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Bear in the Big Blue House

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Noel McNeal, Peter Linz, Vicki Eibner, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cooperate and share with Bear! Great for kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Bear and his friends cooperate with each other as they solve problems and share discoveries.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bear in the Big Blue House

Parents need to know that this is a sweet, engaging show for younger preschoolers. The star of the show is Bear, a gigantic brown bear character who sings, dances, and talks to his set of colorful, animal friends. In the end, a lesson is learned. Throughout the show, he checks in with viewers about the events happening and problems faced in each episode.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cooperation. How do Bear and his friends work together? How can preschoolers cooperate with their friends? Why is this important?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    I LIKE BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE IT'S MY FAVORITE SHOW

    I LIKE BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE.

  2. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Greatest little kids' show ever, and Bear is so cute!

    The puppets are amazing, and the lessons that the show teaches are great for kids. It's a great show.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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