Although I like this show a lot, I mus warn you. One episode did so blood, when an arrow hit Joan of Arc! There is also a kiss. For a TV-Y, things can get a little risky.
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Wishbone
(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Jordan Wall, Mary Chris Wall, Adam Springfield, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Cute canine leaps into classic literary stories.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wishbone
Parents need to know that some kids may be bored by parts of this literature-centric live-action series. Some scenes include mild violence -- punching, swordfights, etc. -- but there's never any bloodshed. Each episode teaches a key life lesson, and the human characters are good role models. The fantasy sequences are engaging, but the simple script makes some of the non-fantasy scenes seem fake. (All the easier for younger kids to follow, but not exactly cutting edge.) That said, this award-winning PBS series encourages kids to read and introduces them to classic books (most of which are more sophisticated fare than what you might find on Reading Rainbow).
Read our full review by Ellen Dendy
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Wishbone's adventures and the stories presented in each episode, using the show as a jumping-off point to learn more about the authors. For example: How did Mark Twain's personal experiences inspire him to write Tom Sawyer and other stories set on the Mississippi River? The series is a great way to get kids excited about reading, and parents can take it further by planning special trips to the library and creative story-telling circles. Other questions to ask: What do kids enjoy about story time? Does this show make your kids want to read more? Why is reading so important?
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Okay!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
A classic from the 90s
Last year, my PBS station brought back "Wishbone" after many years of it not being seen on TV. It's a really good show for little kids with nothing too edgy except for mild violence. PBS should have a warning about possible violence in the show since "Wishbone" is rated TV-Y and directed to little kids.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
great show
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