That DVD set is the follow-up to the popular Scholastic Storybook Treasures: Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics which is $51.99 right now. That’s 49% off the regular price.

Do those sets seem like too much? The Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Fairytales, Magic… and More! (Scholastic Storybook Treasures) is 52% off, so it’s just $14.49.

The My Very First Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics: Preschool Stories is a 7-disc set that’s just $22.49. That’s 55% off the list price of $49.95!

You could also check out the Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Dinosaurs, Trucks, Monsters and More!, which is 40% off, or $17.99.

Shipping is free when you spend $25 or more.

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I’m a mom of a toddler who recently turned two, and I faced a dilemma many parents do…how to get my non-verbal son to just start to talk when other children his age were able to have full conversations.

SpongeBob SquarePants recently received a pretty bad rap in the press, along with other shows that are fast-paced and more entertaining than educational. Our son watched “Bob Bob” constantly and he was a late talker, so I wondered if there was any truth to it. When I heard the “SpongeBob Report” (everyone from my mom to neighbors were alerting me to the “harm” I put my son in), I told my husband that our beloved show would no longer be watched in our home.

But the truth is that Mr. SquarePants isn’t to blame here. Why was I letting a two year old watch a show that was way beyond his understanding? If he needed more interactive entertainment, I was to blame for not providing it.

I asked his pediatrician about his refusal to speak, and he said my son wasn’t going to speak until he had a reason to. I speak to my son all the time, but apparently this isn’t reason enough for him to talk, so I began the process of breaking my son of his SpongeBob fix and introducing him to more educational shows based on research and recommendations. I was very surprised by the results.

Blue’s Clues

Within a month of watching Blue’s Clues daily, my son went from saying about ten words to speaking full sentences, responding to questions, and recognizing things we never taught him. Apparently he’s a little sponge himself and quickly acquired a vocabulary of more then 60 words, which I directly attribute to this Nickelodeon show.

The hosts of Blue’s Clues speak directly to your children, ask them questions, wait for them to answer, and engage them while looking for clues or doing activities. It was quite a shock the first time my son replied to my thank you with You’re “welk” or asked me Where did it go? when he couldn’t find a puzzle piece. Weeks before, I could barely get my son to say Hi, and now we were having conversations.

Blue’s Clues also encourages my son in other ways. My son sings while the characters on the show do, imitates their gestures when they dance, tries to solve puzles, yells out A clue, a clue! when one of Blue’s blue footprints marks a clue, and more. The various ways it has helped my son develop makes it one of my favorite shows for children.

LeapFrog The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park and LeapFrog Numbers Ahoy

My son can now count to ten, and also recognizes numbers anywhere he sees them. I didn’t teach him this. I figured a child who wouldn’t say two words to me would find learning numbers too advanced. As a mom, however, I never give up, so I popped in LeapFrog: Numbers Ahoy and played it twice daily.

The music and characters in LeapFrog Numbers Ahoy engaged my son, and it was in less than a week that I realized my son was saying the numbers along with the show, at the same time they were being said on screen. This is important: he wasn’t repeating the numbers, he was recognizing them as they appeared on screen, and waiting for the proper point in the song to shout them out along with the LeapFrog critters.

He also learned his ABC’s from LeapFrog: The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park DVD. He doesn’t sing the ABC song, instead he learned to recognize each letter anywhere he sees them.

LeapFrog: Phonics Farm

This was our most recent discovery, and my now almost-26 month old son not only knows all his letters and recognizes them anywhere, but he knows every sound they each make.

LeapFrog: Phonics Farm features LeapFrog animal characters learning about 26 unique creatures. Each creature is identified by the letter their name starts with, the sound the letters make, and adjectives as well (quiet quail, athletic alligator). My son is learning descriptive adjectives and understands the phonics associated with each letter. He’s even learning vowels! The catchy songs makes this show his current favorite by request as well, because he sings along with all the songs and dances around while the animals do.

Sesame Street

The old classic, Sesame Street, still has value, and my son loves Elmo and Mr. Noodle. Quite a bit of it is beyond his current understanding or interest level, so we only watch the parts he enjoys, especially counting and Bert & Ernie’s claymation adventures!

Since Sesame Street is a variety show with different skits in each episode for different age groups, this is a program that can also grow with him. As he continues to learn and understand more, I’m certain that one day he will also benefit from and enjoy other interesting tidbits, such as the sketches that explain the origins of things, professions and plenty of other topics. For now, we watch Mr. Noodle miming and Elmo hiding, and he has a blast.

Repetition is key when it comes to early learning, so when my son watches a show he enjoys that also offers something educational, I play it over and over before moving on to the next one. The wonderful part is that now he wants to sit with me and point out letters in books, have me read to him, and asks me what things are; all of which increases his vocabulary! He never did this before, and while eventually all children do this, the speed of which he is learning once we changed what he watched is incredible.

