cute, helps them learn a word or 2 in spanish, good messages, teamwork, telling the truth
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Handy Manny
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Dee Bradley Baker, Kath Soucie, Wilmer Valderrama, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Download)
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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
Friendly handyman teaches kids about cooperation.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Handy Manny
Parents need to know that this inviting animated series for preschoolers reinforces commonly heard Spanish words and phrases and introduces viewers to a few new ones. Characters focus on helping others and always putting the community's needs before their own. Problem-solving and preparedness are frequent themes, and viewers see the negative repercussions of impatience and poor teamwork. Cultural diversity and respect for others tops off this well-rounded series.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Manny and his friends cooperate to overcome challenges. What special talents does each character contribute to the team? How do they resolve their differences? How do you handle problems with your friends? Parents can also use repetition to reinforce the Spanish their kids learn from the show.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give itcute show
- Lives in ColoradoI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good show for all ages
Teamwork
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Better alternative to Dora
Love the shows diversity.
- Lives in ColoradoI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good show
This show teaches people teamwork.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
GREAT for little kids.
Handy Manny is great for little kids. He teaches the values of team work, sharing, cooperation and helping others. Handy Manny teaches kids new words in Spanish and has a valuble message at the end of every episode. Unlike Dora, the show won't have your kid repeating annoying phrases all day, but it will have them sharing, helping out and so on. So, this is a PERFECT show for your kid.
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