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Kitty and her twin, Mimmy, explore and learn life lessons in this octet of eight-minute episodes sandwiched between animated puzzles and clay shape play. The feline pair plant morning glory seeds, visit town with their parents, nurse a bird with a broken wing back to health, learn manners and safety, go underground with a mole friend, and in a storybook adventure visit a nice woman who turns out to be a witch. This new series is a departure from Hello Kitty’s first foray into television, with a largely unsuccessful fairy tale format, in that it combines ordinary teaching moments and flights of fancy–literally, as the twins travel via hot air balloon. While the Japanese-based marketing frenzy is aimed at teen girls, this series is strictly for kids. (Ages 3 to 7) –Kimberly Heinrichs
My little girl, who will be four in 2 months, adores Hello Kitty. While the Sanrio licensed products are a bit steep in price, the Hello Kitty Paradise DVDs and videos are an excellent value. 190 minutes of non-stop Hello Kitty will entertain even the antsiest of children. The stories teach good values, usually have a “moral of the story” ending, and aren’t too over-the-top saccharin sweet. I love watching these with my little one.
Even though there are plenty of Hello Kitty DVDs and videos, stick with the Hello Kitty Paradise items. These items are orginally in Japanese, dubbed in English (no sub-titles). The writing and voice acting is so much better in this series than the American/English version (the one from the 80′s). The American/English H.K. collection bores not only myself, but my little girl as well.
We have watched all the episodes in all the videos a million times over, and I find it rather ridiculous that someone would find some of the episodes “scary” or “terrifying”. I’d hate to see what the ghosts and goblins in Scooby Doo do to those kids…
Overall, these Hello Kitty Paradise videos are an excellent gift for a child or an adult Hello Kitty collector. I HIGHLY recommend these Japanese treats for hours of fun, educational, and cute entertainment.
5.0 out of 5 stars
HELLO KITTY’S PARADISE – PRETTY KITTY (VOL. 1)
I LOVE ANYTHING HELLO KITTY, SO IT’S NOT HARD TO GET A GOOD REVIEW FROM ME ON ANY OF THEM!
Our three toddlers watched a couple of the short videos right before dinner. So during dinner I found my 2-year old surprisingly civil and polite. After some brief inquires (to my 10 year old daughter) I found out that Kitty had learned some lessons on the tape. Outstanding! Every little contribution to parenting helps. Think Veggietales for toddlers and you’ve got Hello Kitty.
Have multiple short videos is also pleasant because we prefer not to have extended TV viewing for our toddlers.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too Scary Kitty
I wish I had seen all of the reviews for this, before I purchased this video from Toys R’ Us. This is the first video purchase I have been disappointed in buying.
My three year old twin daughters and I have watched this movie a dozen times since Christmas. I will let my mini movie critics give their review of this excellent, educational and actually amusing DVD.
“It’s so funny. It’s so cute. The Hello Kitty song is my favorite song, especially when Kitty says “Mimmy, she’s my sister!” because I have a twin sister too.”
“It’s funny but I learned alot of new things. Like don’t eat a giant plate of food or you will get a big tummy ache, don’t talk to strangers because Mama says they might not be as nice as they act, be careful crossing the street, and be careful when you go underground with Moley.” All important lessons, told well.
“I laugh when Kitty and Mimmy go shopping with Dad and see the book store, hardware store and flower shop. I laugh when Kitty says that Papa’s favorite store is the Eyeglasses store, because Papa wears big glasses.” It tickles me that my children find that joke hilarious.
“I love the games in between the shows. Connect the dots is fun and I like the claymania game.” The games are not easy, but after the tenth viewing, my daughters get so proud that they can figure them out.
How can I add to this review? I will just add that parents will appreciate the lessons, done in a non-preachy, non-patronizing fashion, which keeps even three year old children engaged. Finally, parents won’t pass out from sugar shock (as Barney does for us) because the stories are clever, production values are high, and there are funny observations and truths sprinkled throughout the movie. The only downside is that I can’t get that bouncy theme song out of my head!
We plan to buy Volume 2 and 3 when released.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Grating on the ears, yet strangely charming
Please note that this series is different from the 1980′s “Hello Kitty’s Furry Tale Theater” series, as well as the Japanese collection of short stories and fairy tale retellings…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Butcher knife scene is frightening! My 5 year old screamed!
I previously reviewed this item but my review has disappeared. This video is mostly cute. But there is a scene with a cute character who turns into a witch and sharpens a…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Cute! Cats meow!
I have been a fan of Hello Kitty! Very long time! Thrilled to see it has been animated for DVD’s. Very recommended. Very cute, some brain thinking needed for their games.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Cute
This is not only cute, it’s very educational and informative for children. My daughter is only two and she adores it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
good for 3 year olds but…
beware of 7 minutes of anime previews that are very innapropriate and violent for the younger set (what were they thinking?).
4.0 out of 5 stars
I recommend it
I’ve seen this movie 3 times and I already vote it as my 1 of my favorite movies, it’s so cute!I never knew that Hello Kitty had a movie series until I heard about it on…