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<table border="0" width="575" height="25"><tr><td colspan=2><H2>POINTERS FOR PARENTS </H2><br><h2><P>A Wonderful World Of Cultural Discovery For Kids<P><P><P> </h2></td></tr><tr><td>(NAPSI)-Thanks to the launch of a new cross-cultural entertainment and educational DVD series, children can share, compare and discover the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends, neighbors and the world.<P> The DVDs, created by Rashmi Turner, the mother of two young children and a former executive producer for Disney's "Baby Ein-stein," engage youngsters with stories of exciting and fun-filled playdates during which they discover and learn about other cultures from their friends and families. The series, called "Global Wonders," features four DVDs where children sample foods, play games, learn culturally rich vocabulary words and experience holidays and traditions.<P> In "Global Wonders: Around the World," kids join all the families and friends for a fun day at the park, where they will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of cultures from around the world. They build a Blarney Sand Castle with Brianna, sing "Happy Birthday" in Spanish with Marisa, taste Japanese karaage with Rina, play the ney with Amir and help Lee fly his spectacular Chinese dragon kite.<P> In "Global Wonders: India," Danny and Marisa visit Raj and Asha for a playdate, during which they are introduced to Indian customs such as removing their shoes before entering the home, the delicious taste of naan flatbread, and the holiday of Diwali, the "festival of lights."<P> In "Global Wonders: Mexico," Trey and Brianna visit Marisa's home where they dance the rumba, march in a Dia de los Muertos parade, sample enchiladas and play in a mariachi band.<P> In "Global Wonders: African-American," kids joins twins Trey and Alisha and their friends Lee and Marisa on a playdate of dreams and imagination highlighting the fascinating culture of the African-American family. <P> All DVDs include interactive features leading to deeper facts and discoveries, and participation-based musical segments introducing a culturally rich vocabulary.<P> For more information, visit GlobalWonders.com.<P> <P> <P>Authentic music, fun stories and dazzling animation are part of a series that engages children to share, compare and discover other cultures.<P><P> </td><td width="100" valign="top"><a href="http://www.napsnet.com/articles/59492.gif"><img src="http://www.napsnet.com/articles/59492.gif"></a><br><a href="http://www.napsnet.com/pub/59492.zip">Download high-resolution, print_quality graphic and MS Word document</a><HR><BR><b>Word Count: 324</td></tr></table>