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Los Angeles, CA – March 22, 2006 – Be careful, kids! The Money Mammals will get you, if you do watch out. Yes, the mammals are lurking somewhere out there, and once they find you, the bonds of friendship can never be broken. “THE MONEY MAMMALS: SAVING MONEY IS FUN” (30 minutes, $19.99) is that incredibly sensible, ‘kids friendly’ DVD that makes you wonder why it didn’t happen sooner. Kids two and up, as well as their parents, will jump up and dance to the music and antics of Joe the Monkey and his friends, as they learn to “Share and Save, and Spend Smart, Too”.
Created and co-produced by John Lanza, Producer of the Emmy Award winning show, “Life With Louie”, “THE MONEY MAMMALS: SAVING MONEY IS FUN” is an insightful venture that explores the importance of teaching young children the value of money and appreciate friendship, lessons that deserve to be taught early on in life.
Joe the Monkey and his friend, Piggs the Bank, need to purchase a birthday gift for their friend Clara J. Camel, but they really want to spend their money on the newest Coconut Hero Card. Captivating, thought provoking songs help Joe and Piggs make the right choice. Kids and parents alike will be humming, “The Money Mammals”; “One Coin for the Coconut Card”; “I’m Frugal”; “Make a Choice”; ”Saving Money Really Rules,”; “Reasons to Save”; and “Make the Right Choice”, as they digest the wholesome messages that the rocking songs convey. Joe the Monkey and Piggs the Bank learn that saving money to do something nice for friends can be more satisfying than spending money on themselves.
Four Special Features add value to the content of “THE MONEY MAMMALS: SAVING MONEY IS FUN.” “Just for Parents” features a discussion with Lanza and the show’s Financial Consultant, Sarah Harden, who focuses on the way in which parents can inject money value issues into their kids’ lives. “Kids and Money” is a funny look at what kids think about money and “The Money Mammals.” “Sing With Us” features a video jukebox so kids can enjoy all the show’s songs back-toback and a “Behind the Scenes” slide show adds further insight to the enriching DVD.
The long-term effects of learning the value of money should not be overestimated. “Kids are inundated with messages to spend, spend, spend before they’re two,” says Lanza, “which is why we must teach them about the value of money young, when their minds are so receptive. “THE MONEY MAMMALS: SAVING MONEY IS FUN” effectively educates and entertains through the efforts of the Creator/Producer, John Lanza, Director Bert Ring, Story Advisor, Vicki Ariyasu, Executive Producers , Eileen Lanza, Mark Lanza and John Lanza and through the original music of Randall Crissman and Mark Lanza.
