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Whistlefritz Wins Top Children's Media Honors

French and Spanish Language Programs Hailed Among Year's Best Children's Products

Washington, DC (November 14, 2012) – Whistlefritz, the award-winning producer of French and Spanish language DVDs and CDs for children announced that its two latest releases, the French CD Cha, Cha, Cha—French Learning Songs (Chansons pours enfants) and the Spanish DVD Spanish for Kids: La Fiesta de Fritzi (Fritzi's Party) have earned several top consumer awards for the best in children's and parenting resources.

Cha, Cha, Cha—French Learning Songs received a National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award, Mom's Choice Gold Award, and The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval. The festive 15-song CD collection also earned a Parents' Choice Foundation Recommended honor and was named one of the Best 10 Audio/Visual Products of 2012 by Dr. Toy.

Recommended for children of all ages, Cha, Cha, Cha—French Learning Songs (Chansons pours enfants) features acclaimed singer Lynn Veronneau performing French children's songs set to spirited Latin rhythms by bandleader and composer Didier Prossaird. The CD retails for $14.99 and is available for purchase from iTunes, Amazon.com, and Whistlefritz (www.whistlefritz.com).

Spanish for Kids: La Fiesta de Fritzi (Fritzi's Party) earned a coveted Parents' Choice Foundation Silver award and Mom's Choice Gold Award. The Spanish-immersion DVD was also ranked among Dr. Toy's Best Picks of 2012 and was endorsed by the Dove Foundation and KIDS FIRST!

An engaging blend of live action, animation and music, La Fiesta de Fritzi captures all the fun and excitement of planning a birthday party, while teaching basic Spanish words and phrases for familiar household objects, colors, and everyday activities. The DVD retails for $19.99 and is available from Amazon.com and specialty retailers.

"Our company and the artists who collaborate in creating our programs are honored to be recognized by these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to producing the highest-quality products that entertain, educate, and empower children," Whistlefritz Founder and CEO Heidi Stock said.

About Whistlefritz:

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was borne out of a mom's passion to teach her children Spanish. Motivated by research showing that early childhood was the best time to learn a language, Whistlefritz's founder Heidi Stock set out on a mission to assemble high-quality teaching materials for her children. Not finding what she wanted, she created a line of engaging, playful, live-action Spanish and French immersion programs for her own children and kids everywhere. Whistlefritz is a trusted name in language learning entertainment, working with schools and parents across the United States and internationally to do one thing: create entertaining and educational programs to inspire children to learn a new language. For more information and to order Whistlefritz products, please visit www.whistlefritz.com.


La Fiesta de Fritzi (Fritzi's Party) an Invitation to Learn Spanish

The latest in Whistlefritz's Award-winning Spanish for Kids DVD Series

Washington, DC (November 22, 2011) – La Fiesta de Fritzi (Fritzi's Party), the newest release in the multi-award-winning Spanish for Kids DVD series, will be available November 22, 2011 from Whistlefritz for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

Recommended for children ages 2-7, La Fiesta de Fritzi is an all-new Spanish immersion DVD from the producers of Las Estaciones (The Seasons), one of the year's most acclaimed educational DVDs.

Whistlefritz Spanish for Kids DVDs and CDs have been embraced by parents and teachers for their high-quality production value, engaging blend of animation and live-action, fun characters, and catchy music. They have received honors from prestigious family media organizations such as Parents' Choice, NAPPA, KIDS FIRST, Dove Foundation, Mom's Choice, The National Parenting Center, and Dr. Toy.

In La Fiesta de Fritzi, it's the birthday of the playful Whistlefritz mouse, Fritzi, and viewers are invited to join the fun as Maria and the Whistlefritz kids plan the perfect party. There will be balloons, cake, presents, music and special guests. At a Whistlefritz party, even cleaning up is fun! Each step in the party-planning process is conveyed through fun animated segments, live-action footage and charming songs that introduce basic Spanish words and phrases for familiar household objects, colors, and everyday activities. Adding to the fun is a delightful new 3-D Whistlefritz character, Rito the fox, as well as a traditional birthday serenade by singer-songwriter Jorge Anaya.

