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DVDs PRESCHOOL Chloe's Closet: Super Best Friends Does anything inspire fantasy better than a good costume? Smart fun and imaginative play bring Chloe and her friends closer when outfits in her magical closet transform them into heroes who solve problems and support each other. NCircleEntertainment, 2012; 60 min.; $9.99; www.ncircleentertainment.com. Ages 2 to 7. By Ranny Levy over-revved and run into trouble sometimes. But they stick together, even if it means putting their dreams on hold, to help each other learn from their mistakes. Shout! Factory / Hasbro, 2012; 110 min.; $12.99; www.hasbro.com. Ages 3 to 6. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Ocean Commotion Though storybooktraditional in his appearance, this is a new Cat. Well-behaved and thoughtful, he leads kids on an innovative journey of discovery and science in short, digestible episodes with irrepressible Thing One and Thing Two in tow. NCircleEntertainment, 2012; 60 min.; $9.99; www.ncircleentertainment.com. Ages 3 to 6. The Gruffalo Chuggington's: Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair; Traintastic Adventures; and Brewster's Little Helper What better way to "train" impressionable preschoolers in responsibility than with adorable little trains? Young Chugger "trainees" are forgiven for their poor judgment by their elders so that they can learn and grow from their mistakes – but they are still silly and fun to watch. These three outstanding DVDs offer important lessons in teamwork, patience, paying attention, overcoming fear and self-acceptance. Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2012; 62 min.; $14.98; Anchorbayentertainment.com. Ages 3 to 6. Pocoyo: Fun and Games Perfect simplicity, purposeful action and a calm, clear presentation hold even the youngest attention spans. Line-drawn characters playing over a white backdrop will make children laugh out loud while they learn about good sportsmanship. NCircleEntertainment, 2012; 90 min.; $12.99; www.ncircleentertainment.com. Ages 2 to 7. The Adventures of Chuck and Friends: Monster Rally Like preschoolers, Chuck the little dump truck and his vehicle friends get 26 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • December 2012 Magazine | Month 2012 20 A complex and beautifully produced story, the narrative of a mouse using its wits to outsmart scary predators ultimately empowers children by celebrating intelligence over brute strength. This is a great how-to-deal-withmonsters tale for those who fear them. A bit scary for some of the younger folks. NCircleEntertainment, 2011; 40 min.; $9.99; www.ncircleentertainment.com. Ages 3 to 6. WordWorld: To The Rescue Take your little ones to bright and colorful WordWorld when they're ready to start spelling. Simple story lines built around engaging word characters help kids memorize spellings and absorb word recognition. Catchy songs underscore the visual techniques. NCircleEntertainment, 2012; 60 min.; $9.99; www.ncircleentertainment.com. Ages 2 to 7.