Video Pick—The Money Mammals: Saving Money Is Fun
From SLJ September 2006
Veronica Schwartz, Des Plaines Public Library, IL -- School Library Journal, 9/5/2006
DVD. color. 30 min. Prod. by Snigglezoo. Dist. by 411 Video Information. 2006. #MM-01. $19.99.
PreS-Gr 1–The Money Mammals are Joe the Monkey, Piggs the Bank, Clara J. Camel, and Marmoset the Monkey. In this song-filled romp, Joe and his friends are learning to "Share & Save & Spend Smart Too." Joe and Piggs want nothing more than to spend their money on the new Coconut Hero Card until they learn that Clara’s birthday is approaching and she would like a new red hat. Joe and Piggs don’t have enough money to buy both items, but through a series of songs and fun antics, they learn that saving money to buy something for a friend can be better than buying something for themselves. Live puppetry combined with computer generated scenery produce bright, engaging action that captivates youngsters. Humor and upbeat songs performed by the characters’ band, such as "One Coin for the Coconut Card," "Saving Money Rules," and "Make the Right Choice," get the message across about the importance of saving money. The high quality and entertainment value of the production will have children clamoring to watch it again and again. Special features include "Just for Parents," a section that gives parents tips on how to include money value issues in children’s lives, and "Sing with Us," a compilation of the featured songs. An entertaining, educational production for young children.
