DVD Review & Giveaway: “Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite” (Ends 3/31)

Thomas & Friends:  Thomas & The Runaway Kite

Release Date: 3/2/2010

46 Minutes

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

Hang on tight for a high-flying ride with Thomas & Friends™ in the all-new Thomas & the Runaway Kite flying onto DVD March 2, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. There are jobs to be done, visitors to meet and friends to greet in this never-before-seen DVD featuring full CG animation and individual voices for all the engines. All-new content available only on the DVD features live-action host Driver Perkins, who has to rely on a naughty parrot to save the day.

Teaching timeless life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation, the Thomas & Friends animated series invites children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story.

There’s a kite on the loose and Thomas must catch it before the wind blows it from Sodor. With Gordon, Charlie and Toby by his side, Thomas learns that a helping hand keeps him right on track when it comes to rescuing kites, saving a swarm of bees, and preventing railway disasters from taking flight! Hop on board for a high-flying ride with Thomas & Friends™ in these all-new, never-before-seen train adventures!

Episodes include:
·         “Thomas & the Runaway Kite”
·         “Buzzy Bees”
·         “Toby’s New Whistle”
·         “The Biggest Present of All”

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
·         “How Many Shapes Do You See” Game
·         “Find What Doesn’t Belong” Game

MY REVIEW:

As usual this Thomas DVD was a hit in our house.  The DVD was short but it had four short fun-filled episodes.  I think it is a perfect DVD to get us in the mood for spring time and kite flying!  I also love the lessons that kids can learn from it such as working together and problem solving.  I also love the CG animation so it seems like a regular animated DVD.  Aidan was super excited to see Hiro from Hero of the Rails and that the trains talked, instead of just a narrator.

You can also check out the Thomas website for fun activities and games!

BUY IT: You can buy “Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite” wherever DVDs are sold or on Amazon for $11.49 with Free Shipping on orders over $25.

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