If you are going to let your children watch tv, you should be aware of what they are watching, and get the most value you can from the time spent in front of the television.

Marybeth’s note: I wholeheartedly echo Penelope’s recommendation of the LeapFrog DVDs. I can’t believe how much my kids learn from them! We’ve borrowed all of them from our local library, and I encourage you to do the same so you can sample the titles before buying them outright. You can also find all of these titles available for instant streaming on Netflix. 

I’d love to know what other parents did to encourage nonverbal children to start speaking, or if you have great shows to recommend for children.

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That DVD set is the follow-up to the popular Scholastic Storybook Treasures: Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics which is 49% off right now!

Don’t want to commit to 100 stories? The Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Fairytales, Magic… and More! (Scholastic Storybook Treasures) is 60% off, so it’s just $11.99.

You could also check out the Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Dinosaurs, Trucks, Monsters and More! (Scholastic Storybook Treasures), which is 40% off.

Shipping is free when you spend $25 or more.

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I can honestly say that there was only a short amount of time in my “tween” years where I wasn’t inclined to watch Sesame Street. Even today, I wouldn’t object to watching it even if my kiddos weren’t around!

Amazon currently has the following popular Sesame Street DVDs available for as low as $4.52. That’s as much as 62% off regular prices! Everything listed below is on sale for at least 30% off.

Sesame Street: Elmo & Friends – Tales of Adventure {pictured above}  ::  on sale for $5.99

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland  ::  on sale for $4.99

Sesame Street:  Big Bird Sings   ::  on sale for $6.50

Sesame Street:  The Alphabet Jungle Game   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: Elmo’s World – Summer Vacation   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: Play-Along Games and Songs   ::  on sale for $4.99

Sesame Street: Count It Higher   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street:  Let’s Make Music   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street:  Sesame Sings Karaoke   ::  on sale for $4.52

Sesame Street: 20 Years…and Still Counting!   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street:  A Magical Halloween Adventure   ::  on sale for $6.85

Sesame Street – Kids’ Favorite Songs 2   ::  on sale for $5.99

Sesame Street:  Sing Along   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: Elmo’s World – Happy Holidays   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: 123 Count With Me   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: Fiesta!   ::  on sale for $6.99

Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance   ::  on sale for $6.99

Shipping is free on any or all of these when you spend $25 or more.

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I’m seeing 80% off Bridesmaids, 74% off Modern Family, 75% off Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and plenty of other movie deals!

See the bestselling movie list here!

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That’s 70% off the list price of $20, and it’s a nice way to get your total over $25 to score free shipping on something that’s just shy of the minimum!

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While Brave seems like it might be a bit more serious than other animated movies I know and love, I’m especially excited to share this one with my husband and his family. They’re extremely proud of their Scottish heritage and enjoy nothing more than a most-excellent Scottish accent!

Interested in learning a bit more about the movie? Here’s brief synopsis:

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humor enjoyed by audiences of all ages. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Want more? Visit the official site for Brave!

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In Disney’s The Muppets  Animal is enrolled in an anger management class. But with help from the Muppets, he has achieved personal & artistic balance.

Now, Animal helps you find your inner Animal with Animals Five Rules of Cool: A guide to life from the drummer, rock icon, force of nature and anger management graduate!

• LIVE LOUD ::  Anything worth doing is worth doing at high-decibel. Whether it’s playing drums, singing, expressing your opinion or simply wearing a really loud sports coat, this is a surefire way to make sure the world knows who you are, where you are and in which direction you’re headed.
• EAT NOW ::  There are those who believe it is important to “stay hungry” in life, to put off rewards and defer gratification. Animal is not one of those. He devours life—literally—which goes a long way towards explaining his mealtime nickname: the Appetite with Legs.
• FRIENDS ::  Good friends watch your back, take care of you and always follow your beat. With his band mates in the Electric Mayhem, Animal has found kindred spirits. (Sure, sometimes they yank his chain, but that’s only to make sure he doesn’t miss the tour bus.)
• ROMANCE ::  Animal is not much for subtlety when it comes to finding romance. His idea of flirtatious small talk usually consists of the phrase “WOMAN! WOMAN!” But it works…for him. As for you, may we suggest finding a slightly less assertive approach to finding love.
• NICE BUNNY :: Everyone needs a sense of security, a quiet space where they can find peace. For Animal, it’s time well spent with his bunny, whose name is “Nice Bunny.” For you, it can be anything from soaking in a pond (Kermit) to wearing tapioca-filled tap shoes (Gonzo).  Wherever you find it, embrace your bliss. Just don’t squeeze too hard.

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• Marley and Me DVD  ::  $7
• Use $3 off 1 printable Marley & Me DVD coupon
• Final price: Just $4!

Be sure to check out all the new printable coupons available.  This would be a great and inexpensive way to put a movie basket together.

