Parents need to know that this bilingual 3-CD set is broken into distinct categories -- music from the show, a dance album, and Dora's World Adventure, which takes the plucky heroine and her monkey sidekick Boots to Africa and the Australian Outback. If your kids are fans of the show (and they probably are), then they'll love this set, but it may grate on adult ears. Dora's high-pitched voice and the relentlessly upbeat music can make even parents long for a little naptime lullaby.
Positive messages:Dora celebrates Latin and African cultures and has a can-do spirit.