No More Mickey Mouse

For those of us resisting the rule of Disney.

Here are some videos for preschoolers in which the parents are not killed, girls are brave and not preternaturally buxom, and the movie may be more than a pretext to sell merchandise.

My Neighbor Totoro
Nutcracker (Bolshoi version)
Peter Pan (1960 version with Mary Martin)
The Snowman
Wind in the Willows (version narrated by Vanessa Redgrave)
Curious George
Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad are Friends

Good Series:

Children's Circle
Wee Sing
Babysongs and Kidsongs
Eyewitness

Please email NatashaB@earthlink.net with your further recommendations

Additional Resources:

Children's Understanding of What's Real on TV- a well written report which summarizes and integrates key findings from the most widely-cited research studies which have investigated children's understanding of what is "real" on television, in particular concerning developmental patterns.
Movie Mom's Guide an extremely helpful place to review recently released movies and videos as well as recommendations for classic movies for kids. You'll be forwarned if the movie has elements which could be upsetting or inappropriate for young children, and you'll find lesser known movies and videos to enjoy.

[About NMs] [The Grapevine] [Bay Area Families] [Child's Play]
[Wired Parents] [MotherWork] [N Moms Only]

http://home.earthlink.net/~natashab/NMickeymouse.html
No More Mickey Mouse, v. 10 August 1997

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