2010 November — MomStart

Scooby Doo Zoinkify Yourself with a #Giveaway

November 4, 2010 By Momstart 307 Comments

Scooby Scooby Doo, Where Are You?

Scooby Doo is a classic timeless cartoon that seems to always be able to make a comeback or actually he never really goes anywhere. You know at the end of every episode the Scooby Doo team, what are they called again? Oh it slips my mind, anyway, they uncover the evil monster to find someone small and mischievous inside the get up. Well, at this new site Zoinkify, you can become one of the monsters and then share the video with all of your friends. You want to see my monster video?

In honor of the new site, On lucky Mom Start reader will win a great Scooby Doo Package!

Enter to Win:

Fun goodies including:

- A Mystery Mansion

- Mystery Mates:

- Scooby Doo: Mystery Begins DVD

and a few extra surprises will show up in the bag!

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Safeway Fiber One Cereal And Bars #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

November 4, 2010 By Momstart 312 Comments

In the afternoon I get hungry sometimes. With Halloween just over, I’m heading to the fridge for a piece of the candy we collected. One, I figure I should eat it and not the kids and two, I can’t turn down those chocolate kit-kat bars. So what should I do, I should first get rid of the candy and two find a healthier more filling option. Fiber One helps make it easier than ever to increase your daily intake while leaving your taste buds jumping for joy. Fiber One has you covered with at least 35% of your daily value of fiber in every serving of their cereals and bars. Check out the great new taste of three Fiber One favorites.

Fiber One Honey Clusters have a brand new flake! Every one-cup serving is full of tasty honey clusters, antioxidant vitamins A and E, and 13 grams of fiber.

Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters now contain crispier, lightly sweetened whole grain flakes. With plump, juicy raisins and crunchy clusters it packs 11 grams of fiber and antioxidant vitamins A and E into every serving.

With rich chocolate chips and a new and improved taste, Fiber One Oats & Chocolate chewy bars are a good source of calcium and contain 9 grams of fiber in each bar.

Enter to Win:

VIP coupons good for one free box of Fiber One cereal and one free box of Fiber One bars, in addition to a $25 Safeway gift card (also valid at Dominick´s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, and Genuardi´s)

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Hudson Entertainment Double Feature #Giveaway Deca Sports 3 and Oops Prank Party

November 3, 2010 By Momstart 254 Comments

Hudson Entertainment creates fun games for Wii that are geared towards young children. Which is the whole reason we purchased the Wii in the first place. My husband and I were looking for games that he and I could play together that didn’t take a lot of gamer skill. I’m not a masterful gamer even though I have played some pretty intense games. I really enjoy these fun games and I like using the Wiimotes even though I stink at it and sometimes it drives me crazy but I still enjoy it. I know I’m really weird I can complain and say I like something at the exact time. Don’t worry, my husband has trouble understanding me too. Winking smile

We received Oops Prank Party and Deca Sports 3 from Hudson Entertainment. Deca Sports 3 appeals more to the children because they have been watching and trying to play Deca Sports 2 for almost a year now. We have Deca Sports 2 on the Nintendo DS. Zoe has been playing it and making her team the purple team. Oops Prank Party appeals to me with the puzzles and problem solving. I get addicted to games like that. My favorite mode would probably have to be board mode but I also like free play.

Both Deca Sports 3 and Oops Prank party have been recognized for their positive impact on children by the 2010 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children’s Products competition, a program sponsored by Dominion Parenting Media and promoted in association with parenting publishers across the United States. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, DECA SPORTS 3 and Oops! Prank Party are Honors winners in the 2010 NAPPA Children’s Products competition. The original DECA SPORTS won the Gold Award of the 2008 NAPPA Children’s Products competition. To date, the DECA SPORTS series has sold over four million units worldwide.

About Oops Prank Party:

“Oops! Prank Party represents the latest and greatest of Hudson’s long history of party games, but with a wacky new twist,” said Dai Kudo, Director of Consumer Products for Hudson Entertainment. “Families and friends will find that they have much to laugh at – each other – with Oops! Prank Party’s wide variety of pranks and costumes.”