"La Fiesta de Fritzi captures all the fun of planning a party with best friends, and creates an ideal atmosphere for learning Spanish," said Heidi Stock, founder and CEO of Whistlefritz.

La Fiesta de Fritzi and other Whistlefritz DVDs and CDs are available for purchase online at www.whistlefritz.com, www.itunes.com, and www.amazon.com.

About Whistlefritz

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz is the producer of the award-winning Spanish for Kids series of DVDs and CDs for children. The company was born out of a mother's passion to teach her children Spanish. Dissatisfied with existing materials in the marketplace, Heidi Stock created Whistlefritz to produce programs and recordings that conveyed immersion teaching methods through live-action, animation, and song. For more information, visit www.whistlefritz.com.


Las Estaciones (The Seasons) Spanish Immersion DVD Earns Top Family Media Awards

Honors Include NAPPA Gold Award, Mom's Choice Gold Award, Dr. Toy Best 100 Children's Products, KIDS FIRST! and Dove Foundation Approved Seal

Washington, DC (November 3, 2011) –Las Estaciones (The Seasons), the latest release in Whistlefritz's award-winning Spanish for Kids DVD series, is a winner of the National Association of Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold Award. This is the latest honor for this Spanish immersion DVD that has already been ranked one of the year's best children's DVDs by the most prestigious family media organizations.

The NAPPA Gold Award is the organization's highest honor, which for 20 years has been bestowed on the best children's products. Las Estaciones has also received the Dr. Toy Best 100 Children's Products award and the Mom's Choice Gold Award, which is presented to family-friendly media, products and services based on production quality, design, education value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

Other recent honors include the Dove Foundation's Approved seal, which is awarded to entertainment products "that portray and encourage positive values." The organization praised Las Estaciones as "charming, bright…and upbeat. Those who desire to learn the language will be drawn into this delightful journey." It has also earned a KIDS FIRST! All-Star endorsement and Mr.Dad.com Seal of Approval.

Produced by Whistlefritz, Spanish for Kids is an award-winning Spanish immersion DVD series featuring the adorable Fritzi, a lovable, animated mouse who interacts with live-action adults and children to teach Spanish. In Las Estaciones, Fritzi wants to celebrate his birthday, which comes in the fall. With the help of his friend Maria, viewers learn about the many joys associated with all four seasons, from sledding and snowball fights in winter (el invierno) to trick-or-treating in autumn (el otoño). It's a year-round celebration for young viewers to enjoy with Fritzi and all his Whistlefritz friends! Wired.com's "GeekDad" column praised, "Kids will enjoy watching it repeatedly."

Winner of more than 20 prestigious family media awards, Whistlefritz DVDs and music CDs engage children in "Spanish immersion": learning by hearing and speaking Spanish without any English translation.

Las Estaciones, recommended for children ages 2-7, is available for $19.99. Other titles in the Spanish for Kids series include Cha Cha Cha, Adentro y Afuera (Inside and Out), A Bailar! (Let's Dance!), Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play) and Los Animales (The Animals). For more information on these titles or to order, visit www.whistlefritz.com.


Whistlefrtiz Releases French Language Edition of Award-Winning Cha, Cha, Cha CD

Newest Title in Award-Winning Series of Language Immersion CDs for Children Blends Traditional and Original French Songs Set to Latin Rhythms

Washington, DC (October 18, 2011) – Parlez-vous cha cha cha? Whistlefritz, producer of the award-winning Spanish for Kids series of language immersion DVDs and CDs for children, announces the release of a French language edition of its bestselling and award-winning CD Cha,Cha, Cha. This lively 15-song collection of French children's songs is sung by acclaimed singer Lynn Véronneau and set to spirited Latin rhythms by versatile bandleader and composer Didier Prossaird. Cha Cha Cha will retail for $14.99.

