There are so many new cartoons on the market that it can be hard to keep up with all of them. When you add in the influx of preschool cartoons it becomes incredibly easy to get lost. When it comes to Peppa Pig it is safe to say that this is one show that will stand out from the crowd. Peppa is an adorable pig who lives with her family. Originally, a British series, Peppa Pig has been brought to the USA in this region one release. Peppa is adorable and offers some important messages, without being too obvious or preaching about anything.
Release Information:
Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles and Other Stories was released by Lionsgate on September 25, 2007. The DVD includes 12, five minute Peppa Pig episodes and a few special features. Peppa Pig runs for one hour for all of the episodes. The features are detailed below and include two games that kids will be sure to love.
The Peppa Pig Plot:
Peppa is just plain adorable. She is certainly the cutest pig in cartoon form currently. This sweet little pig lives in a land of color. The pig family is a rosy pink color and they live in a bright yellow house. The house is on a deep green hill with the occasional colored flower. The family includes Peppa, younger brother George, Mummy, and Daddy.
In the first episode, “Muddy Puddles”, Peppa and George aren’t able to go out and play because it’s raining. When they are able to go outside, Mummy tells them to put on their boots if they are going to jump in the puddles. The kids put on their boots and go tromping through the mud puddles, getting completely covered in mud.
Emma, who is getting ready to turn three, loved Peppa Pig. From the minute I put in the DVD she was sitting still and entranced by the entire show. She watched the DVD the entire way through and then she wanted to watch it again. Even when she was playing with her sister, she wanted it on because she would take little breaks during her favorite parts to stop and laugh at the television.
One of her favorite episodes was “Mr. Dinosaur is Lost”. In this episode, George loses Mr. Dinosaur. As you can imagine, George is upset, but Mummy and Daddy assure him that they will find Mr. Dinosaur along with special detective, Inspector Peppa.
The other episodes involve themes including parrots, Peppa’s best friend Suzy Sheep, playing hide and seek, going to a playgroup, camping, gardening, and having a Mummy that works. Snow, bikes, and a new family car are also themes that are explored in the course of each episode.
Every episode is adorable. Emma simply adored the DVD and I found it incredibly cute, too. Most of the parents that I know seem to hold the same viewpoint. This DVD is perfect for younger children and it’s certainly a welcome change from the traditional cartoons on the market for preschoolers.
Audio/Video:
Peppa Pig is available in widescreen format and has been enhanced for 16×9 televisions. While the animation is on the simpler end when compared to something like Pixar, the drawings are still adorable and the visual quality and colors have transferred beautifully. The audio quality comes through beautifully and manages to compliment the video quality all the way.
Special Features:
The special features for Peppa Pig are offered in the form of two games. The first game, “Jumping into Muddy Puddles” allows your child to choose between Peppa and George with the goal of jumping in the puddles. The second game, “Happy Mrs. Chicken Game” gives the kids a chance to have a chicken laying eggs so they can watch them hatch. Other special features are fairly standard offerings.
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Bottom Line: Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles and Other Stories is a must have DVD for young children. This is a great cartoon with cute characters, beautiful visual aspects, and a fun storyline. Young kids will be thrilled with this DVD. This can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 or you can purchase it for the same price directly through the Lionsgate Shop website. This one comes highly recommended! |
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Kassidy received her degree in Journalism in 2002. She lives in the Midwest with her husband of six years, Jason, their two little girls, Madison (6) and Emma (3), and four month old, Little J (Jason Jr.) . The couple is very excited to welcome their first son. Passions in life for Kassidy include painting, writing, being a Mommy, watching romantic comedies, and dancing.