Oops! Prank Party even makes losing fun with embarrassing costumes and pranks for the mini-game winner to assign to any losing player, who will be stuck in the silly costume for the duration of the game. With unlockable levels and one of the most robust avatar creators in a party game, players can put their personality directly into the game, including more than 500 avatar customization elements.

Oops! Prank Party features four play modes to get the party started: Master mode invites up to three players to try and best the master computer player in a series of challenges. Board mode puts a spin on gameplay by placing players on one of seven boards in a race for points. Free Play mode gives players total reign to build their own competition from unlocked games while Trial mode seeks to find the best competitor in different game mixes.

Features:

Tackle the Master mode with up to 3 players to best the Master computer opponent! Take your pick from 9 party game mixes and work together as a team to best the Master.
Board mode puts a spin on the gameplay by placing up to four players on your pick of 4 board types. Play an assortment of different games as you cross the board competing for who has the most Gold medals at the end!
Free Play mode gives the player free reign to construct their own party game playlist based on what games have been unlocked.
Trial Mode plays host to a straight forward competition between 4 of your friends or families to see who’s got the best skills in stages already played in the Master Mode!
Featuring one of the most robust avatar creators in a party game, you’ll be able to create your onscreen personality to play as throughout the game
Play through an incredibe mix of 100 games designed for multiplayer wackiness!
From brain games to action packed platforming, Oops! Prank Party keeps players on their toes and in the action.
Character creation tool enables players to customize their on screen avatar.
Light-hearted and hilarious, Oops! Prank Party adds a humorous spin on losing by allowing the winner to choose which player gets embarrassed!

About Deca Sports 3:

DECA SPORTS 3 marks the return of the best-selling and award-winning DECA SPORTS series to Wii. Simple controls allow families and friends to quickly pick up and play together with up to four players, while all-new advanced controls allow expert users to take advantage of Wii MotionPlus. Customizable teams are back with the Team Editor, which allows players to pick the name, colors, emblem, style and attributes of their teams. Players can also hop into the action online and battle DECAthletes from all over using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for volleyball, lacrosse, racquetball and fencing.

Features:

Each of the ten sporting events supports Wii MotionPlus, so you can be more accurate than ever.
Play with up to four people in your own home or head-to-head with an opponent online in 4 major. sporting events using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Create your own team with the Team Editor: pick the name, colors, emblem, and the look and attributes of the players themselves.

Exciting Deca Sports Freedom News:

My husband was telling me about this yesterday. He said there are lots of fun games like Deca Sports coming out with Deca Sports Freedom for the Kinect. Good thing we have one!!

“DECA SPORTS FREEDOM is an exciting step forward for the DECA SPORTS franchise,” said Mike Pepe, Director of Marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “We’re proud to embrace new technologies and innovations in gaming in our mission to deliver games that appeal to players of all ages and skill levels.”

DECA SPORTS FREEDOM will take sports gaming to the next level and to Xbox 360 for the first time with 10 complete sporting events designed especially for Kinect for Xbox 360. Players will compete in Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross and Figure Skating. DECA SPORTS FREEDOM takes advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360′s advanced technology and allows families and friends to compete controller-free together locally and even online against "DECAthletes" around the world through Xbox LIVE®. Players’ movements are mirrored by their avatars, which appear in the game as the athletes. DECA SPORTS FREEDOM will deliver the experience of the original "Everybody Sports Game" with exciting next-generation gameplay.

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Deca Sports 3 and Oops Prank Party

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This giveaway ends November 22nd, I received a sample free to me, my opinion are still my own. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Filed Under: giveaway, review, Video Games Tagged With: hudson entertainment

Wii New Carnival Games Over 30 New Games and Attractions

November 3, 2010 By Momstart 535 Comments

2K Play released New Carnival Games on September 21, 2010. New Carnival Games has even more games than the first Carnival Games, count them, over 30 new games and attractions for you and your family to enjoy together. It’s always great to find a game that the family can play together and it’s simple enough for really young ones to play. This is geared towards kids so if you are looking for a challenge you might want to pass, but if you’re looking for a way for the family to spend some time together then give it a try.

These games are fun and have full compatibility with the Wii MotionPlus controller accessory. You start the game by customizing your character. Choose your eyes, hair and skin tone. We always have fun making avatars for the games we play. Zoe and Miles always know which one is Mommy and it’s fun to listen to them say, “it’s Mommy!”

