Argos seem to be emptying out every last nook and cranny in their storerooms, they’re shooting out special offers faster than you can say “Omar Sharif”. This three-disc box set for £8.99 is no exception. The set includes 101 Dalmations, the original classic story, 101 Dalmations 2 and a bonus DVD. 

• Click here to spot this deal at Argos 

The original movie was released in 1961 and still oozes the charm and sweetness we loved as children. Cruella De Vil is as terrifying, and weird, as I remember her and the puppies so cute I could happily own a hundred of them myself. 

The second movie was released in 2001 and takes the journey forward to when the little puppies have grown up a bit more and want to start having adventures of their own. Patch, one of the little Dalmatians decides to go off on his own to meet his favourite TV star but unfortunately Cruella has not quite recovered from her obsession with spots... 

I loved the first movie but have to confess to not enjoying the second, it seemed that some of the old magic was missing. Perhaps that’s just my inner child struggling to let go of an old favourite though. Kids will adore these movies and, I’m willing to bet, so will you. 

Thanks to storysacks at HUKD!

Hurrah, Baloo is back! And you can celebrate his return with this special offer on the DVD of The Jungle Book 2, now available from HMV for £5.49 instead of £14.99.

• Click here to pick up The Jungle Book 2 from HMV now

Disney's 'Man Cub' Mowgli (voice of Haley Joel Osment) is back in this animated sequel to the 1967 classic. Mowgli, now living with an adopted family in a nearby jungle village, is homesick for his jungle adventures and his good friends, like Baloo the Bear (voice of John Goodman) and Bagheera the Panther (voice of Bob Joles). But because the villagers believe that the jungle is a dangerous place for children, Mowgli isn't allowed to visit. Bored and lonely, he dreams of his carefree days in the jungle and finally runs away from his new home to visit the jungle and the friends he left behind. This time he is followed by his neighbour Shanti (voice of Mae Whitman) and together they meet Baloo and friends for more adventures. The fun-loving, jovial bear is overjoyed to see his old friend, and a little jealous of Shanti, but together they share some spirited JUNGLE BOOK moments, to the tune of original classics like Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You and new hits like W.I.L.D. Mowgli is thrilled that things in the jungle haven't changed, until he realises that Shere Khan (voice of Tony Jay) the Tiger is thirsty for revenge and threatening to harm his jungle family. Together with Shanti, Baloo, Bagheera, and some new faces like Lucky the Vulture (Phil Collins) Mowgli must fight Shere Khan one last time.

I haven't seen this but the first Jungle Book is a huge hit in our house. It's one of the few DVDs that always gets requested and is played on repeat. My kids  just never tire of Mowgli's antics and I LOVE Baloo. He's like an animated anti-depressant - you just can't watch him without feeling like singing and dancing. So we'll definitely be picking up this special edition DVD and looking forward to the next rainy afternoon...

Thanks to andywedge on HUKD.

This new Gruffalo DVD isn't out until the 23rd March 2010 but you can pre-order it from HMV for £7.49 with free delivery instead of £12.99.

• Click here to pre-order The Gruffalo DVD from HMV now

An animated film based on the classic children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk though the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'Gruffalo'.

This was shown on TV as part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season and you can watch it again on BBC iPlayer until 7.29pm on Saturday 2nd January 2010. I predict we'll have watched it online at least seventy hundred times by then, so thank goodness we can pre-order the DVD. I might even get my laptop back.

The animation is perfect, bringing the book to life flawlessly, and the all-star cast makes it something I'm happy to watch over and over again. James Corden of Gavin & Stacey fame is completely brilliant as the mouse, and Rob Brydon has the snake down to a fine art. And who better to play the Gruffalo himself but Robbie Coltrane? Genius. Even the seventy hundredth time round.

Here come the Rubbadubbers, splish, splash, splish, splosh! The Rubbadubbers is a delightful animated TV programme for kids that centers on the bath-time adventures of a group of bath toys, and now the Bathtime Scramble DVD can be yours for this bargain-basement price.

• Get the Rubbadubbers Bathtime Scramble DVD here
  

The Rubbadubbers series is aimed at pre-schoolers but older children are just as likely to enjoy it. The characters are lovable and funny and the story lines often involve 'what-if' scenarios and a moral-of-the-story style ending.

This DVD includes 3 mini-adventures; 'Hide And Seek', 'Swimming Races' and 'Being Choosy'. It's available for £2.85 with free delivery instead of the usual £7.99, thanks to this great deal from Zavvi.

Thanks to millarcat from HDUK.

Get the complete box set of the classic children’s series for only £17.95 including free delivery. The perfect opportunity to introduce your children to one of the best tales of all time.

• Quick! Hop over to Zavvi for your copy here.

Including all 39 episodes of the cartoon, the Watership Down box set includes episodes like The Promised Land, Strawberry Fayre and The Tale of a Mouse.

I adore this series and bought the entire set for my daughter before she was even born. I couldn’t wait to share the experience with her and to make it a part of her childhood, as it was a part of mine.

Although I had to content myself with the book for years, the animated series brings it to life beautifully. The animation style is wonderfully old school and utterly delightful.

The price makes this a rather brilliant gift that won’t make your wallet hide under the sofa in dismay. Or your bank manager for that matter!

If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying Watership Down before then this is your chance to to epxerience one of the great classics.

Mr Men are an enduring childhood favourite that have been bringing us laughter and entertainment for well on thirty years.

• Snare your Mr Men Christmas Special here!

It’s Christmas time in Misterland and everybody’s writing letters to Santa. Unfortunately poor Jack decides to give his letter to Mr Forgetful and, well, you can just imagine what happened next...

So Jack and his Mr friends head off on an amazing journey to find Santa in time to get Jack his Christmas presents. Packed with the usual Mr Men humour, this delightful story may have you as hooked as your kids. 

When you’re lying on the sofa desperate for a nap after your enormous Christmas lunch and your kids are flying high on pudding and chocolates, why not stick Mr Men on so you can, ahem, rest your eyes while they’re distracted.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable caper that has all your favourite characters living up to their natures in funny and unexpected ways. For the price, it’s a lovely stocking stuffer or bargain gift that will save you pennies but win you kudos.

Save a whopping £9 on this bargain DVD on Amazon featuring all of Disney’s well-loved characters in a bumper Christmas special.

• Grab this superb stocking filler right here!

From grandparents to toddlers, there are few who can resist the magic of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and all the whacky characters of Disney.

They’ve ushered in several eras, made us laugh, made us cry and, in this DVD. they bring Christmas straight into your living room.

The DVD is wonderfully cheap, although this does not include postage, and consists of several different stories, each with a different set of Disney characters. It's a bargain stocking stuffer!

The kids Huey, Louie and Dewey learn a valuable lesson about having too much of a good thing and Goofy will bring tears to your eyes when he teaches his son the meaning of Christmas.

It’s just a lovely DVD. My daughter was given a copy a two years ago and every year, as Christmas approaches, she asks if it’s time for the movie with the “duck in it”.

She’s not such a fan of mice...

Grab this magic bargain buster in Amazon’s impressive sale, you honestly won’t regret it. Try it with eggnog...