Table of Contents

Contents Foreword by LeVar Burton Preface by Linda Ellerbee A Note to the Reader Introduction Acknowledgments Part I Reports From the Field 1. TV for Girls Jan Benzel 2. Congress and TV: Living With the Law Lawrie Mifflin 3. Teletubbies Sarah Lyall 4. Reinventing Children's Television Workshop Anita Gates Part II KIDS FIRST! Video Reviews 5. Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0-4) Introduction, Dr. Irving Lazar 6. Preschool (Ages 2-5) Introduction, Dr. Bettye Caldwell 7. Elementary (Ages 5-8) Introduction, Martha Dewing 8. Middle School (Ages 8-12) Introduction, Irene Wood 9. Junior and Senior High School (Ages 12-18) Introduction, Allan J. Brenman and Adelaide Vinneau 10. Parenting (Adults) Introduction, Karen Kurz-Riemer Part III Family Films for Teenagers 11. Introduction and Selections, Peter M. Nichols Appendix I: Titles that Suit Special Interests Multicultural/Diversity Titles Best for Girls Titles Best for Boys Dealing with Problems, Conflict Resolution Appendix II: Producers, Addresses and Telephone Numbers Index

About the Author

Kids First! is the author of The New York Times Guide to the Best Children's Videos, a Simon & Schuster book.