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Dragon Tales

  • Is it age appropriate?

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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

This review of Dragon Tales was written by Betsy Wallace

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 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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What’s the Story?

Six-year-old Emmy (voiced by Andrea Libman) and 4-year-old Max (Danny McKinnon) have discovered a way to magically transport themselves to Dragon Land using a dragon's scale. Anytime they want, these lucky kids can go see their colorful dragon friends Quetzal (Eli Gabay), Ord (Ty Olsson), Cassie (Chantal Strand), Zak (Jason Michas), and Wheezie (Kathleen Barr). They have many adventures in Dragon Land and meet all kinds of other creatures.

Is It Any Good?

DRAGON TALES intends to positively impact a child's growth and development by encouraging a love of learning and helping children problem-solve and work through the challenges of growing up. The kids and dragons embark on different adventures and attend the School in the Sky, all while learning how to face their fears and handle new situations. The fun, nurturing, and sometimes challenging atmosphere of Dragon Land is a lot like preschool.

Episodes feature situations that preschoolers are likely to face themselves. In one show, Max was on his own in Dragon Land for the first time while his big sister was at camp. He missed her very much and wished she wasn't missing the fun, but then he got the idea to send her some pictures, which made him feel closer to her. This was a good episode for siblings facing being on their own for the first time. Other episodes have shown characters learning the importance of taking turns, coping with losing a beloved blanket, and believing in yourself when you lack confidence.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    ok

    This show is just ok. I used to love it when i was a todler. Ok i think this show is IFFY for 1-2 year olds and ON for 3 and up. The reason i think it's IFFY for 1-2 is because sometimes there is very very very mild scary moments that happen in some episodes.

  2. 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

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    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.

  4. 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.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    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.

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