Kipper Fun in the Sun
(HIT Entertaiment $9.99 Score:) This series seems to be back on track for the two-and-up crowd with the simple stories and adventures of Kipper, the dog and his friends, Tiger and Arnold. Seven short stories include "The Rescue," "Clouds," "The Farm," and "Crazy Golf." We'd pass on last year's Kipper Imagine That! (three), which included a hunt for scary creatures and other more Saturday-morning-ish cartoon cliches. 2 & up.

Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2004.

Bear Snores On...and other stories to celebrate the seasons
(Scholastic $14.95 Score:) Bear Snores On was a Platinum Book Award winner in 2004 and it losses none of its charm as it is brought to life on the video screen. There is next to no animation and the pace is slow-as is the book. Just right for settling down for a cozy nap or enjoying a snowing day indoors. On ths same disk you’ll find Lois Ehlerts paper cuts taking on a new life in Waiting for Wings, the story of the metamorphosis from eggs to caterpillars to butterflies. A good early science book.Also featured here a waiting for rain story, Come On, Rain! Plus, Time of Wonder and Snow Cat.

Age: Toddlers,Preschool. Award Year: 2006.