Monday, March 11, 2013

Curious George Swings Into Spring DVD {Review & Giveaway}

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With spring finally on the horizon, families across the country are gearing up for warm weather and fun vacations. Whether the most anticipated part about the season is seeing the flowers bloom, pulling out your flip-flops, or packing up the car for a cross-country drive, spring manages to put the majority of people in a good mood.

And, for Curious George fans out there, there is one more reason to be excited about spring... the fact that Curious George Swings into Spring is available tomorrow, March 12, 2013, on DVD and Digital Download! What better way to bring some extra joy and laughter to the month than to spend it with everyone's favorite mischievous monkey?


Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George's television series and movies expand George's world to include a host of colorful characters and original locales. At the same time, the shows work to maintain the charm of the beloved books while also inspiring kids to explore science, math, and engineering in the world around them in a fun and entertaining way.

By encouraging inquiry and curiosity, promoting hands-on exploration, and showing parents and caregivers how to support children's science and math-related play, it's hard to not be smitten with Curious George. Even as he gets into one scrape after another, he is still promoting important lessons... while capturing your heart with his inquisitive curiosity.

Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat

Now that spring has sprung, the world's favorite monkey returns — as curious as ever — in his high-flying, full-length feature, Curious George Swings into Spring.

In this cute tale, George is excited about the arrival of spring and wants his best friend, Hundley, to feel the same. The two explore all the wonders of the season together, including blooming flowers, baby animals and canoe rides, but nothing works to make Hundley love spring.

Curious George and Hundley

Things go from bad to worse when Hundley gets lost in the country, causing George to take to the skies (accidentally) in a hot air balloon to sail over the countryside to look for him. Luckily, George and Hundley return safely and are rescued from the balloon by The Man with the Yellow Hat, the Doorman and Lydia.

However, not only are George and Hundley saved, but they manage to win the coveted Spring Building Prize... which, finally, results in Hundley sharing in George's Spring Fever!

Curious George spring movie

Throughout the 57-minute running time of this new movie, Curious George yet again uses his insatiable curiosity as a way of acquainting viewers with key concepts in math, science, and engineering. As with his previous episodes and feature films, George's memorable (mis)adventures offer a perfect vehicle for motivating kids to expand their own investigations of the world.

I love the way that Curious George is completely appropriate for children, always has a positive moral and has the real-life educational aspects that kids can apply and think about each time they watch. My kids have always been big fans of Curious George and being able to celebrate spring with him is no exception!

Available tomorrow with a retail price of $14.99, Curious George Swings into Spring is sure to be a hit for young fans (and us grown-ups, too) everywhere.

And, thanks to the generosity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, one person will be able to bring home the crazy hijinks of this cute little monkey this season as well, because...

One lucky person will win a copy of
Curious George Swings into Spring on DVD!



A big thank you to Universal Studios for providing a Curious George DVD for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

118 comments:

Unknown said...

my little guy loves to swim!

Monica said...

My daughter is looking forward to Easter.

Thanks

Mysharona said...

They like riding bikes

aperry said...

farmer's markets

Janet W. said...

Playing outside on the play set and blowing bubbles!

ShempGames said...

She likes the baby animals, bunnies etc.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to be outside playing on the swings

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thank you

Jackie said...

Looking forward to Easter and visiting with family!
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

It means our Disney trip is closer than ever!

SHANNA ELIZABETH said...

Coloring outside with chalk ! =)

K.Pugh said...

Flying kites together.
Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

For her it's Easter eggs, for me it's being able to go outside more often.

CarrieAnn13 said...

My kids love going on nature walks in the spring

Unknown said...

Going outside more often!

Unknown said...

our family walks and the park

Sylvia said...

Spring soccer

Unknown said...

t ball

michele376 said...

My grandson is looking forward to playing baseball. Right now they are practicing inside.

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apple blossom said...

being able to get out of house without the hassle of coat and garb.

Dave said...

My kids love when all the bunnies come out!

Mammamayor said...

Being able o play outside natbelinsky@verizon.net

Tamar said...

this year, it's our first vacation in 7 years.

Lena said...

My favorite thing about spring is the cool weather!

ken ohl said...

the flowers thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

Kimmie said...

My daughter and I are looking forward to more play dates at the park.

Unknown said...

I like when grass turns greener, warmer, longer days, and blooming flowers/plants.

mahnrafjtb said...

being outside

Lori said...

Being able to play outside more often

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Colleen Maurina said...

Playing outside, going to the park and zoo.

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Alison F said...

We like to get out and garden! alijdjam@aol.com

SueZH said...

I love the sun and blue skies.

Anonymous said...

We love planting seeds in the garden and watching them grow.

Rita M said...

Learning how to ride her trike at grandma's house.

Unknown said...

My kid's are looking forward to Easter and their birthdays.

steve weber said...

riding their bikes.

Unknown said...

being able to play outside more

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Laurie J. said...

We're both ready for warmer weather so we can spend more time outside!

Sarah said...

swimming!

Karen said...

