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FOR PRESS, SALES or MARKETING INQUIRIES: V.P., Business Development, Robert Mankowitz at 714-381-9347 or e-mail: robmankowitz.mfd@gmail.com |
 Parenting Magazine - Video of the Year - Feb 2003 "Costumed cub, Buddy Bear, pays a visit to real classrooms, then joins in on a fun-filled curriculum of arts and crafts and trips to the gardening table. A perfect prep tape." |
 Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine - Best Video of 2004 The Complete Review >> |
Chicago Parent Magazine "Watching Buddy overcome his worries and interact in a real classroom setting is a great way to introduce the topic of preschool in a positive way." |
Arizona Parenting Magazine "The film's comfortable, homey feel and catchy background music will ease children's anxieties about taking that first big step into their new classroom." The Complete Review >> |
The Beachwood Voice "proof that My First Day at Preschool passed the kid test came when my son asked at the end of our review copy, 'Can we keep this video, Mom?'" The Complete Review >> |
Connecticut County Kids "Our two-and-a-half year old daughter Hannah, really enjoys 'My First Day.' One reason she likes it so much is that the children in the video are around her age and she relates to them and the activities they're doing as she's done them herself." The Complete Review >> |
Central Penn Parent "Although my son isn't quite ready for preschool, he watched the video intently and was able to tell me the whole story and summarized its message... 'there's nothing to be scared of at preschool...it's fun.'" The Complete Review >> |
 Wichita Family Magazine "Our young reviewers especially liked the catchy tunes and realistic glimpse into a preschool schedule and curriculum. Best yet, by the end of the day, B 's nervousness is gone and he's learned that preschool can be fun!" The Complete Review >> |
Early On Michigan "When the video had finished playing, I started questioning Jenna about attending school in the fall. Until now, she was dead set on NOT going to school and had always displayed visible separation anxiety. This was the moment of truth. I asked 'Jenna, do you think you're ready to go to school like Buddy Bear did in the video?' She said 'Yes, I think I'll meet new friends.' I asked 'Do you think school looks fun?' Again, 'Yes.' 'Do you think you'll learn new things in school?' 'Yes, and I like to paint and color and play on the playground." The Complete Review >> |
 Theresa Walker The Orange County Register - click here to view on the web "The first day at school can be a scary ordeal for anyone. Even a grizzly bear named Buddy. OK, so he's not a real bear. He's a guy in an animatronic puppet costume. But in John Aguirre's 28-minute video ``My First Day,'' Buddy Bear does go to a real preschool -- Newport Coast Child Development Preschool, in fact. And he does spend the day with the teachers and kids who attend the school, singing songs, listening to stories He does all the things a little kid might do on his first day at school - and he's not scared anymore by the time he waves goodbye to everybody." |
 Video Librarian - K.P. (R.Reagan) May/June Vol 17 No. 3 "The first day of school can be a very scary experience for a child, with its whole new world of strange children, strange adults and strange places and activities. In an effort to show anxious pre school children what a typical kindergarten day is like, My First Day animatronic Buddy bear on his first day of school (with real human classmates)--laughing, playing, painting and engaging in colorful fun activities. Cheerful and upbeat, featuring cute original tunes and lots of smiles, the positive overview of the good things to look forward to in school (less exciting aspects such as how to stand in line, walking through corridors, or dealing with a lunchroom, are--perhaps understandably not discussed). ...This is a recommended." |
 The Muses Muse - click here to view on the web Ben Ohmart "Yes, this is the soundtrack to a video called My First Day, which sports testimonials from parents and teachers alike re: putting kids at ease when they are shipped into one of the most traumatic instances of life: leaving home in favor of schooling. I for one loathed every moment of school, straight through every Day of high school. So I know how important it is having some Positive and Constructive FUN to hook the mind into when on the verge of such a cataclysm. I can't comment on the video itself, just the 23.5 minutes of soundtrack, sung by Farah Bunch, and written by Eric Hester. The music is quite POP, and sports some Britney Spears sparkle, without resorting to navel sex or harsh techno beat. This is an album for children, for freeing the fears inside and making the unknown into a more winning experience. ‘My first day is gonna be okay. If I didn't go, I wouldn't know - my first day.’ ‘This video re-enforces positive themes such as working together, peer respect and most importantly, the fun and learning a day in preschool can inspire,’ says the official website. Well, the same can be said for the 8 tracks of the soundtrack. Possibly the nicest, catchiest cut comes at the end, when ‘Buddy Bear’ is explained. A good hook, an energetic kids voice (as the whole disc demonstrates), and a synth that doesn't go too far one way or the other; doesn't try to be real instruments it's not (which I hate), yet contains enough magic to sound different but not cheesy. A hard balance to attain and keep, believe me. All in all, a good cd for the kiddies. Even the childish minds like my own will be rather thrilled at getting back to the innocence of Real youth, when these were the greatest fears to contend with. Solid, strong production will enhance your child’s enjoyment." |
 School Library Journal Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, King County Library System, WA April 2002 "In this video, children can follow along as an apprehensive Buddy Bear, an animatronics kid-size Bear, attends his first day of preschool. Buddy is joined by Daddy bear, who takes him to school in a cherry red convertible Mustang. At school, Buddy is met by his teachers and classmates. Adults are thoughtful and caring in addressing Buddy's concerns about starting school. Although Buddy is nervous at first, he quickly makes new friends and enjoys many different activities. Shot on location at an actual preschool, the video features real teachers and students performing their normal routine. Throughout the day we follow along as Buddy Bear participates in different activates including welcome time, project time, come and play time, planting table time, painting time, story time, etc. Each segment also includes an engaging musical piece that reinforces the message. This video would be helpful in addressing and allaying children's fears about the first day of school... ...A useful addition for public libraries." |
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