The smartcookie gang Is Ready To Play<\/p>\n
Kids get ready to dance, have a dinky-di time and sing-along with Australia\u2019s newest
\nDVD range, \u201csmartcookiekids\u201d, available from early 2009.<\/p>\n
With vibrant colours, song interaction and non-stop entertainment, \u201csmartcookiekids\u201d is
\nAustralian made and produced. Kids are introduced to their newest friends, the
\nsmartcookie gang. The DVDs also feature vivid animation plus live action with lots of
\nsinging and dancing to well known nursery rhymes and simple original music in eight by
\n30 minute episodes.<\/p>\n
Consisting of four unique DVD titles, \u201csmartcookiekids\u201d starts with the lovable
\nsmartcookie gang \u2013 a group of truly delightful Aussie animal puppets who, sing, dance,
\nchat and develop your child\u2019s awareness of our native wildlife. This friendly gang is
\nmade up of Flossy the Emu, JJ the Kangaroo, Squeak the Echinda and Ted the Koala.
\nWith distinct relatable personalities and effervescent energy, the smartcookie gang will
\nbecome your child\u2019s best friends as they introduce and sing a new song each segment.<\/p>\n
The DVDs also feature \u201ckiddie karaoke\u201d designed to stimulate familiarity and encourage
\nyour child to use their memory. Every Australian child will connect with the entertaining
\nsegments set in city, country and at home scenarios.<\/p>\n
\u201csmartcookiekids is a wonderfully engaging series using repetition and an appropriate
\npace for young children. It is bright and cheery \u2013 a sensory feast for young children\u201d
\nsaid Dr Shane Langsford, BPsych BEd (Hons) PhD \u2013 a leading Western Australian child
\npsychologist.<\/p>\n
The DVD range includes the following four exciting titles:<\/p>\n
Animal Adventures<\/p>\n
Enjoy the hilarious antics of the smartcookie gang and sing along with timeless nursery
\nrhymes including Old McDonald had a Farm, Never smile at a crocodile, Mary had a little
\nlamb and Little Miss Muffet.<\/p>\n
Body Jiggles<\/p>\n
Kids and parents will love the new songs on this DVD including Brush your teeth, Wash
\nyour hands, Bath time and Going to bed. The songs and activities on this DVD focus on
\ndifferent body parts to encourage children to become familiar with everyday hygiene and
\nbehaviour routines in a fun filled smartcookie gang environment.<\/p>\n
Favourite Rhymes<\/p>\n
Children will delight in singing and dancing along with the smartcookie gang to some of
\ntheir favourite nursery rhymes \u2013 Row, row, row your boat, I can sing a rainbow, Baa Baa
\nBlack Sheep and Twinkle twinkle little star \u2013 they are all here on this DVD. With
\nrecognisable tunes, the smartcookie gang encourage parents to sing along.<\/p>\n
Fun and Games<\/p>\n
Get set for lots of fun and games with this DVD as the smartcookie gang dance and sing
\nalong to well known and loved nursery rhymes including Incy wincy spider, Humpty
\nDumpty and two original songs, Brush your teeth and smartcookie Boogie.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a mother of two young children, I am thrilled to have developed the smartcookiekids
\nDVD range in collaboration with my husband, Michael and sister, Chrissy Bray. It is
\nimportant for young Aussie kids to be entertained using Australian accents, themes and
\ncharacters. We have created a truly unique Australian DVD range that will engage and
\nentertain both children and their parents\u201d, said Kerry Tudori, Executive Producer,
\nsmartcookiekids.<\/p>\n