Surprise, AZ (December 15, 2008) -- Soaring Star Productions’ “Pocket Snails Potty Adventure” children’s DVD continues to receive recognition for its entertaining and innovative approach to potty training with the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval from America's Most Trusted Dad™, Armin Brott, and the Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine.

Since its September 2007 release, the DVD has been recognized by such prestigious organizations as NAPPA, Dr. Toy, Kids First!, The Dove Foundation and The Toy Man, and has attracted many positive reviews and media attention including the Arizona Republic’s Tony Lombardo who concluded: “consider the potty conquered!”

"We are delighted that ‘Potty Adventure’ has been honored by the industry’s toughest critics," said Kate Beale, vice president of Soaring Star Productions. "Together with the recent endorsements from Mr. Dad and Creative Child Magazine, moms and dads alike can be assured of the quality and effectiveness of our innovative potty training program."

“Pocket Snails Potty Adventure” features the intrepid snail trio, Gordon, Dale and Buttons, as they help a little boy Jake, whose pocket they reside in, teach his younger sister about using the bathroom. Soaring Star cleverly accomplishes the task by having the Pocket Snails set out with a camera and the Potty Steps Map to communicate the complete potty process with pictures and graphics for a visual learning lesson. As an added resource for parents, each DVD comes complete with a child-size Potty Steps Map so that children can follow along with the program and then use the map on their own potty learning adventures!

Soaring Star employ a successful formula using the Pocket Snails as the little movie star messengers to speak to a child on his or her level. The hard-shelled heroes for pre-schoolers are proud endorsers that assist a child through exciting repetition, original upbeat music and lyrics, encouragement and positive reinforcement that pleases both the child and, ultimately, the parents.

The first two Pocket Snails videos, “Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure” and “Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure,” have been honored with a combined total of over 20 different educational, parenting, and graphic production awards.

“Pocket Snails Potty Adventure” (MSRP $14.95), the newest title in the award-winning Pocket Snails series, is recommended for ages 2 and up and is available nationwide at www.pocketsnails.com, www.amazon.com, www.touchpointsdvd.com or by calling 800-756-8792.


About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining. For additional information or to order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com.

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Surprise, AZ (December 6, 2007) -- Soaring Star Productions’ new "Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" children’s DVD continues to receive recognition from prestigious organizations for its entertaining and innovative approach to potty training. Since its release in September, the DVD has been recognized with:

• NAPPA Honors Award - 2007 National Parenting Publications Awards competition
• KIDS FIRST!® Endorsement - Coalition for Quality Children’s Media
• 5-Star Rating - The Dove Foundation
• Seal of Approval - The Toy Man™
• Award of Excellence - The Toy Man™
• Editors Choice Award - The Toy Man™
• Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products Award for the entire Pocket Snails series

Evaluators from these organizations describe "Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" as "simply a delightful training tool," "an absolute wonder," "a sweet and compelling animated program," and "engaging and easy for a child to relate to."

"Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" features the intrepid snail trio, Gordon, Dale and Buttons, as they help a little boy Jake, whose pocket they reside in, teach his younger sister about using the bathroom. Soaring Star cleverly accomplishes the task by having the Pocket Snails set out with a camera and the Potty Steps Map to communicate the complete potty process with pictures and graphics for a visual learning lesson. As an added resource for parents, each DVD comes complete with a child-size Potty Steps Map so that children can follow along with the program and then use the map on their own potty learning adventures!

"‘Potty Adventure’ continues to be recognized and honored by the industry’s toughest critics," said Kate Beale, vice president of Soaring Star Productions. "It is an outstanding achievement to have garnered so many awards since its September release. Parents can be assured that they are using a potty training program that is truly one of the best on the market today."

Soaring Star has found a successful formula by using the Pocket Snails as the little movie star messengers to speak to a child on his or her level. The hard-shelled heroes for pre-schoolers are proud endorsers that assist a child through exciting repetition, original upbeat music and lyrics, encouragement and positive reinforcement that pleases both the child and, ultimately, the parents.

The first two Pocket Snails videos, "Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure" and "Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure," have been honored with a combined total of over 20 different educational, parenting, and graphic production awards.

"Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" (MSRP $14.95), the newest title in the award-winning Pocket Snails series, is recommended for ages 2 and up and is available nationwide at www.pocketsnails.com, www.amazon.com, and other fine retailers.


About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining. For additional information or to order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com.

About NAPPA
The National Parenting Publications Awards were created in 1990 to review children’s products. It has since expanded into two divisions: Children’s Products and Parenting Resources. NAPPA is recognized for its service to parents, having won the Parenting Publications of America’s Gold Award for Editorial Excellence. NAPPA is a program administered by Dominion Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, and promoted in association with parenting publications across the U.S.A. and on the web at Parenthood.com.

About KIDS FIRST!®
KIDS FIRST!® Is a program of the not-for-profit Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, founded in 1991 to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children’s programs. The Coalition is a voluntary collaboration comprising more than 10,000 media professionals, lobbyists, policymakers, child advocates, educators, parents and families nationwide. KIDS FIRST!® evaluates, rates, and endorses children's feature films, DVDs, videos, audio recordings and television using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising child development professionals, teachers and parents as well as children from diverse geographic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

About Dove Foundation
The Dove Foundation is a non-profit organization established to encourage and promote the creation, production and distribution of wholesome family entertainment. The Foundation, free from commercial pressures, awards a blue and white Dove Seal to any movie or video that is rated "family-friendly" by its film review board.

About The Toy Man™ Product Guide
The Toy Man Product Guide is A ChildSafe International Corp, CSI™, publication produced in association with the International Parenting institute, IPi™. Products are evaluated based upon strict guidelines established by CSI’s specialists in education and behavioral science. Only those products that pass these evaluation guidelines are inducted into the guide.

About Dr. Toy
Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. is the Director of the Institute for Childhood Resources, San Francisco, and produces the annual holiday guide, "100 Best Children's Products." She is an expert in child development, author of "Dr. Toy 's Smart Play/Smart Toys" and "Toys for a Lifetime", a frequent writer of articles, consultant, and speaker about toys, children's products, play and parenting.

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New "Pocket Snails® Potty Adventure" DVD Wins Prestigious NAPPA Honors Award

Surprise, AZ (October 1, 2007) -- The new "Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" children’s DVD - just released September 27, 2007 - has been named as an Honors Award winner in the 2007 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children’s Products competition. This distinction recognizes "Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" as a standout among toys, books, DVDs, software & video games, music and spoken-word recordings available for children today. Full results will be announced Nov. 1, 2007, in 40 regional parenting magazines across the country and online at Parenthood.com.

