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Mustard Pancakes

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Where to watch: PBS, ION)
  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Songs and stories infuse gentle series for tots.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Teaches preschoolers how to deal with life's everyday issues.
 

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 Mustard Pancakes

Parents need to know that this series addresses emotional and practical issues that preschoolers face as they grow up and teaches them how to deal with theses issues (partly by relying on friends). The series sends the positive message that while growing up can be challenging, it's also lots of fun, and the musical and storytelling components provide a comforting element.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the theme of each episode and how the characters presented it. What problem or challenge did Courtney and her animal friends help each other with? Which character or characters were struggling with the problem? Have you ever felt the same way? What were Courtney's stories about? What did you learn from them? What was her song about? What did you learn from it? What city or country did Courtney talk about at the end of the episode? What did you learn about that place?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great program for children!

    I really adore this show for my children. They absolutely love it! They really enjoy the sing-a-longs and the cute puppet animals. This show teaches children family values and life lessons in a fun simple way all while entertaining them and keeping them interested. I would defintely recommend this show for parents looking for a wholesome and educational program.

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

    Good show for young children.

    Mustard Pancakes is a great, gentle show for the younger audience. It lets viewers learn social lessons of friendship and family by watching the trials and tribulations the puppets of the shows undergo. And at the end of each episode, they've learned a valuable lesson and are better for it. The show is very sweet and gentle, and the simple guitar is a welcome change from other kid tv.

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

    toddlers love "Mustard Pancakes"

    My two kids (ages 3 and 6) go ga-ga for "Mustard Pancakes". The younger loves the talking animals and the catchy beats to the sing-along sessions. My 6 year old can't stop watching it. The show has really sparked his moral interest and asks me why things are right or wrong and applies the scenarios presented in the show to real life. I feel comfortable leaving my kids in the hands of Courtney Campbell. It's like having their nana in the room. Two thumbs way up. Great for the kids!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    A must read book for every 8 year old

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

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