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Sign up or log into your Disney Movie Rewards account Save $5 on the Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack with this Cars 2 printable coupon!

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Here are nine new Blockbuster Express codes for free movie rentals. My apologies for providing some that expire today, but there are a bunch that don’t expire until next week. Love that free entertainment!

Just enter these in at a  Blockbuster Express kiosk near you and grab your 1-night rentals for free:

• 7650BW8  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 65DWTM7  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 73MAYB6  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 74ABDP3  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 97KRFT5  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 63SLRH5  ::  valid through 10/13/2011 
• 49WHZS3  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 24NCCC7  ::  valid through 10/13/2011
• 8650BW9  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 75DWTM8  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 36MAYB5  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 37ABDP5  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 37KRFT6  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 26SLRH6  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
  37WHZS4  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 73NCCC5  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 33KJRD7  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 26BPSP2  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 94JRTW2  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
• 63JBHG6  ::  valid through 10/17/2011
  

I’m not able to get to a kiosk and validate all these codes. If you use one, please leave a comment and let us know if it works.

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Here’s how:

• Buy the Curious George Goes Green AND Curious George Rocket Ride DVDs on sale for$5 each
• Use the $3 off 2 Curious George DVDs printable coupon (Use zip code 94509 and click on the Home Entertainment heading)
• Final total: $7  ::  just $3.50 each!

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Here are nine new Blockbuster Express codes for free movie rentals. Just enter these in at a  Blockbuster Express kiosk near you and grab your 1-night rentals for free:

• 93JBHS6 :: valid through July 1
• 94RRAP7 :: valid through July 1
• 92CMEA2 :: valid through July 1
• 35AEMR4 :: valid through July 1
• 46MDEB9 :: valid through July 1
• 86ZGDB4 :: valid through July 1
• 56EHJR7 :: valid through July 1
• 26KBDJ5 :: valid through July 4
• 25NCRP6 :: valid through July 4

I’m not able to get to a kiosk and validate all these codes. If you use one, please leave a comment and let us know if it works.

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Here are five new Blockbuster Express codes for free movie rentals. Just enter these in at your nearest Blockbuster Express kiosk and grab your 1-night rentals for free:

36JBHS5
37RRAP6
84CMEA6
57MLBJ7
42AEMR9

All of these codes expire on 6/27, so use them while you can!

I’m not able to get to a kiosk and validate all these codes. If you use one, please leave a comment and let us know if it works.

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Right now there are four Blockbuster Express codes for free movie rentals. Just enter these in at your nearest Blockbuster Express kiosk and grab your 1-night rentals for free:

64JBHS9
33BACC6
65RRAP1
44ASJA5

All of these codes expire on 6/17, so use them while you can!

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Right now there are four Blockbuster Express codes for free movie rentals. Just enter these in at your nearest Blockbuster Express kiosk and grab your 1-night rentals for free:

25ASJA9
29BACC2
25JBHS7
26RRAP8

All of these codes expire on 6/13, so you can get your movie fix over the weekend

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If you’re new to Groupon, please sign up here!

Here’s a good Groupon for today! You can pick up a set of 5 Baby Genius DVDs and 5 Baby Genius CDs for a total price of just $25. That means each one is just $2.50. Titles include entertainment with counting, nursery rhymes, the alphabet and more.

This is a nationwide Groupon, so you don’t need to live in any particular area to take advantage of this baby deal.

Even better, the total of $25 includes shipping!

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Barnes and Noble is having a sweet sale on an excellent selection of children’s books. The books are discounted by up to 90%, and there are plenty to suit any age or personality!

I sorted the entire list from lowest price to highest price, and there are over 100 titles on sale for $.99! Even better, you can use Barnes and Noble promo code P4U7L9E to take an additional 10% off your entire order.

To make it easier on you, here’s the same list sorted by popularity. The titles closer to the top should be good gift ideas if you’re not certain of the books you want to get.

Shipping is free when you spend $25. This would be a fantastic time to stock your gift closet for upcoming birthday parties all the way through Christmas 2011!

Finally, remember to shop through Ebates and get 6% cash back on your entire purchase from Barnes and Noble online! Shopping through Ebates literally takes less than a minute, and it’s FREE to use. Don’t throw away that money! Plus, new members who sign up for Ebates through this link will get $5 added to their accounts for free!

(Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!)

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Looking for some pleasant music to play for your kids? Right now you can download a selection of 100 Baby Einstein classical and kids songs for just $5.

Need assistance downloading music from Amazon and getting it onto your iPod or MP3 player? Visit the Amazon MP3 Help section for all the information you need!

Thanks, Coupon Gal!

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Looking to save money on a last-minute Easter gift? Head over to Coupons.com and grab a printable DVD coupon to save $5 on Barbie: a Fairy Secret DVD!

There are plenty of other great coupons out there, including a nice list of Hasbro games printable coupons!

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