Crazy Crafts, a new DVD series from Casablanca Kids, is a wacky, colorful adventure, filled with stories and crafts specially designed to help children, parents and educators explore the endless possibilities of imaginative play. Based upon the popular television series "Crazy Quilt" from Treehouse TV, this unique DVD series presents a series of engaging stories illustrated by easy to make characters that are created using ordinary household items such as construction paper, pipe cleaners and styrofoam balls. Stories like The Lonely Serpent, whose sock-puppet snake and the Prince of Whales, which stars a cardboard whale with an oversized appetite, invite children to explore their own feelings, attitudes and responses to situations that they may encounter in their own lives.

According to Casablanca Kids president, Ed Glinert, Crazy Crafts is a welcome return to simple, high quality childrenâs entertainment. ãThe series was designed as a fun, safe way to encourage childrenâs ingenuity, creativity and language skills,ä commented Mr. Glinert, "and with the use of enhanced DVD technology we have been able to add detailed craft instructions, an activity guide and access to an exclusive website with bonus features".

Children will enjoy hours of endless entertainment watching stories like Jimbo the Frog, Hoppy Copter Rescue, and The Monster Under The Bed. The simplicity of the crafts and easy to find materials will allow children of all ages to experience the stories again, and again by making the crafts, and then acting out the stories. Through imaginative play, focusing, creating and reflection children will learn how to interact with the world around them, and will begin to understand the fundamental elements of creative problem solving. Whether at home, in school, at summer camp, or when you are looking for a great childrenâs party or rainy day activity, Crazy Crafts is an ideal entertainment product that is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating for children.

Crazy Crafts DVD will be available nationwide April, 2004.