The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio has been putting its seal of approval on children’s toys and media since 1998. They don’t charge entry fees or take advertising dollars from manufacturers, so you can be sure the award winners are picked by their merit alone. Following are the platinum award-winning DVDs (videos) and CDs (audio) for preschoolers (ages 2-6).
Platinum Award Winning Preschool Videos
My First Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD Collection
by New Video Group
List Price: $24.95
Current Amazon Price: $10.93
This 3 DVD Set contains fourteen lovable children’s stories narrated by Laura Dern, Catherine O’Hara, and others. The DVD features include a Spanish track and a read-along option. 
Young Artists Collection
by New Video Group
List Price: $24.95
Current Amazon Price: $22.46
There are 15 stories on this 3 disc set for young performers. Features celebrity narration, Spanish tracks, and read-along.
Chrysanthemum
by New Video Group
List Price: $24.95
Current Amazon Price: $22.46
A 3 disc collection containing 17 classic children’s stories narrated by celebrities. This set includes Is Your Mama a Llama? and Rapunzel, and features narration by Meryl Streep and Sarah Jessica Parker, among others.
Platinum Award Winning Preschool Audio CDs
Family Storybook Treasury with CD: Tales of Laughter, Curiosity, and Fun
by HMH Books
List Price: $18.99
Current Amazon Price: $14.60
A keepsake volume of eight illustrated children’s books and accompanying CD. The classic collection includes Sheep in a Jeep, Curious George and the Firefighters, Martha Speaks, Lyle Walks the Dogs, Tacky the Penguin, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, The Great Doughnut Parade and Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.
Pickin & Grinnin: Great Folk Songs for Kids
by Music For Little People
List Price: $13.98
Current Amazon Price: $11.99
Adults probably won’t mind listening to this collection of folk songs that includes tracks by Woodie Guthrie, Taj Mahal, and Dan Zanes.
See more award-winning toys, books, and games for preschoolers
Since Preschool Universe is all about preschoolers, I have only listed the winners that are recommended for kids in this age group. To see the other recipients of the Oppenheim Portfolio Awards, please visit their website.
