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Pinky Dinky Doo

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Heather Dilly, Justin Riordan, 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Delightful cartoon celebrates art of storytelling.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Pinky models positive behavior by helping people 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 Pinky Dinky Doo

Parents need to know that this engaging educational series encourages children to use their imagination and make up stories of their own. It's also designed to enhance literacy skills through the use and definition of "big" words, as well as sharpen listening skills through short quizzes that review the details of Pinky's stories.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about each episode and what children learned from it. What problem was Pinky trying to solve, and how did her silly story help? What else did you learn from the episode? Another discussion topic could be storytelling. If you were to make up a story, what would it be about? Who would the characters be? Where would it take place?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title off for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Rated TV-PG-VSSSLNDDSMRMEPRM

    i'm your *****!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title iffy and give it 0.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    WARNING! Rated PG-13, Contains Submitted Violence Video

    BAD WORDS IN THIS! THE FAMILY / CHILDREN SEASON.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

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

    Best Pre-school show on TV

    Pinky is awesome. My two boys love the show. they sing a long and love answering the games. Keep up the great work Sesame.

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