As a side note, my husband started learning Spanish as well, just from hearing the tape over and over! Now he even speaks some rudimentary Spanish without even really trying to learn it. I'd recommend this video for any family that is trying to learn Spanish - it is wonderful!
The melodies are catchy. The sentences are simple--but beautiful and authentic.
The subjects are enchanting and taken from everyday events:
There is a River, Let's go on a picnic, Let's take a walk in the Forest, When the Circus Comes to Town, I live in the city (clap your hands to the rhythm of the city), the opposites song, etc.
I have successfully used the series in teaching children German. The children are attentive and enjoy the tapes, which make excellent introductions to concepts.
Now, I have been assigned to a school where 20% of the incoming students do not speak English--so I am learning Spanish from these beautiful tapes. The songs are so wonderful that I can listen to them for hours while I do other tasks. And after only two days of (intensive) listening, I am beginning to sing them in my head even when I am not listening to the tapes.
The quality of the photography is excellent. The themes are child oriented and interesting. They hold the audience's attention.
I find them charming and useful. I appreciate their warm family orientation. They are the best thing I have come accross on the market for teaching foreigh language.
