"The Wheels on the Bus - Mango Helps the Moon Mouse" is the second episode in the award-winning Wheels on the Bus Series. The DVD once again stars Roger Daltrey as the voice of Argon the Dragon, the driver of the bus. Man... more »go Helps the Moon Mouse also features Saturday Night Live Alumnus, Victoria Jackson, as the Moon Mouse. For children ages two to four, Mango Helps the Moon Mouse teaches the early socialization skills of Helping, Sharing, Good Manners and Cooperation. The lessons were developed under the guidance of esteemed Yale University Child Psychologist, Dr. Dorothy G. Singer, who ensured that the educational content was correct and that the videos were overall appropriate for the intended age group. The story follows Mango the monkey and his friends as they help the Moon Mouse, who has crash-landed on the earth while searching for cheese. They all embark on an adventurous bus ride that includes stops at a reptile show, a birthday party, a bird show, and finally the moon itself. Along the way there are fun musical versions of "The Wheels on the Bus" as well as six new songs composed by Laura Hall and sung by Roger Daltrey and Victoria Jackson. Bonuses include a Behind the Scenes Video that shows the making of the DVD through the eyes of the eleven-year-old star, Janie Laurel Escalle. A bonus 30-minute-long reptile show expands on the three-minute show in the video, featuring the amazing Reptile Family. A Lyric Sheet and a Parent's Guide are also included with the DVD. The parent's guide was written by Dr. Dorothy G. Singer, Yale University and helps parents and care-givers extend the teachings and lessons of the video.« less
Actors:Roger Daltrey, Janie Escalle, Laura Hall, Julie St. Claire Director:Timothy Armstrong Genres:Kids & Family Sub-Genres:Animation Studio:Starlight Format:DVD - Color - Animated DVD Release Date: 10/17/2005 Original Release Date: 10/18/2005 Theatrical Release Date: 10/18/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 0hr 38min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
"I highly recommend this DVD for your kids. I have three kids ages 18 months to 7 years, a girl and 2 boys, and they all love it! My youngest son loves the animals and puppets. My middle son focuses on the reptile show and the songs, and my eldest daughter aspires to be the lead girl and sings her heart out. The video starts right into the action so my kids are hooked from the start. The story then moves quickly incorporting catchy tunes, animals, colorful characters with kids - all at a perfect pace to keep kids attention. I like the messages of helping and sharing the DVD sends - the content is safe, kind and appropriate for kids. Our family loved the first DVD of the series and we just got out hands on this new one from a friend, and I am ordering more copies right now! A definite buy - especially for the younger ones."
Awesome Music!
Mommy McKee | Atlanta, Georgia | 04/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We love the music on this DVD! My four-year-old daughter knows every lyric and we sing it everywhere we go. (My year-old daughter hums "The Wheels on the Bus" constantly because of the video and that is pretty cute!) Roger Daltrey has done a wonderful job as the voice of Argon and Victoria Jackson is sooo cute as Moon Mouse. We have the first "Wheels on the Bus" with Mango and Papaya but I think we like this second one better, mostly because the music is so wonderful."
The Wheels on the Bus - Mango Helps the Moon Mouse
Dennis Fahey | Plover, WI United States | 03/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If your child loved the first "Wheels on the Bus", they'll have the same enthusiasm for this one. Our two-year old loves the song, does all of the motions, and even calmly got his first boy haircut with Mom and Grandpa singing the "Yellow School Bus" song with him."
Worth getting this dvd
Padma Parthasarathy | New York | 07/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I first watched this dvd with my son I did not think it was as good as the first. But my 20 month old son has made his decision, he loves it!!! This one teaches values like sharing & the songs are fun to listen too. They definitely grow on you, give yourself some time esp if you really liked the first dvd. We alternate bet the 2 dvds for my son so it is easier on us!!!!"
THIS SECOND VOLUME IS GREAT TOO!!
tiaLEO | FL, USA | 07/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is really an EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL, WHOLESOME and FUN DVD! All the kids in my family enjoy it a lot and get to learn about important values in a very vibrant format!
Initially, I got the First Volume for my now two-year-old nephew (when he was one) and he IMMEDIATELY LOVED it. He also COMPLETELY FELL IN LOVE with the CD in this series too and he still enjoys listening to it.
I've already gotten several copies of both Volumes 1 and 2 for all the kids in my family and they don't seem to get enough of them! Now we're waiting for the THIRD Volume to come out!
I don't think you'll regret buying this DVD at all. Kids REALLY do enjoy it! You'd be giving any kid a great gift by exposing them to something very wholesome and constructive.