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Amazon.co.uk Review
Classical music and famous artwork might not sound like the most promising recipe for a children's show, but this trio of Little Einsteins episodes makes music and art exciting and accessible to children ages two to seven. Little Einsteins' Leo, Annie, Quincy and June are known for their world-traversing missions, but "How We Became the Little Einsteins" tells the story of how a small rocket ship hanging from Leo's cot mobile initially inspired the group's first mission. Naturally, that mission takes the group around the world, exposing them to the music of Antonin Dvorak and the art of John Singer Sargent, and acquainting them with important musical concepts like high and low and accelerando. "I Love to Conduct" follows a bald eagle with Leo's baton in its clutches to Washington, exploring the art of Edward Hicks and the music of Edvard Grieg along the way as well as encountering musical terms like crescendo and diminuendo. "Rocket Safari" takes the group to Africa where Rocket gets stuck between the rocks of a waterfall. The gang follows a real "Flight of the Bumblebee" (music by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov), learning about fortissimo and pianissimo, and enlists the help of a host of animals including a rhinoceros by Albrecht Durer to free their friend Rocket. Little Einstein productions effectively blend computer animation and live action photography and always encourage audience participation by inviting young viewers to clap, conduct and sing along. --Tami Horiuchi
Synopsis
Climb aboard and get ready to explore with Disney s Little Einsteins--the extraordinary series that invites pre-school children to blast off on thrilling music-filled journeys to real-world destinations where they'll solve important missions and have fun learning along the way. Join Leo, June, Quincy and Annie as they take a whirlwind voyage around the globe; experience close encounters with a bald eagle, an erupting volcano, friendly whales and African animals, and learn how teamwork can save the day. As a member of the team you'll sing, clap, pat, conduct, play instruments, dance, laugh and problem solve along with the Little Einsteins. With its revolutionary blend of animation stunning live action footage famous works of art and exciting classical music Team Up For Adventure will have you eager to blast off on the next magical musical mission of discovery.