One of the most important things to pack when we head out on a family car trip is a set of DVD's that will keep Liam entertained throughout the trip without Mom and Dad and big sister, Robyn pulling our hair out and wishing we were anywhere but the car... so when the Big Box of Playdates Vol. 2
arrived just before we left, I was so excited! One of the things I usually love about the other Nickelodeon DVD's I've reviewed is that they take one show and put together a medley of great things about a topic, but this time the 3 DVD set combines episodes from six different Nick Jr. Faves - Dora the Explorer; Go, Diego, Go!; The Wonder Pets; Yo Gabba Gabba; Blues Clues and Ni Hao, Kai Lan!
This set is great because you can put on one DVD for each leg of the trip and no one gets bored! We especially liked the Summer Vacation set, although since our road trip, Liam has taken to watching the Brothers and Sisters DVD the most!Just check out all of the great titles that you get in this one set:
Nickelodeon Favorites: We Love Our FriendsDora the Explorer - Best FriendsBoots and Dora are meeting for a picnic to celebrate Best Friends Day. Boots is bringing chocolate, and Dora is bringing yummy strawberries. It’s up to the viewer to help the two best friends meet at Rainbow Rock.
Go, Diego, Go! - Sammy’s ValentineIt’s Valentine’s Day! Little Sammy the Sloth is worried his Valentine to Lulu the Sloth will not reach her on time because he is slow. Diego and Sammy head off on a special trip to deliver the Valentine before the sun goes down.
The Wonder Pets! - Save the Lovebugs! / Save the Skunk RockerIn “Save the Lovebugs!,” the Wonder Pets travel to the Florida Everglades to reunite a pair of quarreling Lovebugs. In “Save the Skunk Rocker,” the Wonder Pets get a call from a Skunk Rocker who needs to find a band to play with him.
Yo Gabba Gabba - LoveThe characters learn about loving different things like flowers, birds, animals and each other.
Blue's Clues - Love DayA mystery card floats into Joe’s hands and everyone plays Blue’s Clues to find out whom it’s from.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan - Playtime at Tolee’sKai-lan and Rintoo go over to play with Tolee in his tree house. While playing, Rintoo accidently rips his new painting and Tolee doesn’t want to forgive him. Kai-lan shows Tolee why it is important to forgive.
Nickelodeon Favorites: Sisters and BrothersDora the Explorer – Big Sister DoraDora has some really exciting news that a baby will soon be joining her family.
Go, Diego, Go! – To Babysit a BoboThe Bobos are on their way to the Spider Monkey Fiesta with their three new baby Bobo sisters. And as the Bobos search for fruit for the party, the restless Bobo sisters speed off into the forest to look for fruit without them.
Blue's Clues – The Baby’s HereWhile waiting for Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper to call from the hospital with news that the new baby has arrived, Paprika prepares to be a big sister. Looking at baby books gives everyone a chance to learn about what they were like when they were younger.
The Wonder Pets! –KalamaZoo! / Back to KalamaZoo!Ming-Ming visits her Aunt Eleanora at the local petting zoo during a school holiday. Eleanora asks Ming-Ming to take care of her toddler cousin, Marvin, for the afternoon. Ming-Ming thinks this will be a "piece-of-cake" but Marvin proves to be quite a spirited little Duck. Ming-Ming finds the patience and compassion to take care of Marvin.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan – Hoho’s Big FlightOn the day of the big lantern festival to celebrate the end of Chinese New Year, YeYe gives Kai-lan some lanterns for her and her friends to decorate. When Hoho’s lantern flies away, he jumps on it and everyone chases to get him down.
Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer VacationDora the Explorer – Baby CrabDora and Boots are having a blast at the beach when all of a sudden they hear a call for help. A baby crab has gotten stuck in a net on his way to bring his mother a present.
Go, Diego, Go! – Panchita the Prairie DogAt the Rescue Ranch, Diego and Alicia find Panchita, a Mexican Prairie Dog who needs to find a nice grassy prairie for her family. Diego and Alicia turn Rescue Pack into a wagon and head out with Panchita and her nine brothers and sisters.
The Wonder Pets! – Save the Hermit Crab / Save the DolphinThe Wonder Pets take a break from their vacation in Cancun to help a Hermit Crab who has outgrown his shell. Afterwards, the Wonder Pets travel to Hawaii to save a Young Dolphin who has gotten caught in a fisherman's net.
Blue's Clues – Blue’s Big Car TripBlue’s Clues is hitting the road! Blue puts her booster seat in Carmen, an animated talking car and sets off on a journey. Along the way, they enjoy buckling up, singing songs and using the sights out the window to play interactive games.
Yo Gabba Gabba! – SummerAll the characters in Gabba Land enjoy fun outdoor activities and learn about taking turns.Ni Hao, Kai-lan – The Hula Duck Dance PartyKai-lan is going to a party at the Hula’s Ducks’ new island beach house, but when the party games lead to Rintoo having to sit out each time, he starts to cry. Kai-lan, Rintoo and Hoho need help to figure out a new way to play so no one is left out.
Isn't that fantastic! Everything you need for your next long trip, or just for a rainy day at home!
Disclaimer: I received this product at no cost to me for the purpose of writing my review. All opinions are my own.
