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Bear in the Big Blue House
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Cooperate and share with Bear! Great for kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a sweet, engaging show for younger preschoolers. The star of the show is Bear, a gigantic brown bear character who sings, dances, and talks to his set of colorful, animal friends. In the end, a lesson is learned. Throughout the show, he checks in with viewers about the events happening and problems faced in each episode.
What's the story?
Each episode of BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE opens with Bear singing the same welcome song. Then the other characters make their appearance, a very simple plot unravels, a lesson is learned (sprinkled with jokes, songs, and giggles), and the show winds down. In each episode, Bear acts a like a big brother to his friends Tutter the mouse, Ojo the smaller bear, Treelo the lemur, and Pip and Pop, two otters with insatiable appetites. The friends ask each other questions and responsively listen to one another, sing a few songs, and always share some laughs. Another show regular is Shadow, the giggling silhouette of a pony-tailed little girl, who's reminiscent of a Sesame Street puppet. She chats and sings with Bear and sometimes narrates her own short story using simple effects and other silhouetted characters.
Is it any good?
It's no surprise that Bear and the other colorful puppets of Bear in the Big Blue House were created by Jim Henson Home Entertainment. Younger preschoolers will laugh, sing, and learn a bit more about working with others thanks to the soft, cuddly puppets' wacky personalities. This show is clearly for younger preschoolers who want to learn more about playing cooperatively with friends. Bear in the Big Blue House may lose its attraction for some older preschoolers who are less interested in its slow-moving plots, songs, and simple humor. This isn't the best show for kids who need action. Nonetheless, it's a great choice to help 3- and 4-year olds settle down and rest while learning more about friendship.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about cooperation. How do Bear and his friends work together? How can preschoolers cooperate with their friends? Why is this important?
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Bear In The Big Blue House
I watch this on Disney. I like the Bear do the cha cha.
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I LIKE BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE IT'S MY FAVORITE SHOW
I LIKE BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE.
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Greatest little kids' show ever, and Bear is so cute!
The puppets are amazing, and the lessons that the show teaches are great for kids. It's a great show.
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bear in the big blue house
i loved this show as a kid! i love bear!
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Great for little kids.
Loved this as a kid the bear and his friends are always really cooperavtive with each other.
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The Best
"BEAR" is my absolute favorite of the younger crowd's television shows. The characters are lovable but flawed, like most children that age. There's a lesson learned and a song around every corner, and that Tutter is a hoot! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the "Goodbye Song" gets on my nerves a bit time after time. Get your kids to watch this show.
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Kid, 11 years old
October 18, 2010
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ok were to start?
well its a fairly good show but the "potty episode"is a little distubing so thats what the 4 stars is for but overall its a good show for 2+
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Kid, 10 years old
August 16, 2011
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The best educational show around.
Canceling this show is what ended the greatness of Disney Channel.
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Wonderful Show!
This is an outstanding show. All people involved in the production, especially the man (Noel MacNeal) who plays Bear, are tremendously talented. I love the everyday issues as well as the social issues the show chooses to deal with. For this parent, the treatment of these issues is the best. Never are kids talked down to, and even homelessness (the Christmas show) is not sugar-coated. The segment with Shadow is great for stimulating the imagination, and the closing of each episode with Bear and Luna is a great way to introduce little ones to contemplation and love for the night skies. I hear this show is no longer in current production. What a loss!
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| Topics: | friendship, music and sing-along, puppets |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Noel McNeal, Peter Linz, Vicki Eibner |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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