 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Little Laureate Series Voted One of "BEST BABY VIDEOS OF ALL TIME" by Parents Magazine  Thank you to all of our loyal viewers who wrote in and voted for us! We are constantly inspired by you to continue creating the products you and your babies love! Little Laureate Named MOM-TESTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR by Parenting Magazine 
Parenting Magazine, one of the largest and most respected parenting periodicals in the country, has chosen Little Laureate's first release as a MOM-TESTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR winner. The honor is considered to be the industry's highest award as it is based on the editors' own findings and their readers' feedback and not a for-profit awards program. Unlike other awards, there are no entry fees, submission guidelines or major studio and advertising backing. In fact, products cannot be submitted for the award at all. Each month, Parenting chooses the best new video releases to feature, and once a year selects the Video of the Year winners from that collection. According the Parenting magazine, the magazine's picks are evaluated by experts and Parenting's own editors, then reality-tested by the toughest critics out there: moms across the country. What did it take to make the list? The Parenting judges, including moms and kids, watched with the following in mind: Does the video hold a child's attention? Does it have a sense of humor? Only those products that have "something special -- an inspiring message for instance that parents could love earn the Mom-Tested! seal." As Parenting magazine wrote, "the answer for these winners is decidedly 'yes.'"
Creative Child Magazine has just named Little Laureate's new "My World..." series the "2007 Media of the Year." Creative Child Magazine is a national bi-monthly publication that provides parents with the latest information on how to nurture their child's creativity.
Little Laureate Receives Special Recognition as Dr. Toy's
Best 10 Audio/CDs & 100 Best Children's Products Awards for 2007
Parenting Magazine Picks
Little
Laureate
As Best of Month
Parenting writes that the Little Laureate presentation includes: "Eye-popping shapes and colors morph into masterworks, from Van Gogh to Warhol. Clips of real kids will entertain older sibs..."
Little Laureate Wins
Two Gold Awards From National Association of Parenting Publications Now in its 14th year, NAPPA Children's Resources continues to be one of the country's most comprehensive consumer awards programs for children's products. NAPPA invites your entry for the best in children's books, toys, videos, music, and storytelling/spoken-word recordings. NAPPA is editorially driven and managed. The program evaluates products' lasting value and fundamental benefit to children. Entries are judged by a panel of distinguished reviewers, educators, editors and authors who are committed to helping parents select quality products for their families.
Founder Heather Maclean Outlasts Competition; Is One of Sir Richard Branson's
Final Four "Best Entrepreneurs"
Each week, Branson left one entrepreneur behind on the tarmac while the group jetted off to their next international location. The participants were not told if there was a final prize or what Branson was looking for in candidates, but each week Heather was invited to continue traveling with the billionaire until she found herself in the Final Four. She was invited with the other 3 finalists to stay on Branson's private Caribbean island, and actually asked by him to pick the ultimate winner.
"As much as I wanted to win, or see a woman win, once I discovered that Richard was looking for his 'heir,' I knew no matter what my qualifications, that he was never going to announce to the world that hed found his doppelganger in a mother-of-two from the Midwest that makes baby videos," Heather says. "Especially when one of the other contestants was a wild-haired, daredevil guy with great family values and a cheeky company [Shawn Nelson of Lovesac], Richard's near double."
While Heather cites leaving her children for 6 weeks as the hardest thing she ever had to do, she chose to pursue the opportunity with Richard Branson to show her kids that they can do anything.
Heather's travels took her 50,000 miles around the globe, to 4 continents and 7 countries. Her adventures included a 300-foot free fall over Victoria Falls, repelling out of a Black Hawk helicopter in a Moroccan sandstorm, and being one of the first civilians to experience zero gravity aboard an experimental "space plane." She also secured a $20,000 grant to start a sustainable income source and bring fresh water to a poor South African village, and has since adopted Dumphries Village and school as an ongoing Little Laureate charity.
Since she returned from her trip around the world, Heather is furiously at work, translating her experiences with the children she met into future products.
TOP
A self-made billionaire known for risk-taking, both personally and professionally, Branson whisked Maclean and 15 other business leaders around the world this summer to relive some of his personal experiences, tackling the types of dilemmas and life-or-death challenges that help shape future billionaires. If they succeeded, they continued onward. If not, each week, one entrepreneur was left behind on the tarmac as the rest of the group jetted off to the next adventure.
Branson believes that a healthy corporate environment relies on teamwork rather than backstabbing. The participating entrepreneurs were not told if the show had a prize, so teams would work together and individuals would strive for their personal best, rather than try to cut each other down.
The unscripted drama promises to raise the bar for the entire genre. It is the first show of its kind shot entirely in high-definition. A cross between "The Apprentice" and "The Amazing Race," the show also has a dash of "Fear Factor" and, surprisingly, The Peace Corps. Participants broke several world records and met with world leaders like Nelson Mandela.
High Praise and Seal of Approval for
Little Laureate From The Dove Foundation The
reviewer wrote:
The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, videos, made for TV movies and specials, web sites
and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values. Advocating family values in
entertainment for 12 years, The Dove Foundation advises over 50 million Americans on which products tell the kind
of story family members can enjoy together with confidence.
Little
Laureate's First Release
Wins
Highest
Rating
From The Dove Foundation The reviewer wrote: "This video combines stimulating classical music, beautiful and colorful paintings, and simple shapes to create a smooth step-by-step connection between the three. This video provides children with an extensive amount of culture and stimulation at such an early age. It provides the viewer with the opportunity to explore their own imagination and get a small taste of that of the artists'. With each stroke of the brush, a new masterpiece takes shape and your senses are engulfed by beautiful color and sound. Movement, sound, color, and culture come together to create a stimulating and enjoyable masterpiece. This video also provides the viewer with the opportunity to see other kids making use of their creativity. This video was very well put together and it provided me with a chance to enjoy both art and music at the same time."
The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, videos, made for TV movies and specials, web sites
and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values. Advocating family values in
entertainment for 12 years, The Dove Foundation advises over 50 million Americans on which products tell the kind
of story family members can enjoy together with confidence.
| |
Parenting Magazine has chosen Little Laureate's
first release
for their "Parenting Picks" section that lists the best
books, music and videos/DVDs of the month.
Little
Laureate has been selected as a Gold Award winner
in the Video/DVD, Preschoolers, category of for both the 2004 and
2005 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) for Children's Resources.
©2003 -
Little Laureate, L.L.C. All rights
reserved.
Site Map | Privacy | Terms of Use | Contact Us
Home | About Us | Products | News | Shop