Dive Olly Dive is our children's favorite show on PBS Sprout. It looks so vibrant it makes other shows on this network look old hat. Bath time never passes these days without the cry "Dive Olly Dive" ringing out. This must also be one of the best written pre-school shows on television with relatable storylines; genuinely exciting adventures and the voice actors also actually act rather than shout as in Dora the Explorer. I completely agree with your reviewer except we would award five stars to this show.
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Dive Olly Dive
(Rated NR, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Robbie E. Harrison, Allisyn Arm, Shane Withington, Where to watch: Sprout, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
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Common Sense says
Underwater fun with positive social messages.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dive Olly Dive
Parents need to know that this cartoon series for young children is filled with positive messages about kindness, respect for others, honesty, and responsibility. Preschoolers will easily relate to the troubles that Olly and his friends face, and they'll benefit from seeing how communication helps the group resolve problems and improve their social behavior. In some scenes, predatory sea creatures like sharp-toothed barracudas chase the little subs, but overall the tone is light and shouldn't frighten youngsters.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about responsibility and doing a job well. What jobs do Olly, Beth, and Skid do for Diver Doug? How do they use their individual talents to get the jobs done? What might happen if they didn't do their work? Why is it important to do what we're asked to do? Kids: What responsibilities do you have? What would happen if you didn't live up to them? Families can also discuss the issues raised by the show -- including honesty, forgiveness, and self-confidence -- and relate the stories to kids' own experiences.
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