“The passing cloud, the cooling breeze, the sudden
“The passing cloud, the cooling breeze, the sudden storm that threatens to burst and finally does, the wind that stirs and suddenly blows with full force, the light that fades and is reborn are all things, elusive to the eyes of the uninitiated, that transfigure the color and shape of the bodies of water.” (Claude Monet)
The Musee de l’Orangerie sits in the jardins de Tuileries, not far from the Musee du Louvre in Paris. It contains over 140 works by French painters, produced between 1880 and 1930. A specially designed space was created in the Orangerie to house the 12 piece series The Water Lilies, painted by Claude Monet between 1918 and 1926, and gifted to France by Monet following the signing of the armistice. Monet’s own garden and ponds at Giverny provide the setting painted in these works.
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Barney - Let’s Go to the Zoo 
Barney, BJ, and Baby Bop invite young viewers to accompany them as they visit the Fort Worth Zoo in this 50-minute, never-televised Barney show. Unlike the typical televised episode, this installment is shot completely on location. Absent is the core group of children who interact with Barney–instead, Barney focuses on BJ, Baby Bop, and his young viewers. BJ attempts to chronicle their journey through the zoo with his camera, Baby Bop embarks on a quest to introduce her stuffed elephant Nellie to a real elephant, and Scooter McNutty tries desperately to locate the squirrel exhibit. Barney provides key information about animals like Mandle monkeys, zebras, and flamingos while posing many questions and challenges that invite viewer interaction. Also included is footage of real children discussing and imitating a variety of animals. Eleven fun songs accompany Barney’s expedition including “What Will We See at the Zoo,” “Rock Like a Monkey,” and “Everybody Needs a Nap.” The Fort Worth Zoo proves to be a wonderful setting for this innovative Barney episode and the animal photography is close-up and excellent. (Ages 2 to 6) –Tami Horiuchi
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Customer Review: Disappointment
My son loves Barney and I think the messages are great about sharing and accepting others etc. The problem with this DVD is that Barney’s voice is muted and not as “excited” as he usually is on the TV show. It is noticeable enough that if your child is really into Barney–I would not recommend it. If it wasn’t for that –which is a big part of the DVD since Barney talks throughout it–the actually animal presentations are nice.
Customer Review: LOOOOOVES this
As much as I try to control tv watching, my sons (26 month) LOVES this DVD and asks for it “watch Barney?” (he likes Thomas the Tank Engine but asks for Barney more often). He sings along and imitates what they are doing. While I personally don’t like Barney, it’s a hit with the kids!
Adult Monet “Garden at Giverny” Stick Umbrella 
Our stick umbrellas continue to be one of our most popular product lines. They are sturdy and durable, with a wooden handle and pole. The 48-inch canopy is large enough to shelter you and a friend.
Baby Einstein - Baby Monet 
BABY MONET™ DISCOVERING THE SEASONS is a playful introduction for babies and toddlers to the sights and sounds of spring, summer, fall, and winter. From rainbows to sun flowers, falling leaves to snowflakes, this wondrous portrait of the yearly cycle will enchant little ones with real images reflecting each of the four seasons. It includes captivating visuals of children and toys, delightful puppet shows, and masterpieces by Monet, all set to the beautiful music of Vivaldi.~~(c)The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Baby Einstein and the Boy’s Head logo are trademarks of The Baby Einstein Company, LLC and ALBERT EINSTEIN and EINSTEIN are trademarks of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. All rights reserved.
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Customer Review: Not too bad
I don’t think it’s as bad as some reviewers claim. It’s certainly not as bad as Baby Newton. The zebras are not terribly annoying as I read in another review. My son (20 mos.) smiles at them and likes the part near the end when they dance. The dance music is upbeat and fun. If anything bad can be said, it’s kind of slow moving; but I guess what can one expect from nature scenes?
Customer Review: Baby Einstein - Baby Monet - Discovering the Seasons, Just Incredible
Baby Einstein is a wonderful line of videos to help aid in your child’s development. Get them off to a very good start with these videos, and this special one, Baby Einstein - Baby Monet - Discovering the Seasons. Get them well on the way to a successful future now! Don’t wait!
In the late 1860’s Monet continued to study landscape painting working with Courbet at Trouville and working frequently with Renoir at Le Grenouillere. It was at Le Grenouillere, that the first pure Impressionist painting took form. It was a radical departure from academic standards.
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