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TV reviews for kids' animation, book characters

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    The Amazing Spiez!
    Young agents' antics are fun, but lessons are lacking.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

    Dancing dynamo has positive messages for young viewers.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Olivia

    Precocious pig offers positive messages for preschoolers.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Toot & Puddle

    Friendly pigs, sweet stories, and good messages introduce preschoolers to geographical concepts and new cultures.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Mighty B!
    Toon finds humor in girl's over-the-top behavior.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Mr. Men Show
    Animated sketch 'toon more about fun than lessons.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Phineas and Ferb

    Duo's over-the-top schemes are fun for kids.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Ricky Sprocket - Showbiz Boy

    Fun 'toon about kid star touches on media issues.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Animalia

    Without realizing it, grade-schoolers get lessons in the importance of communication in this witty adventure series.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Edgar & Ellen
    Mischievous twins amuse in 'toon for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    The Adventures of Young Gulliver
    '60s 'toon adventure doesn't achieve book's classic status.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)