There are five game alleyways pointing to an alley of game play. Play bumper cars, fish bowl bounce, and pitch a plate, the only place that you can break a plate and not get grounded. I love playing ski ball in the actual arcade arena. So Gold Rush Alley Ball is one of my favorite games to play in New Carnival Games. Retailing for just $39.99 for Wii and $29.99 for Nintendo DS, New Carnival Games makes the perfect addition to family night!

Here’s your ticket to over 30 all-new games and attractions! Bring home the midway magic with favorites like Fish Bowl Bounce, Pitch-A-Plate and Bottle Stand-Up. Enter the Haunted House if you dare and even bound around in Bumper Cars. With over 300 prizes yours for the winning…the fun never ends with New Carnival Games!

Synopsis:

You can almost taste the popcorn and cotton candy. You can almost hear the joyful music and the sound of laughter jingling through the air. That’s right — the carnival is coming back to town, and the entire family will want to come out for the wacky attractions, addicting games and rollicking fun it’s bringing along. Bounce on into a vibrant and exciting world — once you start playing, you’ll never want to leave.
New Carnival Games brings the fun of the carnival into your living room, and gets the whole family together for skill-testing competitive and cooperative games accompanied by side-splitting laughs. This time, you’ll experience a world of brand-new adventures that are wackier than ever and win exciting wearables from the biggest prize rack you’ve ever seen. For the first time ever at the Carnival, you can use your Wii MotionPlus controller accessory (not included). Step right up to the ultimate carnival for family fun like never before — and you don’t even have to wait in line.

Key Features:

For 1 to 4 players
All of the family fun and wacky laughs of the original multimillion unit-selling game is back with more hilarious carnival adventures than ever
Compete in more than 30 brand-new games and attractions
Get into the action and enhance every move you make with new and exciting Wii MotionPlus compatibility (Wii MotionPlus not included)
Show off your gaming prowess as you collect 300 all-new carnival prizes and wacky wearables
Challenge your family and friends to head-to-head competitions or team up for cooperative play in multiplayer modes

Enter to Win:

New Carnival Games

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This giveaway ends November 22nd, I received a sample free to me, my opinion are still my own. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Filed Under: giveaway, review, Video Games Tagged With: 2K Play, motion plus, New Carnival Games, video game review, Wii

Bargain Games for the Holidays 30 Bucks or Less

November 3, 2010 By Momstart Leave a Comment

The holiday season is here, and with a plethora of videogames for $30 bucks or less, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Perfect stocking stuffers for kids of all ages, check out these bargain games that will get the whole family involved, for practically nothing. Oops! Prank Party, Deca Sports 3 and Kid Adventures: Sky Captain were all recently recognized with awards from the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA).

Oops Prank Party ($19.99 from Hudson Entertainment on Nintendo Wii) — Featuring an incredibly fun and smart mix of 100 brain-teasing, puzzle-solving, reflex-testing games, Oops! Prank Party is the perfect centerpiece to any party, or just as the game to play after homework. Tease the competition with outlandish pranks, all in the name of good clean fun!

Family Party 90 Great Games ($19.95 from D3Publisher of America on Nintendo Wii) – Offering 90 games in one great value package, Family Party: 90 Great Games Party Pack, features summer games, winter sports, arcade games, board games and more. That’s a game for less than a quarter each!

Deca Sports 3 ($29.99 from Hudson Entertainment on Nintendo Wii) – The hit sports compilation series is back with 10 completely new sporting events including volleyball, racquetball, air racing, kayak slalom, lacrosse, fencing, halfpipe (snowboarding), giant slalom (skiing), springboard diving, and even log cutting. Simple controls let the entire family play together, while advanced controls let you take advantage of Wii MotionPlus™.

Kid Adventures: Sky Captain ($19.95 from D3Publisher of America on Nintendo Wii ) – Get ready to go soaring with this kid-flying fantasy title where kids and families can take control of their very own planes in a bright, fun-filled, action flight game that enables them to soar across the skies in 40 exciting missions that include sky racing, stunt flying, target shooting, treasure hunting and unlocking flying machines such as jet planes and UFOs.

