My son is under a year old, but we do allow very limited screen time, and this is his favorite show. No, it doesn't have as much educational content as some other programs, but it does provide good opportunities to learn (and talk) about living with diversity, respecting each other, etc for toddlers and preschoolers. At his age, however, my son is more concerned with the bright colorful characters, catchy music, etc. So for now, it entertains him. Later, it can teach him about being a small part of a big world in which not everyone will agree with or be like him. (Bonus: He giggles through every episode. What mom can resist that?)
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It's a Big, Big World
(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tyler Bunch, Jay Simon, Melissa Creighton, Where to watch: PBS)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Engaging show with good messages for preschoolers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About It's a Big, Big World
Parents need to know each episode features a conflict shared by loveable animal characters. The tree they all live in is a metaphor for the world, filled with diversity and unity. In addition, topics in geography, geoscience, and bioscience are integrated into the stories with the characters learning and solving problems together.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the show represents diversity in our world. In what ways are we different and the same? Families can also talk about the ways the child characters solve their problems using communication, critical thinking, and turning to caring adults for support.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good Entertainment Now, Good Opportunity to Learn Later
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I am ok with the show but there are some where they reference to evaluation and I don't like that.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Nice for very young, great music! Iffy for 3 due to obnx monkey bro/sis dynamcs
I used to love to watch this with my son between 1-2, but now that he's 3 y/o, I don't really like the dynamics between the brother&sister monkeys. I think when my son is 4 or older, I'll feel more comfortable with it again (maybe). I do like that they portray the sloth and the turtle as adults, and the rest as kids with appropriate interactions. I just don't like the influence of spazzy, bratty name calling and such between the siblings. Even though it all gets resolved and teaches a lesson, that doesn't stop it from being an example that is absorbed regardless of the sequelae. LOVE the MUSIC and SONGS and the way the information is brought out.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
NO PLOT!
There is no plot! This show bores me to death! Not Reccomended!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I LOVE THIS SHOW
MY SON IS HIPNOTIZED EVERY TIME HE WATCHES THE SHOW HE LOVES IT HE LOVES EVERY CARECTOR AND LOVES ALL THE SONGS THEY SING AND HE IS JUST 1Y OLD ITS A GOOD SHOW A WATCH IT WITH HIM IS CUTE.
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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