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TV reviews for kids' animation, monsters, ghosts, and vampires & ocean creatures

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  • Review
    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Lightweight movie spin-off with comic violence.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Henry Hugglemonster

    Cute monster tot teaches kids about feelings, relationships.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Violence overshadows positive messages in CGI remake.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Robot and Monster

    Funny, well-rounded 'toon has great social messages.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Gravity Falls

    Clever sibling story has some spooky stuff for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

    Potty humor and wacky characters kids will love.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Soul Eater

    Formulaic anime is violent but interesting.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Octonauts

    Friendly adventurers teach kids about marine life, teamwork.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Monster High: Fright On

    Toy-inspired movie has strong messages but iffy body images.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Almost Naked Animals

    Skivvy-wearing animals' antics are zany fun for older kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Bubble Guppies

    Cheerful aqua tots teach kids good social lessons.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Fish Hooks
    Cute pet store antics have positive messages for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

    Update of classic mystery show is targeted more at tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Shelldon

    Oddball characters overshadow messages in floundering show.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Casper's Scare School

    Kindly ghost's adventures hold kid-friendly messages.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Jimmy Two Shoes
    Uninspiring cartoon looks for laughs in slapstick, misery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Making Fiends
    Edgy, wickedly funny 'toon based on Web series.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
    Over-the-top 'toon OK, but lacks substance.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!
    Zoinks! A fun revamp with super Scooby snacks.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Monster Allergy
    Silly 'toon recycles too much you've already seen.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Jabberjaw
    Scooby-Doo underwater, with a shark!
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Digimon: Digital Monsters
    Loud battles + toy tie-ins = OK, but not great.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    A Pup Named Scooby-Doo

    Meet the pre-Mystery Machine Scooby gang.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the tween set.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Oswald
    Witty, gentle, surreal; ideal for preschoolers.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2005)