#Win 42in Westinghouse TV + Popcorn

Win one of three 42in WestinghouseTV & popcorn from Westinghouse + Snappy Popcorn.

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Kidtoons Gruffalo Prize Pack Giveaway

I'd actually never heard of the Gruffalo until I ran across a couple weeks ago on a dvd preview. Then I saw it on Kidtoons for this months feature presentation. It really looks like a cute movie. Kidtoon's feature different movies each month to share family time. If you visit Kidtoons website you will find Coloring Contests, Photo Contest, and Free Coloring Sheets.

The Gruffalo is a magically tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators (a fox, an owl and a snake) who all wish to eat him - the plucky mouse outwits them all by announcing he is meeting a monster with terrible features, called a ‘Gruffalo.’ As each predator cowers away, the mouse grows increasingly confident as he makes his way through the woods, until he rounds a corner and comes face to face with the extraordinary product of his imagination: The Gruffalo.

Gruffalo prize pack:
*One The Gruffalo Book
*One The Gruffalo DVD
*One The Gruffalo Rhyme Game
*One The Gruffalo Kidtoons Movie Poster

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Pocoyo supporting United Nations Children’s Fund

Universal Children’s Day is November 20, 2011, and Pocoyo is supporting UNICEF’s mission to raise global awareness for Children’s Rights.

The United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954, and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund,promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improvingchildren’s welfare.

As a partner, Zinkia Entertainment’s Pocoyo will help educate millions of children and adults about the protection of children worldwide.  As part of the campaign, Pocoyo will be featured in eight specially produced Public Service Announcement’s to promote the basic rights for and protection of children all over the world with themes including family,identity, equality, play, participation, health and education.

The PSA’s can be found online at http://www.pocoyo.com/unicef_en.html
together with a down loadable activity book, screen saver and themed wallpapers.

José María Castillejo, Chairman of Zinkia Entertainment,commented, "The values ​​that Pocoyo represents fit perfectly with the objectives promoted by UNICEF--collaboration focused mainly on promoting children’s rights and child protection. We are proud that UNICEF has allowed Pocoyo and Zinkia to play an important role in this way. We will work together to implement actions that,through fun, instill values ​​and habits in favor of the goals of UNICEF."

Paloma Escudero, Executive Director of UNICEF Spain, with whom the agreement was signed, stated, "Companies and organizations are key partners in our work by contributing with knowledge, experience and resources.They have the potential to become prominent players of a transformation that is able to change the lives of millions of children. We appreciate Zinkia and its character Pocoyo joining our work to promote values ​​and rights for children."

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POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM Prize Pack Giveaway

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM

in theaters December 3rd & 4th, 2011

During their travels through the Unova region, Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, built around a castle called the Sword of the Vale. The three Trainers have come to compete in the town's annual battle competition, and Ash manages to win with some unexpected help from the Mythical Pokémon Victini! It turns out Victini has a special bond with this place...

Long ago, the castle watched over the Kingdom of the Vale, and the partnership between Victini and the king protected its people who lived there. But that kingdom has since vanished into memory, leaving behind powerful relics and ancient Pokémon. Damon, a descendant of the People of the Vale, is trying to restore the lost kingdom with the help of his Reuniclus. His quest has taken him to the far reaches of the barren desert, and he has convinced the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram to join him in the search for truth!

Damon plans to trap Victini and harness its power, and as that plan gets under way, the entire town of Eindoak faces disaster! Can Ash awaken the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom to help him stop Damon and save Victini? The greatest adventure in Pokémon history approaches!

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM Prize Pack includes:   

• 1 Pokemon™ Zoroark: Master of Illusions
• 1 Pokemon™ Black and White Manga vol 1
• 1 Pokemon™ Black and White Limited Edition Drawstring Bag
• 1 Pokemon™ Black & White Emerging Powers Trading Card Game Booster Pack
• 1 Pokemon™ The Movie Black and White Victini and Zekrom poster

Pokemon movie is for your older kids (ages 7 up to "big kids" including those of us who grew up with Pokemon) who trade Pokemon and are familiar with the characters and story. The movie will be shown only in theaters December 3rd & 4th, 2011
Theatre and Ticket info:  http://pokemon.cinedigm.com/get-tickets (more locations will be added) Keep up with Cinedigm Entertainment on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinedigm 


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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD Giveaway

The final face-off between good and evil is finally upon us as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is released on DVD November 11, 2011, just in time for the holidays! Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they do battle against Voldemort in the epic conclusion to the film series everyone is talking about!  

