Lets Go Chipper! Program Launches at Barnes & Noble - Award-winning Series is Nature-inspired, Playfully Teaching Good Character in Children

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) August 30, 2011

With a goal to inspire family connections in nature and positively impact the social and emotional development of young children, Bay Area family entertainment company Its all Good media (IAGmedia, Inc.) launches its award-winning, eco-educational series Lets Go Chipper! Into the Great Outdoors into select Barnes & Noble stores today. Stores will feature end-cap and video displays of the premiere animated and live action DVD which also includes a bonus CD of award-winning music.

Winner of iParentings "Hot Product" Award and Family Fun/Disney.coms Top Ten Video Award, the DVD and bonus CD tell the story of Chipper, an overly curious city squirrel, who uses music, mishap and humor to playfully teach children about nature and the environment and the importance of respecting and caring for others. Children follow along as Chipper ventures into the great outdoors with his family on their first camping trip. It doesnt take long for Chipper to get lost but with the help of his eco-friends big and small he is returned safely to his parents with many conscientious lessons to share along with a new found love for nature.

The program offers many Chipper Tips which empower kids and parents to explore confidently and curiously together. Research shows interactions with nature play an important role in a child's development including building problem solving and critical thinking skills, creativity and positive social relationships.

Positive connections in the great outdoors directly benefit the physical and emotional well-being of a child beginning at the earliest age and we want to get them ready to go so parents will feel more confident about the experience, says creator Stephanie Rach-Wilson. We are thrilled to work with Barnes & Noble and help connect the store to communities through in-store events and our eco-educational and fun series that helps foster meaningful conversations and connections between children and parents, and with nature.

The company will list in-store events featuring story time, play-based activities and crafts for young children and visits from Chipper on its Lets Go Chipper Facebook page and announcements on Twitter.

The DVD includes a bonus music video White Sand, Blue Water which encourages kids to dance along with Peabody, a boogying brown bear. The DVD package also includes a bonus CD featuring 5 original songs featured in the video; Im Chipper, The Smore Song, We All Live In The Great Outdoors, Blue Planet Green, and The Sun Comes Up, The Sun Goes Down.

Lets Go Chipper! Into the Great Outdoors was produced by Bay Area based IAGmedia, a conscientious media company delivering products and programs that help instill respect, empathy, and a mindset to contribute to family and community. In addition to the DVD, the company offers a series of movies, music, books, and educational apps for children, 18 months to 8 years.

The book series is available currently on the company site,http://www.letsgochipper.com.

Chipper Ambassadors from around the world have joined the journey sharing tips and experiences that help keep families on the go for good, and provide ideas for child-friendly activities in nature. To inquire about being a Chipper Ambassador or to book a Chipper Story time, please email connect(at)letsgochipper(dot)com.

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Curious George: Lets Get Curious! Is a Big Hit

Boston (Vocus) April 9, 2010

Boston Childrens Museum has welcomed over 119,000 visitors since opening the exhibit Curious George: Lets Get Curious! on February 7. Fans of all ages have visited the exhibit where they can explore the world of Curious George while also learning about science, math, and engineering. The exhibit will be at the Museum through June 6, 2010.

Based on the classic stories by H.A. and Margret Rey, the Curious George: Lets Get Curious! exhibit inspires young childrens natural curiosity as they explore early science, math, and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The exhibit takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the television series produced by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions on PBS KIDS.

Its been exciting to see all the visitors coming to the Museum for the exhibit Curious George: Lets Get Curious!, said Gail Ringel, Museum vice president of exhibits and production. Everyone -- from the youngest child to his or her grandparents -- seems to connect with the Curious George character and remember reading the books when they were younger. The exhibit brings his world to life, while also building science and engineering skills.

Along with the exhibit, Boston Childrens Museum is offering a variety of Curious George programming. On Saturday, April 10, visitors can count to 100 with Curious George as the Museum celebrates the 100th day of the year. Between April 22 and June 20, 2010, The Yellow Show will feature yellow artwork from 16 local artists in The Gallery. Regular science programs, including Kitchen Science and Critter Day, also have a Curious George theme during the run of the exhibit.

Designed, developed and built by Minnesota Childrens Museum in partnership with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, the Curious George: Lets Get Curious! exhibit began a five-year, 20-city tour of childrens museums across the country in September 2007. The exhibit is sponsored by 3M. It is co-presented by the Curious George Fund of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston and sponsored in part by Citizens Bank and WGBH.

Hours and Admission

The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Fridays until 9:00 p.m. Adults, $ 12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $ 9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., all visitors $ 1.

About Boston Childrens Museum

Boston Childrens Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. It is a private, non-profit, educational institution that is recognized internationally as a research and development center and pacesetter for children's exhibitions, educational programs and curriculum. Boston Childrens Museum incorporates two strategies -- engaging families and building communities -- to impact five outcome areas for children: Creative Kids, Curious Kids, Global Kids, Green Kids and Healthy Kids. More information about Boston Childrens Museum can be found at http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org .

About Universal Studios Consumer Products Group

Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition of the extensive catalogue of Universal properties. Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is a unit of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About Houghton Mifflin Trade and Reference Division

Houghton Mifflins Trade and Reference Division publishes adult, juvenile, and reference books. Its adult titles encompass literary fiction and a broad spectrum of nonfiction. Houghton Mifflins childrens lists include numerous Newberry and Caldecott Medal winners and constitute one of the richest backlists of childrens literature in the industry.

About Houghton Mifflin Company

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with more than $ 1 billion in sales. Houghton Mifflin publishes textbooks, instructional technology, assessments and other educational materials for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. With its origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. The companys web site can be found at http://www.hmco.com .

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New Perky Pet Design-A-Feeder Lets The Imagination Fly

Lititz, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 09, 2011

For the first time ever, you can custom design a Hummingbird feeder to your own specifications. Perky-Pet