Taking on Baby Einstein’s DVD empire is a formidable task. But Juno, a precocious puppet with big googly eyes, pigtails and a red dress, is up for the job.

In 2000, Baby Einstein sales topped $11 million; projected revenue for 2001 is $17 million. Today, the collection includes seven videos, DVDs, flashcards, toys and board books. To date, more than ...

Baby Einstein, $19.95 (0pp) ISBN ... Green dragon-puppet Bard plays host, ... viewers can expect a brief puppet show, music video (showing colorful toys in motion to the sounds of Beethoven) ...