School Library Journal Review

PreS-K-The familiar strains of the iconic theme to Mr. Rogers's Neighborhood greet children at the start of these gentle cartoon stories about Daniel Tiger and his family. Beginning with a visit to a local farm, Daniel learns to overcome his fears (about riding a horse) by holding his dad's hand as they sing, "When something is new, holding a hand can help you." More sweet tunes with varied musical styles and pleasant background vocals accompany Daniel and his young viewers as they clean up, use their words thoughtfully, and assist with chores. The best part of each 15-minute segment is a live-action video with real children. One features a child who struggles to face his first haircut and finds solace in holding dad's hand. Daniel frequently speaks directly to viewers, asking, "Whose hand can you hold when you get scared?" or inviting them to participate in imaginative play. The animation and amusing sound effects are also engaging, and the family situations are always relevant and depict a diverse group of children. Additional activities are included, with more available at pbskids.org/daniel. VERDICT This delightful DVD is a great buy for very young children.-Lonna Pierce, MacArthur and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools, Binghamton, NY © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.