SB Finds : Movies, TV & Music

#BilingualKids Video of the Week: CuentaCuentos de Salvat

If you grew up in Spain or Latin America in the 1980′s you might remember a series of books and tapes with stories and songs called CuentaCuentos de Salvat. It was a collection of songs, classic stories and fábulas that were narrated by actors and master storytellers. Some time ago one of our readers left a comment on our Facebook page with a YouTube link to a channel with all of these CuentaCuentos in a digitized version. Turns out aRead More ...

Doc McStuffins: Time for your Checkup! {Giveaway}

As soon as the Doc McStuffins video arrived and I opened the box I was super excited to see that the main character, Doc, was a woman of color. My daughter, who is almost 3, has been noticing the color of people’s skin and I have been starting to wonder if she’s timid around darker skinned people or if I am misinterpreting her reactions. I have also noticed that most of the people she interacts with are white so itRead More ...

EPIC Advanced Screening Giveaway!

EPIC is  an adventure comedy that takes place deep in the forest where there is an on-going battle between the forces of good and evil. The story begins when a teenage girl, named MK, finds herself in this fantastical world and teams up with a band of Leafmen warriors and a humorous crew to save the world. With an amazing voice talent that includes Beyoncé, Pitbull, Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson and Christoph Waltz this movie has something for everyone in the family. Epic opensRead More ...

Early Lingo Spanish DVD Set {Giveaway}

With the summer quickly approaching, I know that I, for one, am trying to collect quality DVDs for my son to watch so that I don’t feel quite so bad about plopping him in front of Netflix whenever the afternoon thunderstorms hit. The best kind of show/movie is one that is secretly educational! While I love being able to turn on my son’s favorite animated films in Spanish, he needs something fresh and interesting. Early Lingo’s Spanish DVD Set  providesRead More ...

Putumayo Kids “Latin Dreamland” {Giveaway}

Putumayo Kids Latin Dreamland is a musical journey through Latin America–from Mexico’s “Cucurrucucú Paloma” to Brazil’s “Noite de Lembrar.” Latin Dreamland enables parents to infuse culturally tasteful music to children during nap time or right before bedtime. The disc is comprised of ten lullabies interpreted by a collage of Latin American artists. It’s hard to choose a favorite from the rich arrangement of songs. Luis Salinas bolero, “Un Vals,” is the perfect Argentinian embodiment of childhood dreamland. Maruca’s, “Canción de Cuna” andRead More ...

A Behind-the-Scenes Look of Pitbull as Bufo on EPIC

Pitbull is definitely Mr. Worldwide now. He’s jumping into the fantastical world of animated movies with his role of Bufo on 20th Century Fox’s upcoming animated adventure, EPIC, starring Beyonce Knowles, Steven Tyler, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell and Jason Sudeikis. EPIC is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good who keep the naturalRead More ...

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band are ‘Fantastico!’ {Giveaway}

In one adjective Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band’s new album, Fantastico!, is intelligent. The indie vibe blended with catchy and witty lyrics is exactly the type of music that will get kids singing, dancing and thinking. Completely in Spanish, Fantastico! has classic rondas that our grandparents played to, like “La Vibora” and “La Rata Vieja,” modernized, along with danceable, lyrically rich, and musically tasteful new songs. There is a sense of comfort in listening to a new song,Read More ...

#BilingualKids Music – Nathalia: From Here To There {Giveaway}

The checklist to make children’s music is short: catchy, easy to follow, and danceable. Rarely does matching the checklist constitute to a good album, but in Nathalia’s debut album “from here to there” not only did she incorporate fun, catchy, and danceable songs but also educational, inspiring, and multicultural rich pieces that celebrates a bilingual identity. Nathalia has a background in child development and musical therapy, which shines through in songs like “Kindergarten Here I Come,” and educational songs likeRead More ...

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Spanish Book Review: El Viaje de Magélica {Giveaway}

As a mother of two and a Kindergarten teacher, I often wonder about the imagination of children and if it is being fostered enough. We Read more ...

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Super Adventure –Review {Giveaway}

I loved watching Enzo’s face as he watched Super Mickey Mouse and his friends, Wonder Minnie, Super Power Pup, Super Good , Dynamo Read more ...

Las Posadas Craft: Make Your Own Farolitos

Disclosure: As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I’ve received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in Read more ...

Ingenio Smart Play Pad (Interactive Learning Toy)

Ingenio’s Smart Play Pad is one of those toys your child will love tapping to discover new sounds that make up letters, colors, and Read more ...

Multilingual Christmas App: Pango en Navidad

You might remember Pango, the adorable blue raccoon, from our previous review of Pango Imaginary Car. Developer Studio Pango has just Read more ...

Sending Navidad Greetings with Hallmark Go Cards

I am part of the Windows Champions Program. As a Windows Champion on behalf of SpanglishBaby, I am loaned a laptop, and, on occasion, Read more ...

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