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With the Van Gogh and other "Baby" programs under their belts, the tots who follow Julie Aigner-Clark's Baby Einstein series will sidle up to Baby Newton expecting a similar exploration of building blocks to brilliance, but this time there's a wrinkle or two. Animation makes its first appearance, and parents steeped in keep-it-simple culture may object to the springy "I Know My Shapes" song, a departure from classical-only video predecessors. Otherwise, the tried-and-true genius launchers of titles past pop up anew--Vivaldi floats through each of five shape segments, and clever puppet shows play quickly and infrequently enough to captivate the under-2 crowd. Plus, talk about well rounded: Clark covers the bases, showing off triangular sails drifting toward the sunset one second and geometric patterns the next. Play it for a departure from skill-building standbys like pop-up books and plastic sorters. For ages 1 to 3. --Tammy La Gorce
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Baby Newton is an enriching new approach to learning shapes as they are found in our world through the context of toys, nature, kinetic art and beautiful geodesic forms. Hosted by colorful puppets and animated clown, Baby Newton will take your toddler on a field trip through a shape-filled world of sound and motion. Featuring delightful, silly puppet shows and baby-friendly animation accompanied by beautiful live-action video and classical music by Vivaldi, Baby Newton is the perfect way to engage and stimulate your young child.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
My 13 month old son loved Baby Mozart so we got him `Discovering Shapes'. But parents be warned: the style of this is very American with American kids doing the voice-over (EG "ladybirds" are called "bugs" etc). May seem pedantic but if I'd wanted US stuff I'd have got him watching Sesame Street (which is great, don't get me wrong). We're sticking to the music-themed Baby Einstein stuff because our son loves the movement and images on them.
78 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having bought previous Baby Einstein products for my baby boy, I was eager to share this one with him, however was very disappointed. The images are colourful and the music fun but 3-D shapes are shown and called by 2-D names. As an Early years teacher and parent I found this very frustrating as it means re-teaching the correct names at a later stage. As I have experienced in the past, this is very difficult.
The whole feel of this DVD felt disjointed and rushed.
Better off to teach the children with the objects found around the home and in the local environment...and free!
The whole feel of this DVD felt disjointed and rushed.
Better off to teach the children with the objects found around the home and in the local environment...and free!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I bought this dvd as my 18 month old daughter loves other videos in the series, especially Baby Mozart and Baby Bach. The format on this one is a little different, and the main clown song is a bit more jazzy than classical, but my little girl absolutely loves it! She dances around to the theme song as soon as I put it on, and is enthralled by the shapes and colours. Its well worth every penny.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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great DVD, very nicely done and i can't wait until my little one starts enjoying it. i bought this when he was 2,5 months. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. B. Parr
Revised "Baby Newton"
Some years ago I had the "Baby Newton" VCR, but somehow it had disappeared. It was so funny and so entertaining - for ANY age - that I decided to replace it with the DVD. Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. M. Thyr
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My baby loves these DVDs, keeps him occupied and engaged, a good learning tool. Great for interactive play. Bright colours and shapes and the puppets always make him laugh.
Published 20 months ago by HJ
Fab!
My son is now 19 months and has been watching this DVD since about 9 months he still loves it. It is one of the better older DVD's, as it has lots of colours and a fun song!
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by S. Flynn
Keeping baby happy
My granddaughter is 10 months old and is fascinated by the shapes and images on the screen and hopefully the music will encourage her to take an interest in classical music as she... Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by Mike's wife
good work baby einstein
I brought this dvd for my one year old daughter who did not give it a second glance, but i paid good money for it so we perservered! Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2005 by natalie j sarratt
Great entertainment
My 2 1/2 yr old daughter watches this DVD regularly and is totally spellbound by it. She particularly loves the puppet shows and giggles at them every single time. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2004
Great learning tool
My daughter, who is mildly autistic, watches this and other Baby Einstein videos. She is now knows all her shapes and sometimes when she wants to ask for something and doesn't know... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2004 by Heather & Chris
Baby Newton- discovering shapes
I find there are very few videos for children of such a young age on shapes. It is 1 year and up age group. my daughter of 22 months loves this along with others in the collection. Read more
Published on 2 May 2003 by Ms. Laura A. Attfield
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