WE ARE...THE LAURIE BERKNER BAND - BRILL (DVD AUDIO)
By: SONY GROUP Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 237
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 On: 2008-11-19
I would highly recommend this DVD. My son, 2 and my daughter, 6 LOVE it! The Laurie Berkner Band sing simple, yet interactive songs that allow for creative imaginations to flow. As a family, my sister and I with our kids dance, sing and just have a great time. It has turned out to be good exercise for the adults too. They cant get enough!!
On: 2008-11-18
My daughter is obsessed with Jacks Big Music Show, where we first discovered Laurie Berkner. I bought the DVD for her after seeing it at a friends house during a play date. My daughter absolutely loves it, as well as my 3 year old niece. They dance around to it over and over again. Its very entertaining and so cute to watch her try to sing & dance to the songs. You wont be disappointed.
On: 2008-11-16
THIS IS THE SECOND COPY WE HAVE PURCHASED IN 2 YEARS. MY DAUGHTER CANT GET ENOUGH! WE ARE GOING TO OUR SECOND LAURIE CONCERT IN DECEMBER :) RECOMMEND VERY HIGHLY
On: 2008-11-07
My 20 month daughter really loves the DVD. She is just glued to it and has learnt most of the songs. We dance together and this DVD was well worth the money
On: 2008-10-21
My girls ages 3 and 4.5 loved Laurie and her band immediately. The songs are fun, easy to sing to and cute.
 On: 2008-09-04
I was very disappointed. After waiting a month it never arrived. I had to cancel the order and purchase it on my own.
On: 2008-08-31
My kids love this DVD. They sing and dance along with Laurie throughout the video. Even my 1 y.o. enjoys it and she dances to the music. GREAT time and is good for birthday parties.
On: 2008-08-27
If you have a little Laurie Berkner fan in your house, you must have this DVD! My 20-month old daughter *LOVES* this and can watch it over and over, and since I hate it a lot less than some of her other choices (Teletubbies! Ack!), this is just fine with me. Rather than sitting passively watching, she actually stands up and bounces and dances to her favorite songs. She loves Laurie Berkners music, and this video features her all-time favorite song, "We Are The Dinosaurs." Great production values throughout, great song selections, and exercise and entertainment for the little one. I only wish it were longer. I only wish there were more DVDs like it.
On: 2008-08-18
My daughter is 17-months old and loves this DVD; she watches it at least twice a day. She loves all of the songs. And the best part is that I can tolerate the music also! The songs are silly enough to keep kids attention but not so annoying that I cant listen to it.
I would recommend this DVD to any one looking for a great music DVD!
On: 2008-08-12
My daughter has gotten all her little friends hooked on Laurie and singing the I Know a Chicken song! We actually bought it for all her friends this year as presents so they could watch/listen to it all the time too!
On: 2008-07-30
Great for kids and not to sicky sweet for adults. If you like Jacks Big Music Show, you will like this also.
On: 2008-07-19
I got this DVD for my son who is turning 1. He loves it! There is something about Laurie that he loves.
The videos are simple which is great for little ones and he enjoys watching the kids dance around. This was a great buy.
On: 2008-06-28
We received this DVD as a gift for my 3 year old son. He loves this DVD! He has this inflatable air guitar that he pulls out whenever we put it on. He jumps around and sings all the songs. The songs are really catchy, not annoying, like some kids music can be. I even find myself singing along! It makes for good family-watching. When my sons little buddys mom had a new baby, we gave this DVD as a gift. It gets rave reviews from everyone!
On: 2008-06-24
This dvd is so great!!! My kids can not get enough of it. The catchy little songs and dancing are a big hit with my 3 and 4 year old. Within a short time, they knew all the words. We take the bonus CD in the car with us and they sing while we drive somewhere. I am hoping for more Laurie DVDs. The only dud on the whole thing is "Oh Susanna".... snore... The rest of this video is like a giant cup of coffee - pure energy. This is one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon.
On: 2008-05-28
My two Grandsons love this video! They both learned to dance, sing and one of them actually had "Lori" as his first word. I give this video as gifts to all my friends children and Grandchildren and so far, only excellent feedback. Music upbeat, easy to understand and teaches them all at the same time.
On: 2008-05-21
We love this video. Yes, its a little kitschy but who really cares. The music is good, the performances are good, the entertainment value is good. Its just plain good.
I can watch this again and again and not want to poke my eyes out. Those of you with toddlers know exactly what Im talking about.
We sing Moon, Moon, Moon at night in the car.
On: 2008-05-19
We love Laurie Berkner in our house. Funny enough, this was actually our first purchase of her music, but we now have the whole collection. My daughter loves watching her "Laurie movie" as she calls it, and singing and dancing with Laurie and her band. This is a great musical DVD and can be very interactive with children. If your child is a Laurie Berkner fan (or likes music in general) I highly recomend this. My daughter has learned so much from listening to Laurie, and her music doesnt get old.
On: 2008-04-21
This video keeps my 6 months old attention throughout the whole video. I cannot find any other video that works this well. Hey Berkner Band...if your listening...make more videos! PLEASE!
Get this video, you wont be sorry
 On: 2008-04-17
This DVD is one of the few that actually gets my 3 year old up and moving while it is on. He loves to run to "Im gonna catch you" or throw a beach ball around to "Under a Shady Tree". The cinematography is pretty basic but he doesnt seem to notice.
On: 2008-04-15
Both of my girls love this DVD. Even my 9 month old stops what she is doing to watch it!
On: 2008-04-13
Laurie Berkner is perfect music for 1-5 year olds. My daughter loves to watch the Laurie DVD and has even learned the moves that Laurie does during the songs. I recommend this to anyone who loves childrens music and needs a good alternative to TV shows.
On: 2008-04-09
If you need 5 minutes to make a sandwich or get dressed this is the DVD to purchase. My daughter is 5 months old and stops on a dime the minute this DVD starts. She laughs, tries to talk and loves the colors . The kids dancing and singing are a nice touch and the songs are catchy. Victor Vito and the Goldfish are our favorites. A+
On: 2008-04-09
my 14 month old got this as a gift and from the moment i put it in the dvd player he has been captivated. he has other laurie berkner cds- so he is familiar with her music, but now he can see her. for real- i love watching him watch this dvd b/c he really gets into it. he loves the river song!! we dance around the room together. if you have never listened to laurie berkner you are really missing out....the songs are catchy and smart. i dont think you will be disappointed.
the sets are colorful and simple. the musicians all hold their instruments to make it seem like they are playing and you can tell that they really love what they do! it is so much fun! and no it isnt perfect- but it is fun! fun is good!
On: 2008-04-07
My kids love this video it has great songs and even Mom and Dad are humming along. I think Laurie and her band are great and know just how to get the kids dancing and having fun.
On: 2008-04-05
My kids love the CD and the DVD with the quirky music videos. It may not be exactly like the videos seen on Noggin but still entertaining. My kids sing and dance along.
On: 2008-03-28
My daughter just loves this DVD! She is only 6 months old but is captivated by the songs (and my dancing!). I am a nursing student and I know that when I need some study time I can pop in the DVD and shell be occupied for a while. We love it so much I bought a copy for my nephew too!
On: 2008-03-27
My daughter loves this DVD. I love that its not super long, because shes only allowed half an hour of TV twice a day, and this fits in one of those time slots perfectly.
On: 2008-03-23
This is a terrific DVD My granddaughter( 18 months) loves it! She dances along wih it. I hope Laurie B puts out many more.
On: 2008-03-19
My 14 month old loves music and loves to dance, so naturally, given all the great reviews, I chose this DVD. Plus, I have seem the Laurie Berkner Band play on his favorite channels and find them slightly less annoying than some of the others. Overall, I am happy with it and love that it comes with a bonus CD, but I guess I thought it would be longer. It is a little less than 30 minutes long - which is standard but still could be a little longer!!
On: 2008-03-17
My sons (4.5 and 1.5) LOVE Laurie Berkners music and music videos which air on the "Move to the Music" section of Cable TV channel Noggin. I have seen these videos and they are very engaging, fun. The beauty is that all the videos have children in them dancing or jumping to the music.
We went to a Laurie Berkner concert when my older son was 2.5 years old and the theatre was packed (sold out!) with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and some older children.
All the songs in the video (except O Susannah) are original songs written by Laurie Berkner. The DVD contains 10 videos:
1. Im Gonna Catch You
2. We Are the Dinosaurs
3. Victor Vito
4. Walk Along The River
5. Under A Shady Tree
6. Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)
7. O Susannah
8. The Goldfish
9. Pig On Her Head
10. Moon Moon Moon
There is a bonus CD that comes with it which has the following songs on it:
1. Walk Along The River (previously unreleased)
2. We Are The Dinosaurs
3. Telephone
4. Im Gonna Catch You
5. The Happiest Song I Know (Tom Chapin w/Laurie Berkner)
On: 2008-03-05
We love Laurie Berkner. Our little one loves to watch and listen to Laurie and her band. This is a great DVD & CD combo. We hope Laurie will make more in the future!
*Side note* The stars are for the content of the DVD & CD package which is great.
This was purchased as a "NEW" item. When we received it I noticed that it had a half torn off pinkish, Best Buy sticker on it. If memory serves they put these stickers on used DVDs, CDs, and video games. Also the DVD case seal sticker had been cut. Bottom line we purchased this as a "new" item but received a "used" item. Caveat Emptor! Buyer Beware!
