Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons

PreS—Daniel Tiger and his friends learn key social skills and new experiences in eight episodes from the television series inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the characters that inhabited the Land of Make Believe. With gentle guidance from loving and patient adults, Daniel Tiger and his pals—birds, cats, and other animals that happily coexist with humans—embark on a musical road of learning. The DVD consists of 13-minute episodes clustered by theme into sets of two—on sharing, using the potty, visiting new places, and daily routines. Daniel addresses viewers directly to draw them in, then occasionally asks questions and offers prompts for continued interaction. A catchy, repeated tune in each segment helps children better connect with and remember lessons learned. Computer-rendered, friendly-voiced animation is followed by live-action footage of real children sharing their own related newfound skills and expertise. Gentle, engaging, and completely relatable for preschoolers, this series is a useful multimedia supplement to learn basic life skills and develop emotional intelligence.—Jennifer Verbrugge, State Library Services, Roseville, MN