DESC: Nick Jr.'s charming children's television series THE BACKYARDIGANS celebrates the power of imagination with a fun blend of vibrant computer animation and energetic musical sequences. Aimed at preschool children ages 2-5, the series centers around five colorful animal friends--yellow hippo Tasha, orange moose Tyrone, beanied penguin Pablo, Austin the kangaroo, and a strange pink creature aptly named Uniqua--who transform their yards into magical fantasy lands that serve as backdrops for their musical adventures. As the talented fivesome break into song and dance with well-crafted original music and fanciful choreography, children are encouraged to join in the fun for an interactive experience that fosters creative thinking and physical movement. This volume introduces the entertaining series with two spooky Halloween episodes: the jazz-themed "It's Great to be a Ghost" and the '60s rock "Monster Detective."