to get the latter from the average toddler, weaned on the inexplicably popular (to some) PBS series. Parents may want to first teach their children the original classic songs before they're invariably introduced to Barney and his lyric-altering renditions. (By now countless children think "This Old Man" is the "Barney I Love You" song.) This 50-minute video, never seen on television, focuses on Baby Bop (Barney's yellow baby dino friend), envious and curious about school. Barney and friends Ashley, Hannah, Robert, and Jeff offer to play school, with Baby Bop as teacher. Their songs include the Barney versions of "The Alphabet Song," "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe," "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," "Where Is Thumbkin?", and more. Let's Play School! offers a gentle introduction to toddlers curious about preschool and may waylay any apprehensions. With its emphasis on how school is both fun and educational it also entices its youngest audience by showing that Ashley, Hannah, Robert, and Jeff (who are about 8 or 9) represent those awe-inspiring older kids. They like school. Therefore, it can't be that bad. And neither is this video's ultimate message. --N.F. Mendoza

Additional Features
Believe it or not, Barney leads the way in becoming the first kid franchise to offer much more on the DVD than a VHS edition. In addition to the 50-minute show, the DVD offers a bevy of other features. There's a sing-along of six favorite Barney songs with lyrics, a read-along of a 32-page "book" (ABC Animals) that can be read by either Barney or the viewer, and an audio songbook of seven songs. The DVD-ROM section (Windows only) includes five games: connecting the dots, a painting game, and three memory games. The interactive games are quite simple; a 6-year-old computer buff will hardly be challenged. The child able to read the book and the lyrics of one part of the disc will be too old for the games if they have any other, more powerful computer games at home. But for the young ones who are into Barney, this disc is a perfect introduction to the DVD and DVD-ROM arenas. It also contains a Spanish soundtrack and--get this--16 previews of other Barney videos. --Doug Thomas

From the Back Cover
Let's Play School

Customer Reviews

Fun and Educational
I purchased this first Barney video for my now 22 month old daughter 2 months ago. This is at a time when she's really learning to speak our language, and she has learned quite a bit from this video. She loves Baby Bop and sings along with Itsy Bitsy Spider, and is even more thrilled when I join in. The alphabet sequence is long, but that's a good thing because it reinforces what she is already learning about letters. There are many songs in the video, and the scenery changes with each song so it keeps her interested and entertained. She also loves to dance along with the kids and the characters. There is an underlying storyline which she does not understand, but I know she will grow into it. I highly recommend this video for your toddler.

Captivating
This is the first Barney DVD I bought for my 18 month old daughter. She absolutely loves it. She watches it only about 10 times a day! Now even I know all the words. The songs are catchy and educational, with dancey rhythms. She has put aside Sesame Street and Blues Clues for this one. This DVD keeps her busy for extended periods of time. When I invite my friends over who have little ones too, they have their own party with this DVD. I absolutely recommend it for keeping the very active 18 month old busy and educated.

Brilliant
I think this is one of Barney's best works. Highly recommended for ages 2+ because some topics require conceptual understanding. Many things are portrayed here : colours, alphabets, shapes & all in a very catchy, unforgettable manner. My 2 yr old is extremely good with his colours & shapes due to this (now he is 3) & also loves reading books. There is emphasis on reading & a children's story (Little Red Riding Hood) is re-enacted flawlessly. The kids are mostly natural & don't over-act much. I find myself watching & enjoying with my son too. The DVD has other menu options such a book read aloud by Barney which captivates my son. I don't think I've seen him blink as few times as when watching this DVD! Excellent & definitely worth many watches!!