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'For the Love of Art' Named MOM-TESTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR
by Parenting Magazine

January 6, 2004 -- Parenting Magazine, one of the largest and most respected parenting periodicals in the country, has chosen Little Laureate's For the Love of Art as a MOM-TESTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR winner.

The honor is considered to be the industry's highest award as it is based on the editors' own findings and their readers' feedback and not a for-profit awards program. Unlike other awards, there are no entry fees, submission guidelines or major studio and advertising backing. In fact, products cannot be submitted for the award at all. Each month, Parenting chooses the best new video releases to feature, and once a year selects the Video of the Year winners from that collection.

According the Parenting magazine, the magazine's picks are evaluated by experts and Parenting's own editors, then reality-tested by the toughest critics out there: moms across the country. What did it take to make the list? The Parenting judges, including moms and kids, watched with the following in mind: Does the video hold a child's attention? Does it have a sense of humor? Only those products that have "something special -- an inspiring message for instance that parents could love earn the Mom-Tested! seal." As Parenting magazine wrote in the February 2004 issue, "the answer for these winners is decidedly 'yes'."

The video is featured in the February 2004 issue.

Parenting Magazine Picks 'For the Love of Art' As Best of Month

OCTOBER 9, 2003 -- Parenting Magazine has chosen Little Laureate's For the Love of Art for their "Parenting Picks" section that lists the best books, music and videos/DVDs of the month.

Parenting writes that For the Love of Art includes: "Eye-popping shapes and colors morph into masterworks, from Van Gogh to Warhol. Clips of real kids will entertain older sibs..."

The video is featured in the November 2003 issue.

Gold Award Given To 'For the Love of Art'

AUGUST 8, 2003 -- Little Laureate's For the Love of Art has been selected as a Gold Award winner in the Video/DVD, Toddler, category of 2003 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) for Children's Resources.

Now in its 13th year, NAPPA Children’s Resources continues to be one of the country’s most comprehensive consumer awards programs for children’s products. NAPPA invites your entry for the best in children's books, toys, videos, music, and storytelling/spoken-word recordings.

NAPPA is editorially driven and managed. The program evaluates products’ lasting value and fundamental benefit to children. Entries are judged by a panel of distinguished reviewers, educators, editors and authors who are committed to helping parents select quality products for their families.

High Praise and Seal of Approval for 'For the Love of World Travel' From The Dove Foundation

OCTOBER 2, 2003 -- Little Laureate's For the Love of World Travel has been awarded the Seal of Approval from The Dove Foundation (www.dove.org).

The Dove Foundation also awarded For the Love of World Travel with a 4-Dove rating with the following review:

"There are lovely and gorgeous visuals that a child would enjoy seeing over and over again. The video is cleverly knitted together sans dialogue. I would recommend this for nursery schools as well as parents to enjoy watching with their young children. The wonders of the world: from the Lourve in Paris to South Africa, and the swinging rhythms of women dancing. This is a great alternative to cartoon watching."

The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, videos, made for TV movies and specials, web sites and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values. Advocating family values in entertainment for 12 years, The Dove Foundation advises over 50 million Americans on which products tell the kind of story family members can enjoy together with confidence.

'For the Love of Art' Wins Seal of Approval
From The Dove Foundation

APRIL 5, 2003 -- Little Laureate's first release, For the Love of Art, was awarded the Seal of Approval from The Dove Foundation (www.dove.org). The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, videos, made for TV movies and specials, web sites and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values. Advocating family values in entertainment for 12 years, The Dove Foundation advises over 50 million Americans on which products tell the kind of story family members can enjoy together with confidence.

In addition to Seal, The Dove Foundation awarded For the Love of Art with a 4-Dove rating (in comparison, Baby Einstein's latest release received just 3 Doves).

The reviewer writes:
"This video combines stimulating classical music, beautiful and colorful paintings, and simple shapes to create a smooth step-by-step connection between the three. This video provides children with an extensive amount of culture and stimulation at such an early age. It provides the viewer with the opportunity to explore their own imagination and get a small taste of that of the artists'. With each stroke of the brush, a new masterpiece takes shape and your senses are engulfed by beautiful color and sound. Movement, sound, color, and culture come together to create a stimulating and enjoyable masterpiece. This video also provides the viewer with the opportunity to see other kids making use of their creativity. This video was very well put together and it provided me with a chance to enjoy both art and music at the same time."