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Roary the Racing Car

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spunky speedster teaches kids social values.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series promotes positive values like friendship, helpfulness, problem-solving, creativity, respect for the environment, and healthy lifestyles. Characters are dominantly male.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Race cars sometimes spin out or crash on the track, but they're never hurt.
  • 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 Roary the Racing Car

Parents need to know that this lively, colorful series for preschoolers includes strong positive messages about topics like sharing, communication, making good choices, and problem-solving. Preschoolers will have so much fun watching Roary's adventures that they won't realize they're picking up important social lessons along the way, and parents can rest assured that there's no iffy content to worry about.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the problems that Roary and his friends encounter. Kids: What troubles did Roary face in this episode? How did his actions contribute to the problem? How did he show that he was taking responsibility for what happened? How did his friends help him set things right? Have you ever been in a situation like Roary's? Who do you ask for help when you need it?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    great fun alternative show for little guys

    really fun and cute with good story lines

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 4
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Roary the Racing Car

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