Dora the Explorer News

CHILDRENa S TV favourite Dora the Explorer will be turning on the Christmas lights at a shopping centre this year.

T urning 40 stinks. "Sesame Street" may be in the mood to celebrate its milestone, but take it from a woman who hit the Number of the Day last week: The midlife crisis is all it's cracked up to be.

Our little girl is all grown up. Yes, it's true. In case you have been living under a rock, or have simply been too busy to keep up with your favorite Spanish-speaking toddler, you need to be informed on the latest on-goings at Nick, Jr.

Is my child getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy this winter? That was my question in the early morning gloom as I scanned the label of our Dora the Explorer multivitamins.

Other yuletide treats include Mrs Christmas's kitchen, where children can help decorate cookies and marvel at her scrummy gingerbread village, and a visit to Santa's grotto - plus presents for children who have been good all year! New for 2009, little ones can take part in special themed challenges based on the popular characters Dora the Explorer ...

Strawberry Shortcake, who debuted in 1980 and the trendy tween in a brand make-over this fall.

"Ni Hao, Kai-Lan" image: Nickelodeon, used with permission. If you have kids, I imagine it's impossible not to know who Dora the Explorer is, even if you haven't seen the show yourself, because she seems to be absolutely everywhere.

When pre-schoolers and early graders come inside from splooshing in mud puddles, they need to be cleaned up and plonked down in front of good entertainment.

My kids are about as opposite as they come. My 3-year-old daughter, Mia, is a girly-girl who loves to play dress-up and Barbie.

The holidays could be a tough season for retailers, but some are taking a proactive stance, heading into the end of year by trying to generate a little excitement despite the cold water that's being flung by the economy.

Hola amigos! Nickelodeon's own Dora the Explorer, everyone's favorite seven-year-old adventurer, comes to Knoxville Zoo on Sunday, September 20 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a special appearance presented by Comcast.

The Fort Worth Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. This yeara s celebration will feature activities for adults and children, including a Fort Worth Guitar Guild concert, Mexican crafts class, Ugly Betty poncho party and Dora Adventure Show.

How's this for saving on room and board, and still being able to delight many thousands of our children -- and giving a boost to charity during the holiday season.

Here are some free printables I came across as I perused the internet looking for concerts for little ones.

Think of it as a foray into fantasy. The Sun Bowl Association on Thursday announced that Dora the Explorer and her fictional cousin, Diego, would be grand marshals of the 73rd FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade.

Consumers can get a jump on one of the new toys of the holiday season as retailers offer the opportunity to pre-order the much-anticipated new Dora Links doll from Mattel.

" " " " VTech V. Smile Motion Active Learning System: Video Games for the Preschooler Set? You Bet! We have a large age range span at our house, and inevitably this causes problems when the 4-year-old wants to play video games with the 17-year-old.A VTech's V. Smile Motion Active Learning System changed that dynamic and opened up a whole new world ...

America's First Lady, Michelle Obama has been quoted as saying a oeIt's a SpongeBob world, we just live in ita .

EXCITED youngsters met cartoon favourites when characters Spongebob Squarepants and Dora The Explorer called in at Meadowhall shopping centre.

There's a City of Lost Toys out there, and there's only one person with the wits, smarts and gumption to find them.