Take The Harry Potter Trivia Quiz! Are you an expert in all things Potter?  Test your knowledge in our trivia quiz!  Discover if you are an expert or a novice by challenging your skills!  The results might surprise you!


Discover The Harry Potter Buzz Portal! Are you hungry for the latest in all things Potter?  The Harry Potter Buzz Portal will give you real time updates on the trending Harry Potter topics from Facebook and Twitter.  Plus, you can share your top three tips to having the ultimate Harry Potter party!

Thanks to Partner Hub for sharing the news of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 with us and for giving one of my readers a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD.

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DESPIERTA AMÉRICA Details for 25 POCOYO gift baskets $200

UNIVISION’S “DESPIERTA AMÉRICA”KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH AN ON-AIR PROMOTION FEATURING POCOYO PRIZE PACKAGES

Promotion Offers Viewers a Chance to Win POCOYO Toy and DVD Packages Valued at Approximately $200 by Visiting Univision.com

Just as parents begin their holiday shopping, “Despierta América,” Univision’s top-rated morning show, kicks off a special viewer promotion, Despierta con Pocoyo,that will award POCOYO gift baskets valued at approximately $200 to participants who share the best reasons for why they should win the special holiday basket.

The Despierta con Pocoyo gift basket give-away runs through December 1, 2011.  During this time, “DespiertaAmérica” viewers will be asked to log onto Univision’s website (Univision.com) and provide a submission (150-words maximum) explaining why they deserve to win the POCOYO gift basket of toys and DVDs.  Throughout the contest period, “DespiertaAmérica” hosts will announce winners, giving away a total of 25 POCOYO gift baskets based on the popular preschool animation series and valued approximately $200 each.  To participate, viewers must go to Univision.com keyword Despierta America for contest information, rules and regulations. that
Each of the POCOYO gift baskets awarded during the promotional period will include toys from BandaiAmerica and DVDs from NCircle Entertainment:

POCOYO SwiggleTraks™
A flexible race track gives preschoolers a creative way to play by allowing them to create a course is uniquely their own. Moving bridge adds excitement and action. The set includes: Four (4) tracks one(1) moving bridge and one (1) motorized vehicle with music and ball accessory.Age: 18 months+

POCOYO Bumpn’ Go
Pocoyo zooms around in his racing car while music plays!  If the car hits an obstacle, it stops, moves back and makes a U-turn to keep on going.  Age: 18 months+

Squeeze n’ Play Pocoyo
Plush Pocoyo plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze his tummy. Age: 18 months+

Squeeze n’ Play Pato
Plush Pato plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze his drum. Age: 18 months+
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Squeeze n’ Play Elly
Plush Elly plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze her tummy. Age: 18 months+

Pocoyo Water Taxi
Scuba Pocoyo and friends can float in the tub or be pushed along the floor.  Age: 18 months+

Bath Fun - 3 Pack
2.5-inch Bath Fun figures of Pocoyo, Elly and Pato make bath time a blast! Pocoyo and Elly squirt water and Pato floats.  Age: 18 months+

Pocoyo Bath Fun Traceables
Bath Fun Traceables allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with these collectible Pocoyo and friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Collect all characters and connect on the bathtub wall for colorful puzzle play during bath time! Assortment includes  One (1)bath marker, chunky foam puzzle piece with pop out stencil for Pocoyo, Elly,Pato and Loula and collectible figures of Pocoyo, Elly, Pato and Loula that attaches to the bath marker.  Age: 18months +

Loula Bath Fun Traceable
Bath Fun Traceables allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with these collectablePocoyo and friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Set includes: One (1) bath marker, One (1) chunky foam puzzle piece with pop out stencil and One (1) collectibles figure that attaches to the bath marker.  Age: 18 months +

Dance Pocoyo Dance DVD
This 90 minute collection follows Pocoyo and his best pals through 12 fun-filled adventures, some of which include Elly as she demonstrates her ballet savvy, Pato's funky dance moves,and Pocoyo's efforts to find a song that puts his groove to the test

Pocoyo Let's Party DVD
This 90 minute animated release for toddlers offers 12 episodes of the computer animated series POCOYO,following the curious and brave titular little boy on a series of adventures,as he explores his world with his friends Pato, Elly, Loula, and Sleepy Bird,and learns about how and why things work.

