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Go, Diego, Go

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Rosie Perez, Jake T. Austin, Gabriela Aisenberg, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
  • 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

    Dora's cousin rescues animals and delights kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Diego, his older sister, and animal friends work together to rescue animals. Kids learn about another culture and may pick up some Spanish.
 

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 Go, Diego, Go

Parents need to know that though this show is a spin-off of the popular Nick Jr. series Dora the Explorer (Diego is her cousin), it can hold its own. Diego Marquez is an explorer of the rain forests of Latin America. He lives alongside his computer-savvy older sister and many exotic animal friends. In each episode, Diego learns about an animal that is native to Latin America and saves it from a seemingly perilous situation.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the similarities in visuals to Dora, with computer game-like interactive animation. Diego also calls upon the viewer many times to help him out by saying aloud different things about these animals, often in Spanish. Though repetitive and clearly entertaining for preschoolers only, the show offers exposure to Latin American culture and demonstrates how a community can work together to help others.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    parents beware

    I have become increasingly concerned about the content of Diego. i have seen many inaccuracies in the educational information portrayed. But most recently i was very disturbed by the Ana the Anaconda episode where Deigo needed to not only track an anaconda snake, but pick it up, pet it like a puppy and carry it around his neck. my 4 year old and i live in the Mohave desert, snakes are a common animal found here and it seemed irresponsible of the program to sow something that is so dangerous in real life situation. It's one thing to use imagintive play for learning in some situations, but something as dangerous as approaching a snake should never be used as a teaching tool without also including safety. 3 and 4 year olds cant tell the difference between a dangerous snake and a non-poisonous snake. i am really disappointed with this show.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    BAD STUPID LAME!!!!

    BAD STUPID LAME BAD STUPID LAME BAD STUPID LAME BAD STUPID LAME BAD STUPID LAME!!!!!!!!!! And HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Better than Dora

    Good for young children. Unlike Dora, I can actually stomach this!

  4. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for kids, catchy tunes and edutainment!

    Loved it!! We're a multi cultural household, so the bilingual angle is appreciated. The boys are excited about all the animals, and after a while watching they can retain some of the details, like mimicking the noises a leopard or sloth make. The siblings working together are also great for the boys to see. Also, don't be surprised if you catch yourself humming or even singing the songs at work, or at least during your commute. (The guys at work got a good laugh seeing their apprentice plumber singing about rescuing the king whale.)

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I like it

    I like this show.

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