One can't fully appreciate Kattam's prodigious skill and showmanship until having seen him perform live. This wildly entertaining video puts those talents on full display as master percussionist, Kattam, enthralls a sizable young audience with a live show of his musical adventure, 'Timbuktu to Bombay'! Part musicology, part geography and 100% adventurous fun, it's the sort of interactive performance kids can't get enough ...Read more

Among the many things that make this DVD a powerhouse at imparting valuable life lessons to children is its format. The centerpiece consists of author Carl Sommer reading The Ugly Princess aloud and discussing it with a group of highly engaged youngsters. The onscreen exchanges in which Carl and the kids delve into characters' actions and emotional dynamics are extraordinarily effective and enlightening. We hear the tale ...Read more