Super Pocoyo DVD
That curious, fun-loving little boy named Pocoyo returns in a series of adventures that finds Pocoyo daring to explore the world around him with a little help from his friends.

Meet Pocoyo DVD
Stephen Fry narrates this 60minute video collection from the award-winning animated series, aimed toward pre-school aged children, about a curious, fun-loving little boy named Pocoyo who enjoys exploring the world around him with his friends.

The POCOYO preschool television series airs every Saturday morning from 8.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. as part of Univision’s Planeta U children’sprogramming block.  The series brings children into the bright and exuberant world of POCOYO, an inquisitive and fun-loving young boy, and his animal friends Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck) and Loula (his pet dog).  Each episode of POCOYO is packed with music, dance, and humor, encouraging children to learn through laughter.

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Review & Giveaway Mr. Biggs in the City

Mr. Biggs in The City is a must have book, it has Big Personality. The artwork is perfect, fun and entertaining by itself. Truly an original creative storybook. Even better Mr. Biggs is available in bilingual English–Spanish editions.

Mr. Biggs just wants to have fun and thinks the city is the perfect place to have fun. Sometimes size gets in the way of his fun. We had so much fun reading this book and looking at the art work. My son and I both are wondering if the squirrel has a name? I asked and he has no name but, he is Mr. Biggs best friend. We look forward to see more Mr. Biggs books in the future.

Mr. Biggs artist and writer Kevin Bloomfield graduated from the Art Institutes International in 2001. He has been inventing and designing children's toys for about 10 years. Mr. Biggs on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MrBiggsBooks
website http://kevinbloomfield.com/

Someone will win a signed Mr. Biggs in the City Book!

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The Black Shard Holiday Giveaway

Following up from the novel The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox is the sequel The Black Shard. Reuniting Kristina with old friends back in the magical land of Bernovem. Prince Werrien becomes fascinated with an unusual seeing stone, the “Black Shard”, Kristina is haunted by a ghostlike old hag.

Check out information from the first series The Magic Warble and follow on facebook.

Win a signed copy of The Black Shard!

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HIT ENTERTAINMENT & TOTSY PARTNER ANGELINA BALLERINA

HIT ENTERTAINMENT AND TOTSY PARTNER
FOR ANGELINA BALLERINA™ EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SALE

NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2011)—HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality children’s entertainment, announced today that it has partnered with online retailer TOTSY.com for a special Angelina Ballerina™ retail promotion.  TOTSY is an online private sales site and community dedicated to offering exclusive deals on must-haves for parents, babies and kids. The Angelina Ballerina sale, which launches on TOTSY as a five-day exclusive on Saturday, November 5, will run through Wednesday morning, November 9.

During the sale, consumers will be able to find Angelina Ballerina products that were expertly procured by TOTSY’s buyers and offered at a discounted price.  Angelina Ballerina sale offerings are from such companies as the Alexander Doll Company (dolls), Wonder Forge (games), Mattel (figures and playsets), Rubies (costumes), Topsville (apparel), Schylling (kaleidoscopes and alarm clocks) and Penguin Young Readers Group (books). 

The five-day sale will be promoted via banner ads on TOTSY.com and AngelinaBallerina.com, and an email newsletter to Angelina Ballerina fans and TOTSY members, as well as through Twitter (@ABLovetoDance, @myTOTSY) and Facebook (facebook.com/angelinaballerina, facebook.com/TOTSYfan).  Lifestyle blogger, Vera Sweeney (I’m Not Obsessed, Lady and the Blog), will host a Twitter Party on Monday, November 7, from 2 pm to 3 pm ET to talk to TOTSY member parents about Angelina Ballerina and the sale.  TOTSY will also feature the sale in their daily email alert. 

“Parents across the nation depend on TOTSY for popular, high quality products and we know they will be excited to find the exclusive Angelina Ballerina product sale,” said David Niggli, Chief Merchandising Officer at TOTSY.com. “Angelina Ballerina  is definitely the kind of brand we at TOTSY are proud to be able to offer to our members and we’re looking forward to working with HIT Entertainment to offer parents this very special promotion.”