On: 2008-02-27
My 19 mo. old absolutely loves this DVD. Whenever my husband and I need to get something done around the house, we just pop in this DVD and she dances around for 45 min. My 5 yr old even enjoys the songs and sings along, as do my husband and I. The songs arent annoying, like Barney, and are quite catchy.
 On: 2008-02-25
A friend had recommended this video which her grandson had enjoyed very much. The songs are fun, easy, and accompanied with simple dance movements designed to engage young children. We like having it available for when the youngest grandchild visits because shes able to move about in time to the music in our small viewing space and the music is not overwhelming for her or us. I can foresee using this video for a few years and with new grandchildren.
On: 2008-02-08
My girls have always enjoyed seeing Laurie Berkner on Noggin, so I was thrilled to see that she had come out with a DVD. Cute songs that even the adults will be singing!
On: 2008-01-29
My preschooler loves Laurie Berkners music and the videos on Noggin and Jacks Big Music Show are great. But the videos on this collection are really boring. Just the three in the band with occasional kids here and there--very boring sets, etc. Id recommend skipping the video and just buying the music cd (this one also came with a music cd, so that is a nice bonus). If you want fun videos, buy a DVD collection of Jacks Big Music Show.
On: 2008-01-15
I bought this for my daughter (2 1/2) for Christmas after seeing some videos on Noggin. I have to limit her watching it to once a day. The songs are cute and much less annoying than some other groups that do silly songs. I hope she makes more videos.
On: 2008-01-13
I love this trio! I first saw them on Noggin. I recommend anything by them. A sure way to get your child(ren) up and dancing for awhile. They are fun and colorful. My kids liked all the kids in the videos. The music is silly and fun, easy to learn and sing along.
On: 2008-01-08
My son and daughter (2 & 4) recieved this DVD maybe a year ago, and still love it. It became a part of our night time routine, bath, pjs, milk and laurie berkner. My kids will sit and watch and dance and sing to the songs. Its definetly not for adults, but boy, do the the kiddos just zone right into it. They love it. My kids also have a couple of her CDs so they love seeing the videos to their favorite songs. Its been a fun DVD and weve definetly gotten our moneys worth out of it.
On: 2008-01-07
My daugther, her father and I love this DVD. Laurie Berkner is one of our favorites.
On: 2008-01-07
My 7 mo old watches it start to finish everyday! He doesnt do Baby Einstein or any others for that matter, but our day is not complete without Laurie and friends :) He will sit and watch it or it is also fun for mommy to sing and dance along as well. Laurie, put out another one!!
On: 2008-01-05
This DVD is great! We have most of the Laurie Berkner CDs, and it is very nice to have the visual aspects of dance to go along with the music! My daughter, niece, and nephew LOVE dancing to this DVD, and my sister and I truly love to dance with them! The songs are so catchy, especially "Walk Along the River"---I cant stop singing it myself. The bottom line----just get it! The Laurie Berkner Band aims to please, and this DVD does that and more!
On: 2007-12-06
We are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band What a hit! I heard this reviewed on NPR and they were right! Sent it to my grandchildren. My daughter-in-law had been looking for it locally and the 2 & 2 year olds had heard of Berkner. They were estatic to receive it. At Thanksgiving they were constantly asking to play it and love to dance to this wonderful music. If you are looking for something for preschool or even early elementary children, you cant go wrong with this. If I had it at home, Id play it once in awhile!
On: 2007-12-03
We purchased this because my 16 month old daughter has loved Jacks Big Music Show for a year now & its one of those shows that even parents can enjoy. She loves the Laurie Berkner videos & we had downloaded all her albums from I Tunes to upload to the car radios, but when we were planning an 8-10 hour drive to Seattle for the Thanksgiving holiday we wanted something for her portable DVD player too. We found this DVD and could not have been happier! The music is some of Lauries best & the switch from playful videos on JBMS to the band "just jamming" around the sets kept everything fresh for her & us. The "Moon Moon Moon" lullabye was a new one for us & has become a favorite since it turned out to be the only thing that helped her fall asleep while getting another tooth in a strange hotel. Thanks Laurie, Bryan & Suzie! We "wove you wots!"
From, Bryan, Lori, Nick & your biggest fan, Sophie
On: 2007-11-13
My 2 two year olds love this video. It outranks any Disney, Blues Clues, or Elmo video that I offer. We dont watch videos often. They used to always ask for Pooh, Nemo or Blue, but now that they have the "We are...The Laurie Berkner Band" video all they want to watch is their "songs". When they are by themselves they will sometimes stand and march along with the Dinosaurs. When I am watching it with them, we all get up and dance along with the videos and race around the room giggling as we catch each other.
The best part about Laurie Berkner songs is that I dont mind hearing them over and over again. They are almost as enjoyable for the adults as for the children. The most adorable part is when my DDs are supposed to be going to sleep, sometimes I hear them singing "We are the dinosaurs, marching, marching..."
On: 2007-10-29
I just got this DVD plus CD set and my 3 year old daughter absolutely loves it. Within a day she was singing along with the DVD, she especially loves "We are the dinosaurs." I highly recommend this DVD/CD combo. The songs are catchy even for adults.
On: 2007-10-25
If your child or grandchild loves Laurie Berkner, he/she will LOVE this DVD. You cant help but sing along.
On: 2007-10-20
For the price, this was one of the best selections we ever made.
My 4 year old daughter absolutly loves Laurie Berkner...
With Lauries sunny songs, this will turn any frown upside down!!!
All of the songs sung by Laurie Berkner,on Noggin,are on this DVD... and then some...
if in dought, check out Noggin for yourself.
Your child/children will want to see this DVD again & again.
On: 2007-09-30
Our daughters, 3 and 1, got this for Christmas last year from their uncle. They absolutely love it. Even a year later it is still a great hit. Plus, it is typically not a video we just sit and watch. On rainy or cold days we are pretending we are the bees with "Buzz Buzz" or the dinosaurs stomping around with "We Are the Dinosaurs". We swim like the fishes and you better run when "Im Gonna Catch You" comes on. A lot of times the TV is not even on and the girls are pretending while singing the songs. It is one of the best gifts ever!
On: 2007-09-25
Both my boys enjoy this DVD though it doesnt exactly hold them in the room fused to the box. It does stimulate dance play, and giggles from the whole family. But its long, and not the most popular DVD in the cabinet. They still request Baby Einstein more often. But Id buy another LBB if they put one out.
On: 2007-09-14
The Laurie Berkner Band keeps my toddlers attention everytime. She dances and sings to the music.
On: 2007-09-10
My 19 month old daughter loves when the Laurie Berkners band sings on Jacks Big Music Show - so we saw this and knew we had to have it! She loves every song on the DVD but her favorite is Walk Along The River and she walks around the house all the time singing "ooh-waa ooh-waa". It is great because you get the Bonus CD for the car too! :)
On: 2007-09-03
I purchased this DVD for my infant, because she loves music and does cute little infant dancing when she hears songs that she likes. The day it arrived my 6 year old wanted to watch it in the car, and its been in the DVD player ever since (over 3 months now!).
This is a fun DVD, filled with enjoyable songs for kids and adults (I often have Laurie Berkner songs in my head, and I dont really mind at all). My kids and I sing along to it - even my 18 month old!
Im about to buy a third copy - Ive already got one for myself and one for my parents, now Im going to get one for my friends children. I know they will really enjoy it.
On: 2007-08-24
I bought this DVD for my 15 month old daughter after watching Jacks Music show and she loves it! Worth every penny and definitely better than your old school childrens music!
On: 2007-07-30
I purchased this for my 2-year old baby.and she loves her she knows all her songs and me too
On: 2007-07-20
Our daughter LOVES The Laurie Berkner Band. Although, the sets arent the same as those used on Jacks Big Music Show, it is still great and entertaining for little ones.
On: 2007-07-16
This is the best DVD in the world. You cant go wrong! I LOVE Laurie Berkner. Her songs are great, they are easy to play on the guitar (if you know a few chords) and my kids absolutetly LOVE them. I cant wait until a new DVD comes out!! We have all of her CDs too. Simply the best!
On: 2007-07-16
My daughter and I LOVE Laurie Berkner. We listen to the CDs in the car all the time and now that we have the DVD, my daughter loves to watch Laurie and the band in their colorful outfits playing and goofing around to the music. My daughter is only 23 months old, but she asks for the "Berknah" DVD almost every day. If you love Laurie, youll love this great DVD!
On: 2007-06-26
This DVD & CD combo are a great addition to your childrens music collection. My 4-year old enjoys the songs just as much as my 2-year old. The songs are unique and catchy...youll find that they implant in your brain easily and youll soon find yourself singing along ...and in the store...and in the shower! =)
Someone made a comment that on Oh Susanna that the harmonies are off enough to be annoying...and while this I find this true...neither of my kids were put off by it.
Its a great gift for your children or to give away!
On: 2007-06-09
My 3 year old daughter LOVES this DVD! She knows all the songs and even plays instruments to them while its playing. Its very, very cute and entertaining. The songs are great and very fun to watch. I love the fact that my daughter sings and plays (instruments) along. I even join in sometimes! I highly recommend. Its a DVD we all watch over and over together. I would give this even more stars if I could. Lots of fun and worth every penny!!
On: 2007-05-28
we dance and sing to it all the time
On: 2007-05-27
I bought this CD/DVD combo after reading the reviews here. I was mistaken in thinking the DVD would show the same videos that are shown on Noggin. They are not the same.
