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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
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All reviews for ages 4 & 12

2,448 results
  • Review
    Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost

    Supernanny family interventions are meant for parents.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    In the Shadow of Blackbirds

    Spine-tingling ghost story haunts long after reading.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Cat Winters
    (Book, 2013)
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    Life Below Zero

    Rugged Alaskan lifestyle reality with hunting and language.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Yummiloo Rainbow Power

    Catchy tunes and bright colors teach kids healthy eating.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
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    The Lucy Variations

    Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.
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    12
     
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2013)
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    Resale Royalty

    Refreshingly real clan anchors mild fashion reality show.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Codea

    Innovative tool for programming on the iPad.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
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    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Take Me to Your Mother

    Mild, mom-targeted show is tender, funny reality.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    WKRP in Cincinnati

    Classic sitcom still entertains, raises relevant issues.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    That Is NOT a Good Idea!

    Goose outsmarts fox in funny, perilous story with a twist.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    KidsRuby

    Download gives good background on coding, so-so instruction.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    "Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)" (CD Single)

    British X Factor star hits U.S. with fun, mildly edgy tune.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Olly Murs
    (Music, 2013)
  • Review
    The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs

    Garden fantasy casts a strange spell.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Need for Speed Most Wanted

    Fast-paced racer fun to play but encourages recklessness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    4 Pics 1 Word

    Catchy one-player guessing game has an addictive quality.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
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    Obsidian Mirror

    Complex time travel page-turner starts sci-fi trilogy.
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    12
     
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    By Catherine Fisher
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Bully Effect

    Inspiring Bully sequel stresses power of standing up.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Tree Fu Tom

    Magical preschool series with thoughtful physical component.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The First Family

    Mediocre sitcom with strong family at its center.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

    Fascinating Herzog documentary about Siberian trappers.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)