“TOTSY is recognized for its selection of high quality offerings and incredible customer service, making it the perfect destination for fans to find Angelina Ballerina merchandise,” said Stacey Reiner, Vice President, Licensing, US & Canada, HIT Entertainment Global Brands. “Parents will love finding a large selection of Angelina Ballerina products – from toys to books to apparel – all in one place and perfect for their aspiring young dancers.”

Angelina Ballerina, a beloved publishing property for close to three decades, is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina.  This feisty little mouse works hard to reach her goals and along the way, and always learns from her mistakes. When little girls share in Angelina’s experiences, they’re inspired to go after their big dreams too. In addition to the critically acclaimed story books created by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, Angelina Ballerina dances her way into the hearts of young girls on PBS KIDS® and Sprout® in the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps.  For more information about Angelina Ballerina, please visit www.angelinaballerina.com. 

About Totsy.com
Headquartered in New York, TOTSY (http://www.totsy.com) is a privately held company dedicated to providing its members with access to coveted and essential products and brands designed for expecting moms and parents of young children at sample sale prices. Shopping events are designer-specific and held over a 72 hour period. Membership is free of charge and by invitation only. For more information, please visit www.TOTSY.com.

About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Angelina Ballerina™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Chapman Entertainment’s Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Roary the Racing Car™ in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit™, Shaun the Sheep™, Timmy Time™ and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations.  HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT’s lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.  HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, Sprout®. For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.

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Kidtoons Thomas Playset Giveaway "Thomas & Friends Day of the Diesels"

Coming to Kidtoons theatres this November, Thomas & Friends in Day of the Diesels! Faimilies and friends can enjoy Thomas on the big screen.

"Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor share another exciting adventure with the Kidtoons family. When Flynn and Belle arrive at the Steamworks and Thomas begins to spend a lot of time with them, Percy feels left-out and ignored by his best friend. Percy’s efforts to regain Thomas’ attention lead him into a dangerous situation."

Thanks to Kidtoons one of my readers will win 
• One Thomas & Friends™ TrackMaster™ Cranky & Flynn Save the Day! (Fisher-Price, retail value $75)
 • One Thomas theatrical one-sheet/movie poster 
Cranky is over 2 feet tall and can rotate 360 degrees via remote control. Includes a full loop of track, Cranky, Flynn, remote control, loading crate, cargo car, magnetic cargo and more. Motorized train track play is compatible with all TrackMaster™ track sets.

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Club Penguin Celebrates Halloween In-world Party

Club Penguin Celebrates Halloween with Massive In-world Party

Island Transformed into Halloween Transylvania for Club Penguin’s Most Anticipated Event of the Year

Ghosts and goblins invading the most awesome kids’ hot spot online?  This week, Disney’s Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) – the #1 virtual world for kids – kicks off its annual Halloween Party! Last year more than 3 million players celebrated Halloween at this massive in-world party, making it one of Club Penguin’s most anticipated events of the year. This year, the island will be transformed into Halloween Transylvania with spooky trees, carved pumpkins and many other features created especially for this exciting event. The Halloween Party will begin on October 20 and run until November 1. Penguins are invited to put on their coolest costumes ever and join the fun.

·         Island Transformation: The Island will morph into a Halloween Transylvania with exciting changes including a dark background complete with full moon, trick-or-treating adventures for Penguins and a haunted Island experience.

·         New Games: A new Halloween Scavenger Hunt will take place during the party. Kids can follow clues and locate ghosts to receive a new game background.

·         Costumes: Monster Catcher and Ghost Sheets costumes are some of the many Halloween Party costumes and accessories available for players.

·         Famous Penguin Visits: Players will be able to interact with rarely-seen Famous Penguins, including Aunt Arctic and Gary the Gadget Guy during the Halloween and Anniversary Parties.

·         More Role Playing: A new stage - Night of the Living Sled: The Play – will go live, where kids can role play and re-create the popular video “The Night of the Living Sled.”

·         Prizes: Players who visit 10 “Trick or Treat” igloos in one session will win a special stamp.

·         Bigger Celebrations: Club Penguin’s 6th Anniversary Party will be held in the Coffee Shop in conjunction with the Halloween Party, making this the biggest party yet.

About Club Penguin
Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) a product of Disney Online Studios, is the #1 virtual world for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The award-winning virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is enjoyed by parents and children around the world, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 10/26/11

5Minutes For Mom & Go Graham Go, Mom Start, Jolly Mom, Two of A kind, Working on a full House and many more wonderful sites, sign up, and share your Wordless Wednesday.

Giveaway Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh!  Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

Pooh Activities and Downloads! The Winnie The Pooh widget has an awesome assortment of games and activities so you and your family can have your own adventure! Download coloring sheets, exclusive “Pooh” cooking recipes, party ideas, crafts, games and more!

Win a Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack. The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS.  No P.O. Boxes please. US winner.

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Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies Release & Giveaway

Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies hitting shelves September 20, 2011!

Disney's irresistible talking Buddies are back in an all-new movie that takes them for a spooky new adventure. With the help of some unexpected new friends -- Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, the buddies must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

Widget Includes: 

Buddy Tips and Activities! Included in the widget are tips to help care for the “buddies” in your home and fun activities for your kids and their “buddies”!

Who’s Your Buddy? The Spooky Buddies widget has an exclusive “Buddy” quiz so you can find out which one of the Spooky Buddies would be your Buddy!

Thanks to Partner Hub for sharing the news of these cute pups with us and for giving one of my readers a Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies DVD.


RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern September 26, 2011.
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Pocoyo "Let's Party! DVD Giveaway

IT'S PARTY TIME WITH POCOYO

Pocoyo loves to celebrate and is ready for any kind of party. Pocoyo new DVD "Let’s Party!" is available. Just in time here too cause it is Birthday Month!! yes my baby will turn 2. Both my boys watched the new DVD and loved it. My 4 year old really took more to it, but we call him party boy any how. He also loves parties and making party decorations too.

To create your very own Pocoyo party theme, to celebreate any event visit entertainmentthateducates.com. Pocoyo party activity pages for FREE, including party coasters, party invitations and party hats & more!

 Additional June celebrations! Get together with your best friend to watch “Let’s Party” and celebrate “BestFriends Day” on June 8 and celebrate the longest day of the year, “SummerSolstice” on June 21st with a backyard camping party! And don’t forget Father’s Day on June 19th! There are a lot of reasons to have a party!

Watch Pocoyo on Nick Jr., Univision and PBS!

ABOUT THE DVD:
Pocoyo is a curious little boy with a big personality. He explores the world around him by creating great adventures with his friends Pato, Elly, Loula and Sleepy Bird. Join the party with Pocoyo and his friends as they celebrate a birthday party, a welcome home party, a tea party and other adorable adventures that encourage learning through laughter in “Let’s Party.”

“Let’s Party” is available at major retailers and online. SRP $12.99 (ages 2+). The 90-minute DVD includes the following Pocoyo episodes (and Spanish track): To purchase a DVD, please visit www.ncircleentertainment.com/Content/NCpocoyo

Who's on the Phone
Whale's Birthday
Pocoyo's Puppet Show
Party Pooper
Everybody's Present
Pocoyo's Present
The Great Race
Elly's Tea Party
Pato Underwater
Baby Bird Bother
A Present for Elly
Farewell Friends

WIN:
One reader will win the Pocoyo “Let’s Party” DVD.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern June 21, 2011.
Open US winner has 2 days to respond to my email
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Additional Pocoyo information from sponsor: 
Recognized as a global hit property, POCOYO airs in the U.S. on Nick Jr., Univision and PBS. POCOYO has generated more than 400 million hits on YouTube® (http://www.youtube.com/pocoyo) and has amassed more than27.5 million content downloads from the official POCOYO website (www.pocoyo.com) since the CGI animated television series first debuted in the UK in 2005. Currently licensed for airing in over 150 territories worldwide, POCOYO has earned a host of international accolades including the prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) for Best Animated Preschool Series, three Pucinella Prizes at Italy’s Cartoons on the Bay Festival and Best TV Series at the AnnecyInternational  Animation Film Festival in France.

POCOYO’scorresponding online virtual world, Pocoyoworld.com, has attracted more than 11million unique visitors, enabling children and care-givers to share a host of fun and educational activities with their favorite POCOYO characters. In addition, the Pocoyize application, which allows users to create their own POCOYO-style avatar, complete with personalized hair style, skin and eye color and clothes, has proven to be a huge hit both online and via iPhone® with approximately 11 million people Pocoyized to date. The Pocoyize iPhone application has received an impressive 550,000 downloads in the United States alone, in addition to being a Top 5 seller in both Spain and Japan.

Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with a complimentary product for trial and provided a giveaway. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.