This DVD shows the band playing in front of a cheap, tossed together prop set. Some songs are a bit more visually pleasing with a few kids tossed in or some costumes.
*I am updating this review after having the DVD for a couple of months. Apparently my sons initial dislike of the CD has worn off. At age 2.5 he is completely captivated by the DVD. He knows all the words to "Moon, Moon, Moon" & asks for me to sing it to him each night before bed.
I would update my review to 5 stars, but I am unable to change it.
Moral is....if you child doesnt initially like it, try again a month later. My son now loves this DVD
On: 2007-05-21
We got this for our daughter when it first came out and over a year later, she still loves it! We first came to know Laurie Berkner from Noggin and "Jacks Big Music Show," and I have to say that right along side of Dan Zanes and Friends, shes tops in childrens music! Her music is not condescending and its not annoying (sorry, Barney!), and the words are easy for little ones to learn!
Our daughter loves to dance and interact with the videos. I also like the way that the videos are separated, so you dont have to watch the entire run if you dont want to.
Whenever Laurie and her band come out with a new video, we will definitely buy it! Kudos to Laurie, Susie and Brian! (or Adam now...)
Its also awesome for the car in case youre running errands with a grumpy toddler... and the bonus CD is great!
On: 2007-05-14
One for the kids this time, as we present to you, "We Are...The Laurie Berkner Band"...
Now, I have seen many a singer and/or songwriter try to make a video for children, only to look like they are `making a video for children...(One rare `vinyl exception to this rule, is the terrific actress/singer Jessica Harper, who turned her beautiful vocal stylings towards recording a lot of wonderful albums for kids...)
But, with the Laurie Berkner Band (which consists of Laurie, as well as Brian Mueller and Susie Lampert), they provide fun visual entertainment, as well as songs that, I dont care what age you are, you wont be able to get them outta your head...
"Im Gonna Catch You", "Walk Along The River" and "Buzz, Buzz" are just some of the titles that will delight children and adults, and, most of all, the band itself looks like they are having the most fun of all, and I think thats what makes this a very special project indeed...
On: 2007-05-12
For some reason my daughter prefers the CDs to the DVD. I think there isnt much to keep her attention. Cant explain why but that seems to be how she feels about it.
On: 2007-05-12
This DVD is wonderful. Of course, my family hasnt heard a song by Laurie that we didnt like. Laurie is amazing. The songs on this DVD are happy, giggly and so uplifting. My grandaughters cannot sit still when we play this DVD; they are just dancing and bouncing around to the delightful tunes. This DVD also comes with a CD which we play in the car and the children sing along.
On: 2007-03-29
Wish I would have bought this a long time ago! My children love to sing & dance along wth the dvd. The bonus music cd is requested by my little ones for the vehicle rides & they are entertained & love to sing along with the catchy tunes. Its amazing how fast they learn the words and a great kudo for parents is, it is not annoying...in fact I find myself singing along with them. Ill be buying her other dvds as well!!!
Thank you Amazon for shipping this with lightning speed!!!
On: 2007-03-25
My 2 1/2 yr. old son absolutley LOVES this DVD. He sings all the songs and dances around like crazy. He requests to have it played just about everyday. I would HIGHLY recommend it for anyone with kids!
On: 2007-03-19
We may be biased, weve been delighted by Laurie Berkner & crew since she first appeared in a Noggin video years back. We own many of the cds and were thrilled when the DVD came out. Weve had it a few months & it is a hit. Its great because it gets the kids up & dancing, moving, & singing. The songs are funny, imaginative, and easy to listen (yes, even parents!). The DVD has been a lifesaver when weve had other kids over--when everyone starts getting bored or cranky, we pop this in & everyone is happy and bopping around! We love this!
On: 2007-03-19
From age 14 months onward, my daughter watched this DVD (and still watches) with rapture. As any parent of a toddler can attest, anything that keeps their childs interest for more than 15 straight minutes is worth its weight in gold. The songs are lighthearted; the words simple; it is easy to learn to sing along with the songs; and there are many things in the background that your child can notice and point to. Every time I go for a walk with my daughter she inevitably starts stomping her feet to sing "we are the dinosaurs, marching marching;" she also belts out "Oh Susannah" at random times throughout the day. I highly recommend!
On: 2007-03-12
My 17 month old daughter enjoys music and dancing so when I saw the Laurie Berkner Band on Noggins Jacks Big Music, I knew we had to add this DVD to her music collection. The songs are fun, imaginative and melodic. My daughter dances (and marches!) and hums to the music. This is definately a favorite and I highly recommend it to parents.
On: 2007-03-11
This is a great DVD. Both my 2 and 5 year old love it. They know all the songs and it gets them up dancing. The first time we watched it my husband and I were sickened by the over acting of Laurie Berkner and pals, but now we all love to watch. It comes with a bonus CD with 4 songs from the DVD and 1 song Berkner did with Tom Chapin. For weeks, it was all my 2 year old wanted to hear in the car, which gets old fast when there are only 5 songs. I recommend this DVD for anyone with toddlers. Its very entertaining and fun..
On: 2007-02-21
Both of my children absolutely LOVE this DVD, and truth be told so do I. I sing along with Laurie in the car...it sets such a nice beginning to the day-singing with your wee ones. Sometimes the songs stay with me throughout the day, others I can not wait to get into the car because I want to hear the songs too. "The Goldfish" is one of our favorites..."What a minute...."-my two year old loves that line, and he loves to "march" to "We are the Dinosaurs", and he runs around the kitchen chanting the refrain to "Im Gonna Catch You"...my 5 year old can recite almost every song word for word. I highly recommend this DVD for fun filled family interaction.
On: 2007-02-20
I cant say enough good things about this DVD. My 3- and 1-year old love it and we watch it almost every day. I bought it after a friend described it as "catchy kid music that wont drive you insane." And every parent knows that anything that preserves sanity is worth its weight in gold.
On: 2007-02-10
The kids and I have so much watching this DVD. You can easily learn the moves to the songs and play along. The songs are contagious! Great DVD if your looking for fun music and a way to get the kids moving around.
On: 2007-02-07
He loves to jump around and dance with Laurie Berkner and he likes the bonus CD to listen to in his room.
On: 2007-02-02
This has been the best loved and used item to my nearly 3 year old son for the past year (besides the mini Little Tikes electric guitar that is a must for him while watching Laurie). We were introduced to The Laurie Berkner Band on Noggins Jacks Big Music Show and have not been disappointed by the DVD which my son watches at least once a day. Between Jack and Laurie, we now have a little boy who LOVES music, practices the moves he sees on TV, names and plays multiple instruments, sings the songs and worships the musicians he studies so intently. I swore before I became a parent that I wouldnt let my child watch too much T.V. He watches more than I thought he would, but I feel better about the fact that hes involved, on his feet, "moving to the music" and not just zoned out while being entertained. We eagerly await another Laurie DVD and are grateful that this music is much more than tolerable to parents, but rather good, fun and catchy. Be warned, you will be singing these songs in your sleep for awhile, but hey, things could be worse.
On: 2007-02-02
This is a great DVD! It has all the energy of the Noggin performances in a nice setup. I just wish it was longer! My kids love Laurie!
On: 2007-01-27
We have all her CDs, but rarely watch DVDs so I was hesitant to buy it. Mostly we only watch Raffi with my two toddlers, but this has now moved into the rotation. She is wonderful, non threatening so to speak, always smiling throughout all her music "videos", and she really gets the kids excited. There are no cartoon images, which was important to me. Overall, very glad we bought it.
On: 2007-01-25
I have a 4 1/2 year old and a one year old and we all love Laurie Berkner. This dvd is not flashy, but the music is wonderful and easy for kids to sing along with. I wish she would make another!!!!
On: 2007-01-24
My daughter absolutely loves this DVD. Laurie is wonderful and the music is catchy, even for adults.
On: 2007-01-22
I cannot recommend this DVD highly enough. My children ages 4 and 2 absolutely love it and sing and interact with it. For childrens music it is not annoying to the adults in the house either!
On: 2007-01-18
Not only do my 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old grandchildren love the video and songs, I find myself humming the music after theyve gone to bed
On: 2007-01-18
After being introduced to Laurie Berkner Band on Noggin by my 3 year old, I realized we needed to add her DVD to our library for the car. We all have so much fun singing and dancing to her songs, even my one year old gets into it! I highly recommend this to any parent that wants to get their kids moving and singing! WARNING: These songs will get stuck in your head long after youve listened to the video....VICTOR VIDO for sure!
On: 2007-01-18
My 3-year-old and I dance and sing and have a ball... she wants to play it again and again. Highly recommended.
On: 2007-01-18
This DVD is great, the songs are very entertaining for kids and adults too. Highly recommend especially if child is a Laurie Berkner Fan.
On: 2007-01-16
Awesome! Just as engaging as the spots on Noggin. The whole family seems to enjoy it.
On: 2007-01-15
I bought this DVD for my 1 1/2 year old daughter and she adores it. She dances around and sings these songs all day (even when the DVD isnt playing!). Each video is very colorful and well done. I would definitely recommend it for a toddler who enjoys music.
On: 2007-01-12
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she is 3yr old, but all my kids have fallen in love with this DVD.(boys are 1yr and 4yr old) My 1 year old stands infront of the TV and watches and dances to the entire thing, he LOVES it. My 3 and 4 year olds are running and dancing around singing and laughing. It helps me get the kitchen cleaned up after dinner. That is worth the money to me!
