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Dragon Tales

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Andrea Libman, Kathleen Barr, Danny McKinnon, Where to watch: PBS, 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

    Curious kids and dragons take flight.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Emmy, Max, and their dragon friends help each other learn and grow. The animated cast is diverse, with characters of different genders, races, species, and abilities.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Intended to be used with other educational media, including books and online activities.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dragon Tales

Parents need to know that the main characters seem to live most of their lives in Dragon Land, spending very little time in the real world with their family. Some parents may see this near-constant escape from reality as off the mark in an educational series. Otherwise, there's not much to object to; this is a positive, entertaining show that mirrors some of the real-life issues preschoolers face. It's worth noting that the show's creators intend it to be paired with other educational media such as online activities and books.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the situations Emmy and Max face in each episode. What would you do in their position? Which dragon is your favorite? Why? What would you want to do if you could go to Dragon Land?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    a great show for kids ages 2-7

    this show is great for kids 2-7. it teaches kids great lessons about never giving up and beilieving in yourself. plus the storys are fun and full of adventure

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great TV show for kids

    This TV show is such a great show because it teaches kids lessons and it will keep children wanting more. Parents, nothing is concerning or questionable in this TV series. Great choice for your child.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    Love it, still do

    No issue of anything. I would still watch it, even if my favorite show was on. (If I had to). This show is great for younger kids, telling them about situations, and how to stay out of the bad ones and solve them. It has good theme songs (I loved them as a toddler) and funny characters.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE IT !!!

    I REALLY REALLY LOVE THESOS DRGAONS. I ALSO LOVE AND LIKE DRAGON LAND. I SEEN ALL OF THE EPISODE. BUT I GROWN OUT OF THE SHOW BECAUSE MY MOM LAURIE NADLER AND MY DAD ALLEN NADLER SAY THAT THIS SHOW IS A BABY SHOW.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Boring!

    Boring, with too much songs.

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