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Dora's Christmas

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Well-known Christmas favorites with a-Dora-ble Latin twists.

The themes of this music are:   animals, dancing, friendship, love

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Role models:

    Dora's her usual optimistic, friendly self on this CD.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Dora the Explorer merchandise, also promotes Dora DVD.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Dora's Christmas was written by Jessica Dawson

Parents need to know that the secular holiday songs here are all familiar, but with added Latin beats here and there, and altered lyrics to go along with the Dora theme.

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  • Families can talk about the Dora franchise and the array of products and merchandise for young kids to feast upon and beg for. Does listening to the CD make kids want to buy more Dora merchandise? Talk about influential media, commercials, and advertising, and how companies create demand for products.
  • The controversy surrounding the new "grown-up Dora" has already been in the news. How can parents help their kids deal with the changes in their beloved characters?
  • Should such a well-known entity be changed, or left alone? What are negative and positive aspects of characters changing or growing with time, in relation to their fans?
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What’s the Story?

Preschoolers' favorite Nick Jr. heroine Dora the Explorer will get everyone in your family in the mood for the holidays with the new CD, DORA'S CHRISTMAS. There are 9 holiday favorites with a fun, Latin twist, including "Deck the Halls," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "Jingle Bells," and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." There are 7 additional bonus tracks from Dora's holiday movie, Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure included, as well as a board game on the back of the CD booklet, and extra holiday games and activities available via CD-Rom.

Is It Any Good?

 "How many different ways can you sing Jingle Bells?" Well, just add a little Latin beat, some explorer-inspired lyrics, and it's "Jingle Bells" Dora-style. For Dora fans and family, the Latin grooves and fan-friendly lyrics, some English, some Spanish, make these traditional Christmas tunes fun and fresh and bearable all season long. Although there are some different words to many of the songs, the essence of these beloved classics is not lost, just enhanced. In "Sleigh Ride," for example, your little ones may be singing, "Vaminos, vaminos," instead of "Giddy-up." And in "Holly Jolly Christmas," friends say "Hola to all your amigos." Kids will love singing every song and enjoy getting into the holiday spirit with their favorite explorer and her friends.

Music Details

Released on: 9/15/2009
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    it is edited and parental advisory for 18+

    Too Violent: Dora saying "Stupid Boots's A**" and "Santa Holidays H* H* H* Yo H* H*" Yo H* H* and H* H* H* are not bad words but H* is. and with mo is very bad word S*xual behavior isn't age appropriate: s*x and sexy oh my g*d fr*h GOD free Fresha$$y KE$HA Kesha Language my kids can't use: D*ck A**hole Bad thiings

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    little kids love it

    my little girl loves it

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    THE MUSIC GAVE ME A HEADACHE!

    the music hert my ears and gave me a headache! terrible!!!!

  4. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Blubber

    Doras blubber was flapping up and down XD hahahahahahahah lmfao

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    so bad my son waatched this he said f

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