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Bubble Guppies
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Cheerful aqua tots teach kids good social lessons.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cheerful preschool series encourages active involvement from young viewers and has wonderful social messages about friendship, responsibility, and solving problems. The Guppies are curious about their world and excited to team up and explore it, and their enthusiasm for learning can inspire kids’ own interest in making discoveries. Catchy music, imaginative play, and relatable stories with positive messages make this a worthwhile show for preschoolers.
What's the story?
BUBBLE GUPPIES is the story of a diverse group of friends who delight in making discoveries in their underwater world. The colorful preschool-age characters let their thirst for knowledge lead them on adventures of all kinds -- from digging up dinosaur bones to learning the ins and outs of rock ‘n’ roll -- all under the watchful eye of their caring teacher, Mr. Grouper (voiced by Tino Insana). Along the way, Gil (Zachary Gordon), Molly (Brianna Gentilella), Deema (Angelina Wahler), and the rest of the gang learn that curiosity and mishaps often go hand in hand, but with friends along for the ride, no challenge is impossible.
Is it any good?
That this upbeat series is the work of the team behind The Backyardigans won’t come as a surprise to anyone who tunes in, since Bubble Guppies capitalizes on the same formula of catchy music, endearing characters, and kid-friendly humor. What’s more, the show’s interactive style engages kids and asks them to take an active role in the plot by answering questions, using their imagination, and, of course, singing and dancing.
The show’s topics are on par with preschoolers' interests, and many storylines show the characters overcoming fears that kids can relate to, like riding in an ambulance or going to the doctor, so there are plenty of opportunities for parents to reinforce the learning after the show’s over. What’s more, the characters’ make-believe play can inspire similar fun from kids as they put their own imaginations to work.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about friendship. Who are your good friends? What do you like most about being with them? Do you work well together? Can you think of a time when you overcame a challenge with a friend?
Kids: What problem did the Bubble Guppies face? What options did they have for solving the problem? Which path did they choose? Is this what you would have done? Why or why not?
What are some of your favorite shows? Do you like ones like this that ask you to get involved? What did you learn from this show?
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Parent of 2 year old
May 15, 2011
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I Love IT!!!!!! My 6 month old Loves It!! She sits through the episode along with my 3 yr old which likes it. But as for my Baby she loves it and thats the only show that will get her attention. I'm amazed on how she recoginzes the songs and characters..By the way she was 4 months when she became a fan. thanks Nick
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Adult
March 25, 2011
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Perfect show!!!
My 18 month old loves the shows. She will walk around singing bubble bubble. We can't wait for more shows. She has learned alot from watching Bubble Guppies.
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Parent of 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 year old
May 15, 2011
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perfect for younger kids
my son is 1 yr old and he loves the songs he watches it everyday he is really intrested in this show.he will watch grump fish over and over again and he just loves it.
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Parent of 4 year old
March 31, 2011
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My 4 year old daughter and her friends LOVE this show. I think the songs are great, wish they had a cd. The girls scream when it comes on. Very Cute!!!
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Parent of 6, 9, and 10 year old
March 25, 2011
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It is AWESOME....I LOVE the music. . . . Looking for a music CD so we can listen all the awesome songs all of the time. I watch it while the kids are in school too.:)
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Parent of 6 year old
February 16, 2011
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GREAT SHOW FOR ALL AGES ...
I was actually doing research for a teaching class when I ran across this show. I love this show. I was shocked at how much education value was in the show. I even enjoyed watching it with her ... I turned it on for my 6 year old daughter and I cant keep her away from it. She retains everything she learns from the show and is always telling us what she has learned. AWSOME SHOW ... wish we had more like it !!!
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Kid, 11 years old
May 17, 2011
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Someone change the channel. its boring.
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Parent of 3 year old
March 31, 2011
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My nearly two year old loves it as much as her older brother! More episodes please :)
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Parent of 5, 9, 15, and 17 year old
February 23, 2011
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My 5 year old found this the other day and seems to love it!
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Kid, 10 years old
February 6, 2011
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If you say anything is wrong w bubble guppies you got issues!
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| Topics: | friendship, ocean creatures |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Angelina Wahler, Brianna Gentilella, Zachary Gordon |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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