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Johnny and the Sprites

(Rated TV-Y, Children's live action, Starring Leslie Carrara, Tim Lagasse, John Tartaglia, Where to watch: Disney Channel, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Singing, dancing, and great messages for kids.

Themes in this show include:   friendship

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Amid the upbeat songs, kids learn important lessons about social skills like sharing and friendship.
  • Messages:

    Characters' actions teach lessons in manners, friendship, positive self-image, and respect for differences. Song-and-dance numbers encourage preschoolers' interaction.
  • Role models:

    The characters work well together and respect each others and themselves. One human character is African-American, and one Sprite speaks both English and Spanish.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Johnny and the Sprites

Parents need to know that this colorful, high-energy series will engage preschoolers through song, dance, and entertaining storylines that kids can relate to. In each episode, kids learn important lessons about respecting others and themselves, sharing, showing kindness, and being a good friend. The host -- a talented Broadway alum -- brings a surprisingly mature (but still kid-friendly) feel to the series, making this one that parents can enjoy alongside their little ones.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the many lessons the characters learn in each episode. Which character was having trouble? What was the problem he or she faced? How did the character's friends help? What did they all learn about themselves?
  • Kids: Have you ever had a problem like one of the ones on the show? When? How did you solve it? Who helped you? How do you help when your own friends are feeling sad?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    stupid and annoying

    my son used to like this show and i would beg to have him watch something else cause it was so dumb and annoying, no learning

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Johnny and MY Kids

    My kids are 17 months and 5 years old. The music is great the dancing is fresh and creative. The story lines are meaningful and developmentally/socially challenging. Johnny's character is sweet and lovable. The sprites are basically the children and Johnny and Sage are the adults.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My little boy loves this show!!!

    My son is only 10 months old, and he loves this show. Obviously he probably isn't learning much other than the songs, but he laughs at the sprites, and he really enjoys the music! I personally enjoy watching the show as well, I think it has great education value, and kids and parents can enjoy the music and the life lessons! I actually have one of the songs stuck in my head right now haha, because it is such a great show!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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