Giving or getting an iPhone or Ipad this holiday season? Make sure to stock it with FREE apps from ngmoco and Booyah like We Doodle, We Rule, and MyTown:

· We Doodle – An online word-guessing game that “draws” players into fast-paced draw-and-guess multiplayer action. Optimized for the iPad and iPhone, players take to the digital canvas armed with stencils, brushes, canvas backgrounds and other creative crafts to create doodles. We Doodle is available now for free on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch at http://appstore.ngmoco.com/wedoodle.

· We Rule - In We Rule, players preside over their very own whimsical kingdom full of castles, farms and, of course, loyal citizens. Players raise crops, collect taxes and trade with neighboring realms via the social connectivity of ngmoco’s Plus+ Network. We Rule is available for free, for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad from the Apple App Store at http://appstore.ngmoco.com/werule.

· MyTown - MyTown uses GPS features to check-in at real-world locations to unlock real-life rewards. Players can buy and upgrade shops, enjoying MyTown ownership of their favorite real-life places in a digital world. Booyah’s MyTown is available now exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch users and can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/66TJGb.

Filed Under: savings Tagged With: bargain shopping, Deca Sports, Family Party, Kid Adventures: Sky Captain, My Town, Oops Prank Party, savings, We Doodle, We Rule, Wii

Toy Story 3 Return of the AstroNUT!

November 3, 2010 By Momstart 38 Comments

Toy Story 3 was the first movie we took the kids to see in the theater. We went during naptime hoping that just in case they weren’t able to sit there for a few hours watching a movie that they would take a nap. Umm, Toy Story Three captivated their attention and they could do nothing but stare at the screen and watch it. Occasionally they would ask, what happened to Woody, what happened to Buzz. Oh know, did they get thrown in the garbage? It was so much fun for all of us. So as soon as we could pre-order it we did. Thanks to Disney we received a free copy, so look forward to a giveaway later this month, of course, I have a special surprise to go along with the Blu-ray, you’ll just have to wait and see.

In Toy Story 3, Andy has grown up and the toys are desperate to get him to play with them. They fear that when he goes off to college he’s just going to throw them away. Turns out he wanted to keep them in the attic but they accidentally get donated to Sunnyside Daycare; a place run by Lotso bear. The toys quickly find out it’s not the best place to be after all, and Buzz tries to make an arrangement with Lotso and that’s when the Astronut returns. Toy Story 3 isn’t titled return of the astronut because that’s just a small part of the movie, but it is one of my favorite lines. Woody asks, Where’s Buzz. Jessie says something like they did something to him. Hammy says, yeah, Return of the Astronut. And Woody slaps his own head because he completely understands what that means. LOL.

What adults don’t like Toys Story, with all of the innuendos and little funny nuances. It’s a perfect combination of kids movie that adults can love too! My kids love Toy Story 1, 2 and 3, whose don’t? They have Woody, Jessie, Buzz and….. yes they are just a tad bit spoiled, but you would never notice by their attitudes. Miles has Toy Story Bedding to go along with his Robot themed room. I know Buzz isn’t a robot, he’s a spaceman but it’s close enough for a 2 year old. I thought for sure Miles would only be happy as Buzz for Halloween, but look at my little red headed cowboy. He dressed up as Woody and was quite excited. We have a new dog, her name is Abby but the kids said that in honor of Halloween, Abby became known as Slinky Dog!

So that is our family story involving Toy Story 3. I have included some videos and DVD specs below, and I hope you enjoy the show!

The Rides

Story Boards:

#1_Story:

This storyboard was drawn by Toy Story 3 story artist Jeff Pidgeon and is one of approximately 500 drawings done by various story artists in the final storyreel of Sequence # 300 – Warm Welcome, where the toys are welcomed by Lotso and tour the Butterfly room at Sunnyside Daycare.

#2_Art:

This concept art piece was done by Toy Story 3 Art Director Dice Tsutsumi, showcasing the exploration of color and design of new characters and new environments.

#3_Layout:

This frame shows the camera and staging phase which precedes character animation, known as Layout. The set is not fully built at this point and is finalized once layout is finished. Some background toys are still not present. Set dressing is also not final and will be refined once animation is completed.

#4_Animation:

Final character animation poses. The primary and secondary characters are animated by keyframe. Hundreds of background toys are populating Sunnyside Daycare.

