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Winner When you combine Thomas with balloons you have a for sure hit at my house. Thomas and Friends: Up, Up & Away is fun while teaching great lessons!  My kids enjoyed each episode, especially the parts with the Big Balloon Show and the wonky whistle. DVD Synopsis: Thomas and his friends reach new heights in these high-flying adventures!   Thomas and Percy have a special adventure as they try and try again to bring balloons to Mr. Bubbles' Big Balloon Show.  At the Children's Steam Fair, Emily learns there are great rewards - and laughs - in helping others; Kevin tries his hook at Hide and Peep and Thomas has a wonky whistle!  Up, Up & Away for fun and adventure with Thomas & Friends! Episodes Include: Up, Up and Away Wonky Whistle Kevin the Steamie Emily and Dash There is also a game and puzzle in the bonus features.  You can find the  Thomas & Friends: Up Up & Away DVD  for $9.99 at Amazon.  Runtime is 49 minutes and the target age is 2-5

Review by Veronica As I sat with my 2 year old to review the  Barney Movie Pack 3 Dvd Set , I wondered how long this purple dinosaur has been around.  I knew it had been a while and that he was not popular when I was a a little kid.  Turns out that a woman from Dallas created Barney in 1987. The show was popular in parts of Texas for several years until PBS picked it up in 1992. It's been a sensation ever since! My son and I are just discovering him now. We were getting ready for a trip to Texas when I was asked to review the DVD's.   I was at Smith's the other day and realized this set of DVD's retails for about $17.00.  You can also get it from Amazon for $14.49. These DVD's distributed via HIT Entertainment and Lionsgate and adorable, educational and keep the interest of a 2 year old! This Movie pack is new material that just came out last month.  It takes you through an adventure with Barney and his friends as they travel to the Rainforest, learn the ABCs a