Rating: 
Summary: Good for Toddlers
Review: I agree with another reviewer that the scene where Babar's mother is killed is a little disturbing. However, it is still relatively mild compared to the more violent themes in the other Babar video ("Babar The Movie"). My 2-year old doesn't seem too bothered by it. Just watch it together with your child a few times to make sure they know that Babar is OK but don't make a big deal of it. The rest of the movie seems to be essentially from Babar books, strung together as a series of stories. The music is good--not fabulous but way more pleasant for adults than Barney or the Wiggles. All in all, I would recommend this for kids 2-4 years with no reservations.
Rating: 
Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: Me and my godchild love it. I remember reading Babar as a child and now I love watching the movie as an adult. There is the most wonderful fun song in this movie possibly titled, "I can take good care of me." I can't get the song out of my head. The artwork looks just like the book which is neat in a historical sense. The story values family, friends, and community. There are a couple of scenes some children may find disturbing, including; Babar's mother's death, a fire where someone is in danger, a baby almost being eaten by a crocodile, and a nightmare with witches and spooky creatures. My godchild who is only two was not bothered by it, though I know some children may be. I definetly recommend it. I think they have a good price on it too.
Rating:
Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: Me and my godchild love it. I remember reading Babar as a child and now I love watching the movie as an adult. There is the most wonderful fun song in this movie possibly titled, "I can take good care of me." I can't get the song out of my head. The artwork looks just like the book which is neat in a historical sense. The story values family, friends, and community. There are a couple of scenes some children may find disturbing, including; Babar's mother's death, a fire where someone is in danger, a baby almost being eaten by a crocodile, and a nightmare with witches and spooky creatures. My godchild who is only two was not bothered by it, though I know some children may be. I definetly recommend it. I think they have a good price on it too.
Rating:
Summary: Great video
Review: My 2 year old loves this video, and will actually sit through the whole thing (which says a lot because it's about 90 minutes and it's not Elmo or Barney). It's very entertaining, musical, colorful, fast-paced, and of course has a happy ending. The only part I didn't like was in the beginning when Babar and his mother are playing in the jungle and she gets shot and killed by a hunter. Babar runs away to avoid being shot too, and winds up in the city. Happily, there's no carrying on or prolonging the sadness, but why do the mothers always get killed in these movies?
Rating:
Summary: Great video
Review: My 2 year old loves this video, and will actually sit through the whole thing (which says a lot because it's about 90 minutes and it's not Elmo or Barney). It's very entertaining, musical, colorful, fast-paced, and of course has a happy ending. The only part I didn't like was in the beginning when Babar and his mother are playing in the jungle and she gets shot and killed by a hunter. Babar runs away to avoid being shot too, and winds up in the city. Happily, there's no carrying on or prolonging the sadness, but why do the mothers always get killed in these movies?
Rating: 
Summary: Maybe better for older kids...
Review: My husband and 2 year old daughter watched this together and there were some parts that were definitely scary for her. The death of Babar's mom, a scary dream sequence and someone getting bit by a snake. She has not wanted to watch it again. She says it is scary and doesn't like it. The books seem to be on a better level for her. She prefers milder videos like, "Maisy, "Kipper", "The Wiggles" and "The Hungry Caterpillar".
Rating:
Summary: Maybe better for older kids...
Review: My husband and 2 year old daughter watched this together and there were some parts that were definitely scary for her. The death of Babar's mom, a scary dream sequence and someone getting bit by a snake. She has not wanted to watch it again. She says it is scary and doesn't like it. The books seem to be on a better level for her. She prefers milder videos like, "Maisy, "Kipper", "The Wiggles" and "The Hungry Caterpillar".
Rating:
Summary: This is a great video!
Review: My three and half year old daughter loves elephants and loves this video. It provides a nice story line and is very well produced. It's more interesting than other videos for this age group and not as over produced as the Disney movies. It's just right! She now wants to live in Elephant City.
Rating:
Summary: My daughter loves this video
Review: My three and half year old daughter loves elephants and loves this video. It provides a nice story line and is very well produced. It's more interesting than other videos for this age group and not as over produced as the Disney movies. It's just right! She now wants to live in Elephant City.
Rating:
Summary: This is a great video!
Review: My two year old twin grandchildren are mesmerized by this. They beg to have their favorite parts played over and over. I think I have seen it a hundred times and I still enjoy it almost as much as they do. It is very well done.... wonderful music, great artwork, and the story is really charming.
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