El Perro is a high-energy, fast-talking dog and his best buddy is El Gato, a low-key fat purple cat. Although the two pals communicate through a constant mix of English and Spanish, they have no trouble understanding each other - and little viewers won't have any trouble understanding them either, thanks to the program's innovative approach to bilingual education. The bright, uncluttered animation helps to picture-point the storyline, and El Perro frequently pauses for vocabulary reinforcement, aided by on-screen text. This DVD includes eight separate vignettes, exploring themes familiar to young viewers, such as welcoming a new baby to the family; trying out different musical instruments; eating in a restaurant; and admiring the change of seasons. Somehow, El Perro and El Gato even turn making a sandwich into an adventure, and children aged two to seven will appreciate the duo's off-beat humor. -- Gina Catanzarite   ©2012 Parents' Choice