This 51-minute video opens with Steve taking a new look at familiar surroundings. As Steve and his viewers play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue saw outside, they get a glimpse of how perspective can change an object's appearance. Just watch how a paw print changes when reflected in a mirror or take a look at a bundle of sticks through a vase of water. The fun really begins when Blue offers Steve his kaleidoscope to view books, a butterfly, and Mailbox's letter. Steve and his young viewers also make use of perspective and deductive reasoning to help Squirrel figure out who's calling him. The second episode focuses on mysterious sounds around Steve and Blue's house. As Steve tries to discover what Blue just heard on the porch, he's intrigued by a variety of sounds. He listens to the dripping faucet, a rushing stream, and popping popcorn. Especially effective is Steve's silent walk home from the stream--complete with mime! Another fun sequence finds Blue and Steve adding sound effects to a silent movie. Once you've figured out the answer to Blue's Clues, curl up on the porch with the gang and enjoy the sounds of nature. (Ages 2-10) --Tami Horiuchi
