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Pocketful of Sunshine

(2008, Pop, by Natasha Bedingfield, Label: Epic)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Infectious, inspiring, and clean pop songs.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Primarily positive messages about being true to oneself, staying optimistic during difficult times, and accepting your own physical imperfections ("A face without freckles is like a sky without stars").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pocketful of Sunshine

Parents need to know that this is an upbeat, uplifting, and completely clean album from the singer/songwriter who introduced us to the song "Unwritten," a catchy anthem about the world being an open book and the theme song for the popular MTV reality show The Hills). Not only is there nothing objectionable in these tracks, but there are some strong, positive messages about remaining true to oneself. Both Wal-Mart and iTunes offer bonus tracks online.

Read our full review by connyc

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how it's normal for all people to be self-conscious of the way they look. Does it become easier with age to accept yourself and your imperfections? Why or why not? Can you imagine yourself or your friends without certain characteristics like freckles? How do those characteristics give them personality?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    my son loved this

    i think that my story will explain i came home from work and my then5 year old son said he had a crush on natasha i sat him down and said that he can buy her cd

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Love The Song

    I love this song. It always makes me feel happy when I listen to it. Natasha has a great voice. Clean lyrics, and a great message.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Ilove this song!

    This song always makes me feel happy!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

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