Recommended for children of all ages, Cha, Cha, Cha features beloved traditional songs such as Bingo, Les Éléphants, Tombe La Pluie, and Sur le Pont D'Avignon and catchy upbeat original songs that teach numbers (Les Nombres), days of the week (Les Jours de la Semaine), the months (Tous les Mois) and more. A lover of children's music, Véronneau said that "recording Cha, Cha, Cha is for me a dream come true."

Whistlefritz Spanish CDs and DVDs for children have won top honors from the most trusted family media organizations and earned praise from parents and educators for their musicianship and production quality. "We are excited to introduce a French language-learning CD to our award-winning catalog of immersion CDs and DVDs," said Heidi Stock, founder and CEO of Whistlefritz. "It expands our mission to inspire in children a love of languages and different cultures."

Cha, Cha, Cha is available for purchase online at www.whistlefritz.com, www.itunes.com, and www.amazon.com.

About Whistlefritz

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was borne out of a mom's passion to teach her children Spanish. Motivated by research showing that early childhood was the best time to learn a language, Whistlefritz's founder set out on a mission to assemble high-quality teaching materials for her children. Not finding what she wanted, she created a line of engaging, playful, live-action Spanish immersion programs for her own children and kids everywhere. Whistlefritz is a trusted name in language learning entertainment, working with schools and parents across the United States and internationally to do one thing: create entertaining and educational programs to inspire children to want to learn a new language. For more information and to order Whistlefritz products, please visit www.whistlefritz.com.

About Lynn Véronneau:

A Quebec native with a hauntingly beautiful voice, Lynn Véronneau is an acclaimed singer who performs extensively in Europe, the United States and Canada. Her acoustic band Véronneau's 2011 CD release, Joie de Vivre, charted in the JazzWeek World Music Top 20.

About Didier Prossaird:

Didier Prossaird's irresistible music is as unique as his background. The versatile bandleader and composer was born in Saint Denis, France, and lived in Paris before moving to Saint Barth's and Washington, DC, where he created the acclaimed salsa band Sin Miedo.


Whistlefritz CD Release Cha, Cha, Cha - Spanish Learning Songs

Earns Dr. Toy and Parents' Choice Honors
Title in Award-Winning Spanish for Beginners Series Recommended as One of Year's Best Children's Products

Washington, DC (October 19, 2010) –Cha, Cha, Cha, the latest CD release in the bestselling Spanish for Beginners series of Spanish immersion DVDs and CDs for children, was honored as one of the year's best products for children by Dr. Toy and Parents' Choice Foundation, Whistlefritz founder and CEO Heidi Stock announced.

The Dr. Toy website selected Cha, Cha, Cha as one of the 10 Best Audio/Visuals for 2010, and also included it on its annual list of "100 Best Children's Products." Dr. Toy praised this CD of Spanish songs for children performed by award-winning singer and songwriter Jorge Anaya as "a colorful clever collection" and "a great way to expand vocabulary and become bilingual."

Parents' Choice awarded Cha, Cha Cha its "Recommended" seal, and praised the Spanish children's CD as "a load of fun…makes learning Spanish exhilarating and alive."

Dr. Toy and Parents' Choice are two of the most recognized and respected advocates of quality children's media. Stevanne Auerbach, educator and author of 15 books, launched the Dr. Toy website in 1995. Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children's products.

"Whistlefritz is dedicated to working with schools and parents to create entertaining educational programs that inspire children to love Spanish," Stock said, "I am honored that Cha, Cha, Cha was recognized by Dr. Toy and Parents' Choice, with whom I share a commitment to excellence in children's media."

