Eloise in Springtime
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Eloise antics, plus lying and more bad behavior.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 4–5
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Eloise in Springtime was written by Nancy Davis Kho
Parents need to know an upbeat message of the importance of love in this DVD is overshadowed by children and adult characters lying to get what they want. There are repercussions and apologies, but neither Eloise nor her temporary babysitter make good role models for children. Eloise's mother in Paris won't come home to care for her, even when Nanny is going on vacation.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their reaction to Nicole's behavior -- lying about Eloise being sick and throwing a big party in the hotel room. Would you look up to a grown-up who did those kinds of things, even if you were having fun in the process? How do you think Nanny and Eloise's mother felt when they heard about what was going on?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
The relationship between Nanny and Eloise is always sweet, and viewers get a sense of the deep affection and love between the characters. Nanny is also very close with her brother, a nicely depicted adult sibling relationship. But every Eloise story begs the question -- where's Mother? This time she was in Paris and unable to get away when Nanny was going on vacation. Even with an ending that focuses on the importance of love, the most loving presence in Eloise's life is the hired help.
Movie Details
Run time: 45 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/26/2008, DVD release: 2/26/2008
MPAA Rating: NR

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