Voice cast: Kelly Sheridan and Anna Cummer
Running time: 75 minutes
Distributor: Berjaya HVN

WHETHER we have owned one or not, we all know Barbie as the incredibly lean and leggy fashionable doll that is loved by most little girls.

But imagine that very famous Barbie now being a teacher in this animated movie? Not only that, Barbie has matured even more beautifully. She has a very strong cause now. And the colour of Barbie's passion is definitely green as she tirelessly campaigns for the environment.

It is amazing how much work director Conrad Helten and the producers have put into this video to make it marvellous eye-candy for kids.

Barbie leads her students into the forest and tells them the story of Thumbelina. She is the bravest tiny fairy-like Twillerbee who helps plants and flowers grow. The video is about her ugly confrontation with development and deforestation.

The DVD features a superb interactive game where children can learn about the environment.

Apart from English, the DVD can be played in Mandarin and Cantonese. Subtitles for hard of hearing and deaf viewers is also available. - Review by ANTHONY THANASAYAN