Cha, Cha, Cha is an irresistible and engaging mix of traditional Spanish folksongs and catchy original songs performed in a variety of lively Latin rhythms and musical styles, including samba, cha cha, and polka. Each song is a fun and festive introduction to Spanish vocabulary that introduces and reinforces such basic concepts as the letters of the alphabet, numbers, parts of the body, articles of clothing, and more.

Cha, Cha, Cha and other Whistlefritz Spanish CDs and videos for children are available for purchase online at www.whistlefritz.com, www.itunes.com, and www.amazon.com.


New Spanish for Beginners DVD from Whistlefritz -"Adentro y Afuera"

Teachers' Choice Award for the Family 2010
One of the Most Honored Childrens' DVDs of the Year

Washington DC (December 11, 2009) – Whistlefritz, which produces the popular Spanish for Beginners series of language immersion DVDs, announced today that its latest DVD release Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) has been awarded a Learning® Magazine's 2010 Teachers' ChoiceSM Award for the Family. Hosted by Learning Magazine, the Teachers' Choice Awards honor products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the classroom and at home. A panel of teacher evaluators use each product in their classrooms and homes to find the best products for teachers and parents.

This Learning® Magazine's 2010 Teachers' ChoiceSM Award for the Family makes Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) one of the most honored children's DVDs of the year. In addition to the Teachers' Choice Award, Adentro y Afuera has also won the following awards:

  • Parents' Choice Silver Award
  • iParenting Media "Outstanding Products for 2009"
  • The National Parenting Center 2009 Seal of Approval
  • Dr. Toy's Best Play and Learn Vacation Products
  • The Dove Foundation's Family-Approved Seal
  • Endorsed by KIDS FIRST!
  • Dove Foundation "Seal of Approval"
  • Grandkids Gift Guide Super Product Award

Available nationwide on DVD, Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) seamlessly blends live action with colorful animation and engaging characters, including the vibrant teacher Maria who guides the children as they navigate the lively world of Whistlefritz. Niños and niñas will be saying ¡Hola! to Spanish in no time as the series' use of stories, music, play, and dance make it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool. Through the use of proven immersion methods -- where kids learn Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English translation -- Spanish for Beginners stimulates, educates and allows kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children … and so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play) and Los Animales were released.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera – or Inside and Out – join teacher Maria and her friend Fritzi the mouse as they help us learn the names of the different rooms of a house and the many objects found throughout, then go outside to see what you find on a playground. While the program is designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide which lists all words in order of appearance, providing an easy reference for parents who themselves may be learning Spanish for the first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the series are Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar, which received a 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Preferred Choice Award. Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales received a Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, 2007 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards, KIDS FIRST! endorsement, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Seal of Excellence.

The music CD ¡A Bailar! received the National Parenting Publications Award, a 2008 iParenting Media Award, The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, a Parents' Choice Approved Award and is endorsed by KIDS FIRST!

Whistlefritz's DVDs and ¡A Bailar! CD are recommended for ages 2-6. DVDs retail for $19.99 each and the CD is $14.99. To order products visit www.whistlefritz.com.

About Whistlefritz

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz is the producer of the award-winning Spanish for Beginners series of Spanish DVDs and CDs for children. The company was born out of a mother's passion to teach her children Spanish. Dissatisfied with existing materials in the marketplace, Heidi Stock created Whistlefritz to produce programs and recordings that conveyed immersion teaching methods through live-action, animation, and song. Whistlefritz's Spanish CDs and DVDs for children have featured in Booklist and School Library Journal, and have been honored by Parents' Choice Foundation, KIDS FIRST!, Dove Foundation, Teachers' Choice, and The National Parenting Center. For more information, visit www.whistlefritz.com.


New DVD from Whistlefritz Receives National Awards

Washington DC (August 18, 2009) – The newest title in the wonderful, whimsical Spanish for Beginners series of DVDs -- Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) just received awards from national organizations that honor the very best in children's entertainment and educational products, it was announced today by Heidi Stock, producer and creator of the series.

Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) received these awards:

  • iParenting Media "Outstanding Products for 2009"
  • The National Parenting Center 2009 Seal of Approval.
  • Dr. Toy's Best Play and Learn Vacation Products
  • The Dove Foundation's Family-Approved Seal

Available nationwide September 1, 2009, just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15), Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera (Inside & Out) seamlessly blends live action with lively animation and amusing characters. Niños and niñas will be saying ¡Hola! to Spanish in no time as the series' use of engaging stories, funny characters, lively music and interactive fun makes it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool. Through the immersion method -- learning Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English translation -- Spanish for Beginners programs stimulate, educate and allow kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children … and so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play) and Los Animales were released.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera – or Inside and Out – join teacher Maria and her friend Fritzi the mouse as they help us learn the names of the different rooms of a house and the many objects found throughout, then go outside to see what you find on a playground. While the program is designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide which lists all words in order of appearance, providing an easy reference for parents who themselves may be learning Spanish for the first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the Whistlefritz DVD series are Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar, which received numerous honors including a 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Preferred Choice Award. Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales also received a Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, a 2007 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards, a KIDS FIRST! endorsement, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Seal of Excellence.

The music CD ¡A Bailar! received the National Parenting Publications Award, a 2008 iParenting Media Award, The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, a Parents' Choice Approved Award and is endorsed by KIDS FIRST!

Whistlefritz's DVDs and ¡A Bailar! CD are recommended for ages 2-6. DVDs retail for $19.99 each and the CD is $14.99. For more information on Whistlefritz or to order products visit www.whistlefritz.com.


SPANISH FOR KIDS MADE FUN AND EASY ... JUST WHISTLEFRITZ!

Newest Title in Award-Winning Series –
Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera (Inside and Out)

Available on DVD Sept 1, 2009 for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Washington DC (May 28, 2009) – Welcome to the wonderful, whimsical world of Whistlefritz and its Spanish for Beginners DVD and CD series, where kids learn Spanish the fun way! Seamlessly blending live action with lively animation and amusing characters, your child will be saying ¡Hola! to Spanish in no time with the newest release, Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera, available September 1, 2009 just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15, 2009).

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children … and so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play) and Los Animales (The Animals) were released.

Learning to understand and speak Spanish – the world's third most spoken language – opens up a new world of opportunity for children, but it only works if the lessons can hold their attention. That's where Whistlefritz comes in. The series' use of engaging stories, funny characters, lively music and interactive fun makes it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool that stimulates, educates and allows kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Believing that, during the learning process, switching back and forth between English and Spanish makes it harder for a child to master the new language, the Whistlefritz series engages children in "Spanish immersion": learning Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English translation. Children are great mimics, so by adapting this teaching method, children are immediately exposed to the repetition needed to master new words and phrases, bringing them along to exciting new "language destinations" in every program and immersing them in the rich Spanish-language environment.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera – or Inside and Out – join teacher Maria and her friend Fritzi the mouse as they help us learn the names of the different rooms of a house and the many objects found throughout, then go outside to see what you find on a playground. While the program is designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide which lists all words in order of appearance, providing an easy reference for parents who themselves may be learning Spanish for the first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the Whistlefritz DVD series are Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar, which received numerous honors including a 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Preferred Choice Award. Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales also received a Parents' Choice Approved Award, The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval, a 2007 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards, a KIDS FIRST! endorsement, and Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Seal of Excellence.

The music CD ¡A Bailar! received the National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA), a 2008 iParenting Media Award, The National Parenting Center's 2008 Seal of Approval, a Parents' Choice Approved Award and is endorsed by KIDS FIRST!

Whistlefritz's DVDs and ¡A Bailar! CD are recommended for ages 2-6. DVDs retail for $19.99 each and the CD is $14.99. For more information on Whistlefritz or to order products visit www.whistlefritz.com.