On: 2007-01-12
4 yr old and 2 yr old love it! comes with a musical cd that we all enjoy!
On: 2007-01-11
After listening to this CD 2 times, my children told me it made them smile and they dance all the way through the DVD--good exercise.
On: 2007-01-11
My 2 1/2 year old was introduced to the Laurie Berkner Band through watching "Jacks Big Music Show" and he always had me rewind her songs (on our DVR) and wanted to watch them over and over. I bought three of these DVDs, one to give him for Christmas and the other two to give two 3 year olds. All of the kids LOVE this DVD and they all watch it over and over....it is their favorite DVD! The "Im Gonna Catch you" is a great way for them to learn the days of the week. The extra CD that comes with this is great because you can play it in the car. The only con to this is that these songs will get in your head and will tend to drive you crazy...but the kids love it and thats what counts.
On: 2007-01-10
My granddaughter was hysterical whenever the commercial for this came on---so i quickly found it here and bought it. When i first put it on, she wasnt as happy....but not to worry, shes three now, and pulls it out herself and dances and sings to all of the songs. Not sure what spooked her at first, but it is really an enjoyable performance - Both Lauries Band and my little one !! :)
On: 2007-01-10
My daughter LOVES this DVD....I ordered this for my 2 year old daughter for Christmas. I had seen this band on TV and thought the songs were catchy. What I didnt expect was how much the whole family would like the songs. They are fun,upbeat and very original(not annoying like some kids songs) She mimicks everything they are doing on the screen. Its great exercise and we have a blast dancing around the living room. She brings me the remote control every night after dinner so we can watch this DVD. I highly reccommend this to everyone who has kids that love to sing and dance.
On: 2007-01-09
My 1-year old grand-daughter loves this DVD. Her favorite song is Moon, Moon, Moon. All ages will enjoy the Laurie Berkner Band DVD. . .I give it 5-stars.
On: 2007-01-09
My kids go CRAZY for this DVD. Both my hubby and I love it also and seem to never tire of it believe it or not. I get up and dance for the 1st song with the triplets. poops me out. We sing different songs during the day when we see something that reminds us... WE LOVE the MOON song and Dinasaurs. that is a good one when we are out in public and I need to get kids attention and start them marching and following me.. I brought this for my son who had to go to hospital. While we were waiting, we watched on DVD player and he starts singing and dancing. I ended up donating to childrens department in order to help kids.
On: 2007-01-09
My ganddaughters & great niece love this dvd & enjoy the cd when traveling.
On: 2007-01-04
My now five-year-old was mesmerized by the Laurie Berkner band whenever she popped up on Noggin (a commercial-free, educational, toddler-oriented TV channel - also highly recommended!), so I was anxious to find a DVD of Laurie for him. Its taken over a year, but Im so glad she came out with one - he (and now his little brother) love bopping around to Lauries songs. Their fresh, inventive, catchy, and funny - even to adults! - and theyre not annoying, like some kids music is. This DVD is great, because it has songs that my son was familiar with from seeing her on TV, clips of kids dancing around, and its just the right length. It includes a couple "behind the scenes" videos, which cracked my son up. He asks to watch "Miss Laurie" quite often, and Id so much rather him watch this than some TV shows out there.
On: 2007-01-03
This DVD was just as wonderful and entertaining as I thought it would be. My grandkids enjoy watching Laurie, and singing to her songs, while marching & dancing & doing their best to immitate what is done in the video. Very fun!
On: 2007-01-03
Laurie Berkner is awesome. Her songs are great, catchy tunes. My son has come to LOVE imitating her playing the guitar. Even though her songs are upbeat and silly sometimes- she has a sense of calmness about her as well. Great songs, great band!!
On: 2007-01-03
I try not to let my son watch too much TV, but my friend recommended this video to me. We got it for his first birthday, and he connected to it immediately! Within a couple of days he was singing "Ooh Wa" with Walk Along the River and running with Im Gonna Catch You. This video really helped his personality shine. Hes 18 months old now, and just got a toy piano and guitar for Christmas because he tries to imitate the band with our real instruments. Weve had the best time pretending to be the band and doing the motions together as a family. A little "Laurie Time" will brighten up the day for all of us!
On: 2007-01-03
My daughter had rarely seen this band on Noggin, but I thought she might like it anyway...and I was right! The songs are catchy, she loves to do the dances, it is just great fun. And it helps to wind down the little one toward the end with the "Moon Moon Moon" lullaby.
Only downside is that it is brief. It seems like the video is over not long after its begun. But thats because you and your child are having so much fun singing and dancing!
On: 2007-01-03
My husband purchased this for our son...and we all sing along with Laurie and the band! Now I purchase it for my friends with toddlers!
On: 2007-01-03
My 2 year old daughter loves this movie, especially the song we are the dinosaurs, which she calls "marching dinos." We bought this video when she was 19 months and she took to it immediately. She loved to dance around and imitate Lauries routines. We played it once when a friend was visiting and the other little girl adored the video too. I think it is a bit short for the price though.
On: 2007-01-03
Every family should own this DVD. F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!! I cant stop giving it to others as a gift. My son loves it and my husband and I can definitely handle it.
On: 2006-12-11
This is the only way that I can be sure that my 2 yr old will sit still so that I can do her hair. It used to be the Doodlebops, but she outgrew that. She loves Laurie though, shes been on a Laurie kick for about 6-8 months now. She loves it! At any point in the day shell just start singing Moon Moon Moon.... its adorable.
On: 2006-11-20
My kid likes to watch movies a lot. Ive seen almost all of the Baby Einstein movies, tons of Elmos world... you name it and weve seen it too much. Most of these movies teach and entertain our children, but few keep us adults in the mix. However, when this DVD goes in I actually find myself singing along and enjoying it more then I ever expected. Lauries voice is phenomenal, and the songs are all very catchy with light hearted themes. The harmonies show that this could be an everyday rock/pop band if they were to go that path. My daughter sings the songs and dances (which keeps her active instead of just sitting around like a lump in front of the TV). She loves this DVD from beginning to end, and she isnt alone. The only bad part about these songs is that they are so catchy I have them in my head when I am trying to get stuff done at work! "Under a shady tree, you and me..." hahaha
I couldnt recommend this more to a parent with young children.
On: 2006-11-16
My son is 14 months and absolutley loves to watch and dance to this video. I highly recommend it.
On: 2006-11-15
Im so glad we bought this. My youngest son (2 days from 2!) asks for "OooWa OOooWa!", his favourite part of "Walk Along the River". His older brothers (6 and 8) dance and sing with him to the entire DVD which is a rare achievement. My hubby and I have privately and jokingly cursed the catchiness of these tunes but are thrilled to have at least one disc our toddler will watch all the way through. Only my mother-in-law is sad--she cannot believe The Laurie Berkner Band has only one DVD.
On: 2006-11-13
We received this DVD/CD as a gift for my 5yr. old daughters birthday. We loved it from the very first viewing! Laurie, Suzy, and Brian are not only talented but also appear to be very fun. While many childrens music CDs tend to drive me crazy, I really do enjoy listening to this with my kids.
On: 2006-11-11
My two grandchildren were completely entertained with this dvd. Laurie Berkner is very charming and personable and the entire dvd is very colorful. Definitely a good choice.
Heather
On: 2006-11-10
My 1 yr old loves this DVD. She loves to dance and clap along to the songs. She is even starting to learn some of the words from the songs. I would highly recommend this DVD to any parents with young children.
On: 2006-11-09
My 18-month-old son was saying "Laurie, Laurie" before a lot of other words. He loves this music. When he watches the DVD, he gets up and dances. In the car when we listen to the CD, he kicks his feet in delight.
On: 2006-11-09
My granddaughter loves this DVD. When I turn it on no matter what room she is in she comes a running to watch it.
I wish that there was more DVDS of Laurie Berkner Band.
On: 2006-11-09
My son is obsessed with this video! I dont know a child who isnt. My only complaint is that she doesnt have more out there.
On: 2006-11-06
My 2 year old loves watching the DVD as well as listening to the CD in the car. I have to admit that I have memorized all of the songs on the CD and the dances on the DVD too...they are very catchy and I find myself singing them to myself when my daughter is not even around! The lyrics are really cute and the beats are great. Simple music but very creative. I signed up for updates on Laurie Berkners website so I can find out when/if she ever comes to town so my daughter (and I, of course) can go see her. She is a great alternative to Barney and all of the other commercial characters, who I dont care much for. I have bought this DVD/CD combo for all of my friends who have kids.
On: 2006-11-05
My son and I both LOVED this DVD. They were able to keep the interest of him and me from the start to the finish. It is a great family time fun DVD that everyone can enjoy and interact with.
On: 2006-11-03
My Grandaughter loved the CD "Victor Vito, so I thought she would enjoy a visual version and Wow did she, she sings and dances along to the DVDalmost daily! The band appears in brightly colored outfits and there are children acting out the songs too. Even some animation! It was more than I had anticipated in a Childrens music DVD! I strongly recommend for all toddlers, even our 6 month old enjoyed the music and colors.
On: 2006-10-31
I bought this dvd for my daughter and she loves it. It takes a lot to keep her entertained as shes not one to sit still and watch tv. The music is really fun and catchy and I love dancing with her to it!
