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Persuasion
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Jane Austen love story with an admirable heroine.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Persuasion
Parents need to know that this romance is fraught with lies, gossip, and manipulation, but very little in the way of sex or violence. Two people fall and injure themselves seriously -- one, a child and one a teenage girl. The child falls off-screen and is carried limply back to his home. The teen falls on-screen and appears for a moment to have died.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the options for women's relationships in the 1800s versus today. Why did Anne break off her engagement to Fredrick in the first place, and why is he more suitable now? What's the difference between a "good match" and a "love match"?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Brain-Building Series for Kids (and grown-ups!)
This is the best show for kids on television today. The scripts are so smart and witty and the humor is brilliant. My 3 year old can correctly use words like "scrumptious" and "rotate" because of this show. His level of pretend play has sky-rocketed and he laughs from the time the guys come on screen to the time the show is over. It's kids' television with a brain, and I for one will be eternally grateful for it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Can't Get Enough
Love this show. Great for the imagination. I know I enjoy watching it as much as the kids!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love, love, love this show!!
As somebody said before...this is the only show that my 21 month old daughter will sit down and intently watch the whole thing. Very entertaining! Very educational! And I may have a slight crush on Shane..haha :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love the vocabulary in this show!
Creative, fun, engaging, entertaining, and the use of language superb! Introduces many new words in a easy to learn way. My wish? more new shows, my daughter has watched every episode and is wishing for new ones she has not seen before.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Must See Show For All Ages
I have a four year old daughter and I babysit a 21 month old boy. There are very few shows that can hold both of their attentions for more than 30 seconds. That is until The Upside Down Show comes on. My daughter loves to work the remote that she recieves at the beginning of the show, and the boy loves the puppets and the silly faces that Shane and David make. I actually love to watch it too. It stays entertaining and leaves me wanting more. I just wish there were more shows that taught in an entertaining way instead of having shows that make no sense!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
My 18 month old LOVES it.
This show IS by far the best show for kids on tv. My 18 month old will watch it all day. She thinks Shane and David are the best. She runs to the TV every morning and says "My Show, My Show" I am very pleased with the teaching method that these people have come up with. I can't wait to see more! Thank you creators of THE UPSIDE DOWN SHOW!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Fascinating to Watch!
This show is funny, imaginative! The imagination aspect is just incredible! It's fascinating to watch. My 3year old grandson, who is a sophisticated media kid due to his parents!, laughs and watches spellbound. I think it helps kids develop imaginative play! Great show.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great for Adults too!!
This is one of the best shows on for kids these days! Really educational, and the kids don't even realize it because they dress it up with Zany fun! I enjoy watching the show and sometimes find myself turning ON the TV to watch it if we're doing something else. These guys really get what kids and parents want and boy do they deliver! I hope this show has the longevity of Sesame Street and Mr.Rogers. It definitely is just as educational (and more entertaining). :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
"The Down Show!"
This is what our 18 month old yells whenever she sees Shane and David - "the Down Show!" This is the only program that captivates her, everything else, she can take it or leave it. Even our older children (7 and 9) are often caught watching along with their baby sister. We all laugh and enjoy watching this terrifically creative and interactive show.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Loved by all in this home!
When I saw on Noggin that this show was going to be on - it looked cute, but I wasn't sure how it would go over with the 3 children I nanny ranging from age 5 to 1. We tried it and wow! All of us enjoy it. The 1 yr old even cries out "The Show!" when I call everyone around to watch. All 3 of the kids stare at the tv with big smiles on their faces and I have to say I am right there with them. These guys are so funny and do the silliest things and we go along with it, dancing, marching - whatever it is they are saying they are doing. The older 2 kids love that they are "controlling" the remote that is "handed" to them by one of the brothers. It is a depressing time if we ever miss an episode! The kids don't mind watching the re-runs as David and Shane are just fun to watch! I hope this show has a good long run, I don't see us ever tiring of it! Give it a try.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I LOVE this show!!
My entire family loves this show! We know exactly what time it comes on. My kids are mesmerized and have a great time interacting with the show. My 3 year old always has her remote, binoculars and action fingers! Her imagination has really grown because of this amazing show. Thanks Shane and David!! We're ready for the DVD now!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Action-Fingers to the Rescue.....
I didn't realize when we (my 2 year-old and I) started watching "The Upside Down Show" that not only would my husband get sucked in, but the "Action Fingers" would be moving into my house! In addition to "action fingers" living with us, my son has also aquired "super sensitive hearing", has a permanent pair of "binoculars", and has developed a "Broo-ja-ja knock"!!!!!!! We LOVE Shane & David!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Hysterical Laughter from my 6-yr-old AND my 3-yr-old (AND ME!)
These guys are bizarre and very, very funny -- not like the Wiggles at all! Their wry wit keeps me laughing throughout, and both of my kids -- 6 and 3 -- were hysterical, too. This is the show that taught my kids that bellies move when they laugh -- not from the show, but from their bellies moving so frequently! Imaginative and brilliant, we're always sorry when it ends. When is the video coming out??!?
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
FUN FUN FUN!!!
My 2yr old daughter and I simply LOVE THe Upside Down Show. This a brilliant show that has brought so much more imagination and expression to my daughters life it's amazing. There is plenty of comedy and excitement and all in all just laugh out loud learning experience. I certainly hope this one hangs around for a while, it's a definate winner!
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