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Little Bill
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Xavier Pritchett, Gregory Hines, Where to watch: Nick Jr., DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Little Bill knows a whole lot about love & laughs.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Little Bill
Parents need to know the series is based on the Little Bill books written by Bill Cosby. This series is similar to The Cosby Show, except that it's animated and meant for 4-year-olds. Little Bill has a tricky little grin and the strong will of a young child. His parents and the community embrace him as he develops. Overall the series creates a gentle and friendly atmosphere for young viewers.
Read our full review by Joly Herman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the values of Bill's family. Is their interaction and how they navigate different situations, similar to your family dynamics? Do kids admire Bill?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Good
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
a good show..for little kids
2 year olds wont have intrest in the show but kids 3-6 definetly will. little bill is a fun positive message filled show. for kids entering grades pre-1
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Racist? Nah. Less annoying than Caillou? DEFINETLY.
I wish the reviewer who said that this show was "racist" would explain why....what's the point of expressing your view if you don't elaborate so people can see where you're coming from? I sure can't-I've never thought of this show as racist. The characters being black really isn't even the main subject of the program-they just are. The only objection I have to Little Bill is the occasional cute but erroneous imformation provided about various subjects, i.e. Little Bill saying that baby rabbits grow inside the mother rabbit's stomach (presumably until they are ready to be born)-I had to clear that up for my daughter, who is just starting to wonder about the facts of life. Other than that-we don't watch this often, but when we do, I have no objection to it-I consider it more entertainment than educational, but inoffensive and soothing. I'm not sure it would be of much interest to a kid younger than three or four, though. And also-it isn't Caillou, which is enough to warrant at least a four star rating as far as I'm concerned!
- I rate this title off for age 4 and give it
RACIST
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love it!!!!!!
I always liked that show and I still watch it.I know I'm too old for it but I have been watching it since I was 3 years old and I still LOVE that show!
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 67% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
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