WHISTLEFRITZ SPANISH CD RECEIVES MULTIPLE NATIONAL AWARD

Collection of Original and Traditional Spanish Songs Help Kids Learn Through Music

Glen Echo, MD (May 21, 2008) – Glen Echo, Maryland-based Whistlefritz, producer of the Spanish for Beginners series of Spanish immersion media for children, today announced that the Whistlefritz Spanish for Beginners CD ¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! has been recognized for excellence by 4 national parenting organizations:

  • Winner of a 2008 iParenting Media Award
  • Winner of The National Parenting Center's 2008 Seal of Approval
  • Winner of a 2008 Parents' Choice Approved Award
  • Endorsed by KIDS FIRST!

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance!, featuring award-winning Latin American musical artist and composer Jorge Anaya, is a collection of original and traditional Spanish songs that makes learning Spanish simple and fun for kids. The CD introduces children to Spanish words for numbers, letters, colors, parts of the body, directions, activities, and more, all to the beat of a playful mix of salsa, merengue, corrido, cumbia, ranchera, and rumba.

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! is fun and educational for kids and parents alike. As The National Parenting Center said in its award review:

    This wonderful CD impressed our testers with its exceptional production values, great sound and superb assortment of songs that featured many styles of music. Kids found it fun to listen to and parents loved that both the lyrics and their translations were included. Whether you want to teach your children the alphabet or entire songs you can do it with this CD. By employing performers who sing clearly and giving them lyrics that stress repetition, learning seemed to come much easier for children.

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! follows in the footsteps of Whistlefritz' award-winning Spanish immersion DVDs for kids, Los Animales and Vamos A Jugar. ¡A Bailar! Let's Dance!, along with Whistlefritz DVDs Los Animales and Vamos A Jugar, are available for immediate purchase from www.whistlefritz.com and www.amazon.com.

About Whistlefritz—The Products

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! is part of the award-winning Whistlefritz Spanish for Beginners series. Whistlefritz uses proven Spanish immersion techniques to teach language skills early in life when children are most receptive to language acquisition. Whistlefritz programs are tailored for young children and do not require any prior knowledge of Spanish. A helpful translation guide is included with all DVDs and CDs. Whistlefritz's Spanish immersion DVDs have received national awards and recognition from iParenting Media, Parents' Choice, NAPPA, KIDS FIRST! and The National Parenting Center.

About Whistlefritz—The Mission

Headquartered in Glen Echo, Maryland on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., Whistlefritz was founded in 2006 by a mom with a passion for enriching the lives of children through the discovery of a second language. With the knowledge that the "window of opportunity" for learning language opens as early as the toddler years, Whistlefritz' founding mom developed a Spanish language program for her own children. The program grew into Whistlefritz, a young company on a mission to create entertaining Spanish programs for parents and teachers who want to open the window of language for their own children and students.


WHISTLEFRITZ RELEASES CD OF SPANISH SONGS FOR KIDS

Award-Winning Producer of Spanish for Beginners DVD Series Releases Collection of Original and Traditional Spanish Songs for Children

Glen Echo, MD (May 21, 2008) – Glen Echo, Maryland-based Whistlefritz, producer of the Spanish for Beginners series of Spanish immersion DVDs for children, today announced the release of a new CD of Spanish songs called ¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! ¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! is a collection of original and traditional Spanish music that makes learning Spanish simple and fun. The CD introduces children to Spanish words for numbers, letters, colors, parts of the body, directions, activities, and more, all to the beat of fun and upbeat Latin rhythms, from salsa and merengue to rumba, ranchera, corrido, cumbia and rock 'n roll!

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! features award-winning Latin American musical artist Jorge Anaya. Anaya, a native of El Salvador, has entertained audiences of all ages across the United States and Latin America for decades. Listeners will be delighted by Anaya's original works as well as his unique renditions of popular traditional favorites. This assortment of delightful Latin tunes is sure to become a favorite with young listeners and adults alike.