On: 2006-10-29
This purchase has literally changed the family. Our 3 year old now has a guitar, and has memorized not only the words, but each and every fun movement on this dvd. She has the adults in the family singing the songs while we do our work. It is quite addictive, and so much fun.
On: 2006-10-21
Both of my children LOVE this DVD...my [...] loves Jacks Big Music Show and would squeal every time the Laurie Berkner Band came on, so I bought the CD for my car. It worked like a charm! He immediately stops crying the moment I turn on the CD, SO I had to go out and purchase the DVD as well. As suspected - the DVD entertains him at home and in the car. He loves to dance, squeal and laugh while watching it. My [...] loves it too. She has memorized all of the songs and dances with the music, which makes my [...] laugh even more.
You will find yourself singing and dancing to these silly, but catchy tunes! I HIGHLY recommend the DVD, as well as, the CD!
On: 2006-10-20
My son is now 23 months old. Weve had the DVD for maybe a month now. He absolutely LOVES the video. He calls it "March" because of "We are the Dinosaurs". He dances along to all the songs and sings along as hes able. We end up watching it up to 3 times a day, and it doubles as a toddler workout video as hes moving for the full half hour straight!! Works out as a good mommy workout video too as Ill dance along with him which he loves even more. I just cant praise it enough. He just gets so excited and its just so adorable.
On: 2006-10-18
I bought this after my daughter watched just a few of the infomercials and started singing the songs. She loves it!! The only problem I have with the CD is that it doesnt have enough songs on it! All the songs are easy for the kids to memorize and they are pretty silly!
On: 2006-10-11
My daughter loves this music, and my husband and I find ourselves siging these songs all day. Not annoying lilke most kids music, fun to sing to with my daughter.
 On: 2006-10-05
Daughter loves the DVD but Amazon took one month to deliver. Thats unsatisfactory and I would have purchased elsewhere had I known.
On: 2006-10-04
This morning when my 27-month-old son woke up, his first word, while pointing at the tv stand, was "Lori." He and his twin sister then watched this DVD peacefully while I got them dressed.
I dont think I need to add much else to what has already been said about this wonderful DVD, but I would like to note that our twins absolutely love the three bonus tracks, which we refer to as "Chicken," "Mess," and "Moon."
In fact, our son sings the line "I know a chicken" in a gravelly blues voice that would impress Robert Johnson. Too funny for words.
On: 2006-09-25
My sister gave me Lauries CDs while I was pregnant. As a first-time mom-to-be, I was hesitant to overexpose my unborn child (and then newborn) to "annoying kiddie music". However, Lauries simple but upbeat arrangements are anything but annoying, and my son, at just a few months, would smile and get excited when "Victor Vito" came on the stereo. Flash forward to his 6 month birthday and my sister gave us the DVD. He was just mesmerized by the vibrant colors, familiar and fun music and smiling faces of both the band and the children they have singing and dancing to the music. He just loves Victor Vito, We Are The Dinosours and even the slightly off-key and off-beat Oh Susannah. When hes at his fussiest and not even mom can entertain him, I put him in his exersaucer and put on Laurie and he is so happy, hell clap and "dance" along with the music. I cant say enough great things about Lauries music - she is definitely in tune with the 0-4 age group! Thank you Laurie!
On: 2006-09-24
My daughter received this video for her second birthday from Grandma. We dont watch much regular TV at our house so I had never heard of Laurie Berkner, but now we are big fans.
My daughter LOVES to dance, so this video is perfect for her. Some of our favorites are "Victor Vito" and "The Goldfish", but all of the songs on the video are easy to learn and sing with. After 3 months my two year old was singing many words along with the songs and also singing them when the video wasnt even on. She loved the songs so much that I ended up buying the "Victor Vito" album to take in the car since the bonus album that comes with this DVD is kind of short and doesnt have our aforementioned favorites on it. And unlike many of the kids albums we own I can even listen to this one many, many times before I get tired of it.
Also, I know that this DVD has (relatively) long age appeal as my 5 year old niece requested this video for her birthday as well.
Thank goodness for Grandmas and mother-in-laws who know their kids music! Our household is much more fun because of it!
On: 2006-09-22
I recently purchased this video for my 4-year-old daughter. She loves being able to dance to all the songs. I dance with her too! Its a good way to spend time with her and get some exercise too. The songs are silly, creative, and not annoying at all.
On: 2006-09-12
Laurie Berkner is wonderful!
My two year old grandson loves this product!
On: 2006-09-05
My son loves to "March" with the Dinosaurs and really loves to watch the video - even though I personally dont see the big deal in watching all the videos - some are cute and some are just so-so to watch. All the music is cute and catchy. And my son loves it!
On: 2006-09-04
We LOVE Laure Berkner! She is clever and catchy and not annoying. It is one of my sons musical choices that I dont get sick of. My only gripe about this DVD is that it is rather short. I was expecting more songs and a longer video.
On: 2006-09-04
I ordered this DVD for my four-year-old autistic daughter, who loves Laurie Brekners videos on Noggin, especially "We Are the Dinosaurs."
The videos are simple, yet colorful and fun. The band and the guest children are dressed in eye-catching colors, and the backgrounds for some of the songs are very cute. My daughter especially enjoys "The Goldfish" song. The silliness and fun dance-motions get her up and bopping around and pretending to swim.
I just wish the DVD ran longer than it does, but for what it is, it is definitely worth the price. Added bonus features such as a behind the scenes peek set to music and an accapella video provide some extra fun.
As an added thought... Adults wishing for more exercise while staying with children should dig in to this video. Its not an exercise set per se, but dancing with your child will get the blood pumping and laughter rolling!
Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
9/4/2006
On: 2006-08-30
This DVD has been a huge hit at our house. Both my 3 year old and my 18-month old love this DVD. The songs are catchy and upbeat and Laurie and her band are fun to watch. Its such a simple concept but my kids adore it.
On: 2006-08-30
Very entertaining - my kids get angry when I turn the DVD off. Parents like it too. But the versions of the songs are different from the arrangements on Noggin where we first heard Laurie Berkner. The words changed in "Pig on her head" and we like it the old way. My only gripe is that the other two band members have voices thatll make you cringe. My kids dont seem to mind though so I guess its ok.
On: 2006-08-28
My kids and another that I watch after school want to watch the DVD every day of the week after they homework. I enjoy watching them coping, singing and learning at the same time. Great DVD for shy children.
On: 2006-08-28
My grandson loves Laurie Berkner...watches her on noggin..He is only 13 months old...
P.S. Grandma likes Laurie too.
On: 2006-08-26
My two granddaughter (ages 3 years and 18 months) love the DVD.
On: 2006-08-22
I purchased this DVD because my two daughters (ages 3 1/2 and 1 1/2) watch it at their daycare. The were routinely singing lyrics to songs I didnt know and I found out the lyrics were from this DVD, which the daycare provider had. The DVD was delivered approximately one month ago and we have watched it at least once daily since its arrival. My girls cant get enough of this music video. And a plus is that my husband and I dont cringe when it comes on like with do with other kids music and shows. The folky style of LBB is attractive to the ear and the lyrics are a lot of fun and easy to learn. My 1 1/2 year old can sing "Buzz, Buzz" and "Moon, Moon, Moon" already! My 3 1/2 year old knows almost all the lyrics. And the best fun of all is the rousing 1st track...."Im Gonna Catch You" (which reviews the days of the week with a cute rhyme and a super-catchy melody)...cuz my girls and I get exercise as we run around the room "catching" one another.
Im so thankful there is classy, fun childrens music out there. I had no idea kids music could be this good. This DVD is a staple in our house now.
Melissa
Mother of two energetic girls (ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2)
Wyoming, USA
On: 2006-08-18
My two year old just loves this dvd. When I first got it, my son watched it twice a day. Now, this has become his morning routine.He wakes up and says,"show" meaning this dvd.Great motivator for young kids.Really is a good start to their day.I am really getting good use out of it.
On: 2006-08-11
We love Laurie Berkner! The songs get stuck in your head, but they arent completely annoying like a lot of the kids material available. I absolutely recommend it to anyone from babies on up!
On: 2006-08-10
My 13 month old is MESMERIZED by this DVD. It grabs his attention no matter how many times he has seen it. It was a lifesaver on a recent road trip and even we cant get the songs out of our heads! Now we sing him the songs and have him captivated. Moon, Moon, Moon is a great lullaby and We are the Dinosaurs is his favorite!
On: 2006-08-10
My 10 month old son is mesmerized by by the visuals and dances to the songs. They are VERY catchy and I find my self singing them too. Love it, Love it.
On: 2006-08-06
I purchases this DVD/CD for my grandaughter and she just loves it.
On: 2006-08-06
I expected there to be a lot more on this it. Overall for a three year old this was a good buy but I didnt like it. I guess of course that is why this movie is for a three year old.
On: 2006-08-06
I bought this DVD with a slight reservation, thinking that my older son who is almost 7 would find it too "babyish". On the contrary, a week after he last viewed it he and his younger brother, 4, still sing the songs joyously. The songs are catchy and dont condescend to kids and I find myself humming the tunes myself. The only thing I wish is that the DVD and CD were longer, but you cant have everything! I highly recommend this video.
On: 2006-08-04
My girls cant get enough of the songs on this DVD. They love it.
On: 2006-08-04
My daughter loves these songs - if we start singing the Dinosaur song she immediately looks at the TV to see if the video is on. I like the songs because they arent the same old kids songs that make me want to pull my hair out. The videos are fun and full of singing and dancing kids - which our nine month old loves to watch.
