Achoo! Stop the Flu

“Ah—choo! What do you do? What do you do to stop the flu?” Viewers will be singing along to the catchy title song and plenty of others in this program that offers tips for kids that are designed to both help prevent common illnesses and encourage healthy living. The simple and fun tunes—which feature a bouncing ball over onscreen lyrics for karaoke-style sing-along learning—are led by the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio, along with children's entertainers Julie and Brownie. Other topics covered here include washing hands, reading nutrition labels, and an introduction to the USDA MyPlate model of good nutrition. While the target audience—ages 4-12—might have appreciated seeing more children practicing the habits sung about rather than watching adult performers, overall this is an enjoyable means of introducing youngsters to basic, lifelong smart choices. DVD extras include “Healthy Living Resources” and links to sheet music. Recommended. Aud: E, I, P. (E. Gieschen)