"NAPPA-winning products meet the most stringent criteria and are judged by nationally recognized industry experts, educators, reviewers and advocates in their fields," said NAPPA Manager Barbara Smith Decker. "NAPPA has set the industry standard of excellence for nearly two decades and the award is a much-sought honor by manufacturers, artists, authors and product designers. When parents see the NAPPA Gold or Honors seal on winning products, they’re assured of a high quality, fun and educational experience for their children."

"Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" features the intrepid snail trio, Gordon, Dale and Buttons, as they help a little boy Jake, whose pocket they reside in, teach his younger sister about using the bathroom. Soaring Star cleverly accomplishes the task by having the Pocket Snails set out with a camera and the Potty Steps Map to communicate the complete potty process with pictures and graphics for a visual learning lesson. As an added resource for parents, each DVD comes complete with a child-size Potty Steps Map so that children can follow along with the program and then use the map on their own potty learning adventures!

"Receiving a NAPPA is an outstanding achievement!" said Kate Beale, vice president of Soaring Star Productions. "Parents can be assured that they are using a potty training program that is truly one of the best on the market today."

Soaring Star has found a successful formula by using the Pocket Snails as the little movie star messengers to speak to a child on his or her level. The hard-shelled heroes for pre-schoolers are proud endorsers that assist a child through exciting repetition, original upbeat music and lyrics, encouragement and positive reinforcement that pleases both the child and, ultimately, the parents.

The first two Pocket Snails videos, "Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure" and "Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure," have been honored with a combined total of over 20 different educational, parenting, and graphic production awards.

"Pocket Snails Potty Adventure" (MSRP $14.95) is recommended for ages 2 and up and is available nationwide at www.pocketsnails.com, www.amazon.com, and other fine retailers.


About NAPPA
The National Parenting Publications Awards were created in 1990 to review children’s products. It has since expanded into two divisions: Children’s Products and Parenting Resources. NAPPA is recognized for its service to parents, having won the Parenting Publications of America’s Gold Award for Editorial Excellence. NAPPA is a program administered by Dominion Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, and promoted in association with parenting publications across the United States and on the web at Parenthood.com.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining. For additional information or to order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com.

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Potty Training From a New Perspective

Soaring Star Productions' award-winning Pocket Snails® series continues with the new Pocket Snails Potty Adventure DVD to be released nationwide on September 27, 2007. This time the three mini mollusks tackle the topic of potty training from a kids perspective.

Surprise, AZ (September 7, 2007) -- Soaring Star Productions LLC today announced that its third DVD feature, Pocket Snails® Potty Adventure, starring the Pocket Snails®, will premiere in stores nationwide on September 27, 2007.

In this innovative new video, the three mini mollusks tackle the topic of potty training. The title is the third DVD in the successful award-winning children's series from Soaring Star, an educational media production company with classic character contributors.

Pocket Snails Potty Adventure features the intrepid snail trio, Gordon, Dale and Buttons, as they help a little boy Jake, whose pocket they reside in, teach his younger sister about using the bathroom. Soaring Star cleverly accomplishes the task by having the Pocket Snails set out with a camera and the Potty Steps Map to communicate the complete potty process with pictures and graphics for a visual learning lesson. As an added resource for parents, each DVD comes complete with a child-size Potty Steps Map so that children can follow along with the program and then use the map on their own potty learning adventures!

Kate Beale, vice president of Soaring Star, said, "Tackling the potty issue with children is never an easy task for a parent. We knew from our first two Pocket Snails features that we had a fun and entertaining means of communicating with children through the Pocket Snails characters. We chose to address the potty topic because we saw a helpful way to approach children who are both new to the Pocket Snails or already fans of the characters."

Soaring Star has found a successful formula by using the Pocket Snails as the little movie star messengers to speak to a child on his or her level. The hard-shelled heroes for pre-schoolers are proud endorsers that assist a child through exciting repetition, original upbeat music and lyrics, encouragement and positive reinforcement that pleases both the child and, ultimately, the parents.

The first two Pocket Snails videos, Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure and Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure, have been honored with a combined total of over 20 different educational, parenting, and graphic production awards. The latest Pocket Snails Adventure arrives as the most advanced and feature-rich Soaring Star production to date.

"We used some of the latest graphics capabilities in computer animation, while staying true to the characters as they were originally developed," Andy Beale, president of Soaring Star and lead animator for the Pocket Snails, said. "The Pocket Snails are not intricately detailed characters, but they embody a whole lot of personality in their affable form."

Pocket Snails Potty Adventure (MSRP $14.95) is recommended for ages 2 and up and will be available nationwide at www.pocketsnails.com, www.amazon.com, and other fine retailers.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC

Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining. For additional information or to order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com.

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Teachers Honor Pocket Snails® with Education Industry’s Top Award

Soaring Star Productions today announced that the latest release from the Pocket Snails® series has garnered the education industry’s top honor; a 2007 Teachers’ Choice for the Family Award by Learning® Magazine

Surprise, AZ (February 8, 2007) --- Soaring Star Productions today announced that "Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure," its best selling children’s educational DVD title, has garnered the education industry’s top honor; a 2007 Teachers’ Choice for the Family Award by Learning® Magazine. Judged by teachers who are also parents, this highly regarded award program evaluates products on their educational value, originality and creativity, high interest and motivational value for children.

In "Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure" – part of the educational and entertaining Pocket Snails DVD series – young viewers watch as the clever mollusk trio work as a team to help Jake, whose pocket they reside in, learn the sounds of the letters of the alphabet. With camera in hand, the lovable characters make their way to Phonic Island by way of the sea (on and beneath it), photographing recognizable objects – an anchor, a motorboat, a lobster, to name a few – to take back to Jake so that he may learn the sounds each letter makes, making valuable use of repetition so no child is left behind in further learning their ABCs.

"Since only the top 20% of entries receive the award, this honor is truly outstanding," said Kate Beale, vice president, Soaring Star Productions. "We are thrilled that ‘Aquaphonic Adventure’ has been recognized by teachers - particularly those who are parents - given their educational training, knowledge and judgment in selecting quality learning tools for children."

Learning Magazine 2007 Teachers’ Choice Awards for the Family evaluation comments included: "[My daughter] usually has trouble keeping her attention to a DVD for more than a couple of minutes, but this one was different... I liked it so much that I brought it to school to share with the kindergarten teachers... I would recommend this to parents for preschool, kindergarten, and early first grade students. It is an engaging introduction to the letter sounds for the alphabet."

