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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Soundtrack

(2008, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: New Line Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    1930s-style music is filled with optimism.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Overall theme of optimism and "looking on the bright side" in spite of misfortune (in this case, struggling during the Depression): "The rich get richer and the poor get children/in the meantime.../ain't we got fun" and "What's the use of worrying/it never was worth while/so pack up your troubles in your old kit bag/and smile, smile, smile."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Obvious tie-in to the American Girl franchise.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Soundtrack

Parents need to know that this is the soundtrack to the first feature film based on the immensely popular American Girl book series and stars kid actress Abigail Breslin. The movie takes place during the Depression and has songs from that era and new songs from current artists with an overall theme of optimism and "finding the silver lining." The lyrics and content are all-American, clean, and suitable for all ages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the enduring and ever-growing popularity of the American Girl books and dolls. Do you think the success will carry on onto the big screen? Does the fact that big stars are involved in the movie make you want to see it even more, or would you see it regardless of who was in it?
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