The Wonder Pets are a trio of classroom pets that work together during after-school hours to help needy animals around the world. In this animated Nick Jr. program, Linny the guinea pig, Ming-Ming the duckling, and Tuck the turtle respond to animals' pleas for help from around the world by assembling a fly-boat from everyday items in their classroom and flying off to distant places like Greece, Japan, England, and the Nile river. Whether it's a caterpillar who appears to be sick, a baby crane that's too close to an erupting volcano, a hedgehog stuck in a hedge, or a crocodile with dirty teeth, the wonder pets can be counted on to work together to creatively solve any problem. Each 12-minute episode features cute children's songs sung by real children and a wholesome message about the power of teamwork. (Ages 1 to 5) --Tami HoriuchiPrice: $12.99
Classroom pets Linny the guinea pig, Ming Ming the duck, and Tuck the turtle are experts in teamwork. Better known as the Wonder Pets, they spend most of their after-school hours helping animals that are in trouble. While their "phone" can usually be counted on to ring with an alert of an animal crisis just as school ends, the Wonder Pets do receive the occasional social call. "Here's Ollie!" brings a sleepover invitation from Ollie the bunny, and while Ming Ming isn't so sure she wants to go, Linny and Tuck quickly convince her to come along. Checking out their friend's home underground is fun, but when Ollie can't go to sleep, the gang has to use their problem solving skills to help him fall asleep. Saving animals is always a top priority for the Wonder Pets, and this compilation finds them working together to help a dog stuck in a jukebox, a magic bunny who can't make himself reappear, a grumpy monster who can't control her temper, and a firehouse Dalmatian who's afraid to slide down the fire pole. The Wonder Pets even have to rescue one of their own when Ming Ming gets some dancing shoes stuck on her feet and can't stop dancing. Every mission starts with the Wonder Pets leaving their cages through secret exits and using classroom items to assemble a fly boat, and each episode is infused with catchy songs in a variety of genres (lots of rock and jazz in this compilation), bright animation, adorable creatures, and a great message about the importance of teamwork. (Ages 1 to 6) --Tami Horiuchi