This is the twenty-first national award Soaring Star Productions, LLC has received for its Pocket Snails series. The company is currently working on exciting new titles in the series.

To order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com or call 1-800-477-7811.


About Soaring Star Productions, LLC

Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining.

About Teachers’ Choice Awards

In 1994, Learning Magazine introduced the first Teachers’ Choice Awards program. Over the years, the program has grown to become one of the most recognized and prestigious awards in the educational market. Learning Magazine launched the Family program to meet the needs of companies whose educational products work in the home environment. It is the only awards program that requires evaluators to be both a teacher and a parent.

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Twentieth National Award Confirms Pocket Snails Series as an Outstanding Educational Tool for Children Learning Their ABCs and Letter Sounds

Soaring Star Productions today announced that the latest release from the Pocket Snails series has been honored with two prestigious awards; "100 Best Children’s Products 2006" and "Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Audio/Video Products 2006," bumping the total number of awards won by the series up to twenty.

Surprise, AZ (October 26, 2006) --- Confirming the Pocket Snails® series as a leader in quality children's educational entertainment, Soaring Star Productions recently celebrated its twentieth national award by receiving two Dr. Toy commendations from the highly coveted "Best of 2006" awards program for its children’s educational title, "Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure."

"We are very excited that ‘Aquaphonic Adventure’ has been honored with not one, but two of Dr. Toy's much sought after ‘Best of 2006’ awards," said Kate Beale, vice president, Soaring Star Productions. "Reaching twenty awards is a significant achievement for our company and its products, and cements the series' status as truly outstanding, amply conveying its consistent high quality. Garnering these highly respected and prestigious Dr. Toy awards just before the holidays will assist parents seeking quality children's products this season and beyond."

"This is the second production in an outstanding video series that will help teach your little one the sounds and letters of the alphabet," says renowned child development expert, Dr. Toy. "This adventure combines humor with music and uncomplicated visuals to teach letter sounds, vowels and letter recognition. Your little one will enjoy the series as they develop language and gain confidence. This is a wonderful product for the whole family to enjoy."

To celebrate this outstanding achievement, Soaring Star Productions will be offering two "Celebration Specials" for a limited time. Online customers at www.pocketsnails.com will be able to order the "2 DVD combo," saving a total of $7.50 off the SRP and S&H, and the "2 DVD CD combo" saving a total of $9.00 off the SRP and S&H.

Soaring Star Productions, LLC is currently working on exciting new titles in the Pocket Snails series.

To order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com or call 1-800-477-7811.


About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining.

About Dr. Toy
Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. is the Director of the Institute for Childhood Resources, San Francisco, and produces the annual holiday guide, "100 Best Children’s Products." She is an expert in child development, author of “Dr. Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toys” and “Toys for a Lifetime”, a frequent writer of articles, consultant, and speaker about toys, children’s products, play and parenting.

The "100 Best Children's Products 2006" award program was developed by Dr. Toy as a service to parents and teachers who desire to purchase safe, affordable, educationally oriented and stimulating toys and products for children. The annual holiday guide, available at DrToy.com, features the best current products for children, chosen from among hundreds reviewed at toy fairs, catalogs, and through many other sources. It includes only products that meet Dr. Toy's high standards (for safety, design, durability, diversity, price, social responsibility, uniqueness and other features) - products that offer the child something "extra" for optimal learning, play and fun.

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Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure DVD Wins "Preferred Choice Award"

Soaring Star Productions' children's educational DVD, "Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure," has received “Preferred Choice Award” from Creative Child Magazine

Surprise, AZ (September 7, 2006) --- "Pocket Snails® Aquaphonic Adventure" the award-winning children's educational DVD, received Creative Child Magazine's 2006 "Preferred Choice Award" in the Educational DVDs for Early Education category, it was announced today by Kate Beale, producer of the Pocket Snails DVD and CD series.

"Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure" is the follow up to "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure," one of the most honored children’s videos of 2004, which together have received numerous awards including:

• Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products
• Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products
• Dr. Toy’s Best Children's Vacation Products Award
• Dr. Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award
• Approved by Parents’ Choice
• Creative Child Magazine's Seal of Excellence
• iParenting Media Awards’ Hottest Products
• National Finalist - 25th Annual Telly Awards
• KIDS FIRST! Endorsement - Coalition for Quality Children's Media
• Seal of Excellence - Dove Foundation Family Review Board
• Award of Excellence - The Film Advisory Board

"We are delighted to have our DVD honored for its quality, excellence and educational value by Creative Child’s 2006 Award panel," said Kate Beale, founder of Soaring Star Productions, the multi-media production company behind the Pocket Snails series. "We're pleased that parents will benefit from the assurance of this highly respected commendation, which recognizes the Pocket Snail’s fun, distinctive and educational style."

In "Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure" – part of the educational and entertaining Pocket Snails DVD series-- the clever mollusk trio work as a team to help Jake, whose pocket they reside in, learn the sounds of the letters of the alphabet. Using an engaging mix of vibrant colors, original upbeat music and amusing animation, young viewers are encouraged and enthused to take this next step in their educational and literary development.

With camera in hand, the Pocket Snails make their way to Phonic Island by way of the sea (on and beneath it), photographing recognizable objects – an anchor, a motorboat, a lobster, to name a few – to take back to Jake so that he may learn the sounds each letter makes, making valuable use of repetition so no child is left behind in further learning their ABCs.

The Creative Child Award Program honors toys, games and videos that are recognized for their excellence in promoting creativity in play, and is designed to provide parents with gift ideas for the holiday season. The 2006 holiday issue of Creative Child Magazine will feature award winning products, and is expected to reach 250,000 families and 15,000 Toy Retailers.

Recommended for ages 2 and up, Pocket Snails products can be purchased at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers. Suggested retail price is $12.95 for the VHS, $15.95 for the DVD, and $14.95 for the musical CD. The products can also be ordered by calling 800-477-7811.

Beale founded Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are entertaining and educationally rewarding.

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New 'Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure' DVD Garnering Awards from Prestigious Organizations

The first title in the Pocket Snails® DVD series, "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure," released in 2004 became one of the most honored children's DVDs of the year. Now the newest title in the series, "Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure," may also be so honored as it receives awards from Dr. Toy, Parents' Choice, The Dove Foundation and KIDS FIRST!®

Surprise, AZ (April 19, 2006) -- The new “Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure” DVD is fast becoming one of the most honored children’s DVDs of the year. Since its release in March, the DVD, produced by Soaring Star Productions, has received a 5-Star Rating from The Dove Foundation, a KIDS FIRST!® Endorsement, a Parents’ Choice Approval and a Smart Play/Smart Toys Product of Excellence from Dr. Toy.

