As I type this, I am looking at the icon of "Jack" from the "green man" tale.. and I must say I cannot give this show enough stars. The water color effect, the beautiful surroundings and the brave hero in this tale is just at a harmoneous balance that can capture the attention of anyone who knows how to appreciate art. :) Mind you, I am currently 21.. and I enjoy these series, myself .. (tis my little secret.) ;) But apart from The Green Man episode.. I've indulged in some other tales from this series and have yet to be let down. I enjoy the essence of the presentation in these series. There's something so compelling about it. I look forward to sharing these amazing moments with some children of my own, someday. In the meantime, I hope this stays on air.. And thank you, HBO Family for introducing me to such masterpieces. - Ariana
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Animated Tales of the World
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Don Cheadle, Brian Cox, Bill Nighy, Where to watch: HBO Family)
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Common Sense says
Global folk tales, some fabulous, others less so.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Animated Tales of the World
Parents need to know that these folk tales haven't been sanitized or modernized. If the daughter kills her wicked father in the folk tale, he'll die in a hail of brimstone here, too. And if the story revolved around the importance of salt to meat, this story will as well, with no additional explanation for kids who've never gone without a refrigerator. Many folk tales are violent, and some of these are as well, with brothers hitting brothers and kings threatening death to any who thwart them. But you can rest assured that the wicked will get their comeuppance.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the traditional fairy tale themes and why they're often the same in every culture -- the Cinderella story, the boy who goes off to seek his fortune, the king passing on his kingdom or refusing to let it go. Can kids spot these same themes in modern movies, books, and cartoons as well? Can they think of different versions of the same story that they've heard over time? Because each story is presented within its own culture, some offer a chance to discuss things more commonly found in other cultures, like Holland's windmills.
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As I type this, I am looking at the icon of "Jack" from the "green man" tale.. and I must say I cannot give this show enough stars. The water color effect, the beautiful surroundings and the brave hero in this tale is just at a harmoneous balance that can capture the attention of anyone who knows how to appreciate art. :) Mind you, I am currently 21.. and I enjoy these series, myself .. (tis my little secret.) ;) But apart from The Green Man episode.. I've indulged in some other tales from this series and have yet to be let down. I enjoy the essence of the presentation in these series. There's something so compelling about it. I look forward to sharing these amazing moments with some children of my own, someday. In the meantime, I hope this stays on air.. And thank you, HBO Family for introducing me to such masterpieces. - Ariana
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