On: 2006-07-27
My 3-yr old daughter loved this DVD from the first time we saw it! The energetic and silly songs make her (and me) want to jump up and start dancing and singing along. This DVD stands out from many others because it doesnt have the same old slick computer animation that is so common. It almost feels like a live performance. Im sure any 3 yr old would love it as well as a spread of ages around that (my 10 month old shows interest as well.)
On: 2006-07-17
The kids loved it! It passed away alot of time on our 17 hour car trip to grandmas house!
On: 2006-07-17
My kids (age 5 & 2) love, love, LOVE this DVD and the companion CD as well. And as far as kid music goes, its pretty good. Good music paired with catchy lyrics. Of course, after watching it six or seven times youll be singing Victor Vito in your sleep. Still, its a refreshing change of pace from the Wiggles. The sparse set allows the kids to focus on the music and dance and really gets them up and moving. I wish she had more DVDs, but for now well settle for buying more of her music CDs.
On: 2006-07-15
My 4 year old god daughter loves this and it doesnt annoy her mom either. Great gift.
On: 2006-07-14
My 19 month old son loves this DVD. He sings the songs (to the best of his ability), does the marches, and does some of the hands movements. He really gets engaged when he is watching this. Its a lot of fun!
On: 2006-07-14
We had seen the advertisement on PBS Sprout for this, and everytime it would come on my daughter would start dancing. So we decided to get it for her. What a great buy. We put it on for her and she starts dancing and wiggling and is starting to learn some of the words from it. Shes starting to say the days of the week because of the song Im Gonna Get You, and she loves to make the animal sounds with Pig on Her Head. Her all time favorite song though, is Moon, Moon, Moon. She has all the hand motions down for that one. This is a great buy for anyone with a young child, it gets them moving and singing.
On: 2006-07-14
These songs are so cute and catchy. My one year old loves the music and starts singing and dancing as soon as it comes on! Im sure shell enjoy it for years to come as my neices and nephews who are 2 and 5 also adore the Laurie Berkner Band!
On: 2006-07-13
My daughter is 2-1/2 and loves Laurie Berkner! We have the Victor Vito and Buzz, Buzz, Buzz cds and this is a welcome addition. Everything about it is excellent! I even enjoy it! Keep up the great work Laurie!!
On: 2006-07-13
My daughter is 16 months old and LOVES this DVD! Great music, fun songs!
On: 2006-07-12
After purchasing one of the Laurie Berkner Band CDs, I came across this one with a DVD and I couldnt resist. Both the CD & DVD are fantastic. As soon as my Son heard "We Are The Dinasours", he was hooked. Well, it was time for me and my Husband to have dinner and my little guy was finished and roudy. I put this in the DVD and he LOVED it! We enjoyed the rest of our dinner and I was relived to see that I didnt have to censor what was on the tube. Again, good clean fun!
On: 2006-07-10
The music is wonderful, but the direction of the videos is horrendous. The song "Under a Shady Tree" is set on a beach for crying out loud. Anyone who is looking for the great collabertation between song and video that exists with the Noggin collection will be sadly disappointed. Most of the kids in this video look almost bored and it is about time that Laurie find another job for that dweeb of a husband. My toddler loves the songs, I cant stand looking at the video
On: 2006-07-10
This is an excellent video for toddlers. My son learned so many words by watching this video. Before I knew it, he was singing and dancing along with Laurie. The songs are really toddler-friendly. I even found myself singing and dancing to the songs. This is a great buy.
On: 2006-07-07
My two and a half year old daughter loves this. She even gets her cousins in on the action and theyre six and seven. I try to save it for times when I have to go out, and someone is watching her, so it keeps her occupied. Another advantage is my daughter dances for her four-month old brother and he gets such a kick out of it!
highly recommend it...especially over giving another cartoon.
On: 2006-07-07
My 2 and 3 years old were already familiar with Laurie Berkner from her performances they show on the NOGGIN tv channel and they loved singing her songs. Before I even knew there was a DVD, I had already told myself I wish there was one available. In about a years time, I saw the DVD/CD combo advertised on television. My children love it. They love watching the video while singing and dancing along, and even though the bonus CD only has a few of the songs on it, we just listen to it in the car over and over. Its a great buy and something all children will love.
On: 2006-07-07
What a great DVD for toddlers and preschoolers. I bought this for my son when he was 16 months old, and he still loves it six months later. He marches to the dinosaur song and turns around during "Im Gonna Catch You." He learned how to swim like a fish with "The Goldfish." The music is very tolerable for adults, too -- which is a big bonus. The band wears fun, colorful clothing. The bonus 5-song CD is also a permanent resident in our car for short trips. A GREAT gift.
On: 2006-07-05
This is a great DVD for toddlers! My son loves it! He claps, dances, and just sits down to watch it.
On: 2006-07-05
My twins are almost 3 years old, and they cant get enough of this video! They love to sing along and dance "like those kids on TV". Just this morning they were marching like dinosaurs around the living room. My husband and I catch ourselves singing the songs throughout the day, too.
On: 2006-07-05
My high functioning 4 year old Autistic boy as well as my 5.5 year old LOVE this video! Singing it around the house all the time, watching it over and over again!
Definetly recommend this video to any young viewers!
On: 2006-07-03
My grandchildren love this dvd. The music is lively and enthusiastic.
On: 2006-07-03
This dvd keeps my 3 year olds attention from start to finish! He has loved all of the Laurie videos weve watched on Noggin and being able to pop in the dvd anytime is great. The music is great (I sing the songs all the time too) and the kids love to imitate the dances they do. I highly recommend this DVD for children of all ages who enjoy music and dancing.
On: 2006-06-28
This is a great change from the traditional childrens music. My 4 yr old daughter loves it. She had all the songs and dances memorized by day two. She really enjoys dancing with them on screen.
On: 2006-06-27
My daughter is 18 months old and loves this DVD. We actually learned about he Laurie Berkner Band on Nick Jr. My daughter would see the commercial and start dancing and laughing. So we decided to purchase it, and she really enjoys it. We catch her dancing around and doing some of the motions that the kids in the video do. I also dont mind if we watch it, the songs are not annoying like some other videos.
On: 2006-06-25
My 2 year old got this DVD for her birthday and cant get enough of it.. She loves Jacks Music Show, but loves Laurie more. She now asks for it over other things to watch like Sesame and Blues Clues. She even runs around the house singing Pig On Her Head and I am a fish"- laughing and dancing around. It is very cute. She follows all the moves the kids do.
The DVD is not that professionally done, but for a kid it is perfect!
On: 2006-06-21
My two and four year olds absolutely love this - they run around and dance and sing whenever they watch Laurie and her band and theyve watched the DVD like a zillion times so far. Much as I hate to sound like one of those irresponsible parents who lets their TV do the babysitting its come in very handy when I need to distract the children while Im cooking or performing some other potentially dangerous (to the kids I mean) task that I need to physically keep them away from - this DVD is worth its weight in gold.
On: 2006-06-15
The songs are great... and fun to sing along with - especially since my twins are just beginning to speak. However, they are used to more action on screen. (I.e. Baby Einstein, etc.)
The video is just of the band singing and playing their instruments... It would have been great to see a little more onscreen entertainment. Like some animation, or kids doing dance routines, or a silly host, animals, whatever...
On: 2006-06-12
My daughter Brooklynn, age 3, received this DVD from her aunt who saw the Laurie Berkner Band performing on a morning show. We had never heard of the band before, but really enjoyed the DVD. The first time I played it, Brooklynn was up and dancing around; by the second time, she was singing along to some of the songs (Especially "We are the Dinosaurs") It is now her favorite DVD to watch and asks for it all the time. The songs are very catchy and cute, but not annoying. It is great entertainment for anyone looking for an fun music collection.
On: 2006-06-03
This DVD is a blast! My kids love it and watch it over and over! It gets them moving, dancing and singing daily! The songs are easy to learn and fun to sing. The bonus CD is great for the car too! What a great gift to give too! We Love Laurie and the Band!!!
On: 2006-05-28
My childern ages 3&6 love this dvd! They watch noggin and have seen her videos several times. This is a great way to get them up and moving for some exercise! They get excited not matter how many times that they see this. I would highly recommend this to any one!
On: 2006-05-25
My son watches Noggin quite a bit, and we were thus introduced to the music of the Laurie Berkner Band through their "music videos" on that network. The songs are cute and catchy and generally not as annoying as most childrens music, but lately our favorite song videos--for songs like "Pig On Her Head" or "Victor Vito"--have been airing less and less frequently. So I was really excited to see this collection advertised on TV. It not only has our favorites (other songs include "Buzz Buzz Buzz," "We Are the Dinosaurs," and "Under A Shady Tree") but a few songs we didnt know yet and a bonus audio CD to take along in the car. One song, "Im Gonna Get You" goes over the days of the week, and I think it will be a fun way to teach the days to my son, so Im looking forward to getting to know it better.
The settings for the videos are simple and colorful, the bands scenes are mixed with kids singing along, just as on the Noggin videos, and the band members themselves are fun, seem friendly, and wear really colorful clothes that are sure to catch kids attention. It should be noted that the videos on this DVD are NOT the same as those on Noggin; theyve been redone with slightly more elaborate sets and with a different group of children.