Along with the clever mollusk trio -- Gordon, Dale and Buttons -- otherwise known as the Pocket Snails -- and Jake, whose pocket they reside in, “Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure,” takes young viewers on a new adventure to learn the sounds of the letters of the alphabet. Using distinctive and engaging mixes of vibrant colors, original upbeat music and amusing animation, children will be encouraged and enthused to take this next step in their educational and literary development.

With camera in hand, the Pocket Snails make their way to Phonic Island by way of the sea (on and beneath it), photographing recognizable objects -- an anchor, a motorboat, a lobster, to name a few -- to take back to Jake so that he may learn the sounds each letter makes, making valuable use of repetition so no child is left behind in further learning their ABCs. Original upbeat tunes will get children singing and clapping along to the catchy lyrics.

“Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure,” the newest title in the award-winning Pocket Snails DVD series, ” is recommended for 3 and up, and includes educational special features like the interactive “Phonics Pics,” a “Bonus Scene” to help reinforce vowel sounds, “Meet the Snails” bio information and more. Suggested retail price for the DVD is $15.95 and the VHS is $12.95.

The first title in the Pocket Snails DVD series, “Pocket Snails Letter Adventure,” released in 2004, also garnered many awards making it one of the most honored children’s DVD of all time. Future Pocket Snails topics to be released in 2006 include Shapes & Colors, and Numbers. To order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com or call 1-800-477-7811.

Kate Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining.


About Smart Play/Smart Toys Product of Excellence
This special Smart Play/Smart Toys Product of Excellence program is now part of the ongoing Dr. Toy product award programs sponsored by the not-for-profit organization, Institute for Childhood Resources now in its fifteenth year, with the first report of toys on the Internet. Media coverage has increased dramatically reaching millions through all media outlets. Thousands of consumers daily visit Dr. Toy's Guide on the Internet. They are learning about the new Smart Play Smart Toys Product of Excellence feature as they seek the best educational and developmentally appropriate products for their children. This feature on our world renown and widely visited web site is linked to each participant’s web site.

About Parents’ Choice
Parents' Choice Foundation has been reviewing children's media since 1978. Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents' Choice Awards is the nation's oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children's media. The Parents’ Choice Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally—fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound. The Foundation strives to provide parents with reliable unbiased information about tools to help their children learn, to explore new challenges, to discuss ideas and to pursue dreams. The Parents' Choice Awards program honors the best material for children: books, toys, music and storytelling, magazines, software, videogames, television and websites. Parents' Choice Foundation's panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best products for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels.

About KIDS FIRST!®
KIDS FIRST!® Is a program of the not-for-profit Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, founded in 1991 to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children’s programs. The Coalition is a voluntary collaboration comprising more than 10,000 media professionals, lobbyists, policymakers, child advocates, educators, parents and families nationwide. KIDS FIRST!® evaluates, rates, and endorses children's feature films, DVDs, videos, audio recordings and television using a volunteer, community-based jury comprising child development professionals, teachers and parents as well as children from diverse geographic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. More than four thousand titles have been evaluated to date. About Dove Foundation The Dove Foundation is a non-profit organization established to encourage and promote the creation, production and distribution of wholesome family entertainment. The Foundation, free from commercial pressures, awards a blue and white Dove Seal to any movie or video that is rated "family-friendly" by its film review board.

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A World of Education… Right in Your Pocket

Award-Winning Pocket Snails® DVD Series Continues to Provide ‘A Soaring Start for Little Minds’ Through Imagination and Creativity with New “Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure” DVD, which has just received a 5-Star Rating from the Dove Foundation and the Kids First! Endorsement.

Surprise, AZ (March 8, 2006) -- Gordon, Dale and Buttons – otherwise known as the Pocket Snails – are back to take their friend Jake and young viewers everywhere on a whole new learning adventure in “Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure,” available on DVD and VHS March 14, 2006, from Soaring Star Productions. This newest title in the Pocket Snails DVD series, continues its award-winning status by receiving a 5-Star rating from the Dove Foundation and a Kids First! Endorsement.

In this delightful new title–part of the educational and entertaining Pocket Snails DVD series-- the clever mollusk trio work as a team to help Jake, whose pocket they reside in, learn the sounds of the letters of the alphabet. Using distinctive and engaging mixes of vibrant colors, original upbeat music and amusing animation, young viewers will be encouraged and enthused to take this next step in their educational and literary development.

Recommended for ages 3 and up, the suggested retail price for “Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure” DVD is $15.95, VHS is $12.95. Special features available on the DVD include:

•   Interactive “Phonics Pics” Activity to challenge viewers on what they’ve learned.
•   Bonus Scene—an additional scene to help reinforce the vowel sounds.
•   Music Player—includes the Pocket Snails Theme and other fun songs from the program.
•   Meet the Snails—fun facts about each snail including special features of each snail, favorite foods, favorite colors, and favorite phrases.
•   Company information and Pocket Snails catalog products

“Our mission is to provide high quality entertaining media that enhances and elevates learning and encourages the highest potential in every child,” says Kate Beale, vice president, Soaring Star Productions. “‘Pocket Snails Aquaphonic Adventure’ offers children the perfect introduction to learning the letter sounds in a fun and engaging way that has true entertainment and educational value.”

With camera in hand, the Pocket Snails make their way to Phonic Island by way of the sea (on and beneath it), photographing recognizable objects – an anchor, a motorboat, a lobster, to name a few – to take back to Jake so that he may learn the sounds each letter makes, making valuable use of repetition so no child is left behind in further learning their ABCs.

Original upbeat tunes will get children singing and clapping along to the catchy lyrics. “We Love the Vowels” focuses solely on the vowels and teaches how they each have two sounds and how at least one is present in every word. “Tell Me All About (Phonics)” recaps the exercise to seal the lesson, and as previous Pocket Snails DVDs, the “Pocket Snails Theme” delights all. These songs, along with “Pocket Snails Celebration” and tunes from the first Pocket Snails release, “Pocket Snails Letter Adventure,” can be found on the “Pocket Snails & Other Snaily Songs” CD, which was named a “Toy of the Year” by Creative Child Magazine and received a 5-Star Rating from the Dove Foundation.

“Pocket Snails Letter Adventure,” released in 2004, received many awards and accolades including:

•   Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products for 2004
•   Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products for 2004
•   Dr. Toy’s Best Children's Vacation Products Award 2004
•   Dr. Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award 2004
•   Creative Child Magazine's Seal of Excellence 2004
•   iParenting Media Awards Hottest Products for 2004
•   Finalist - 25th Annual Telly Awards
•   Kids First! Endorsement - Coalition for Quality Children's Media
•   Dove Foundation Family Review Board Seal of Excellence
•   Award of Excellence - The Film Advisory Board

Future Pocket Snails topics to be released in 2006 include Shapes & Colors, and Numbers.

Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining.

To order Pocket Snails multimedia products, visit www.pocketsnails.com or call 1-800-477-7811.

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Pocket Snails Music CD Wins “Toy of the Year Award”

SURPRISE, AZ (October 14, 2005)--- “Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs,” the award-winning children's educational music CD, received Creative Child Magazine's 2005 “Toy of the Year Award” in the Preschool-Educational Music Category, it was announced today by Kate Beale, producer of the Pocket Snails DVD and CD series.

“Pocket Snails Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs” is based upon “Pocket Snails Letter Adventure,” one of the most honored children’s videos of last year, which has received numerous awards including:

•          Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products
•          Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products
•          Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products Award
•          Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award
•          Creative Child Magazine's Seal of Excellence
•          iParenting Media Awards Hottest Products
•          National Finalist - 25th Annual Telly Awards
•          KIDS FIRST! Endorsement - Coalition for Quality Children's Media
•          Dove Foundation Family Review Board Seal of Excellence
•          Award of Excellence - The Film Advisory Board

"We are delighted to have our CD honored for its quality, excellence and educational value by Creative Child’s Top Creative Toy Award panel," said Kate Beale, founder of Soaring Star Productions, the multi-media production company behind the Pocket Snails series. "We're pleased that parents will benefit from the assurance of this outstanding commendation, which recognizes the CD’s fun selection of educational songs in the Pocket Snails' own distinctive style."

The CD features 11 peppy, upbeat, educational songs that reinforce the alphabet and vowels, introduce phonics and more. Designed to appeal to little ears with bouncy, happy music and positive themes, the songs are sung and presented by three loveable cartoon snails Gordon, Dale and Buttons, a.k.a. the Pocket Snails - a trio of loveable characters designed to encourage children's imagination. The pocket in the series belongs to young Jake, a boy learning about the world around him with the help of the snails that live in.....that's right.....his pocket! Together, they embark on magical adventures in learning, engaging young viewers with humorous storylines, toe-tapping music, sing-along-songs, and colorful visuals -- creating "a soaring start for little minds™."

Among the tracks are those included on the DVD and some extra tunes -- “We Love the Vowels,” “Upper Case, Lower Case,” and “I Love the Pocket Snails.” Audio bloopers make for a laugh-out-loud ending to a delightful CD. Included with the CD is a lyric book so young listeners can sing along with their tiny new friends again and again.

The Top Creative Toy Award Program honors toys, games and videos that are recognized for their excellence in promoting creativity in play, and is designed to provide parents with gift ideas for the holiday season. The holiday issue of Creative Child Magazine will feature award winning products, and is expected to reach 250,000 families and 15,000 Toy Retailers.

Beale founded Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are entertaining and educationally rewarding.

Recommended for ages two through five, Pocket Snails can be purchased at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and other online retailers. Suggested retail price is $12.95 for the VHS, $15.95 for the DVD, and $14.95 for the musical CD. The products can also be ordered by calling 800-477-7811.

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Soaring Star Productions' new children's educational CD release, "Pocket Snails® Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs," has received a 5-Star Rating from the Dove Foundation Family Review Board

SURPRISE, AZ (May 13, 2005)--- The new "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs" CD, produced by Soaring Star Productions LLC of Surprise, received the Dove Seal of Approval with a 5-Star Rating from the Dove Foundation Family Review Board, it was announced today by Kate Beale, producer of the Pocket Snails DVD and CD series.

Designed with little ears in mind, "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure & Other Snaily Songs" CD features eleven peppy, original songs that reinforce the alphabet and vowels, and introduce phonics as well as a lyric book so young listeners may sing along with their tiny new friends again and again. The CD is based upon "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure," one of the most honored children's DVDs of last year, which introduced Gordon, Dale and Buttons, a.k.a. the Pocket Snails, a trio of playful characters.

The pocket in the series belongs to young Jake, a boy learning about the world around him with the help of the snails that live in…that's right…his pocket! Together, they embark on magical adventures in learning, engaging young viewers with humorous storylines; toe-tapping music and sing-along songs; and colorful visuals--creating "a soaring start for little minds™."

The Dove Foundation is a non-profit organization established to encourage and promote the creation, production and distribution of wholesome family entertainment. The Foundation, free from commercial pressures, awards a blue and white Dove Seal to any product that is rated "family-friendly" by its review board.

Beale founded Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are entertaining and educationally rewarding.

Recommended for ages two through five, Pocket Snails can be purchased at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and other online retailers. Suggested retail price is $12.95 for the VHS, $15.95 for the DVD, and $14.95 for the musical CD. The products can also be ordered by calling 800-477-7811.

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A World of Education… Right in Your Pocket

Launch of New Pocket Snails® DVD/CD Series Provides
'A Soaring Start for Little Minds™' Through Imagination and Creativity

Produced by Soaring Star Productions LLC, Initial Title in the Launch "Pocket Snails Letter Adventure" Slides Into Stores February 22, 2005"

Phoenix, AZ (February 19, 2005)---Life sure has a lot of lessons to teach. An abundance of knowledge is acquired during the short but pivotal developmental years of early childhood. As daunting as it can be, who wouldn't appreciate having a group of fun and supportive friends close by to help? Maybe as close as…your pocket!

Meet Gordon, Dale and Buttons, a.k.a. the Pocket Snails, a trio of playful characters featured in the launch of Pocket Snails®, a delightful new DVD/CD series, created by Soaring Star Productions LLC, which will release its debut DVD and CD Pocket Snails Letter Adventure February 22, 2005.

Each DVD in the Pocket Snails series will be available for a suggested retail price of $15.95, VHS is $12.95 and the CDs are $14.95 each. Pocket Snails is recommended for ages two through five.

The pocket in the series belongs to young Jake, a boy learning about the world around him with the help of the snails that live in…that's right…his pocket! Together, they embark on magical adventures in learning, engaging young viewers with humorous storylines; toe-tapping music and sing-along songs; and colorful visuals--creating "a soaring start for little minds™." Each Pocket Snails DVD will introduce a new topic and the companion CD will feature songs from the DVD programs and other original tunes related to the theme.

"We want to encourage children's imagination and their enthusiasm for learning with these delightful whimsical characters, which will charm even the youngest of viewers," says Kate Beale, vice president, Soaring Star Productions. "The Pocket Snails series offers parents of preschool children the perfect introduction and reinforcement to basic concepts through a different kind of storyline--- one that presents the characters as a team, helping their friend on educational adventures."

