Global Wonders India

Product Description Welcome to Global Wonders! A delightful new series introducing your child to the vibrant and varied cultures from around the neighborhood and around the world. Dazzling animation meets fascinating live action footage in a world where cultures are shared, compared and discovered. In Global Wonders: India, Danny and Marisa visit Raj and Asha for a play date where they are introduced to Indian customs like removing their shoes before entering the home, naan flatbread, and Diwali, the festival of lights. Join the safari search for Asha s lost stuffed tiger and discover more cultural wonders along the way including cricket and carom, the inspirational tale of Prince Ram and the Mighty Bow, and the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi. As the safari concludes, it s not only Asha s tiger that is found...but a new curiosity in all the cultural discoveries shared throughout the day. With Global Wonders, your child can gain a broader understanding of themselves and the world around them, fostering a stronger self-identity, increased self-esteem, and improved cultural and social skills. Global Wonders was created by Rashmi Turner, a working mother and the former Executive Producer for Disney's Baby Einstein Company and includes new animation, music, and stories written and performed by Emmy award winning leaders in children s entertainment including: Sindy McKay, Writer:A two-time Emmy winner including 2006 Outstanding Animated Program for her work on Jakers, and whose work includes Clifford The Big Red Dog. Ed Wexler, Animation Director, Character Designer, Art Director:An Emmy-nominated, 20-year veteran of Walt Disney Animation ( Little Einsteins, My Friends Tigger and Pooh ). Jim Latham, Music Composer:Emmy winner whose work includes original songs, themes and underscore for children s programming (JoJo s Circus, Dragon Tales, Disney Princess: A Christmas of Enchantment). Review As the world grows smaller -- and children grow smarter -- along comes Global Wonders, a warm and delightful new series that joyfully invites kids to open the door to the glorious diversity of our international family. Colorfully animated, cleverly scripted and crammed with live-action clips that depict the rich tapestry of our shared world culture, Global Wonders is destined to take its place among the best and brightest of children s entertainment. I love this series! --Bruce