This is a show my daughter & I can watch together, and repeated viewings don't drive daddy crazy, either! The animation is extremely well done, and I believe the messages to be extremely positive as well. Highly recommended!
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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Larissa Murray, Jules Dejongh, Charlotte Spencer, Where to watch: PBS Kids)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 3. -
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Common Sense says
Dancing dynamo has positive messages for young viewers.
Themes in this show include: friendship, growing up
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
Parents need to know that precocious mouse Angelina often finds herself in situations that will resonate with preschoolers, like wanting to be in the spotlight ... or getting reprimanded by a teacher. As Angelina works out solutions to her problems, she teaches kids important lessons in cooperation, patience, respect, and perseverance. The series also introduces kids to a variety of music and dance styles, and the "squeaky"-clean content makes it a great choice for kids of all ages.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about setting and achieving goals. Kids: What are some of your goals? How do you plan to work toward them? How do you feel when you encounter a setback in your plans?
- Kids: How does this series compare to the books by Katharine Holabird and the original TV series? What other shows do you like that are based on books?
- Families can use this show to foster kids' interest in the performing arts. Attend a play or concert in your area, and talk to your kids about it. Did you enjoy the performance? What was your favorite part?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Angelina Ballerina is a household favorite!
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Good for 4+ but not for littler ones
I was disappointed to see how much Angelina's little mouse body changed in this new series. Now she's a thin, human-like figure. There's too much pressure on girls to be thin and beautiful and AB should look like a mouse. I also think the interaction of the mouselings is more mature than what's appropriate for 3 year-olds. Teasing and making fun of one another is something (I hope) is foreign to those under 4 or 5. We still prefer the books!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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