Testimonials

Volume 2 testimonials:

From What's Hot For Tots:

August 13, 2007

When it comes to entertaining my daughter, I am always on the look out for new and fun products or activities to continually make her happier than the day before. And when entertainment comes with an educative aspect, I am thrilled to no end, just like the day we received the Horatio Lion's DVDs created by Watch US and Follow, LLC.

I remember that day. It was one of those hot muggy days when you can't put a foot outside for fear of being steamed. It was the day when the puppet Horatio saved my day.
Horatio certainly has fine diverting and singing skills but he also likes to teach children important lessons, which makes him even funnier to watch…and follow. For instance, in the volume 1, your tot will learn to wave "hi" and "goodbye", to identify colors and shapes, to differentiate the seasons or to clap and dance… Later, in the volume 2, she will discover flowers growing in the garden, listen to musical instruments, or learn to recognize different types of transport...

And all that while having fun!

I am convinced that the secret of Susan and Edmund Shangold, the creators, lays in the succession of physically demanding sequences (jumping, dancing…), sequences extracted from a tot's daily life (bath time, nap time…), with more reflective sequences (counting to 10, alphabet…). To me, this will give any one to four-year old child hours of amusing and captivating learning. But if you ask my tot, she will tell you that what is appealing to her is the genuine kindness of Horatio, his simple and clear eloquence (helping her polish her English vocabulary) and, last but not least, the participating children with whom it is impossible to not instantly connect with (after all, what's more interesting to a child than another child?).

Thus to all tots feeling hot this summer, my tot recommends staying cool: watch and follow Horatio Lion.

From Mom's Favorite Stuff:

July 12, 2007

Your Toddlers Will be Entertained and Will Be Taught Basic Skills!

While we don’t watch a ton of DVDs or tv shows in our home, we definitely like to have some around for rainy days, or when mommy just needs a break! We have some entertaining ones, and a few educational DVDs, but usually my kids can’t tell the difference! When our new Horatio Lion DVDs arrived at our house, quite honestly, I didn’t know whether my almost-three year old was perhaps a little too old for them. But, after watching the DVD once, I was very surprised to see how many times she requested to see “the Lion” again!

Horatio Lion DVDs were created by a husband and wife team from NYC, who actually converted their living room to a makeshift studio during filming. The lion, Horatio, narrates short segments where he teaches basic skills such as letters, numbers, and colors! Although my daughter is familiar with most of these concepts, she was still entertained by the lion, and wants to watch the tapes over and over again. My almost one year old son also enjoyed watching the videos, more for the colors and the fun lion than the lessons (but that will come with time!).

"Horatio Lion is a captivating character that teaches young children important age appropriate educational concepts that are the building blocks for more advanced learning. The presentation of the material is colorful and interesting enough to engage a young child, yet the stimulus presentation is at a pace slow enough that the information can be retained and will not overwhelm the child.

This DVD is a great way to get kids excited about learning. The integration of real children throughout the DVD participating in the learning process further adds to the already engaging quality of Horatio's teaching style. Hooray for Horatio!"

From The Daily Stroll:

June 1, 2006

Meet Horatio

I am forever on a search for great DVD's for Ruby. I will be the first to admit and accept that television watching when controlled by small increments of time is a great way to entertain Ruby while I get a few essential things done during the day.

Such essentials as the dishes and write the daily stroll. If you object to my allowing Ruby to be babysat by the television I will make no apologies as it's the 21 century and what else is she supposed to do? Help me write the daily stroll? Um, no. 23 month olds and keyboards are a bad match. Plus she has to earn her keep and review all of these products, geesh.

Recently we were sent Horatio the Lion. I was told by the producer that it is an educational video geared toward 1 to 2 & 1/2 year olds and revolves around a lion puppet named Horatio. These are true and it is very educational but it's also funny. I may be in love with Horatio, he may have to become my new daytime love as my letters to Captain Feathersword have gone unanswered.

Horatio is cute and while walking the toddlers through counting, transportation and other necessary skills, he hums a cute little song to himself. "do di do di do" or something to that effect, and I rather like it in lieu of background music.

Produced in Manhattan by Edmund and Susan Shangold, Horatio the Lion is fresh, and different and I really think Ruby is learning something! Visit www.HoratioLion.com to purchase and find out more about this great company.

"Wow, what can I say, my kids really love this video and adore the main character Horatio! We have a 14 month old son and a 2 1/2 year old daughter and they both enjoy the video. One thing that I think is great is how the kids interact with Horatio and the other kids on the screen. Lots of topics are cover in this one, which is nice. I definitely recommend the video!"

Volume 1 testimonials:

"Horatio Lion is the most fabulous children’s video my family has ever owned. I am amazed at how much my 2 and ½ year old daughter loves the video, and especially its main character, Horatio. She walks around singing the video’s songs, which are catchy AND educational! I love that the video keeps her so entertained, and she doesn’t even realize she is learning colors, numbers and shapes! My six month-old son is even mesmerized by the video’s bright colors and cheery songs. I highly recommend this video to anyone with young children! "

"My kids love Horatio. This is the only video that gets them giggling. My son LOVES when Horatio plays peek-a-boo - he'll laugh out loud. My girls also laugh, but one girl like the animals the best and my other girl laughs when everyone claps. With so many other videos I have, the babies will sit there stone-faced, but not with Horatio. My babies are 10 months old. I highly recommend this video for very young viewers"

"Our son Tyler received this video for his first birthday and loves Horatio!! He has learned different shapes and how to count, as well as other educational activities. He especially loves copying Horatio's friends Hannah, Alexander, and Ayden when they dance!"

"I love watching my son learn as he interacts with Horatio. It’s amazing to see how much he absorbs on colors, numbers, animals -- each time he watches he finds something new. Horatio Lion is a wonderful video that makes learning fun, and we look forward to Volume 2."

"My 17 month old son is a big fan of Horatio! He can't get enough of this video. He is always asking to watch the lion. This video isn't as fancy as some of the others, but my son is really drawn to the character!

The video teaches a lot of concepts, which is nice. It's always nice to see him learning from a video. I notice that he interacts with this video as well. Clapping with the kids, waving hi & bye. It's pretty amazing.

I definitely recommend this video. Probably best for babies from 10 months to 2 ½ years."

"My daughter loved Horatio starting at 4 months old. It helped her learn to wave hi by 7 months. She is almost 1 and still screams when we put the disc on. I strongly recommend this video, and we both look forward to Volume 2."

"It was love at first sight for my 15 month old daughter. Horatio has become her favorite. When I play the video for her I know that she is enjoying herself, being entertained, and learning. She talks back to the tv - she can name the colors and the animals. She loves when all the balloons appear and fly away. We just had our first snow and she knew what it was from Horatio. She waves hi and bye to the children in the video.

I love any product that can make my child react the way she does! I highly recommend this video. "

"Horatio Rules!"

"We have a 4 year old and two year old twins. Horatio is one of the few video’s that they all seem to agree on. Can’t wait for the next one to come out!"

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