I absolutely love this show! I have two children who are 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 and they both enjoy it. Usually they like to watch seperate things but this is one thing they agree upon. I have to say as a parent I love it because I don't have to worry about editing it for them. The content is not too mature and they don't deal with issues that I have to explain or say "now that wasn't nice and we should never do that". I just read on here something that said imagination won't save this Eloise wanna be and personally I don't think Ellen is anything like Eloise. She's much better. I grew up with the Eloise books and my sister gave my children the movie for christmas . . . we are shelfing it. Too many things she does I have to say "don't say that . .That was not a nice thing to do" etc. My husbands comment on Eloise is she's a brat. Nothing like Ellen. Ellen is so cute and fun and what you would want your children to watch. I'm very picky and don't like them to watch T.V. often so when they do, it had better be something worth while. It's great the imagination she has and I can see my 3 1/2 year old using her imagination a lot more since we've been watching it. Ellen's Acres is definately 5 stars and I would recommend it to anyone with children. I usally put it on so I can get the laundry started, dinner, etc. but the funny thing is most the time I end up sitting and watching it with them. It really is a great show. I sure hope it comes back on soon!!!! Amy
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Ellen's Acres
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Marc Thompson, Emily Corrao, Evelyn Lando, Where to watch: Cartoon Network)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Imagination can't save Eloise wannabe.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ellen's Acres
Parents need to know that because the young heroine of this series lives in her parents' rural motel, her only personal interactions are with her very busy mom and dad, the hotel's two staff members, and the guests -- none of whom devote much time to her. Lacking playmates (especially those her age), Ellen stays busy by playing make believe with her two trusty toys (a feather duster and a radial tire, which her imagination can transform into just about anything), and the many companions she conjures for herself. While the series does celebrate imaginative play, its romanticized take on what's actually a sadly isolated childhood -- as well as its constant leaps to and from reality -- make it an iffier choice for the preschoolers it's aimed at.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about imaginative play. Kids, what do you like to pretend? What toys or other objects do you use in make believe? Where do you get your ideas? Do you include your friends in your adventures? What do you like about playing with friends? What would you do if you didn't have any friends around to play with?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wonderful show for children!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
excellent pre school , funny , cute, and entertaining
As a family therapist I work with a lot of kids. THis is an excellent preschool program. Preschool children have vivid imiginations and short attention spans. This program will keep them focused,and I believe help them to utilize their imiginations constructively. I don't believe they would have any problem with the transition between imigination and what is real. This is what preschool children do. I see far to many chidren whose imiginations are supressed and force to grow up too quickly. This is one of the better preschool programs I have seen and stongly urge you to continue with it.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
The cartoon for ALL!!!
This show is adorable!!! I've seen a few episodes online and on Cartoon Network! My 5 year old loves Ellen so much....she talks about her adventures to me all the time! Her little friends also like this show and they have their little "talks" about egyptians, monkeys, and even Ellen's mommy and daddy. What's even better, is I love to watch it with her! It's a serious bummer that Ellen's Acres is not longer on the air! PLEASE PUT IT BACK! :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Bring Back Ellen's Acres Campaign
Ellen's Acres has sadly been pulled from Cartoon Networks schedule. I’m starting this campaign to save “Ellen’s Acres.†I learned about this fabulous show from a good friend of mine. She kept telling me how her toddlers eyes were glued to the television watching a new program called “Ellen’s Acres.†Unfortunately now, my friend has to explain why it has been taken off the air after two short weeks. “Ellen’s Acres†inspires preschoolers. Fortunately, I’m not alone. Several child advocacy groups are supporting this campaign, one of them is The Miracles of Hope Network http://www.miracles-of-hope.com. These organizations have agreed to display banners and help spread the word to save this show. There are several ways you can help. 1. The best way is simply to watch the show on Cartoon Network’s website http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/app/index.html. Every week the show will be available for people to watch on their site. The more people watch, the better chance for “Ellen’s Acres†to be put back in the weekday broadcasting lineup. 2. The “Bring back ‘Ellen’s Acres’†petition has been created. You just click the link http://www.PetitionOnline.com/saveea35/petition.html and sign your name. Post the petition link on messages boards, mailing lists, email the petition link out to your friends, anyone that cares about the quality of children's television programming. 3. I have gathered emails of several Cartoon Network executives where you can express why you love the show and want to see “Ellen’s Acres†back on their network weekday line-up. Misty Skedgell Vice President, Corporate Communications misty.skedgell@turner.com Leigh Arwood Manager, Public Relations leigh.arwood@turner.com Steve Smith Vice President, Government and Community Relations steve.smith@turner.com Lisa Tobias Director, Media Relations lisa.tobias@turner.com Thanks for your help! Every time you watch and every comment you post really helps make a difference for the show and helps to secure the future for quality children’s programming. If you want even more information or want games for kids to play, you can check out Ellen’s Acres official website www.ellensacres.com Any help you can give is much appreciated. Thanks for reading my mission statement.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
My 3 year old keeps asking to see it
I think that Ellen's Acres is an adoralbe show that shows children that you can have so much fun and adventure if you just use your imagination. My 3 year old loves it and asks for the show at night. I had to record it so she can watch it whenever she wants. I am upset that it seems to have been pulled out of the 930 am time slot. My daughter keeps asking "Where did Ellen go?"
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