Ocean Education Just for Kids Comes to kidthing Via Award-Winning Dive Into Your Imagination DVD Series
Diver and Educator Annie Crawley's Award-Winning DVDs Debut on kidthing's Safe, Browser-Free Environment for Kids to Play and Learn
Los Angeles (Vocus) December 10, 2008
Dive Into Your Imagination (http://www. diveintoyourimagination. com/) and kidthing (http://www. kidthing. com/), the first and only digital media player for just kids and families, today announced a content distribution partnership to make the Dive Into Your Imagination video series (http://store. kidthing. com/search/?s=Dive%20Into%20Your%20Imagination&c=) available to download exclusively at kidthing beginning today.
Filmed and produced by "ocean environ-educator," Annie Crawley, this award-winning video series introduces kids to the amazing wonders of the ocean, taking them on a highly entertaining and beautifully filmed live action undersea adventure filled with fascinating facts, fun and music. The three series, What Makes a Fish a Fish?, Who Lives in the Sea? and Dive Into Diversity, will be available in both English and Spanish.
Sharon Eisen Leviton, kidthing retail chief said, "Annie's love for the ocean shines through in Dive Into Your Imagination (http://store. kidthing. com/search/?s=Dive%20Into%20Your%20Imagination&c=), introducing kids to other creatures we share the Earth with. Fun and learning go hand in hand at kidthing, and these videos are the perfect mix."
According to Crawley, "We created these videos so children everywhere could experience the beauty and magic of the sea no matter where they live. Ocean creatures are far more interesting and spectacular than cartoons and I'm thrilled that kidthing is giving me the opportunity to share the amazing animals of the ocean I've captured on film with kids everywhere."
What Makes A Fish A Fish - This four-part video series, plus special behind-the-scenes footage, teaches children about astounding fish from around the world. How do fish take a bath? Learn the truth about sharks. Play hide and seek on the reef. The underwater realm provides boundless opportunities for both kids and parents to learn and laugh together. Five titles -- $1.99 each
Who Lives In The Sea - Winner of the iParenting Media award, this five-part video series entertains and educates children and their parents about a variety of marine animals living in the ocean. What kind of noise does a sea lion make? Why do dolphins move so fast? And which marine reptile walked with the dinosaurs? Kids will learn about marine birds, the octopus, and creatures you would not believe existed! Five titles -- $1.99 each
Dive Into Diversity -- The third five-part video series teaches children about the variety of life under the sea while showing how animals rely upon one another for survival. Take a ride to a depth of 1500 feet in the deep sea with a submarine pilot. Find out what happens on the reef at night. Learn what eating ice cream and brushing your teeth have in common. Why do crabs have claws? What can grow three feet in just one day? Five titles -- $1.99 each
Titles feature an original score composed by award-winning composer, Craig Dobbin Also available is The Ocean Song, a music video written by Crawley, composed by Dobbin and performed by singer/songwriter Shawn Thies. Supplemental information for teachers is available at www. DiveIntoYourImagination. com.
Rich digital books, interactive games, videos and activities from top publishing and media companies are available at the online kidthing store including Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Garfield, Penguin Young Readers Group, Charlesbridge Publishing among many others.
About Dive Into Your Imagination
Founder Annie Crawley wants you to dive into your imagination and live your dreams. Traveling from Indonesia to Galapagos, Belize to Papua New Guinea, India to Australia to capture the underwater images used in her films and books. Based in Santa Barbara, Calif., Dive Into Your Imagination educates and entertains children and adults on a variety of ocean related subjects. Recent work includes, Ocean Life from A to Z, Dive Into Your Imagination, The Camera Coach, Your Guide to Creating Underwater Video; and Visions of the Sea, round the word journey for ocean lovers.
About kidthing
Kidthing is the first and only free digital media player made just for kids. kidthing was created by parents to give kids a safe place to play and learn online away from web browsers and ads. kidthing features an online store filled with a wide variety of fun and engaging digital animated books, interactive games, activities and videos from leading companies and brands. Browse, preview and buy great stuff from the kidthing store with prices starting at under a dollar. Content is automatically downloaded to the kidthing player and can be played anytime and anywhere, even when not connected to the Internet. kidthing is a winner of The National Parenting Center's 2009 Seal of Approval kidthing is based in Los Angeles. You can visit kidthing at www. kidthing. com
Kidthing contact:
Karin Olsen / AMAZONpr / 310-497-0052 / karin@amazonpr. com
Dive into your imagination contact.
Www. DiveIntoYourImagination. com
Annie Crawley 805-453-1947/ annie@anniecrawley. com
###
