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Maisy

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring The Umbilical Brothers, Where to watch: Nick Jr., DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Gentle, nurturing, fun preschool program.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Maisy and her friends support one another and work cooperatively to solve their problems.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Maisy

Parents need to know that while their preschoolers may be delighted by this gentle, nurturing show, it may be hard for them to get into watching it with their kids. The slow-moving story, the gibberish spoken by Maisy the mouse and her animal friends, and the syrupy-sweet, repetitive narration can definitely turn off older viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the simple discoveries Maisy and her friends make and how they solve problems in their adventures. They can also explore the friendship the characters share and the silliness of mice, crocodiles, chickens, and squirrels doing human things.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    its ok

    i just wonder the animals sound really stupid they should talk instead of having someone else talk for them

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My 2 1/2 year old LOVES Maisy. It is very slow-paced and not ovewhelming for young children. Children over 3 or 4 would probably find this too slow...

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Kinda strange...

    I really want to like this show, but the gibberish that the characters speak is just too strange. It seriously sounds as if they have speech impediments (not putting anyone down who does!) I love the primary colors and the message is ok, but not a very interesting show in general.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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