Bubble Guppies

The centerpiece of this compilation from the popular Nickelodeon children's series is the song-filled 2012 TV movie special “Bubble Puppy's Fin-Tastic Fairy Tale.” The titular sextet of preschool mer-creature-like youngsters with colorful hair and cute features find themselves in a fairy tale in which a discourteous witch (mischievously voiced by comedienne Wanda Sykes) plans to turn the world into frogs with her “mean green bubble potion”—performing an initial test on group pet Bubble Puppy. In order to restore the dog, friends Molly and Gil learn from the witch's magic mirror that they must gather the ingredients for an antidote, leading them on an adventure through the Enchanted Forest, along the way visiting Red Riding Hood (and a not-so-scary Big Bad Wolf), Goldilocks (whose bear buddies supply the needed porridge), and Beanstalk Jack (and a sky-dwelling giant who is easily scared and tearful). DVD extras include the bonus episodes “Bubble Puppy” and “Bubble Bites,” a pair of music videos, and a “Where's Bubble Puppy?” game. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)