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Let’s Get Interactive!

August 20, 2006 by Janice

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Trekking through the Himalayas, averting natural disasters, dodging dangerous animals and out-witting evil inhabitants — all with the power of a DVD remote control — my son Jackson sits engrossed in our living room, spellbound in an exciting story that he controls.

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable SnowmanYes, the innovative Choose Your Own Adventure book series you may remember from your childhood has entered the new millennium.

The Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman is the first ever animated interactive DVD and it gives kids the chance to control the story with 11 different storylines.

When Goldhil Entertainment sent us a copy of the DVD to review, I was immediately impressed with the DVD — as was Jackson. (His exact words were, “Woohoo – this is great!”)

And what kid wouldn’t be thrilled? It is totally cool! Not only is it packed with all the right stuff — great animation, fun storylines and hip characters — this DVD puts the kid in charge (right where they want to be!)

With each option, the story twists and turns, changing the plot and keeping Jackson engaged and thinking about what to do next.

And as a parent, I like that Jackson is challenged with decisions, learning about consequences and making good choices.

The animation is top notch and the cast includes voices of Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Frankie Muniz and Lacey Chabert.

Most importantly, I was happy to read that the Dove Foundation has approved the movie for family viewing.

(I can’t wait till Jackson is old enough to read chapter books and to try out the book series as well.)

So, two thumbs up from Jackson and Janice for the interactive Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman DVD.

To pick up a copy for your kids, click here.

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11 Comments

  1. Mallory says

    November 15, 2006 at 4:40 pm

    That’s a great gift idea. I also recently found DVDs of “My Little Pony”- my girls love that show. Just wanted to share this other holiday gift idea. Here’s the link where I found them: http://www.rhino.com/video/mylittlepony/index.lasso

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  2. Michelle says

    September 29, 2006 at 4:47 pm

    Check out http://www.choosemovie.com to see a clip of the movie!

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  3. Christina says

    August 22, 2006 at 8:22 pm

    This sounds pretty cool. I loved this kind of stuff as a kid. I am going to have to get this for Christmas maybe.

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  4. Jenn says

    August 21, 2006 at 5:25 pm

    That’s awesome!!! I remember those books from my childhood, and Aubrey loves them now, (I have saved a few!) That’s soo cool they made them in DVD form for younger children!

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  5. Sandra says

    August 21, 2006 at 5:01 pm

    I always loved those and now that they make the DVD’s I’m sure this is something i’ll be buying real soon.

    Thanks for the heads up 🙂

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  6. Julie says

    August 21, 2006 at 11:00 am

    COOL! I always loved those as a kid!

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  7. Nikkie says

    August 21, 2006 at 10:16 am

    That is just great! I loved the choose your own adventure books! I’m so happy that they made them into dvd’s!

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  8. Adventures In Babywearing says

    August 21, 2006 at 4:55 am

    I saw this recently, too, and thought that was so neat. Thanks for the review!

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  9. Mom2fur says

    August 21, 2006 at 4:19 am

    I remember the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books from when my kids were young. It’s totally cool that they come in a DVD version now.

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  10. Laura says

    August 21, 2006 at 3:10 am

    Awesome! I loved those books when I was growing up. I bet my girls would love those. I may have to request one from the grandparents 🙂

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  11. Jenny says

    August 21, 2006 at 2:20 am

    Man, I used to love those books! I guess a video game is the next logical conclusion.

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