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Oswald
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Fred Savage, David L. Lander, Debi Derryberry, Where to watch: Nick Jr., DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
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Common Sense says
Witty, gentle, surreal; ideal for preschoolers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Oswald
Parents need to know that this series encourages, in its own small way, a daring and adventurous spirit in very young children. It's focused on big-picture lessons -- being willing to try new things, perseverance, following instructions -- but the teaching is subtle and very much a part of the story.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about each day's adventure in a way that allows a child to take in the message without hammering it home. For example: Do you think Henry really wanted to try some of the new things Oswald was doing, even though he insisted on doing things "just like always"? If Daisy had followed the directions, would they have gotten stuck? Does Oswald love Daisy even though she's impulsive, and Henry even though he isn't adventurous at all? Why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
maybe later........
Wow.Oswald is kinda weird but i like the show.Me and my cousin,(upperoom:don't forget that name)watch it all the time every night at 10:00. Of course, we watch just about every little kids show that comes on T.V. and we only watch it to make fun of it.but we don't make fun of this one.OK so we made fun of it once but we only made fun of 2 things:1 henry talks wierd and 2 oswald a huge head yet he's always wearing that itty bitty hat.I don't think saying this is mean because COME ON YOU KNOW ITS ALL TRUE!!!I say maybe later cause its not the type of show to watch all the time .i like it though.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Sweet and Well written
Charming world of Dan Yaccarino animated. aclever and fun while remaining gentle and creative for a children's show. Good social interaction between characters. No commercial tie ins
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love Oswald!
Bright and clever animation, a gentle soul, & warbly singing make Oswald my favorite.
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