#5_Final Clothing Simulation, Shading and Lighting:

Final animation of the characters’ clothes, which is animated by dynamic simulation. In this shot, Barbie and Ken clothes are simulated. This final frame shows the final shading (material textures) for the set and all of the surfaces have texture, color, patterns, and material properties that will respond appropriately when lit by the Lighting Department.

Final lighting. The Lighting Department is responsible for integrating all of the elements (characters, set pieces, cloth animation, etc.) to create the final imagery. The lighting is achieved by placing virtual light sources in the scene which illuminate on the characters and the set. Many dozens of lights are often required as well as lighting effects such as the shafts of sunlight seen in this shot. Lotso was a particularly challenging character for the Shading and Lighting Departments because he is completely covered with fur.

Day & Night

With the November 2nd release of TOY STORY 3 on Blu-ray & DVD, Disney presents us with an in-depth look at the animated short, “Day & Night” (shown prior to the feature, theatrically, and now included on the bonus material with the home entertainment release).

“The Most Beautiful Things in All the Universe are the Most Mysterious.”

TOY STORY 3 – Bonus Features:

DVD :

· Day & Night – The innovative and entertaining short from the imagination of Pixar artist and Director Teddy Newton.
· Toys! – A closer look at all of Toy Story 3’s beloved toys from updating the classic characters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie’s Room toys.
· Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure – Produced in conjunction with NASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz’s visit to the International Space Station focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz’s triumphant return to Earth.
· Paths to Pixar: Editorial – Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their careers.
· The Gang’s All Here – A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an introduction to the voices of the new characters.
· A Toy’s Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land – A sneak peek at the new Toy Story-themed playland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
· Studio Stories – A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.
“Where’s Gordon?” – An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.
“Cereal Bar” – The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.
“Clean Start” – The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the start of the film.
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK:   Everything on the DVD plus…

· Toy Story Trivia Dash – This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.
· Cine-Explore – Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.
· Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation – Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.
· Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion – Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyzes successful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.

· Bonnie’s Playtime: A Story Roundtable – A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the “Bonnie’s Playtime” scene to life.
· Roundin’ Up A Western Opening – The development of the movie’s exciting opening scene.
· Life Of A Shot – Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film’s “Western Opening.”
· Goodbye Andy – An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene “Andy’s Goodbye.”
· Accidental Toymakers – By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.
· Making of Day & Night – The story behind the unique 2D/3D blended short.

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide, review Tagged With: buzz, Return of the Astronut, Toy Story, Toy Story Three, Woody.

Wordless Wednesday Whose Bed is it Anyway?

November 2, 2010 By Momstart 36 Comments

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Holiday Gift Guide 2010

November 2, 2010 By Momstart 7 Comments

Welcome to this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. I’ll be keeping a running list of giveaways and places you can go to find the hottest new toys, kitchen gizmos and electronic gadgets. So check back often to find great gift ideas and party planning tips.

Baby Ideas:

Beehive Kitchenware, The Silver Baby Spoon

Book Lists:

The Robot Book

Max Spaniel Funny Lunch

Disney Holiday Book Gift List

Cleaning Gadgets:

Mint Automatic Robotic Hard Surface Floor Cleaner

Clothing Ideas:

Clothing Gift Suggestions for Your Friends by Type of Person

Electronic Gadgets:

Kobo eReader

Nook

Kindle

Kodak 6150 Printer Review

The Litl Webook Review

Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos:

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Bialetti Aeternum Red Cookware Line

Snapware Kitchen Organization

Ergo Chef Knives

GelPro Kitchen Mat

Movie Lists:

Disney’s The Search For Santa Paws Nov 23rd.

