A Wonderful World Of Cultural Discovery For Kids (NAPS)—Thanksto the launch of a new cross-cultural entertainment and educational DVDseries, children can share, compare and discover the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends, neighbors andthe world. The DVDs, created by Rashmi Turner, the mother of two young children and a former executive producer for Disney’s “Baby Einstein,” engage youngsters with stories of exciting and fun-filled playdates during which they discover and learn about othercultures from their friends and fami- lies. The series, called “Global Wonders,” features four DVDs where children sample foods, play games, learn culturally rich vocabulary words and experience holidays andtraditions. 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. In “Global Wonders: India,” Danny and Marisa visit Raj and Ashafor a playdate, during which they are introduced to Indian customs such as removing their shoes ‘. ts yy oS Authentic music, fun stories and dazzling animation are part of a series that engages children to share, compare and discover other cultures. before entering the home, thedelicious taste of naan flatbread, and the holiday of Diwali, the “festival of lights.” 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. 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. All DVDs include interactive features leading to deeper facts and discoveries, and participationbased musical segments introducing a culturally rich vocabulary. For more information, visit GlobalWonders.com. Did You Know? An innovative andinteractive experience in the form of four new DVDs is giving children a deep appreciation of their own culture and others. One, called “Global Wonders: African-American,” helps children identify new places, people and customs from the African-American culture. Another, “Global Wonders: Mexico,” captures the sheer vitality and depth of Mexican culture. For more information, visit GlobalWonders.com. Thanks to the launch of a new cross-cultural entertainment and educational DVD series, children are now being introduced to the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends, neighbors and the world. /// A Wonderful World Of Cultural Discovery For Kids
