Buzz E. Bee at the Rainy Day Zoo

Meet Buzz E. Bee, who always speaks in rhyme, and his friend Ticky, a time-telling frog. Buzz is a curious, adventurous little animated fellow who leads viewers on a live-action tour of the city zoo, visiting many of the usual suspects, such as the tiger, giraffe, and lion, as well as some more unusual critters, including the penguin, ostrich, and camel. The DVD contains two different audio tracks: one is aimed at the two-and-under crowd and features music only, making it a sort of virtual zoo visit with a funny cartoon bee swooping around. On the second track, Buzz tells young viewers interesting facts about each animal, such as its name, origin, diet, and common behaviors. A very affordable program that is both fun and informative (and kids will love the bonus music video of children's entertainer Joel Frankel singing “I'd Be a Bee”), this is recommended. Aud: K, P. (E. Gieschen)