The New York Times Guide to the Best Children's Videos

Kids First! is the author of The New York Times Guide to the Best Children's Videos, a Simon & Schuster book.

Contents

Foreword by LeVar Burton

Preface by Linda Ellerbee

A Note to the Reader

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part I

Reports From the Field

1. TV for Girls

Jan Benzel

2. Congress and TV: Living With the Law

Lawrie Mifflin

3. Teletubbies

Sarah Lyall

4. Reinventing Children's Television Workshop

Anita Gates

Part II

KIDS FIRST! Video Reviews

5. Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0-4)

Introduction, Dr. Irving Lazar

6. Preschool (Ages 2-5)

Introduction, Dr. Bettye Caldwell

7. Elementary (Ages 5-8)

Introduction, Martha Dewing

8. Middle School (Ages 8-12)

Introduction, Irene Wood

9. Junior and Senior High School (Ages 12-18)

Introduction, Allan J. Brenman and Adelaide Vinneau

10. Parenting (Adults)

Introduction, Karen Kurz-Riemer

Part III

Family Films for Teenagers

11. Introduction and Selections, Peter M. Nichols

Appendix I: Titles that Suit Special Interests

Multicultural/Diversity

Titles Best for Girls

Titles Best for Boys

Dealing with Problems, Conflict Resolution

Appendix II: Producers, Addresses and Telephone Numbers

Index