Now Available on DVD -- Bob the Builder: Here to Help (DVD Review)

Bob the Builder™ and The Can-Do-Crew Lend A Helping Hand In Five New Adventures!

BOB THE BUILDER: HERE TO HELP

Available On DVD, Digital Download And On Demand

February 21, 2012 From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

If you build it, they will help! Preschool favorite Bob the Builder^™ and his Can-Do Crew are back for all new construction action and exciting adventures in Bob the Builder: Here To Help coming to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand February 21, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Whether they’re being extra helpful on the job, making sure the local stage show goes on, celebrating a good friend’s birthday or just having fun, Bob and his company lay the foundation for super-sized adventure, ready with the tools and the teamwork to teach even the youngest builder that the Fun is in Getting It Done!

DVD SYNOPSIS

Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew are Here To Help in this action packed collection as they get the job done and share tales of teamwork from the building yard.  Scoop and Lofty learn that they can accomplish a lot with a little help from their friends; Scrambler is in for a big surprise when he accidentally frightens Lofty and must dig deep to repair his friend’s confidence; Scoop needs a truckload of teamwork to save Wendy’s birthday celebration and Scratch learns there’s no one star of the show as everyone must work together to save Fixham’s History Day celebration. Dizzy spins some chaos on the lighthouse ramp and must rely on teamwork – and a new found talent for wheelies – to fix the mess. Join Bob and his machine team as they lend helping hands, scoops, cranes, shovels and more to build lasting friendships in these Can-Do tales of teamwork and fun!

Episodes

• “Lofty’s Helpful Day”
• “Scrambler’s Stage Surprise”
• “Wendy’s Birthday Surprise”
• “Scratch’s Star Turn”
• “Dizzy and the Wheelies”

DVD Bonus Features

• Build a House with Bob Game
• “My Dream Team” Music Video
• “I’m Big and I’m Blue” Music Video 

  
  

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  My Thoughts:

  
  

  I remember one of the first cartoons Savannah took to was Bob the Builder.  At first, I didn't think she would like this cartoon, as it primarily a show enjoyed by little boys.  But, after hearing the catchy theme song, and seeing the cute characters, I can see why she likes it.  I have watched a few episodes with Savannah on occasion, and find myself rooting on the construction vehicles as they help Bob with projects, all while sharing with the young viewers the importance of team work and following directions.  So, when I was sent this recent Bob the Builder: Here to Help DVD release, I couldn't wait to see what Savannah thought of it.  

  
  

  She ended up watching the entire DVD, which was 55 minutes in length, in one sitting with her Papa.  I could hear her dancing and talking to Bob and friends, while my father watched on.  When the DVD was over, she came running into the kitchen saying, "Bob, Bob, Bob!"  My dad followed, and surprised me by saying that this DVD and cartoon series was enjoyable to watch.  He said Savannah couldn't take her eyes of the screen once the DVD began, and danced and smiled as the vehicles and Bob worked together to complete construction jobs.  My father loved how each of the five cartoons taught the importance of teamwork in a way and entertaining way.  I think Bob the Builder has a new fan, in addition to my daughter -- my dad/Papa.

  
  

  If you have a Bob the Builder fan in your house, or are looking for DVDs to share with your children about teamwork, then this is a must have DVD.  And, with Easter around the corner, it would make for a great gift.

  
  

  Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.