Great show, teaches Spanish, problem solving, and how to be a great friend.
Handy Manny
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 3. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Friendly handyman teaches kids about cooperation.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Handy Manny
Parents need to know that this inviting animated series for preschoolers reinforces commonly heard Spanish words and phrases and introduces viewers to a few new ones. Characters focus on helping others and always putting the community's needs before their own. Problem-solving and preparedness are frequent themes, and viewers see the negative repercussions of impatience and poor teamwork. Cultural diversity and respect for others tops off this well-rounded series.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Manny and his friends cooperate to overcome challenges. What special talents does each character contribute to the team? How do they resolve their differences?
- Kids: How do you handle problems with your own friends?
- Parents: Use repetition to reinforce the Spanish that your kids learn from the show.
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
my 4 year old loves it!
It promotes helping out friends and family. I like that it protrays all different ethnic backgrounds and that everyone can be friends, but sometimes they do it to the extreme.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Awesome for my 2 year old son
This is my son's favorite cartoon. He has learned alot from this show. His manners are getting better.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
good
good show for VERY young kids.


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