January 22, 2008

Review: The Wheels on the Bus: Mango's Big Dog Parade

We were able to get a preview of The Wheels on the Buss: Mango's Big Dog Parade, a new DVD that is coming out today. Roger Daltrey, of The Who voices the bus-driving dragon, Argon in this 33 minute adventure made for children ages two to four.

This DVD focuses on themes that teach children basic skills of cooperation, good behavior and manners that will (hopefully) last a lifetime. We see these themes in the four adventures on this DVD. There's a trip to an insect filled jungle, a peppy sing-filled tune-up at Joe's Garage. The gang gets lost in a fairy-filled enchanted forest before finally finding their way back to the Big Dog Parade. Along the way, Roger Daltrey as Argon sing many different variations of "the Wheels on the Bus," as well as 4 original songs by composer Laura Hall.

Also on the DVD, a short behind-the-scenes video and a lyrics sheet. This is the third title of "The Wheels on the Bus" series. You can also get Mango's Animal Adventure, and Mango Helps the Moon Mouse.