Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures DVD: Review By Brokaw

8 fun-filled episodes from the PBS animated series are included in this DVD. Curious George is a playful - and curious - little monkey, and he manages to get himself in the strangest situations. But being a monkey is sometimes advantageous. For instance, when the space station runs out of food for the astronauts, it is George who saves the day by going into space and launching the payload to send food to the hungry astronauts. So why did George get selected to carry out this important mission, you ask? Because he was able to press four different buttons at the same time! That's not something a human can do. And when George and Hundley get lost outside of the apartment building, they work together to use George's memory and Hundley's hearing to find their way back home. Being a monkey has its advantages! Those are just two of the fun episodes with the loveable little monkey and his friends.

The DVD contains two games. The Curious Constructions Game is where kids select different shapes on the screen to help George build things, like a kite and a rocket. The Curious Shadows Game is where kids can match a shadow to an item. There are also printable coloring pages available in the DVD-ROM feature.

Full Frame. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. George and his friends are just as bright and sharp - and colorful - as they can be.

Dolby. Even though he does not speak English, George is easy to understand with his monkey noises!

George is a fun-loving little fellow, and these episodes are entertaining and educational for kids. Narrated by William H. Macy, these stories will be enjoyed over and over again.