Wow-Wow Everyone! Or perhaps I should say, "Arrrrgh, Matey-Matey!" All hands on deck, Wubbzy's Pirate Treasure is available on DVD!
Of course to my pirate-loving boys, the arrival of the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy Pirate Treasure DVD via Mom Central was a time for heavy celebration. They love Wubbzy, and I've mentioned before that I think Wubbzy is pretty awesomey-awesome, too.
They've fought me for control of the DVD player. In the morning, it plays Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. Then in the afternoon and evening, it is time to visit Wuzzleburg. Of course, given a title like "Pirate Treasure," I am sure it isn't surprising that the gang doesn't stay still in Wuzzleburg. Nope, they go on an adventure after treasure. Wubbzy (er, "Long-Tailed Wubbzy" is his pirate-nickname) is convinced that there is treasure to be found, but his friends are more skeptical. Ever-academic Walden is particularly concerned that there couldn't possibly be pirates in Wuzzleburg.
Is there treasure to be found? I'll let you use your imagination, but I bet you can guess. Of course, it wouldn't be Wubbzy without some awesome songs, and the one after the pirate episode contains lyrics such as "Life is filled with treasure - everywhere you look!"
Other episodes on the DVD include one where Walden learns to overcome his fear of the water. This is followed by a song that emphasizes that things need to be learned one step at a time (lest someone run into the ocean and expect to be able to surf right away!) This is definitely something that can be called on during times of hesitation, "Hey, remember how Walden was afraid to swim, but once he overcame his fear he realized that he really enjoyed the water? Let's try..."
Having a familiar and enjoyable character as a role model is much easier than talking in the abstract.
One of my favorite episodes involves a trip to "Plaidville." As many of you know, I'm mad about plaid. The lesson behind the trip was how everyone is different, how these differences can be appreciated, and then how our own "sameness" can be appreciated too. (In other words, don't wish you were someone else, but respect that someone else for their unique self.)
Wubbzy is fun, educational, and cheery. My kids love the characters, so much so that Spliggle wanted to record his own impressions. And so, I'll leave you with his thoughts:
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* Purchase Wubbzy "Pirate Treasure" at Amazon.com (There are some sample clips on the Amazon listing for this product.)
* Read my review of Wubbzy's "A Little Help from My Friends"
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