PASADENA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/03/08 -- For parents seeking an educational "feel good" stocking stuffer or gift set for young children this holiday, Global Wonders(TM) is sure to please. Global Wonders introduces children to the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends, neighbors and world and will certainly appeal to the six and-under crowd with its dazzling animation, fascinating live action, fun music sing-alongs, and friendly cross-cultural characters for just $16.99 per DVD at Toys "R" Us and $17.99 at Amazon, where you can also get the entire set of 4 DVDs for $71.99. Parents agree that the DVDs are both educational and engaging with unique interactive features including WonderVision and Language Jams that make learning fun.

The Global Wonders DVD series -- recently awarded an iParenting Media Award for "Best Product 2008" and the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval -- is also a favorite of celebrity parents Ben Stiller and wife, Christine Taylor, who are gifting the set to their celebrity friends with young children.

Available at Toys "R" Us, Amazon.com, Target.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Toysrus.com, Global Wonders was created by a mother of two young children and former Disney executive, Rashmi Turner, and a renowned team of experts from the world of children's entertainment and developmental education. Global Wonders inspires children to discover, share and compare the everyday customs, music, heritage, language and lifestyles in the "kaleidoscope" of cultures that surround them.

"Global Wonders is an entertaining way for parents and children to discover the world together," said Turner. "Children will love the music, colorful imagery, and how the characters' play dates unfold, while discovering the histories, traditions and customs of their own families and friends. Parents looking to help their children become better global citizens will appreciate how cross-cultural friendships and families are represented in our stories."

The DVD Series will engage youngsters with stories of exciting and fun-filled play dates where everyday activities are transformed into magical moments of discovery, following playmates Raj, Marisa, Trey, Brianna, Rina and their many friends. The four Global Wonders titles include: Global Wonders: Around the World, Global Wonders: African-American, Global Wonders: Mexico and Global Wonders: India.

According to Dave Burchianti, vice president, marketing and brand development, "Research shows that children who have cross-cultural friendships tend to be more socially skilled and are rated by their peers as 'more popular' and 'smarter.' Given the cross-cultural make-up of America's neighborhoods and schools, the recent election of our nation's first African-American president and the shift to a more globally connected society, Global Wonders is a unique brand whose time is now," he said.

For more information and to view clips from the award-winning Global Wonders series visit: www.globalwonders.com

©2008 Global Wonders Inc. Global Wonders(TM) and "a wonderful world of cultural discoveries(TM)" are trademarks of Global Wonders, Inc. All rights reserved.

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