the show wasnt well made but kids 2-4 andmaybe 5 will enjoy and learn from it.
Jay Jay the Jet Plane
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Mary Kay Bergman, Jennifer Delora, Sandy Fox, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)
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Animated airplanes teach lessons to preschoolers.
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This review of Jay Jay the Jet Plane was written by Ginny Pelley
Parents need to know that this series offers young fans life lessons such as valuing friends, overcoming shyness, and learning to like yourself. Kids will enjoy the often funny antics of 6-year-old Jay Jay and his friends. Don't be surprised if you catch your preschooler singing along with the show's simple songs.
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- Families can talk about the lessons learned in each episode. The themes of the program are often hard to decode for kids, but parents will be able to use them as good conversation starters. Which plane does your kid relate to the best? Do they see similarities between their own friends and Jay Jay's?
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What’s the Story?
JAY JAY THE JET PLANE is a CG-animated series in which a cast of lovable airplanes zooms in and out of the Tarrytown Airport, where they make deliveries for Brenda Blue and learn about life. With the gentle guidance of Brenda Blue (Eve Whittle), Jay Jay, Herky, Snuffy, Big Jake, Tracy, Savannah, Revvin' Evan, Old Oscar, and Tuffy tackle tough issues for preschoolers.
Is It Any Good?
Parents might want to discuss some themes explored in episodes of Jay Jay that won't be as easily grasped as others, depending on their kids' age and sophistication. In "The Great Tarrytown Blackout," for example, Tracy makes up excuses to escape and hide when she's relentlessly pestered by Herky, who flies after her wherever she goes. Although viewers are told through voiceover that the show's lesson is that you should appreciate your friends "in good times and bad," parents might find the episode a useful jumping-off point for discussing how to be tactful and not hurt others' feelings while still communicating when they need space or alone time.
Overall, this upbeat show is sure to have a positive impact on kids.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good show for little kids
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I rate this title pause for age 2 and give it
Ok for little tots...
EXCEPT FOR THE ONE EPISODE WHERE JAY JAY THE JET PLANE TURNED INTO A TERRORIST!!! Yeah, Jay Jay the jet plane got wild one episode, and he crashed a huge building, acting like a suicide bomber!!!! OMG this is not what our children should be watching!!! Anyways... they took that episode off the air, so NO WORRIES now. :) Have a nice day!
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Too Sugary!
I don't like to pick on a show that's designed for toddlers, especially when I know that the creator was inspired by his little boys love of aviation. However, this is too sugary sweet and the voices of the planes for the most part, simply over the top. Toddlers don't need such a heavy dose of syrup! The themes are alright but the production misses the mark in my estimation. There are much better shows for this age group out there.
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