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The fourth DVD from the Baby Einstein folks is their most engaging product yet. Aimed at slightly older audiences (ages 1 to 4), Baby Shakespeare combines poetry with the usual mix of festive classical music, bright objects, and happy thoughts designed to stimulate young minds. This video is aimed at exposing little tykes to the language context. Twelve words (grass, tree, etc.) are explored in pictures and poem form with plenty of playful stops for kids singing their ABC's and close-ups of brightly colored toys in action. Older children can follow the poetry in a beautiful enclosed picture book of poem text and sharp outdoor photography. We even meet Baby Einstein's first host: a dragon puppet named Bard, who (along with his friends) playfully participates in the action. He deserves a repeat performance. --Doug Thomas
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Babies' innate curiosity about all they see and hear increases on a daily basis. Before long, they begin to associate words with objects and to imitate and articulate sounds. Why not give their eyes and ears something wonderful to feast upon? Baby Shakespeare presents little ones with twelve common words that can be found within the rich context of classic poems and the beauty of nature. By combining the poetry with engaging puppet shows, funny sound effects, colourful, stimulating images and the glorious music of Ludwig van Beethoven, this exciting introduction to language provides countless opportunities for you and your baby to interact as you explore the wonderous world together.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Great for language learning -- quality poetry even an adult can listen to (over and over and over...)
29 July 2006
Format:DVD
There's no need to rehash here how amazing it is to watch a child's reaction to any of the Baby Eisntein range of products. Svengali never had such a reaction! My child's face lights up just hearing the first Dadadalala of the music and it's all smiles, rapture, dancing, singing along and (most importantly, talking!) from there on.
Baby Shakespeare is my son and my particular favourite of the entire range, as he had a hearing problem/glue ear for 9 months before his 2nd birthday. But even when he couldn't hear very well, he could recognize the sounds and images of the Baby Shakespeare DVD more than any other of his music and language toys or media. The rhythms of the poetry they chose for the DVD and music were so familiar to him that now that he hears normally, he is starting to talk to the puppets and sound out the words at such a fast rate, he is quickly catching up to his peers and, in some things, surpassing them (Well... mum thinks so anyway!)
Very importantly, the poetry is real, not made up just for this video; not watered down for children. They selected top quality poems from well-known poets and matched them to puppetry and drawings and animals and such.
Even now when we chase him about the room saying to him, "Custard the dragon had big sharp teeth, And spikes on top of him and scales underneath, Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose, And realio, trulio, daggers on his toes..." -- we are the best human beings breathing and treated to the hysterical giggles to prove it. Who would have thought poet Ogden Nash would make mum and dad the most popular people in the world!
I recommend this to all parents who want the rhythms of language and great poetry instilled early -- but even more to parents of kids with hearing and language difficulties. The voice on the UK version of the DVD is British, so if that is important make sure you get the UK edition. And the poems and the speaker's voice are quality and pleasant, so adults will not go mad listening to this DVD over and again.
Baby Shakespeare is my son and my particular favourite of the entire range, as he had a hearing problem/glue ear for 9 months before his 2nd birthday. But even when he couldn't hear very well, he could recognize the sounds and images of the Baby Shakespeare DVD more than any other of his music and language toys or media. The rhythms of the poetry they chose for the DVD and music were so familiar to him that now that he hears normally, he is starting to talk to the puppets and sound out the words at such a fast rate, he is quickly catching up to his peers and, in some things, surpassing them (Well... mum thinks so anyway!)
Very importantly, the poetry is real, not made up just for this video; not watered down for children. They selected top quality poems from well-known poets and matched them to puppetry and drawings and animals and such.
Even now when we chase him about the room saying to him, "Custard the dragon had big sharp teeth, And spikes on top of him and scales underneath, Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose, And realio, trulio, daggers on his toes..." -- we are the best human beings breathing and treated to the hysterical giggles to prove it. Who would have thought poet Ogden Nash would make mum and dad the most popular people in the world!
I recommend this to all parents who want the rhythms of language and great poetry instilled early -- but even more to parents of kids with hearing and language difficulties. The voice on the UK version of the DVD is British, so if that is important make sure you get the UK edition. And the poems and the speaker's voice are quality and pleasant, so adults will not go mad listening to this DVD over and again.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Just like all the others I have bought (Baby Mozart, Baby Van Gogh and Baby Newton) this DVD really captures my 11 month old son's attention. It is a very nice way of introducing children to poetry and he loves the puppets. The reason why I gave it four stars is because I have noticed that after about two months my son seems to get bored with these DVD's and so I have to do without the 30 minute break from watching him for about two to three weeks or until they interest him again.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of a brilliant collection of Baby Einstein DVDs. This has kept my sons attention from 2 months old, and is still holding his attention at 14 months. As your child grows, so does their understanding and appreciation of the humour that is displayed in the occasional clip. This DVD will certainly bring a smile to your child.
With a background music of Ludwig van Beethoven, this particular DVD concentrates on 12 common words whilst showing colourful and interesting images. A must for all age groups.
With a background music of Ludwig van Beethoven, this particular DVD concentrates on 12 common words whilst showing colourful and interesting images. A must for all age groups.
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Baby Shakespeare - World of Poetry [DVD]
My daughter now 2.5 years old still watches this (bought it for her at 1 year's old). She enjoys all the images and now calls out the names of the objects/toy as they appear. Read more
Published 4 months ago by F. MCARTHUR
Excellent!
I'm a fan of Baby Einstein DVD's! This one is short but beautiful, my 2 month old baby loves it!
Published 9 months ago by Laura Ramirez
it's ok not as good as the other b.e DVDS
i was excited when i ordered this dvd as i have a few now and really enjoy watching them with my daughter. Read more
Published 12 months ago by kerryw
Seems odd to me but my daughter loves it!
The first time I watched this DVD, I thought it was a bit flimsy in content and cheaply produced. However, my daughter who is 14 months old absolutely loves it! Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by S. Lane
Let me not, to the marriage of true minds admit impediments
The Baby Einstein range of DVDs and books are inspired; aimed at kids from infancy up to around 2 or 3 years they provide stimulae and help with focusing, co-ordination and... Read more
Published on 12 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
The children seem to like it!
My daughter (22 mths)seems to enjoy it - however, from her humming I think it's down to the classical melodies and not so much the poetry! Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by S. Asli
World of Poetry
My little guy is just over a year old and he is captivated by this video. He smiles and laughs at different parts of it. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by Mrs. Lisa Humphries
An appalling waste of money!
Baby Shakespeare - World of Poetry [DVD]
I feel that I have paid £10 for an animated toy catalogue! Definitely NOT what it says "on the tin"! Read more
I feel that I have paid £10 for an animated toy catalogue! Definitely NOT what it says "on the tin"! Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by T. Full
Brilliant for babies
I got this DVD for my 5 month old after great sucess with the Baby Mozart DVD- altho I am not keen to put her in front of the tellie at all, there are times when every parent needs... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Ms. M. Smith
Brilliant!
Not only does my one year old son get excited by this dvd, so do I! Both my husband and I love watching it with him, and constantly hum the wonderful tunes for the rest of the... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2008 by rmc
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