My son got a skateboard for Christmas, he is ready for the snow to melt so he can try it out :)

Debra said...

my grandaughter wants to play outside so much

Gina F. said...

My kids love going outside to ride their bikes, rolling staking, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk and blowing bubbles.

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annies home said...

spring trip and our flowers blooming

jcwega27 said...

the nice weather
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kim burnett said...

Playing outside on the play set

Selinda said...

I love when the flowers start coming out!

Thanks,

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Breenah said...

I'm looking forward to not having to bundle up before leaving the house!

pinksarahh said...

My kids love to play ball in the spring!

darce said...

planting the garden!

Kayla said...

My daughter loves to play outside, and here in Louisiana we may or not have a winter (depending on the year) but spring is the only time that is pleasant to play outside. Summer is dangerously hot and she doesn't get to play outdoors all that much. We have a new park close to our home so hopefully we will get to go play there before summer hits.

Ledford Land said...

Getting to wear sandals! (both of us love it!)

Jessica Eaton Ledford
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sdavis said...

being able to play outdoors and planting flowers

Unknown said...

My kids are looking forward to warming weather for the pool and beach days

Unknown said...

My daughter loves St Patrick's Day

sherylssg said...

My nephew is so excited Tee ball is starting.

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caseyle2010 said...

playing outside!!
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Linda said...

he is looking forward to playing soccer.
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Heather said...

Planting seeds!

Unknown said...

We're looking forwad to the flowers, the greenery and being warm! :D

Unknown said...

My kids love the city Easter Eggstravaganza. We go every year.

LaurKnotter said...

Playing outside!

Unknown said...

Playing outside.

Unknown said...

I'm very excited to take my daughter on an Easter egg hunt. Last year she was only 5 months old, but now she is walking so I know she will really enjoy it.

Anonymous said...

Riding their bike

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thank you

Unknown said...

Going to St. George Island, FL about 1 1/2 hours away, BEACH!!

Leanne Hill said...

being able to run around in the yard with his soccer ball!

melmorgan4 said...

swimming and riding bikes

Lina said...

he loves the weather change so he can ride his bike outside

Cserafini said...

Love going to the park.

Anonymous said...

Playing outdoors!

Life Is A SandCastle said...

Planting flowers and fishing, they can't wait to get to the beach.

AngelWinner said...

Playing outside in the fresh air!

Angel said...

Playing outside again

Unknown said...

My boys & I are looking forward to playing outside!

Unknown said...

My granddaughter loves to smell all of the pretty flowers!!

Unknown said...

My graddaughter can not wait for spring and to be able to go outside without a coat and hat...

C.R. said...

MY GRANDDAUGHTER LOVE THE FLOWERS

Maryea said...

I look forward to the flowers. They are already starting to bloom!
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Susan Johnson said...

Playing outside in the warm sunshine, after all that rain!

captainliss40 said...

I want the snow off the ground!

msilba said...

visiting the many playgrounds at the nearby park!

Jbraswell10 said...

The beach!

Unknown said...

My kids love digging around in the flower beds and planting new seeds.

Caroline said...

My girl can't wait to play outside.

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BrunoDogg2 said...

My kids can't wait to swim and run in the sprinklers and plant some seeds!

tina reynolds said...

warm weather and walking to the park

Kristy Thiel said...

definitely being able to spend more time outside!

Anonymous said...

going to the playground

Adrienne said...

Flowers!

Marti B. said...

My boys love being outside as soon as it gets warm enough to play without coats.

KirbeeLee said...

My daughter loves the garden (can I confess to being so much less excited for the arrival of spring mud?).

Treesa said...

They love they'll be out of school soon!

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cman said...

The warmer weather for more outdoor fun.

The Studio said...

My son loves getting to be outside more especially now that he has learned to tricycle.

iggysaysno said...

my daughter loves the flowers

polly said...

our 4 year old grandson loves his swing set and to swing & slide

Teresa said...

My grandson loves to play outside and the weather is getting so nice.

Becca Ann said...

We love to plant flowers

Amber said...

My kid is looking forward to becoming a big brother this Spring!

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

Told the grandkids we would fly kites
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Growl Tiger said...

It will be my baby's first spring, and that is exciting enough on it's own!

Wendy Rozema said...

going to the park!

daveshir2005 said...

She likes to pick flowers

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Megan Parsons said...

They are looking forward to spending more time outdoors!

Robin T said...

My son is looking forward to soccer practice

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Vikki Billings said...

I love sitting outside with my dogs!
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brendaelsner said...

We love to go bike riding!

Mary Gardner said...

playing outside for longer without getting cold!

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Unknown said...

the pretty flowers

susansmoaks said...

we are looking forward to warmer weather
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Candace said...

Warm weather so he can spend more time playing outside :)

Clair Shumack said...

more time playing on the playground!

blew415 said...

Easter egg hunt

Carolyn Daley said...

Warmer weather to go swimming.

Unknown said...

Getting to play outside.

Lisa said...

the sunshine

lilyk said...

My most-anticipated aspect of spring is the warmer temperatures.