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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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TV reviews for kids' animation, princesses and fairies, book characters & ocean creatures

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    Peter Rabbit

    Darling preschool show has anxious times, cautionary themes.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Sofia the First

    Spunky, well-rounded princess celebrates individuality.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale

    Sweet GCI adaptation has some nervous moments for tots.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Super Mario Bros. Super Show

    Frenetic '80s cult fave with stereotypes hasn't aged well.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    hoops&yoyo's Haunted Halloween

    Bunny-and-cat team scare up laughs in lighthearted special.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Wibbly Pig

    Book character's adventures celebrate imagination.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series

    Cartoon Anne of Green Gables is sweet, with worthy lessons.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Jungle Book

    CGI adaptation with mild scares treads too-familiar ground.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Guess How Much I Love You

    Beautiful animation and gentle, loving messages make this a great pick for little kids.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Mother Goose Stories

    Henson also-ran brings blah puppetry to classic folktales.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Franklin and Friends

    Friendly animal pals have positive social messages for kids.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Mike the Knight

    This vibrant series will appeal to both kids and adults with its spunky character, comic adventures, and great lessons about problem solving.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sailor Moon

    Classic magical girl anime is action-packed and fun.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Octonauts

    Friendly adventurers teach kids about marine life, teamwork.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Busy World of Richard Scarry

    Friendly book characters teach kids about cooperation.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too

    Silly old bear's sweet holiday tale will delight families.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Pixie Hollow Games

    Beautifully animated "fairy" tale teaches about teamwork.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Doug

    Low-key '90s cartoon has good lessons for grade-schoolers.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Almost Naked Animals

    Skivvy-wearing animals' antics are zany fun for older kids.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Amazing World of Gumball

    Colorful cartoon is full of silly laughs and scrapes.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Bubble Guppies

    Cheerful aqua tots teach kids good social lessons.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Wild Kratts

    Zoologist brothers get animated in fun, kid-friendly series.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Pearlie
    A fresh take on the fairy theme with less commercialism.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Fish Hooks
    Cute pet store antics have positive messages for kids.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Amazing Spiez!
    Young agents' antics are fun, but lessons are lacking.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)