Best Cartoons for Kids
After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing -- they like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (that aren't too scary), other-worldy characters like superheroes, aliens, and dragons. These picks feature all this, plus the positive messages and hidden learning that parents will appreciate.
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A thoughtful cartoon for kids to grow up on.
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Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.
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Brainy heroine uses vocab to outwit bad guys.
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Spunky space-travelling heroine is positive model for kids.AGE -
Zoologist brothers get animated in fun, kid-friendly series.
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Fun animated sci-fi cleverly incorporates physics lessons.AGE -
Medieval adventure is a soaring delight.
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Zany fun and positive social messages are great for kids.
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Sharp take on comics hero has fighting, angry bad guys.
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Action, adventure, and positive messages for tweens.AGE -
Action and violence don't overshadow good messages for kids.
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Former sidekicks battle villains in action-packed cartoon.
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Thoughtful sci-fi cartoon with monsters is best for tweens.AGE
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