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The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

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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

    Classic characters will delight preschoolers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Age-appropriate lessons on friendship and sharing.

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

This review of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was written by Tara Swords

Parents need to know that Disney's late-'80s incarnation of the well-known yellow bear was a big hit with kids and families. All of the original characters appear -- Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, and Owl -- allowing the show to stick to the same themes as the original cartoons, but with new adventures and songs. Lessons are kid-friendly and relevant to the age group.

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Although these are supposed to be the "new" adventures, the lessons are just as classic and time-tested as the characters. Kids will be drawn to these characters because their personalities are so distinct: Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) is still simple and loves "hunny"; Eeyore (Peter Cullen) is still charming in a self-effacing sort of way; Rabbit (Ken Sansom) is still a little stand-offish and impatient.

The only hints at newness occasionally appear in the dialogue. For example, in one episode Tigger (Paul Winchell) remarked to viewers that he thought another animal was "one taco short of a combination plate." These touches probably make the show a little more relatable to today's generation, but the messages -- such as the importance of friendship, sharing, and believing in yourself -- will always hold up.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Winnie the Pooh where are you!?

    The cutest and most inoccent show i've ever seen! Where on Earth did it go? It's a true classic Disney! How dare they take it off! They don't even show it on ToonDisney! Oh, wait, infact there IS no ToonDisney anymore! It's just a bunch of skater junk! I am getting confused. I want Winnie The Pooh back, and I heard just cuz he's got the word "Pooh" in his name, people think its nasty, only those with gutter minds think that's what it is about. Any word can have a good meaning, just like any person, anyrhing can have a good meaning. I want this show back. And I want real Disney back.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Sweet as Honey!

    Its ADORABLE! A true Disney classic, good for kids and just honey-sweet!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    I still sing the theme song today

    Very cute. I've been a Pooh Bear fan all my life.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on and give it 4.0

    Love This Show

    This half hour show may not be faithful to the classic, but it is very enjoyable. Somebody always learns a lesson, friendships are always important, and these guys seem to get into more trouble than any group of toddlers. Start watching around three or four, but can be enjoyed for years.

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