"Working on ¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! with Jorge Anaya was a tremendous experience," said Heidi Stock, founder and CEO of Whistlefritz. "He is a gifted singer and songwriter, and the original songs and new takes on old favorites will help introduce generations of kids to Spanish."

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance!, along with Whistlefritz DVDs Los Animales and Vamos A Jugar, are available for immediate purchase from www.whistlefritz.com and www.amazon.com.

About Whistlefritz—The Products

¡A Bailar! Let's Dance! is part of the award-winning Whistlefritz Spanish for Beginners series. Whistlefritz uses proven Spanish immersion techniques to teach language skills early in life when children are most receptive to language acquisition. Whistlefritz DVDs and CDs are tailored for young children and do not require any prior knowledge of Spanish. A helpful translation guide is included with all DVDs and CDs. Whistlefritz's Spanish immersion DVDs have received national awards and recognition from iParenting Media, Parents' Choice, NAPPA, KIDS FIRST! and the National Parenting Center.

About Whistlefritz—The Mission

Headquartered in Glen Echo, Maryland on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., Whistlefritz was founded in 2006 by a mom with a passion for enriching the lives of children through the discovery of a second language. With the knowledge that the "window of opportunity" for learning language opens as early as the toddler years, Whistlefritz' founding mom developed a Spanish language program for her own children. The program grew into Whistlefritz, a young company on a mission to create entertaining Spanish programs for parents and teachers who want to open the window of language for their own children and students.


WHISTLEFRITZ SPANISH LANGUAGE DVDS RECEIVE MULTIPLE NATIONAL AWARDS

New Spanish Immersion Programs for Kids Recognized by Parenting Organizations

Glen Echo, MD (November 14, 2007) – Glen Echo, Maryland-based WHISTLEFRITZ, producer of Spanish immersion DVDs for kids, today announced that the first two DVD programs in its Spanish for Beginners series received awards for excellence from four national parenting organizations. The Whistlefritz series is designed to give kids a language advantage by teaching second language skills early in life when children are most receptive to language learning. Whistlefritz DVDs are available for immediate purchase from www.whistlefritz.com and www.amazon.com.

Whistlefritz was the recipient of the following awards recognizing excellence in the children's marketplace:


Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar (Let's Play)

    iParenting Media Award 2007
    Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Preferred Choice Award


Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales (Animals)

    The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2007 Honors Award
    The National Parenting Center's 2007 Seal of Approval
    Creative Child Magazine's 2007 Seal of Excellence


Each of the four awards organizations has a well-deserved and long-standing reputation for rigorously and objectively evaluating and recommending the best children's products. The National Parenting Center described Los Animales (Animals) as a "unique DVD," with "whimsical and appealing" characters that offer kids "a fun way to actively participate in expanding their knowledge of Spanish." NAAPA said that the "very interactive" immersion methods used in Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales make it "downright easy for children to pick up the Spanish language," calling the DVD a "culturally broadening experience."


Reviewers were equally enthusiastic about Vamos a Jugar. The reviewers from iParenting Media Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the children's marketplace, highlighted the "fun and simple" approach the DVD used to teach kids Spanish, noting the "vibrant and active" colors, the appealing teacher and children, and the upbeat songs. Describing the program as "quick moving" and action-filled, reviewers praised the DVD's ability to engage young children. Creative Child Magazine, a national publication focused on children, bestowed awards on both DVDs, including the prestigious Preferred Choice Award for Vamos a Jugar.


"I am extremely grateful for the recognition that Los Animales and Vamos a Jugar have received from so many respected parenting organizations," said Heidi Stock, founder and CEO of Whistlefritz. "iParenting Media, The National Parenting Center, the National Parenting Publications Awards, and Creative Child Magazine play key roles in advising parents and educators on the highest quality products available for children."