The quality of the songs, videos, and performances are all top-notch. My only real complaint is that one song is sung by the backup singer Brian, who is apparently much better at harmonizing than at singing a melody. His "Oh Susannah" is off-key and not nearly as enjoyable as the other videos.
The DVD has 10 songs as well as bonus behind-the-scenes videos. As mentioned it comes with a bonus audio CD as well. Overall, I think this is a great buy for anyone familiar with Laurie Berkners music or with the videos on Noggin, and I also think its a great buy for any parents looking for some fun music to sing and dance along to with their children. Considering the number of CDs Laurie Berkner has out there, there could perhaps have been more songs on this collection, but its on par with most childrens music videos and indeed some adult music video collections, so I dont think this is a detriment to the item.
On: 2006-05-23
This is an absolutely wonderful DVD for children. My girls love it. I highly recommend this DVD.
On: 2006-05-20
This is a great DVD for my daughter (21 months). She asks us to play it at least five times a day. Fortunately, the songs are catchy enough that I dont mind listening to it that often. The videos are colorful and uplifting. My daughter has learned all the moves, and has even learned a body part or two from a couple of the songs. I highly recommend this DVD, and would love to see more from The Laurie Berkner Band.
On: 2006-05-20
Our daughter got hooked on Laurie when she was about 6 mos old watching her videos on Noggin. The music and videos have always riveted her and she would bop along. Now at 22 mos she likes to sing, clap and dance along and will even specifically ask for Laurie and has some of her favorite songs the she will ask for, like Shady Tree (Under a Shady Tree) and Chicken Egg (I Know a Chicken).
These videos are terrific -- done in a similar style to those featured on Noggin, only I think these are better. Laurie is a terrific talent whos music is comtemporary and relevant for kids. The tunes are high energy and catchy and wont drive parents crazy! Heck, Ill admit it, we find ourselves singin along!
We just have one request -- Laurie has so many songs we love, we need another collection of videos on DVD!
The Greathouses
On: 2006-05-14
This DVD is excellent. I cant say enough about it. I have a 3 1/2 year old with autism and after a couple times hes dancing and actually singing along. Words here and there. This is the first time weve heard him really try and sing along.
Its update, lots of dancing and fun!! Highly recommended
On: 2006-05-12
We having been watching Laurie on Noggin for a couple years now, and have very anxiously waited for her DVD. It did not dissapoint. My 3 year old son watches it over and over, as loud as we will allow. It has some of the favorites from Noggin, as well as some new songs. The format of the videos is very similar to how they look on Noggin, which he likes. He gets up and sings and dance along with the kids. We are very pleased.
On: 2006-05-06
What else can I say? My two year old has LOVED Laurie since we first saw her on Noggin more than a year ago. Now we have the DVD and our Annie cannot get enough of it. Not only that, my preschool class absolutely loves her too. I introduced her to my class in New England and now to my new class in New Jersey. My one year old nephew loves her and so does a set of two year old triplets that we know! Lauries tunes are catchy fun and easy to learn. Of course my husband and I are singing them all the time as are our parents! Laurie, you guys made a great DVD. And we read that this DVD was NUMBER ONE in Music Video sales nationally a few weeks back!! YOU GO GIRL! All of the songs are great and a great way for a family to spend some quality time singing and dancing together.
On: 2006-05-03
This DVD is SO CUTE! My 2 1/2 yr old son and my 9 1/2 month old daughter LOVE it! I would recommend it to ANYONE!!!
On: 2006-05-02
I had never heard of the Laurie Berkner Band until I saw a commerical for this DVD on Nickelodean channel. They had me and my daughter at "Susie has a cow on her head". My daughter would come running everytime from different rooms to see the cartoon cow on Susies head. Heck--so would I.
So for my daughters 4th birthday she received this awesome DVD from her grandparents. I have been so very happy with the product. I especially love "Pig on her Head",
"Telephone", "Walk Along the River", "I Know a Chicken", and the lollybye (as misprounced by my daughter) "Moon, Moon, Moon".
Along with Laurie is Brian Mueller and Susie Lampert. They are excellent entertainers. They are all so vital dancing around and are uninhibited and seem so spontaneous. And I love how they use children in this DVD to sing and dance with them.
I wish I could be a mom who could whip out a guitar and sing sweet songs to my child. At least Lauries voice which is homey and warm is in a range where I can sound pretty good myself. The harmony between the threesome is beautiful.
On: 2006-05-01
After the first time my 2 year old son watched it, he was hooked. He asks to watch it daily. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a toddler. The songs are catchy and the videos are fun. The only negative is you will find yourself singing these songs over and over all day long. Its that catchy!
On: 2006-04-30
ANYTHING THAT MAKE YOUR KIDS THIS HAPPY IS WORTH BUYING..RECOMENDED TO ALL PARENTS.
On: 2006-04-18
Ive never written a review before but I had to on this DVD because it is GREAT. I have a 4 yr old, 2 1/2 yr old and 14 month. My husband bought this dvd and it is wonderful and it doesnt get annoying. My family just came back from a long 12 hour car ride this was the only dvd that kept their attention and no crying. It is very catchy I even heard my husband singing the songs along the way. This the best money weve spent on a DVD.
On: 2006-04-17
There is nothing better then watching my two year old wander around the house singing and dancing to Lauries songs! This DVD has been played a gazillion times in the two months we have owned it, and I havnt hidden it yet! With so many childrens CDs and DVDs that arent made with adults in mind I find myself saying "Sorry sweetie, mommy cant find it..."! Not with this one. We love Laurie, and though it does get old, it hasnt gotten annoying. My son loves the Laurie Berkner Band, and we have given this as a gift time and time again. It is fail proof! Both parents and kids alike enjoy it!
On: 2006-04-17
Im not allowed to watch this DVD or listen to the CD. This package belongs to our daughter. It lives in her room. My job was to buy it. And turn it on. And then get out.
Very odd. The kid is otherwise known for her generosity. What is it about Laurie Berkner?
Last night, under cover of darkness, I slipped into her room and pilfered We are...The Laurie Berkner Band. Popped on my headphones (I wanted to make sure the sound didnt wake her) and pressed PLAY. And promptly fell under Laurie Berkners spell.
Its a curious thing, this celebrity/stardom thing. On the West Side of Manhattan, I see women like Laurie Berkner --- or maybe Laurie herself --- all the time. Early 30s. Frizzy hair. Married, often with a kid in tow to prove it. Not stylishly dressed, not conventionally pretty, but not generic either --- shes invariably alert, interested, very much alive in the present moment. Has lots of female friends on her speed-dial. Not a shirker --- I imagine her working in a Montessori school, with a flock of kids hanging on her. And this, above all: She never loses her temper. Its not that shes satisfied with her life --- her husband is a junior something-or-other, making moneys not his greatest gift --- but what matters most to her is that shes living in New York, among smart people who, like her, are looking up, up, always up.
Thats my take, anyway. It turns out to be fairly accurate: Laurie Berkner hails from New Jersey, played in all kinds of bands, moved to New York, taught music to kids, discovered she had a gift for writing songs for kids, started her own company in her living room. National magazines began praising her CDs,
Entertainment Weekly pronounced her the "in" childrens performer, "Sex & The City" featured one of her songs, NOGGIN TV channel picked up her videos. "Good Morning America" came next: "If you think the Beatles made a splash in 63, wail till you see the mayhem caused by this woman." The "Today" Show did its part. Laurie had a baby and stopped touring. As her web site reminds you several times, she does not do birthday parties.
Charming. Impressive. And irrelevant. What you really need to know is what kids think. And what they think is this: I LOVE YOU, LAURIE. Because, to a 4-year-old girl, she is a goddess, second only to Mom.
This should be very pleasing news to parents of young girls. The Wiggles are great, but theyre guys. Elmo is sort of male. Barney, despite his tragic cellulite problem, is male. And so on. For female role models, theres Dora. But Dora isnt real. And Dora doesnt sing.
Laurie Bleckner, in her pastel clothes, can sing. She can play a mean acoustic guitar. And she can write songs for kids that have great hooks; shes many levels better than the competition. The music is Beatles-derivative, which is entirely the right idea --- Susie Lampert, on keyboards, and Brian Mueller, her husband, on bass, are really all the instrumentation her songs need. And she is witty, in a kid-friendly way:
We are the dinosaurs
marching, marching
We are the dinosaurs
Whadya think of THAT?
What I think --- what I have, briefly, witnessed before being ejected from the room --- is that kids get up during that song and march around. And that lyrics like this lead to very amusing videos. Consider what Laurie and her band can do with a bunch of kids and lyrics like these:
Im gonna catch you
Youd better run
Im gonna catch you
Here I come
Right. Happy chaos. And passionate identification. Or so I gather. Some day I may be admitted to the sanctum, there to be initiated into the Laurie Berkner fan club. For now, Laurie is the kids secret. As they go, I cant think of a better, safer one.
If you have a 3-to-5 year-old child and dont own We are....The Laurie Berkner Band, I have only one question for you: What are you waiting for?
On: 2006-04-15
I purchased this for my 2-year old grandson. He has been watching clips of this on Nic Jr. for quite sometime so decided to get it for him. We have had so much fun listening and singing to the music. Laurie and her group know how to keep children entertained! My grandson has watched it so many times and never tires of it. Its a great DVD for kids.
On: 2006-04-14
This is such a great DVD. My 3 1/2 year old nephew has been watching her video clips on Nick Jr. for over a year & loves them!! So when I heard about the DVD I thought maybe my 13 month old will too since he absolutely LOVES music & vidoes just like these.
