Dragon Tales: Let's Start a Band!

Combining cute live-action scenes, animated clips, and interesting locations, this musical adventure featuring characters from the Emmy-nominated Dragon Tales finds babysitter Nina introducing her new-to-the-neighborhood charges Sam and Jennifer to other kids in the area, singing songs along the way, and exhorting the boys and girls to create their own band. Drawing on 15 catchy Dragon Tales tunes to fit nearly every situation encountered (including “Wake Up,” “Friends,” “Betcha Can,” “Try,” “Shake Your Dragon Tail,” and “The Silly Song”), the chain of munchkins gradually grows, and the troupe meets up with folks like Del Fuegos member Dan Zanes and songstress Erykah Badu. Silliness and merriment abound, culminating in the superimposed “arrival” of Dragon Tales animated characters Max, Emmy, Wheezie, Zak, and Cassie. Sporting five sing-alongs on the DVD version, this is sure to appeal to both fans of the series and youthful newcomers alike, and is highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams)