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Shaun the Sheep

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun critter mischief from Wallace and Gromit crew.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Characters get into some mildly naughty situations, but they always set things right.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Very mild, injury-free cartoon stuff: Sheep use a rotund peer as a trampoline, tumble from trees, etc.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some stories imply romance between animal characters, who mostly cuddle and bat their eyes at each other.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shaun the Sheep

Parents need to know that this delightful short-form animated series from the creator of Wallace and Gromit is appropriate for all ages. The animal characters engage in some mildly naughty behavior (playing football with a cabbage, making a mess of The Farmer's house when he's away), but it's offset by the situational humor, and they always set things right in the end.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it takes to be a leader. Who are some of the leaders you know? What makes them good at what they do? What qualities are important in being an effective leader? Have you ever been put in a position to lead? How did you feel about that responsibility? Families who've seen the Wallace and Gromit shorts/movies can also discuss what this series has in common with them and how it's different.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 1.0

    it's sooooooooooooooooo.......

    it's so boring and lame

  2. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Suprisingly good. More kids should watch this and the Wallace and Gromit shorts.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    good animation

    It takes good skill to make clay animation, and this is just as creative as Wallace and Gromit. Even though I'm too old for this and I'm not that much into it, it's still a very good show.

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