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Hip Hop Harry
- Discovery Kids
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
Rapping bear's tunes help preschoolers learn.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this educational series uses music and rhyming to support preschoolers' language, social, cognitive, and physical development. The show's cast includes a loveable, street-savvy bear; two adult deejays; and a group of school-aged dancers (both boys and girls). Each episode features a relatable situation or problem (such as sisters on opposing dance teams), which Harry talks to the kids about against a backdrop of dance, songs, and rap. The show brings contemporary culture down to preschoolers' level with color, movement, excitement, and lots of learning.
What's the story?
"When I say Hip Hop, you say Harry." About the only problem parents are going to have with HIP HOP HARRY is unconsciously repeating the show's catchy songs and rhymes (like that one) to themselves while driving, showering, or even working. Big yellow bear Harry is cool -- he raps, he dances, and he helps kids solve problems, making Hip Hop Harry a great addition to television geared toward preschoolers. Think of him as an updated Barney; Harry has the purple dinosaur's silly lovability and sweetness, but he also pops, breaks, and can rhyme just about any word.
Is it any good?
Music and dance are popular themes in many children's TV shows, from The Wiggles to Hi-5. Hip Hop Harry does a nice job of integrating the music into the show's content, using specific situations to support different areas of development. For example, the kids are split into teams for a dance contest. They face social challenges (what if I win and my sister loses?). Also, they're working hard as they practice -- earning musical reminders to drink lots of water, warm up before activities, and rest when necessary.
Hip Hop Harry features a multi-racial cast of kid dancers and actors. They all look squeaky clean and face their challenges with a level of calmness that any parent will see right through -- but preschoolers will fall for it and be genuinely interested in how the problems are solved. And with all the dancing in each episode, it shouldn't be too hard to get kids to turn off the TV afterward and start moving around.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the problems the kids in the show face in each episode. Kids, would you do everything the same way the kids do or your own way? Why? Parents, do the ways these kids solve problems in the show seem too polished and performed? Parents can also help kids learn more about hip hop. Which other genres does it come from? How is it different from other music your kids like? Kids, what kind of music really makes you want to get up and dance?
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hugging my t.v.
I love this show! My Mom hates it because of thee songs he sings every episode.This is a good show for people who like learning.That is why I love it!Some people think this is a baby show but I think it is a great show for all ages. I will keep watching this show until it stops going on.[I will be crying my eyes out anyways]I will looooooove this show for life!
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She was mesmerized
I watched the first episode with my daughter and she liked. Granted it was a new show to her, but she was into it and I could tell so I decided to Tivo it. To make a long story short, she loves this show! She is only 2 1/2 and she asks for Dora, Barney and Einsteins....recently after having her view a few episodes of Harry, she is now saying Harry. She dances to it and I see her get really into it like when she's watching Dora and the others. I like the lessons and music and think Harry is entertaining. I have read some other reviews about the "street kids" and I want to say that we live in the city, and the kids on this show are just like the kids in the neighborhood. I like this show 1000x more than Manny the tool guy, doodle bops and all the others I've unfortunately had to sit through.
I recommend it and love it when my daughter starts dancing in front of the tv.
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this show is is great:)
that show is sooooo great.people say it's dumb, but it's not. i luv the dance they do.i luv hip hop.
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it make you want to dance!
I think hip hop harry is the best show out now cant no other show compare to this. I love this show every time i comes on i want to dance. I get mad when it goes off.
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I Love This Guy!
HOLY SNOT!!! I just can't believe this show is going to replace Save-Ums on TLC. Yet, I can live with this guy in my life, he's so COOL AND RADICAL (Franny (from Franny's Feet) was only CUTE AND CUDDLY)!!! Barney, your days are oddly numbered!!! The Preschooler Show Universe is getting even COOLER, thanks to Triple-H (Hip Hop Harry)!!!
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April 9, 2008
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it killed me
I'm not a big fan of Barney, but Hip Hop Harry surely made Barney THE coolest show in the world to me.
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| Topics: | music and sing-along, wild animals |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Discovery Kids |
| Cast: | David Joyner |
| Genre: | Educational |
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