Turns out I was right! Its his new favorite "learning" DVD... he can watch it over & over again. One of his favorites is "Im Gonna Catch You"
Like I said, this is a must buy for anyone with children that are able to watch something for about 20 minutes to 1/2 an hour (these DVDs are about the only thins that hold his attention)
Im now trying to find a few more like this one for him.
Thank you so much Laurie! Your fun & silly songs are upbeat & entertaining. We ALL love you =)
On: 2006-04-12
We love this DVD! My 22 month old son and I both like dancing along to this happy group of songs. Finally kids music that parents dont mind listening too! I dont know what it is about her but she really knows what kids want to hear.
On: 2006-04-11
My twin 2 year olds dance and sing the whole time. The music is actually enjoyable for me too. Worth every penny.
On: 2006-04-07
What I love about this DVD the best is that my children (2 and 5) both jump off the couch and dance throughout my house every time I put this DVD on. Any movie that gets my kids up and moving is a great movie to me.
On: 2006-04-04
My 17 mo. old LOVES this DVD! The videos are not the same ones shown on Noggin, but you will definitely recognize the songs (plus a few new ones). The videos show the band members dancing and singing, interacting with children, and some brief animation, although the production quality isnt "top of the line" the video strikes a perfect balance of entertaining children without overstimulating them. Its fun entertainment that makes this mommy feel good about letting her son enjoy a little TV time!
On: 2006-03-31
Like many Noggin fans, we couldnt wait for a DVD that captures the fun spirit and great music of the Noggin videos. Lauries old videos just didnt seem to have the same flavor. BUT its here, the DVD we were waiting for -- and it was worth the wait!
The gang is back, singing old favorites and some new instant hits. You probably know the Noggin songs - We are the Dinosaurs, Victor Vito, Bumblebee, Pig on Her Head; new to us (although several are on Jacks Big Music Show) were "Im Gonna Catch You," which is a catchy tune featuring the days of the week; "Walk Along the River" which has a fun beat and folksy-feel (ooh-wa, ooh-wa, wah-oooooo); "Under a Shady Tree" has a Jimmy Buffet-ish tropical beat; "The Goldfish," a fun song with a great refrain ("Wait a Minute, Were Fish!"); and "Moon, Moon, Moon," a lovely lullaby sung acapella by Laurie, Brian and Suzie. Nice harmonies!
When the credits roll, its more music! There are special features, such as making of the "I know a Chicken" (yes, complete with that popular song!). The whole disc is fun, good music! These guys just keep putting out terrific songs that kids and adults will love. The only way to improve on it would be to make it longer (or play itself over and over).
Bottom line -- there are NO bad songs on this DVD! Buy it, and enjoy!
On: 2006-03-31
We just love this DVD! The music is great and my daughter cant get enough of it. It is nice to see her dancing and singing instead of sitting there just "watching" television. I was even up dancing with her for most of the songs.......great exercise for us parents too!! Cant wait for another......we will definitely purchase if they come out with any more.
On: 2006-03-29
I have two kids, ages 5 and nearly 2. They both love this dvd. I have many kids who come to my house for playdates and Laurie Berkner enchants all of them. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to expose their children to music that is very tolerable to parents ears as well.
On: 2006-03-28
We bought this DVD for our daughter who is almost three and she absolutely loves it. Weve had it about three weeks now and she has watched it at least once or twice a day since then. She seriously BEGS for this DVD. Most of the time she will ask for it over anything else. She loves her Laurie!! I highly recommend this for any toddler who loves music. Definitely. Buy it and prepare to be amazed at how your kiddo loves it!!
On: 2006-03-27
My son absolutely loves this DVD. He both sings and dances all the time. The bonus CD is great - now my son loves car rides, too! A must have for any toddler.
On: 2006-03-27
Just like Laurie Berkner, this video is incredible. At first I thought my daughter wouldnt like it because some of the songs werent exactly like the Noggin videos or her CDs. She didnt mind at all. We watch this at least once a day and it always gets her up and dancing. You can tell Laurie genuinely enjoys children and they genuinely enjoy her. She, and her band, are a delight to watch again and again and again and again.....
On: 2006-03-27
Laurie Berkners songs are catchy and fun. But whats the deal with the hideous audio recording? She sounds like shes singing in a tunnel 5 miles away! Tell me I just got a bad disc or something!! I saw Laurie on the Today Show and ordered her new DVD the same day, but the quality is sooo bad that I cant believe anyone would put this on the shelf to sell! What gives?
On: 2006-03-23
My son is almost 3 and loves this DVD. He has most of the songs memorized and sings them all of the time. When the DVD is playing, he dances the entire time.
On: 2006-03-23
Our family LOVES, LOVES, LOVES Laurie Berkner. She is all we listen to in the car and at home. I was thrilled when she came out with a DVD. My son is 19 months old and he dances around the house to almost all the songs. I babysitt 2 girls, a 6 year old and a 9 year old, and the beg for me to rewind the DVD. The act-out all the videos right along with Laurie and the band.
I will have to disagree with the other users comments about their clothing. I have no problems with the way any of them dress. Its quite conservative if you compare them to Barbie outfits or those Bratz characters. They are dressed bright, & cheerful. And I LOVE Laurie shoes.
I can only hope the band puts out another DVD soon.
On: 2006-03-22
Our whole family loves this video! Yes, I mean Mom and Dad love it along with the 2 and 4 yr old. Lauries music is upbeat, happy, and fun to sing. We know most of the songs now and dance around and sing while we watch the video. If your kids like music (that isnt annoying), a little guitar, and fun fresh songs...you should get this! The free music CD is a great Bonus for the car.
On: 2006-03-21
My son loves this DVD! The songs keep him moving the entire time! One of the best purchases that I have made!
On: 2006-03-21
My 2 year old daughter has loved the Laurie Berekner Band since she saw them on noggin, and she LOVES this DVD! The songs are short and fun for the kids to dance to, I highly recommend it!
On: 2006-03-21
If a child is sitting in front of a television, We Are the Laurie Berkner Band is the award-winning entertainment they should be watching. The Laurie Berkner Band is an upbeat group with an extraordinary talent for writing and performing. The bands energy is contagious, so "just sitting" is not what they inspire!
Songs on the DVD are collected from Berkners many cds, and fans of Berkners music will love seeing the band in action. Add children, bright clothes and DVD technology, and you have a very enjoyable, entertaining video.
The children on the DVD are amazing. They come in all shapes and sizes; a welcomed respite from the standard Abercrombie & Fitch kid crowd. In the bonus tracks, the behind-the-scenes video shows fans how the DVD was made, including all the childrens involvement. There are some great out-takes, including a girl correcting the adult cuing her.
The DVD starts out with Im Gonna Catch You, an upbeat song featuring the seven days of the week and fun, random rhymes about each day. Their song Victor Vito is delightful. Vegetarian parents will love its emphasis on eating healthy food. Their version of O Susannah is fabulous, especially since it gives Berkners husband, the bassist, a chance at the microphone. He pulls it off well.
The band members seem comfortable performing for kids, though they started out their careers playing adult-centered music. Theres not a lot of self-conscious performing; they look healthy and interested, unlike some "for-kid groups" who look like your scary next-door-neighbor or as if they might have had a past life in a circus! Laurie Berkner is fun, but shes not a clown.
The clothing the band wears might put off some conservative parents - or parents who dont get out much. Laurie and the pianist, Susie Lampert, wear fun, bright clothes that sometimes are figure-hugging and lingerie-like. Although Berkner dances around and has some wonderful moves while playing the guitar, she usually sports solid high heels. Because Laurie is lovely, and our children might want to be "just like" her, those may not be the kind of shoes parents want their daughters asking for. But hopefully theyll skip wanting her shoes and will just want her amazing voice, great smile, great dancing and bouncing hair.
From the goofy (but somehow sophisticated) dance moves to the learn-the-signs songs, Berkner and her band are fun and encourage interactivity. The DVD includes two songs that were recorded live, which adds a familiarity adults will enjoy.
The DVD debuted on the Billboard Music Video DVD Chart at #1, and has kept that position for 4 weeks in a row---not surprising!-Caity McCardell
On: 2006-03-20
My 1 year old son likes the first couple of songs on the DVD. Thats as much as he likes of any of them. I like the songs very much. I go around singing them the rest of the day.
We watch Laurie Berkner quite a bit on Noggin. I have to say I like her videos on Noggin a little better than the ones on her DVD.
On: 2006-03-20
Absolutely FANTASTIC! My 18 month old is a music nut! She absolutely loves music and loves watching the Jacks Big Music Show videos on Noggin. For any kid who loves music this is the perfect gift because it has been the only thing that keeps my daughter attention span! I HIGHLY recommend the DVD, because it is upbeat and the music is catchy. There isnt a day that does go by where my daughter is running up to the DVD player and pressing buttons wanting to turn on the video. I have finally had a chance to catch up on the laundry since finding this DVD! PERFECT!
On: 2006-03-20
My 2 yr old has been a fan of Laurie since before she could walk or talk. Now she knows most of the words to the songs and loves to dance all around while listening. It is fun for us as well watching her, plus the songs are very catchy and easy to learn. Buy this DVD, you wont be disappointed! The only complaint I have is I wish the bonus CD would have been longer, but it was an extra.
On: 2006-03-14
We first found Laurie Berkner on Noggin when my daughter was about 4 month | |
