Some kids love watching non-fiction shows and nature documentaries, others not so much. But early this year, two very different true stories hit the big screen which could be interesting to kids and fun for families. In fact, girls of a certain age will be dying to see the first one; Justin Bieber: Never Say Never hits theaters February 11, and tickets are already on sale. 
Justin Bieber may be a sensation with the tweens and teens, but the 3D biopic Justin Bieber: Never Say Never may interest a wider audience. The movie documents Justin's rise to fame from when he was young (ha ha) and contains footage of Justin that showcases his love of music, and the natural talent that came through early on. It may seem a bit silly to document the life and times of a teenager, but music lovers of all ages will appreciate the raw talent that existed within Justin practically from birth, and his rapid ascent to superstardom is amazing as well.
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We discussed a little bit about African Cats in Monday's post about upcoming Disney movies, but here is a little more information. In theaters on Earth Day (April 22), African Cats is a Disneynature True Life Adventure that follows the story of Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.
The two previous Disneynature films, Earth and Oceans, were both very inspiring and educational, but generally not fast paced enough for young children. Although young kids love to see the animals, the novelty usually fades when the animals don't talk, sing or dance. I took my oldest (7 at the time) to see Oceans, but with our younger kids, we waited for the Blu-ray to come out. Kids tend to really love lions, though, so the fascination might last a little longer for African Cats. If your kids like the Disneynature documentaries, check out the online educational guides offered on the African Cats website. The materials are just phenomenal, and they are great for parents, teachers and homeschoolers to help kids have fun learning more about habits and habitats of African cats.
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