The DVD has already received awards and accolades from organizations that honor the best in children's entertainment and educational products including:

• Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products for 2004
• Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products for 2004
• Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products Award 2004
• Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence Award 2004
• Creative Child Magazine's Seal of Excellence 2004
• iParenting Media Awards Hottest Products for 2004
• Finalist - 25th Annual Telly Awards
• KIDS FIRST! Endorsement - Coalition for Quality Children's Media
• Dove Foundation Family Review Board Seal of Excellence
• Award of Excellence - The Film Advisory Board

In Pocket Snails Letter Adventure, the Pocket Snails make their way through Letter Land with camera in hand photographing each letter to take back to Jake so that he may learn the letters himself. Each letter is introduced in an enchanting fashion through colorful animation and a fun storyline, making valuable use of repetition so no child is left behind in learning his/her ABCs. A toe-tapping, upbeat version of the Alphabet Song also provides reinforcement in an easy-to-learn fun segment.

Bonus extras on the DVD include:

• Interactive Activities-presents fun games "Begins With" and "Letter Pics" to challenge viewers on what they've learned.
• Music Player-includes the Pocket Snails Theme and other fun songs from the program.
• Meet the Snails-fun facts about each snail including special features of each snail, favorite foods, favorite colors, and favorite phrases.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure and other Snaily Songs CD, also available February 22, 2005, features 11 peppy, original songs as well as a lyric book so young listeners may sing along with their tiny new friends again and again. Among the tracks are those included on the DVD and some extra tunes--"We Love the Vowels," "Shell & Spell," "Upper Case, Lower Case," "Tell Me About (Phonics)," "Don't Give Up," and "I Love the Pocket Snails." Audio bloopers make for a laugh-out-loud ending to a delightful CD.

Future Pocket Snails topics to be released later in 2005 include Phonics, Shapes & Colors and Numbers.

Beale founded Arizona based Soaring Star Productions, LLC in February 2003. The company specializes in producing distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for preschool-age children and is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and appealing products that are both educationally rewarding and entertaining.

To order Pocket Snails DVDs, VHS or CDs, please call 1-800-477-7811 or visit www.pocketsnails.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 1, 2004

Dr. Toy Selects Pocket Snails® DVD as One of the "Ten Best Children's Educational Products for 2004"

(Surprise, AZ, October 1, 2004) - Pocket Snails Letter Adventure, the children's educational video and DVD, has been honored with two prestigious awards from Dr. Toy; "100 Best Children's Products 2004" and "10 Best Educational Products 2004."

"This is an outstanding video that will help teach your child the letters of the alphabet," says renowned child development expert, Dr. Toy. "This adventure combines humor with music and uncomplicated visuals to help children learn about letters. Your little one will delight as they develop language and gain confidence. This is a wonderful product for the whole family to enjoy."

"We are excited that Pocket Snails Letter Adventure has been honored with not one, but two of Dr. Toy's much sought after 'Best of 2004' awards," said Kate Beale, Vice President, Soaring Star Productions. "This makes four Dr. Toy awards in total this year - a significant achievement for our company and its products. We are delighted to receive Dr. Toy's highly respected endorsement, which will assist parents seeking quality children's products this holiday season and beyond."

The "100 Best Children's Products 2004" award program was developed by Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Toy), as a service to parents and teachers who desire to purchase safe, affordable, educationally oriented and stimulating toys and products for children. The annual holiday guide, available at DrToy.com, features the best current products for children, chosen from among hundreds reviewed at toy fairs, catalogs, and through many other sources. It includes only products that meet Dr. Toy's high standards (for safety, design, durability, diversity, price, social responsibility, uniqueness and other features) - products that offer the child something "extra" for optimal learning, play and fun.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) from specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, and also online at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and other online retailers. A music CD will be released shortly, rounding off the first title in the Pocket Snails series.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children's educational media company based in Arizona specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 10 national awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit soaringstar.com

About Dr. Toy
Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. is the Director of the Institute for Childhood Resources, San Francisco, and produces the annual holiday guide, "100 Best Children's Products." She is an expert in child development, author of "Dr. Toy 's Smart Play/Smart Toys" and "Toys for a Lifetime", a frequent writer of articles, consultant, and speaker about toys, children's products, play and parenting.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 16, 2004

Pocket Snails™ Children’s Educational DVD Scoops Second Dr. Toy Award This Summer

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, July 16, 2004) - Hot on the heels of receiving Dr. Toy's "Best Children’s Vacation Products for 2004" and iParenting Media's "Hottest Products for 2004" awards, Pocket Snails Letter Adventure has been honored with a Dr. Toy “Smart Play/Smart Toy Product of Excellence" award.

"This is an outstanding video that will help teach your child the letters of the alphabet… a wonderful product for the whole family to enjoy," says noted child development authority, Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Toy).

Vice President of Soaring Star Productions, Kate Beale, commented, "Smart Play products are selected from across the US, Canada and other countries, and include innovative toys, games, books, videos and more. We are especially excited to note that Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is the only award winner in the video/DVD category in this year’s program." Dr. Toy concurred by adding, "We are pleased to recognize your fine product in this category as a prime example."

By selecting Pocket Snails Letter Adventure as an award winner, Dr. Toy has recognized Soaring Star Productions – the creative production house behind Pocket Snails – as being among the cutting edge companies providing the most innovative, developmentally appropriate products for children.

Dr. Toy developed the Smart Play/Smart Toy Product Awards Program 2004 as a service to consumers who desire to purchase safe, affordable, educational oriented and stimulating toys and products for children. Products chosen by Dr. Toy have to meet the highest standards, and offer the child that something 'extra' for optimal learning, play and fun. The full report is available online at www.drtoy.com.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) from specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, and also online at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and other online retailers. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the series.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children’s educational media company based in Southern California specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 8 prestigious awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit www.soaringstar.com.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 11, 2004

Dr. Toy Selects Pocket Snails™ DVD as a "Best Children's Vacation Product for 2004"

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, June 11, 2004) - Soaring Star Productions today announced that its multi-award winning children's developmental DVD, Pocket Snails Letter Adventure, has received a "Best Children's Vacation Product for 2004" award from Dr. Toy.

Winners of the nationally and internationally recognized award program are carefully selected from hundreds of product entries by Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D./Dr. Toy, a child development expert and a trusted source for parents on toys that are fun, developmentally appropriate and promote active, creative and educational skills.

"Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is an outstanding video that will help teach your child the letters of the alphabet," commented Dr. Toy. "This adventure combines humor with music and uncomplicated visuals to help children learn about letters. Your little one will delight as they develop language and gain confidence. This is a wonderful product for the whole family to enjoy and is good at any time of the year."

The Pocket Snails DVD appears in Dr. Toy's Top Summer Toys 2004 report. The report, available online at www.drtoy.com, helps parents reduce the time it takes to locate new, developmental and innovative products designed to help children be happily productive. Dr. Toy's selections help parents offer a healthy balance of positive activities for travel, skill building, physical development, hobbies, crafts, and year round home creativity.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) from specialty toy and gift stores nationwide, and also online at PocketSnails.com, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and other online retailers. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the Pocket Snails series.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children's educational media company based in Southern California specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 7 prestigious awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit www.soaringstar.com.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 14, 2004

Pocket Snails™ DVD Wins an iParenting Media Award - Hottest Products for 2004!

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, May 14, 2004) - Soaring Star Productions is pleased to announce that its critically acclaimed children's developmental DVD, Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure, has received a distinguished "Hottest Products for 2004" award from the iParenting Media Awards program.

iParenting Media Award Winners must pass through a thorough evaluation process at three outside review sites: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a parent. Three separate evaluations by qualified reviewers, along with a final review by the iParenting Media Awards Executive Committee, ensure an objective and credible review process.

"Having Pocket Snails honored with an iParenting Media Award is a tremendous achievement for Soaring Star Productions," said Kate Beale, Soaring Star's Vice President. "The rigorous and impartial review process, and the level of quality that this prestigious award symbolizes, help parents make an informed decision when choosing quality edutainment titles for their children."

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) at www.pocketsnails.com as well as Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, Borders.com and other online retailers. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the Pocket Snails series.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children's educational media company based in Southern California specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 6 prestigious awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit www.soaringstar.com.

About iParenting Media Award Program
The iParenting Media Award Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the children's media and juvenile products industry, and recognizes those products with its awards. For more information, please visit the iParenting Media Awards website: www.iparentingmediaawards.com

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 24, 2004

Pocket Snails™ Tucks Another Award Under Its Shell!

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, March 24, 2004) - Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure - the new children's developmental video from Soaring Star Productions, LLC - has been selected by judges as a Finalist in the 25th Annual Telly Awards.

"It is a great honor to receive this award, especially when you consider there are thousands of entrants each year," said Andy Beale, President of Soaring Star Productions. "Each entry is judged against a high standard of excellence upheld by a panel of highly qualified advertising, production and other creative professionals. Earning this award is a significant creative achievement for Soaring Star Productions, given the historical standard of excellence the 'Telly' represents."

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) at www.pocketsnails.com as well as Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, Borders.com and other online retailers. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the Pocket Snails series.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children's educational media company based in Southern California specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 5 prestigious awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit www.soaringstar.com.

About The 25th Annual Telly Awards
Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding video and film productions as well as local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. The Telly Awards is a widely known and highly respected national and international competition. It annually showcases the best work of the most respected production companies, television stations, cable operators, advertising agencies, and corporate video departments in the world, receiving entries from all 50 states and five continents.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 12, 2004

Pocket Snails™ Creators Sign Nationwide Distribution Deal with NewSound Distribution

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, February 12, 2004) - Soaring Star Productions, LLC, the production house behind the multi-award winning Pocket Snails children's educational products, today announced it has signed a distribution deal with NewSound Distribution, a leading distributor of children's music and video products. NewSound will showcase Pocket Snails at the 2004 New York Toy Fair, Booth #2536.

Under the new agreement, NewSound will distribute Soaring Star's first title in the Pocket Snails series, Pocket Snails Letter Adventure, to specialist gift and toy stores nationwide, and will feature it in their extensive catalog of children's titles.

"We are delighted to be signing with such a big name in the distribution field," commented Kate Beale, Soaring Star's Vice President. "This is the perfect distribution outlet for our family centered titles, and we feel Pocket Snails is a great addition to NewSound's substantial catalog of children's media products. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with NewSound."

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is available on VHS and DVD (SRP $12.95 and $15.95). A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the new series.

About NewSound Distribution
NewSound Distribution, North America's leading purveyor of children's music and learning tools, represent the complete lines of the most successful labels in the business; Soaring Star, Re-Bop Records, Music for Little People, Scholastic and many more. Since it's acquisition in 2000 by Allegro Corporation, NewSound has grown into an impressive force, conquering the art of distributing children's products, nationwide. For more information, please visit www.newsoundmusic.com or call 800-288-2007.

About Soaring Star Productions, LLC
Soaring Star Productions is a children's educational media company based in Southern California specializing in the production of distinctive, humorous and exciting educational media for the preschool child. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - the first in the Pocket Snails series - has received 4 prestigious awards since its October 2003 release. For more information, please visit www.soaringstar.com.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 11, 2004

Pocket Snails™ Receives New Accolades, Gaining Further Recognition in Preschool Edutainment Market

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, February 11, 2004) - Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure, the new children's developmental video from Soaring Star Productions, LLC, has received further recognition of its appeal and educational value in the form of another prestigious award and an 'A' graded review.

KIDS FIRST!, an independent body that evaluates titles in terms of their appeal, content, production quality and developmental benefits, awarded Pocket Snails Letter Adventure their "Endorsed Title" rating, and commented, "If you enjoy the Teletubbies, you'll enjoy this... very colorful, cute and cheerful." To be endorsed by KIDS FIRST!, titles must be approved by child development professionals, teachers, librarians, parents and children.

EdutainingKids.com, the popular and highly regarded children's educational entertainment website, awarded Pocket Snails Letter Adventure its grade 'A' rating, for "excellent". In reviewing the video, Stephanie Heese remarked, "Alphabet recognition is the focus in this fascinating video offering for preschoolers... The uncomplicated approach makes Pocket Snails Letter Adventure highly appropriate for reinforcing alphabet recognition for children approximately 2-4 years. Recommended!"

"We're thrilled to see the Pocket Snails brand growing and receiving commendations for both its educational and entertainment value," said Kate Beale, Vice President of Soaring Star Productions. "It is pleasing that these - and other - independent bodies have recognized our products' distinctive, innovative and entertaining approach to preschool education. We feel the best news is for families, who can benefit from these independent commendations by assuring them they are choosing a quality educational product for preschoolers."

