I was reluctant to sign up for PBN’s Barney campaign since eight years ago my firstborn became obsessed with the purple dinosaur. She watched her Barney videos and The Barney Movie every chance she got. She owned a Barney toothbrush, the interactive Barney computer game, and slept with her stuffed Barney every night. We even had a Barney birthday party complete with a visit from a purple dinosaur character that was supposed to be Barney. He didn’t look much like Barney but certainly sounded like him. My daughter wasn’t fooled. She wanted the REAL Barney.

Needless to say I got a bit burnt out on Barney and all things Barney. So much that I kept Barney away from my next two children. Now I have a toddler in my house again and I’m feeling a bit guilty. I blame my middle children’s bad behavior on their Barney deprived years. Every child should know Barney and the truth is, kids love him. My toddler is no exception.

Barney has turned twenty and is celebrating with a newly released direct-to-DVD special “Celebrating Around The World.” Barney along with his young explorers learn about different cultures, their traditional music and dance, and explore the ways people celebrate around the world.

The DVD runs nearly 60 minutes and is filled with plenty of singing and dancing to entertain the younger crowd. My toddler especially loved the dancing. I even learned a thing or two about how other cultures celebrate.

Barney has remained a big hit with preschoolers and parents for twenty years because he’s good wholesome fun. I expect he will be around for another twenty years.~Kristie

Barney: Celebrating Around The World will be released on January 29.