ABOUT THE WHISTLEFRITZ DVDs

LOS ANIMALES features the antics of a motley group of animals at play, and includes beloved Spanish-language folksongs, Los Pollitos and Vengan a Ver Mi Granja. VAMOS A JUGAR gives a child's-eye view of day-to-day activities, and teaches the naming of numbers, clothing, body parts and more. Songs include Spanish folksong, Los Ninos Cuando Bailan, and new twists on favorite children's songs Cabeza, Hombros and Ojos, Orejas. Both DVDs feature a charming teacher, Maria, her playful puppet pals, and the lively, singing and dancing Whistlefritz kids! Whistlefritz Spanish immersion DVDs are tailored for young children and do not require any prior knowledge of Spanish. Children and adults learn intuitively and naturally by connecting the language to the playful imagery and songs in the videos. A helpful translation guide is included with all DVDs.


ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Glen, Echo, Maryland on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., Whistlefritz was created out of CEO and founder Heidi Stock's desire to enrich the lives of children through the discovery of a second language. "As a mother of young children who are learning Spanish as a second language, I founded Whistlefritz because I wanted to create high-quality Spanish immersion DVDs to help parents and educators bring the gift of language to their kids," said Stock. "Children are most receptive to learning a second language early in life as their cognitive and language abilities are naturally evolving. Whistlefritz DVDs are a fun and engaging way to seize this critical language opportunity using proven language immersion methods to inspire children."



WHISTLEFRITZ RELEASES EARLY LEARNING SPANISH LANGUAGE DVD SERIES FOR KIDS Immersion Programs Make Learning Spanish Fun

Glen Echo, MD (August 9, 2007) – Glen Echo, Maryland-based WHISTLEFRITZ, producer of early learning Spanish language DVDs, today announced the release of two new DVDs in its Spanish for Beginners series. The series is designed to give young children a language advantage in an ever-shrinking global society, and to teach these skills early when the brain is most receptive to learning a new language. Whistlefritz DVDs are available for immediate purchase from www.whistlefritz.com and www.amazon.com.


LOS ANIMALES features the antics of a motley group of animals at play, and includes beloved Spanish-language folksongs, Los Pollitos and Vengan a Ver Mi Granja. VAMOS A JUGAR gives a child's-eye view of day-to-day activities, and teaches the naming of numbers, clothing, body parts and more. Songs include Spanish folksong, Los Ninos Cuando Bailan, and new twists on favorite children's songs Cabeza, Hombros and Ojos, Orejas. Both DVDs feature a charming teacher, Maria, her playful puppet pals, and the lively, singing and dancing Whistlefritz kids!


Whistlefritz was created out of CEO and Founder Heidi Stock's desire to enrich the lives of children through the discovery of a second language. "As a mother of young children who are learning Spanish as a second language, I founded Whistlefritz because I wanted to create high-quality Spanish immersion DVDs to help parents and educators bring the gift of language to their kids," said Stock. "Children are most receptive to learning a second language early in life as their cognitive and language abilities are naturally evolving. Whistlefritz DVDs are a fun and engaging way to seize this critical language opportunity using proven language immersion methods to inspire children."


About the Product

Whistlefritz's Spanish immersion DVDs are tailored for young children and do not require any prior knowledge of Spanish. Children and adults learn intuitively and naturally by connecting the language to the playful imagery and songs in the videos. A helpful translation guide is included with all DVDs.


About Whistlefritz

Headquartered in Glen Echo, Maryland on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., Whistlefritz was founded in 2006 by a mom with a passion for teaching language to children when their cognitive skills are most receptive to it – early childhood. With the knowledge that this language "window of opportunity" begins as early as the toddler years, Whistlefritz's founding mom developed a Spanish language program for her own children. The program grew into Whistlefritz, a young company on a mission to create entertaining Spanish DVDs for parents (and teachers) who want to open up the language window of opportunity for children.