Higglytown Heroes - TV-Y
TV Rating: TV-Y
Network: Disney Channel Cast: Taylor Masamitsu, Rory Thost, Frankie Ryan Manriquez
Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
Available on: 
DVD
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this is a cartoon for preschoolers that teaches lessons about solving problems, working together, and recognizing the contributions that everyone makes to a community. A primary lesson in the series is for kids to see heroes are not only firefighters, but grocers, farmers, and telephone operators.
Families can talk about the series' positive messages. What does this program say about everyday people? Could there be a hero in all of us? What do your kids notice about each family? Can friends be a part of your family?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Pam Gelman
At first glimpse, HIGGLYTOWN HEROES will remind parents of "weebles that wobble but don't fall down." But these characters are much more interesting. Each show consists of two 15-minute episodes that focus on the daily challenges faced by a group of friends including, Eubie, Kip, and brother and sister, Wayne and Twinkle. Fran, the red squirrel, is usually in the mix as the voice of reason.
Challenges faced on Higglytown Heroes include how to find star-shaped pasta in the grocery store for the Super Special Soup Slurp Night, how to get Grandpa unlocked from the bathroom, and how to care for an unhappy bird. Inevitably the characters will face any given situation by singing the signature song "Someone special, who could it be..." And ta-da, the featured hero makes an appearance.
Higglytown Heroes helps kids learn to face their problems, work with a team, and know that it's okay to ask for help. Preschoolers will enjoy the colorful visuals of this group of tots bouncing, sliding, and popping out of each other.
These characters have real-life qualities. Wayne and Twinkle are of color and appear to have a single mother. Eubie is raised by his Aunt Millie and Uncle Zooter. Kip's family consists of twin sister, a baby sister, and mom and dad. Message? There are all different make-ups of loving, happy families.
For younger preschoolers, it's a wonderful show to celebrate everyday people and what they do to make giant contributions to their world. Parents may recognize some of the voices of these heroes, including Cyndi Lauper, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Betty White.
For more preschool fun, check out Pinky Dinky Doo, Postman Pat, and It's a Big Big World.
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