Elf Ultimate Collector’s Edition

Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales

He’s Your Dog Charlie Brown

Toy Story 3

Places to Create Photobooks:

BookSmart to create a Blurb Bookify

PhotoWorks

Kodak Gallery Photo Book

Hot Toy Lists:

Toys R Us Top Toy List and Holiday Toy Trends

The Walmart Top Toy List Shop and Save

NAPPA Top Rated Gifts & Toys for Kids

Toy Reviews:

Stinky the Matchbox Garbage Truck

Rokenbok Blocks Rok Works

VTech V.Reader Review

Sid The Science Kid Science Kit and Microphone

Hexbug Nano

Olivia Plush and 2-in-1 Transforming Playset

Paper Jamz

Toy Suggestions:

Child friendly remote control

Jazwares Mix Pups

Dance Star Mickey Set To Shake Up The Holiday Season

Giveaways:

Holiday Gift Idea Rokenbok Blocks Rok Works Construction and Action Toy #Giveaway

Holiday Gift Idea Use BookSmart to create a Blurb Bookify Giveaway (10 Winners)

Charitable Holiday Giving VTech V.Reader #Giveaway

Save those Halloween Memories with Kodak Gallery Photo Book #Giveaway

The Land of Nod Stand Mixer With Bowl #Giveaway

The Pearl Source: Pearls of Wisdom from June Cleaver #Giveaway

GUND 35th Snuffles Anniversary Bear #Giveaway

I received everything except the Kindle as a free product sample for review and or giveaway.

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide Tagged With: Gift guide, holiday gift ideas

Tangled the Modern version of Rapunzel #Giveaway

November 2, 2010 By Momstart 209 Comments

Tangled is coming to theaters and we’re excited to go and see the sneak peak in a few weeks in 3D. It will be the first time that the kids get to see a 3D movie and only their third time to visit the theater. Zoe is going to be familiar with the books because we received Rapunzel’s Amazing Hair a few weeks ago. She already knows all the words to the story and likes to read it to me.

Disney has many fun activities that you can do to hype up your own kids for the movie. Download Tangled Family Activities

RAPUNZEL may have lived her entire life locked inside a hidden tower, but Rapunzel is no damsel in distress. The girl with the 70 feet of golden hair is an energetic, inquisitive teenager who fills her days with art, books, and imagination. Rapunzel is full of curiosity about the outside world, and she can’t help but feel that her true destiny lies outside of the lonely tower walls. Rapunzel has always obeyed Mother Gothel by staying hidden away and keeping her magical hair a secret… but with her 18^th birthday just a day away, she is fed up with her sheltered life and ready for adventure. When a charming thief seeks refuge in her tower, Rapunzel defies Gothel and seizes the opportunity to answer the call of the kingdom. With the unwilling Flynn Rider along for the journey, Rapunzel leaves the tower for the first time, and begins a hilarious, hair-raising journey that will untangle many secrets along the way.

Rapunzel’s Amazing Hair
by Kiki Thorpe

Disney Press
ISBN: 1423128184; Ages: 4+; Price: $15.99
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
With fun, simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations by Claire Keane, one of the film’s animators, this jacketed picture book focuses on the funny and amazingly unexpected things Rapunzel does with her long, golden tresses.

Rapunzel’s Journal: Letting Down My Hair
by Calliope Glass
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423137019; Ages: 6+; Price: $12.99
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
Rapunzel gives readers a glimpse inside her world in this 32-page deluxe storybook with the call-out elements of a scrapbook.

Enter To Win:

- Female fit Rapunzel t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)

- General fit Flynn Rider t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)

- General fit Pascal t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)

- Silly Bandz – set of 4 characters (Rapunzel, Flynn, Pascal, Maximus)

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Disney Holiday Book Gift Guide List

November 2, 2010 By Momstart 2 Comments

Do you have someone on your list that’s a fan of Classic Disney characters? (Who doesn’t love Mickey, Pooh, the Princesses, or Woody and Buzz?) Or you may know a video game enthusiast or an adventure-seeker anxiously awaiting our new holiday film releases Tron and Tangled. What about a young Greek demi-god excited to return to Camp Half-Blood… or that teen obsessed with all things fanged and fabulous?

We received two books from Disney Publishing Worldwide. I’m still planning on doing a separate review for each book, but let me tell you: Rapunzel’s Amazing Hair and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas are two winners so far. Zoe already knows all the words to Rapunzel’s Amazing Hair.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH DISNEY MAGIC!

Christmas in the Time of Billy Lee
by Jerdine Nolen
Disney Jump at the Sun
ISBN: 078681871; Ages: 4-7; Price: $16.99
Publication Date :September 14, 2010
In this magic-filled Christmas tale, Ellie brings joy back to her town by believing in miracles.

