'Mulan' being reissued on DVD

Here are some new-to-DVD kids shows, starting with a reissue of Disney's "Mulan."

• "Mulan: Special Edition" (Disney, 1998, G, $29.99, two discs). This Disney animated feature is a real charmer, with animation that is reminiscent of Asian anime, though not quite as starkly stylistic. The pacing is quick and the film has a nice, low-key sense of humor, with a number of songs — all of which make it thoroughly enjoyable without distracting from the plot.

The story — based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese legend — has the title character, the daughter of an aging warrior, masquerading as a boy so she can join the army. Her comic-relief sidekick is a miniature dragon, voiced by Eddie Murphy — the only anachronistic element in an otherwise thoughtful adaptation. Still, Murphy is so amusing, it's hard to complain too much.

The rest of the cast is first-rate, with Ming-Na (of "ER") as Mulan and other voices provided by B.D. Wong, Pat Morita, Miguel Ferrer, June Foray, George Takei and others (Donny Osmond sings for Wong's character).

Extras: Widescreen, deleted song, alternate opening sequence, music videos (by Jackie Chan, Raven, Christina Aguilera), interactive games, trivia, featurettes, optional languages (English, Spanish, French, Mandarin), chapters.

• "The Wind in the Willows" (A&E, 1983, not rated, $19.95). This stop-motion animated version of the beloved story brings Mole, Rat, Badger and, of course, Toad, to life in this charming TV adaptation.

The familiar story has Mole and Rat going on an "expedition" with Toad until he becomes infatuated with an automobile and turns into a reckless driver. Badger tries to help, but Toad is hard to handle — and when he's framed for theft, Toad lands in prison. He eventually escapes and recruits his friends to help him prove his innocence.

Extras: Full frame, interview with producer Brian Cosgrove, interactive game, photo gallery, character descriptions, chapters.

• "I Want a Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown" (Paramount, 2003, not rated, $14.99). The "Peanuts" gang is back for a couple of holiday cartoons, the title program and "Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales." Not quite in the same league as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" — the 1965 cartoon that kicked off the animated TV franchise — but still enjoyable fun for families.

Extras: Full frame, two cartoons, making-of featurette (hosted by Whoopi Goldberg), optional English subtitles, chapters.