Charlie and Lola
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Morgan Gayle, Ryan Harris, Daniel Mayers, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD, Online)
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Brit siblings set good examples; great for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Charlie and Lola was written by Sarah Wenk
Parents need to know that the animation in this delightful cartoon is beautiful, the characters are charming and funny, and the stories are simple and sweet. It's a great show for parents and kids to watch together and can inspire not only laughter, but also creative projects based on the wonderful, collage-like animation.
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What’s the Story?
CHARLIE AND LOLA is based on a series of books by Laura Childs. From across the pond come two articulate siblings who are utterly disarming with their English accents. Their voices and character bring to life the stories and animation of the books from which they were born. Charlie is a sensible 7-year-old, and Lola is his younger sister. She's dramatic and adorable -- when she decides she wants to be cast as the sun in the school play, nothing will stop her, not even being told she didn't get the part. Her brother helps guide her decisions and always gets a laugh out of his sister's antics.
Is It Any Good?
Charlie and Lola's animation is beautiful; its simple drawings interspersed with real photographs give the show the look of a collage. The stories are simple and sweet, with Charlie helping Lola to get to school on time, feel better when she's sick, and get over being cast as a leaf.
Lola always finds the positive side to her situations -- and Charlie is always there to guide her. Both parents and kids will adore this brilliant program.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Perfect for all ages
Love it, especially their caring loving attitude for each other. The accent is compelling.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Very Cute Show I Watched When I Was Little!
I love this show. It's wonderful, really, really wonderful! I couldn't wish for more out of this show. Lola is so silly and Charlie just takes it so well! I love the positive-ness of the show!
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
We watch it again and again, happily.
The Minnow doesn't watch much television. When she does, it is usually a Charlie and Lola. Eleven minutes of pure fantastic fun. Great graphics, great music, no wacky antics or hit-you-over-the-head lessons. Just a five-ish year-old girl and her nine-ish year-old brother, using their imaginations to enjoy themselves. Lola can't check out the library book she loves and Charlie helps her choose another one. Lola wants to be the bigger one so she can go on the big kid amusement park ride and Charlie pretends to be the little brother so she can see how it feels. Lola wants it to snow every day and Charlie takes her on an imaginary trip to the North and South Poles. Lola and her friend Lotta want to play pretend and Lola has forgotten her suitcase of props. They search the house for other things to pretend with. It's the right mix of simple stories, totally believable emotions, and compelling graphics (all done in black crayon and collage).
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
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Ratings at a Glance
| 86% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 86% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 57% | of parents say it's educational |
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