A Royal Christmas
by Lisa Ann Marsoli
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423131428; Ages: 3-7; Price: $12.99
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
These four Christmas-themed stories star Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, and Tiana.
From crackling fires and snowy sleigh rides to beachside gatherings and New Orleans feasts, each princess does Christmas her own way.

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Read-Along Storybook and CD
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423134281; Ages: 3-7; Price: $6.99
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
It’s Christmastime and Belle brings some holiday cheer to the castle in this wonderful storybook and CD.
Readers can follow along with the story as Belle and the enchanted objects deck the halls, search for just the right tree, and try to give the Beast a perfect Christmas!

STORYTIME FOR YOUNG READERS!

The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh
A Classic Disney Treasury
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423138473; Ages: 3-6; Price: $19.99
Publication Date: September 7, 2010
Among the favorite bedtime stories of Walt Disney’s own children were A.A. Milne’s tales of a round bear named Winnie the Pooh.
The stories from all the classic movies have been collected together in this gorgeous treasury perfect for sharing.

Disney Princess Bedtime Stories
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423124960; Ages: 3+; Price: $15.99
Publication Date: November 9, 2010
This storybook collection is filled with eighteen delightful stories featuring the Disney Princesses.
With over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded pages, this charming collection will have little girls drifting off to sleep with visions of their favorite princesses in their heads.

Terrible Terrel
by Whoopi Goldberg
Disney Jump at the Sun
ISBN: 1423120825; Ages: 8-10; Price: $16.99
Publication Date: October 5, 2010
In this fourth entry in the best-selling series, it’s the Sugar Plum Sisters versus Tiara Girl – Terrel’s ballet nemesis!
Check out the other books in Whoopi Goldberg’s Sugar Plum Ballerina series!
Plum Fantastic; Toeshoe Trouble; Perfectly Prima

Clementine, Friend of the Week
by Sara Pennypacker
Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 1423113551; Ages: 7-10; Price: $14.99
Publication Date: July 27, 2010
Clementine learns the true meaning of friendship in this fourth entry in the bestselling series!
Check out the other books in the Clementine series!
Clementine; The Talented Clementine; Clementine’s Letter

Super Chicken Nugget Boy Vs. Dr. Ned-Grant and His Eggplant Army
by Josh Lewis
Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 1423115295; Ages: 7-11; Price: $16.99
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
Behr Lahr Elementary is about to be thrown into chaos by a mad food scientist and an army of evil eggplants.
Villainous vegetables beware! Here comes the most formidable food fighter in history!
Check out the book that started it all!
Super Chicken Nugget Boy and the Furious Fry

IDEAL PICKS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS!

The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero
by Rick Riordan
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 142311339X; Ages: 10+; Price: $18.99
Publication Date: October 12, 2010
Rick Riordan, the best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series, pumps up the action and suspense in The Lost Hero, the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series.
Fans of demi-gods, prophesies, and quests will be left breathless – and panting for Book Two.
Also check out Rick Riordan’s other series – Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Kane Chronicles!

Blue Bloods: Misguided Angel
by Melissa de la Cruz
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423121287; Ages: 12+; Price: $16.99
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
The fanged and fabulous fifth book in the New York Times best-selling Blue Bloods series!
Be sure to read the other books in the hit Blue Bloods series!
Blue Bloods; Masquerade; Revelations; The Van Alen Legacy; Keys to the Repository

The Ring of Solomon: A Bartimaeus Novel
by Jonathan Stroud
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423123727; Ages: 10+; Price: $17.99
Publication Date: November 2, 2010
Bartimaeus, everyone’s favorite (wise-cracking) djinni, is back in book four of this best-selling series!
Check out the other books in the best-selling Bartimaeus series!
The Amulet of Samarkand; The Golem’s Eye; Ptolemy’s Gate

The Exiled Queen: A Seven Realms Novel
by Cinda Williams Chima
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423118243; Ages: 12+; Price: $17.99
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
A riveting new installment in the epic Seven Realms series!
The Exiled Queen is an epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.
Also check out The Demon King, the first book in Cinda Williams Chima’s Seven Realms series!
JUST IN TIME FOR WALT DISNEY STUDIOS’ ANTICIPATED FILM TANGLED!