Since its October 2003 release, the VHS video has received 3 other prestigious awards: Creative Child Magazine awarded its Seal of Excellence, The Film Advisory Board awarded its Award of Excellence and The Dove Foundation awarded its Dove Family Approved Seal.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is currently available on VHS ($12.95) and DVD ($15.95) at www.pocketsnails.com. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in the new series.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 5, 2004

Soaring Star Productions Announces DVD Release of "Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure"; Introduces New Pricing Structure for the New Year

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, January 5, 2004) - Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure, the new multi-award winning children's developmental video from Soaring Star Productions, LLC, is now available on DVD video.

The DVD features all the educational benefits of the VHS video but also includes exciting new extras such as interactive activities and music to enhance the educational experience. "We are very pleased to announce the DVD release of our flagship product," said Kate Beale, Vice President of Soaring Star Productions. "It offers parents of preschool children the perfect way to introduce the letters of the alphabet in a fun and engaging way, and the bonus features offer additional entertainment and educational value."

Pocket Snails™ is a new and original concept in children's educational video and was developed to fulfill an unmet need for imaginative, music-enhanced learning for preschool children. Carefully designed characters, a humorous storyline, upbeat music and uncomplicated visuals combine to enhance and encourage learning, and facilitate the intellectual development of children aged 2 to 5 years. Since its October 2003 release, the VHS video has received 3 prestigious awards: Creative Child Magazine awarded its Seal of Excellence, The Film Advisory Board awarded its Award of Excellence and The Dove Foundation awarded its Dove Family Approved Seal.

The announcement of the DVD release is accompanied by a new pricing structure for 2004. Effective January 5, 2004, Pocket Snails Letter Adventure will have a new SRP of $12.95 VHS and $15.95 DVD. A music CD will be released later in the year, rounding off the first title in this new series. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is available online at www.pocketsnails.com.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 30, 2003

Pocket Snails™ Receives Two Awards in First Month of Release

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, October 30, 2003) - Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure, a new children's developmental video from Soaring Star Productions, LLC, has been honored with two prestigious awards in its first month of release.

Creative Child Magazine, in voting for their 2003 Top Creative Toy Award program, awarded Pocket Snails Letter Adventure their Seal of Excellence. The seal is awarded to toys that are recognized for their excellence in promoting creativity in play. Pocket Snails Letter Adventure will appear in Creative Child's next issue, which hits newsstands and major retail stores (such as Wal-Mart) in November 2003.

The Film Advisory Board, an organization dedicated to awarding and promoting quality family-oriented and children's entertainment, honored Pocket Snails Letter Adventure their Award of Excellence. The award is recognized worldwide, and appears on packaging and in advertising to inform parents of the suitability of products for children.

In making the announcement of the Award of Excellence, Film Advisory Board President Elayne Blythe remarked, "repetition is the key to learning - and this video has it -- along with colorful images and bouncy music young children will enjoy."

"We are thrilled to have received not only one, but two awards in the very first month on the market!" said Kate Beale, Soaring Star's Vice President. "We have had some very positive feedback from parents, who tell us that their children are enjoying Pocket Snails, and are learning in the process. This is wonderful to hear, and complements the awards we have recently received."

Pocket Snails is a new and original concept in children's educational video. Carefully designed characters, a humorous storyline, upbeat music and uncomplicated visuals combine to enhance and encourage learning, and facilitate the intellectual development of children aged 2 to 5 years.

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is available online for $14.95 at www.pocketsnails.com. A DVD version with extra features will be released shortly, followed by a music CD, which rounds off the first title in this new series.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 1, 2003

Soaring Star Productions Announces Release of Pocket Snails Letter Adventure - A Soaring Start for Little Minds!

(ALISO VIEJO, CA, October 1, 2003) – Soaring Star Productions LLC, a Southern California-based children’s educational media company, today announced the release of its flagship product, Pocket Snails™ Letter Adventure.

Pocket Snails™ is a new and original concept in children’s educational video. Carefully designed characters, a humorous storyline, upbeat music and uncomplicated visuals combine to enhance and encourage learning, and facilitate the intellectual development of children aged 2 to 5 years. “We felt there was an unmet need for imaginative, music-enhanced learning for the preschool child” said Kate Beale, Vice President of Soaring Star Productions. “Pocket Snails has been specially crafted to fulfill that need and integrates many elements known to assist in childhood learning.”

In Pocket Snails Letter Adventure, the first in the Pocket Snails series, viewers are introduced to the delightful idea of the three snail friends making their home in a boy's pocket, exciting the imagination of young viewers' minds. When the young boy, Jake, wants to learn about the alphabet, the three Pocket Snails; Gordon, Dale and Buttons, set out on their Letter Adventure.

Researchers have demonstrated a connection between brain development and musical stimulation. While music affects the listener whether young or old, the critical difference in the younger listener is that the brain is still developing. By exposing children to music and rhythm their developmental potential is accentuated. Pocket Snails utilizes this effect by incorporating original music, rhythm and synchronized visuals into each learning experience.

“This was at the forefront of our minds whilst creating the original music that accompanies the action in our first release,” said Andy Beale, President of Soaring Star Productions. “We have striven to provide an engaging mix that combines the catchy upbeat music with uncomplicated, colorful visuals and humorous tales that elevate the traditional learning experience.”

Pocket Snails Letter Adventure is available now on VHS with a SRP of $14.95. A DVD version and CD will follow shortly.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com
www.pocketsnails.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 18, 2003

Soaring Star Launched in California

(Aliso Viejo, CA, June 18, 2003) - Former Lead Entertainment Software Engineer today announced the formation of a children's educational media company. Soaring Star Productions, LLC, will focus on the design and production of entertaining educational products for preschoolers aged 2 through 5 years

After almost 20 years working professionally in the booming video games industry, Andy Beale, President of the Southern California-based company, is well positioned to draw on his extensive experience and background to oversee the technical implementation. “We're thrilled to announce the launch of our company, we have some great new ideas and we're really excited to be bringing them to life.” Andy will imbue his creative talents for both music and art into the company's products, supporting its mission; "to provide high quality, distinctive and entertaining media that will enhance and elevate the learning experience, and encourage the highest potential in every young viewer."

The founders also draw from their experience as the parents of two preschoolers. Soaring Star's Vice President, Kate Beale, first identified a gap in the market when searching for genuinely entertaining, educational products for her children. “Studies have shown that this is a time of great impact on a child's developing mind, and I didn't want to miss this important window. I was frustrated by the lack of innovative educational media products available for the preschool age group, and realized that other parents most likely felt the same way."

Focus groups have reacted extremely favorably to screenings of the new developmental video, which is on target for a late summer 2003 release.

Contact: Kate Beale
kbeale@soaringstar.com
www.soaringstar.com

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