3. Baby Newton: All About Shapes

With Van Gogh, Dolittle, and other Baby programs under their belts, the tots will sidle up to Baby Newton expecting a similar exploration of building blocks to brilliance, but this time there's a wrinkle or two. Animation makes its first appearance, and parents steeped in keep-it-simple culture may object to the springy "I Know My Shapes" song, a departure from classical-only video predecessors.