Rapunzel’s Amazing Hair
by Kiki Thorpe

ATTENTION COMIC LOVERS!

Hey, Where’s Perry?
by John Green
Disney Press
ISBN: 1423127811; Ages: 8-12; Price: $4.99
Publication Date: October 12, 2010
Thrill as Perry the Platypus faces his most dangerous nemesis yet – the rogue rabbit known only as Dennis!
As Phineas and Ferb create their own X-Ray glasses, Agent P must bring the bad bunny to justice.
Find out in this early comic reader packed with over 300 eye-popping images straight from the show!

The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
By Rick Riordan and Robert Venditti
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423116968; Ages: 10+; Price: $19.99
Publication Date: October 12, 2010
You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel!
Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with some of the biggest names in the comic book industry to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

The Amulet of Samarkand: A Bartimaeus Graphic Novel
By Jonathan Stroud and Andrew Donkin
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 142311146X; Ages: 10+; Price: $19.99
Publication Date: November 2, 2010
Jonathan Stroud, along with acclaimed comic book writer Andrew Donkin and artists Lee Sullivan and Nicolas Chapuis, turns the beloved and internationally best-selling first book in the Bartimaeus trilogy into a spellbinding graphic novel sure to excite and delight fans across all magical planes.

Tron: The Betrayal Graphic Novel
by Jae Nitz
Disney Press
ISBN: 142313463X; Ages: 13+; Price: $9.99
Publication Date: November 16, 2010
This 128-page graphic novel prequel will bridge the story between the first Tron film from 1982 and the upcoming Walt Disney Studios’ film, Tron: Legacy.
The graphic novel will be a must-have for both fans of the original movie as well as people whoa re curious about the world and its characters.

BOXED SETS OF POPULAR SERIES!

Percy Jackson Complete Series Boxed Set
by Rick Riordan
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 142314189X; Ages: 10+; Price: $89.99
Publication Date: May 25, 2010
The complete Percy Jackson & the Olympians series in hardcover, this is a perfect gift for Percy fans, as well as readers just discovering this epic and blockbuster adventure!

Artemis Fowl 3-Book Boxed Set
by Eoin Colfer
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423136810; Ages: 10+; Price: $19.99
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
For holiday 2010, fans will be treated to the first three Artemis Fowl books – Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident, and The Eternity Code - in a paperback boxed set, featuring stunning new covers and specially-priced.

Gallagher Girls 3-Book Boxed Set
by Ally Carter
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423136799; Ages: 11+; Price: $24.99
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
The first three books in the New York Times best-selling series is now available in one top-secret boxed set!
Join CIA legacy Cammie Morgan and her fellow spies-in-training as they take their covert talents from the classroom to the field.

Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set
by Jonathan Stroud
Disney Hyperion
ISBN: 1423136829; Ages: 10+; Price: $24.99
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
Jonathan Stroud’s critically-acclaimed and best-selling fantasy novels are sure to become classics. For the first time, readers can collect the complete trilogy in paperback, handsomely packaged and specially priced.

GIFTS FOR DISNEY FANS OF ALL AGES!

The Art of Tron: Legacy
by Justin Springer
Disney Edition
ISBN: 1423131495; Ages: All; Price: $40.00
Publication Date: October 19, 2010
Just in time for the film to hit theatres, discover the sci-fi magic behind Tron: Legacy in this beautifully designed book that looks at both the production and art of the anticipated movie.

The Pixar Treasures
by Tim Hauser
Disney Edition
ISBN: 1423116534; Ages: All; Price: $60.00
Publication Date: September 28, 2010
From Woody to WALL*E, The Pixar Treasures showcases the best in computer animation, complete with meticulously created removable memorabilia. The Pixar Treasures is an essential collector’s item for every Pixar fan.

The Archive Series: Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Disney Edition
ISBN: 1423134206; Ages: All; Price: $50.00
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
Whether it consists of quick sketches on a lunch counter napkin, elaborate paintings in oils or watercolors, or dazzling computer renderings, the unparalleled creative process of Disney artists is lavishly showcased in Design, the third volume of The Walt Disney Animation Studios.

We received two books in exchange for sharing this list with you.

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide Tagged With: Book list, Disney Holiday Book list, Disney World Publishing, Holiday Guide 2010

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