Today, "September 24, The Jim Henson Company celebrates 60 years of entertainment excellence, creating innovative entertainment that has impacted the lives of what is now four generations of fans". With some of the most notorious characters from my childhood, I was pretty excited when asked if I'd be interested in celebrating this epic anniversary with my readers and family!
While most known for the Muppet characters, The Jim Henson Company has since then been creating some pretty awesome children's shows for today's youth! Of course, I've shared with you my boys obsession with dinosaurs and the show Dinosaur Train. We've also loved watching Sid the Science Kid in the past. This time around I was sent a new variety of shows and books (or at least new to our family).
These included the following: Dinosaur Train: Buddy's Halloween Adventure DVD, Doozers: Spookypalooza DVD, Pajanimals: Spooky Costumes DVD, Sid the Science Kid DVD, Doozers Catch A Ride Book, Doozers Stick With It Book, and Enchanted Sisters: Winter’s Flurry Adventure Winter Book. Click the following link to read the description/synopsis of each of these.
Being no stranger to Dinosaur Train and Sid the Science Kid, the boys jumped on these DVD's faster than ever. They were a bit hesitant on the others as they'd never seen them before. However, with us watching my nephew on the weekdays around here, it brought a new opportunity to take a look at the other shows. Jaxon was absolutely obsessed with Pajanimals and the Doozers.
I swear we watched Pajanimals at least a dozen times in a row the first day. But if I am being honest, the theme while perfect for relaxing a little one, totally put me to sleep! The boys both enjoyed reading the books to their cousin. Declan is starting to learn to read quite well and Dane just loves sharing special reading time with his little cousin!
Recommendation: Personally I think this whole company is amazing! All the kids enjoy the shows with each loaded with great lessons instead of the weird "crap" you see on TV nowadays. I recommend checking the Jim Henson Company out if you haven't in a while as now is the time to celebrate along with such an amazing brand!
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Giveaway: Jim Henson Company is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers the same fun gift basket I received to have of their own in celebration of the 60th Anniversary!
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My favorite Jim Henson tv show is Doozers. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteOur family has always been huge fans of Sesame Street, my grown children use to watch that show on TV all the time. They loved it.
ReplyDeleteThis year for the holiday giveaways, I would like to see a few more things maybe for little boys. Like different toys and such. Just a thought, thank-you
ReplyDeleteThe original Muppets Show was always a favorite of ours! We are looking for the new Muppets Show, starting this month :)
ReplyDeleteDinosaur Train was a favorite though we've outgrown it
ReplyDeleteOur favorite Henson show right now is Dinosaur Train. My kiddos spout off dino-facts like crazy thanks to that show!
ReplyDeleteMy kids love Sid the Science Kid
ReplyDeleteI used to love Muppet Babies when I was a kid! And of course Sesame Street is a seminal favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the Jim Henson movies "Labyrinth" and "The Dark Crystal" - they're definitely my favorite Henson productions!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is really starting to love Sesame Street!
ReplyDeleteFraggle Rock!!!
ReplyDeleteMy children love the muppets, sesame street and the pajanimals!
ReplyDeleteMy little guy loves pajanimals!
ReplyDeleteMy Family loved Fraggle Rock, My Kids loved it and now my Grandkids
ReplyDeleteHe loves Seasame Street. Introducing him to the muppet babies.. and hoping one day he'll fall in much love with Fraggle Rocks as I did : )
ReplyDeleteour favorite is sid the science kid , son loves to leaarn why things
ReplyDeleteWe like the Dinosaur Train show but my son really loves Sid the science kid.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite was Sesame Street. We used to watch it when we were over seas when I was little.
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My kids love Curious George on PBS. But The Muppets will always be a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI always liked the muppet show.
ReplyDeleteAll time favorite is Sesame Street, best all around for kids.
ReplyDeleteThe orginal muppet show has to be my all time favorite. As an adult I still sport Muppet gear and clothing. I rock it out muppet style
ReplyDeleteWe have always loved Sesame Street, but absolutely think the Muppets are the best!
ReplyDeleteOur family favorite is the The Muppets!
ReplyDeleteI like the original Frog Prince, first time we saw Kermit.
ReplyDeleteI loved the original Muppets show as a kid.
ReplyDeleteThe original Muppet Shows, Fraggle Rock, many more. So many to choose from!
ReplyDeleteI love the Fraggles! They were great!
ReplyDeleteLabyrinth has been my favorite movie since I was little. So magical and engaging! Now the whole family loves it.
ReplyDeleteKids like many of them but particularly pajanimals.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved The Dark Crystal and The Labyrinth!
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ReplyDeleteRobbie Irby:
ReplyDeleteI loved Miss Piggy as a kid! My sister and I watched endless episodes of Fragile Rock. My first movie watched ever was Muppets Take Manhatten!
Our favorite would have to be the muppets!
ReplyDeleteOur favorite would have to be the Muppets.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up, my grandkids watched Sesame Street daily.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite PBS show is Dinosaur Train!
ReplyDeletethe kids absolutely love sesame street!
ReplyDeleteMe and my family love the Muppets and growing up I loved the movie Labyrinth.
ReplyDeleteI have always been crazy about Sesame Street. The song makes me tear up a little bit:)
ReplyDeleteThe Muppet Show was always a family favorite! I have fond memories of my brother, sister and I all sitting and watching together. It was a great time with lots of giggles!
ReplyDeleteOur family enjoyed Sesame Street and the Muppets Show. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteWe love Sesame Street, Dinosaur Train and Sid the Science kid
ReplyDeleteWe like Dinosaur Train.
ReplyDeleteWe like Fraggle ROck.
ReplyDeleteMy kids liked Sesame Street the best and my grandsons also like the characters there.
ReplyDeleteMine is the Muppets...I grew up with them.
ReplyDeletethe muppets is my favorite jim henson show.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite show is the Muppets
ReplyDeleteI loved muppet babies as a kid and my kids loved dinosaur train
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ReplyDeleteOur families favorite Jim Henson show is the The Muppets!
ReplyDeleteThey love Sid The Science Guy!! Its their favorite!!
ReplyDeleteWe love sid the science kid
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ReplyDeleteWe love dinosaurs so Dinosaur Train is definitely a favorite of ours.
ReplyDeleteSesame Street is our favorite, I watched it when I was younger, my kids did and my grandchildren watch it now. Its a show that has been amazing through all of these generations.
ReplyDeleteI think Fraggle Rock was one- I used to love that show!
ReplyDeletePajanimals is our families favorite. Pajanimals has not only made bedtime so much easier but our boys have learned important lessons. One episode had two animals fighting because they both liked the same color and they learned that it was ok to both like the same things - that was a much needed lesson for our sons :)
ReplyDeleteWe have always liked Fraggle Rock!
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