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The Koala Brothers
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Brothers struggle with the simple(st) things.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series is appropriate for even the youngest viewers because its plot is slow, the characters are gentle, and the claymation animation is pleasant. It can be tedious for viewers over 5, but the characters are sweet and have distinct personalities. The series' premise is about helping others -- illustrated by the time devoted at the end of the show to singing a ditty called "The Helping Song." There's nothing offensive here, but if your child is only allowed to watch a limited amount of TV, know that there are much more educational programs out there.
What's the story?
THE KOALA BROTHERS are Buster and Frank Koala. They have two advantages in the Australian Outback that their friends lack: They have a little airplane, and they have each other. Apparently, these two things are enough to motivate them to help see their friends through a series of trite conundrums.
Is it any good?
The characters are pleasing to the eye, and the Australian accents are cute to listen to, but the show often lacks substance. Certainly the premise of helping others is a noble cause, but The Koala Brothers struggles to find challenging problems to solve. Many of the problems are imaginary -- like wanting to sail a boat in the desert, or having packed too many things to take on a short trip. Many of the solutions to these problems are infantile and won't challenge your child.
Overall The Koala Brothers is an inoffensive show that attempts to convey a moral lesson. It's not an educational series, but because it's so slow-moving, it could serve as motivation to do something else besides watch television at noon.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the relationship between the two brothers. Are they good to each other? How do your kids treat their siblings? Do kids feel puzzled or intrigued by the strange predicaments that the brothers find themselves in? Which other shows feature sibling relationships in a positive light?
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Koala Brother's Climb the Tree's to the Top!
It's soooooooooo cute! I love there acsents and, in a way its educational, somehow it brightens my mood, just like that show Stanley.
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Wholesome
I think this show is so incredibly sweet and wholesome that it is perfect for growing toddlers and young children. It teaches children exactly what most other television shows lack- social skills.
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A hit with the young set!
When I first saw this show I thought it was a bit "hokey" for lack of a better word. However, my 3 year old was instantly hooked! I love the message of always helping others and my son always asks, who are Frank and Buster going to help today as soon as he sees the little Koala Brothers. He even asks how he can help me! With so many shows having questionable content (even those that are aimed to the preschool set) I find this a refreshing show. I can leave the room for a few minutes and know that he was not exposed to something that I will later regret. This show is one to turn on for the youngsters!
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Sweet, enjoyable and just a tad exotic.
We love these adventures in general. In contrast to the review above, I think the themes are imaginative for young children. The landscape and characters are far from my child's own world, not watching much television and living in the four-season NE. We enjoy them as a family, especially the Christmas special of bringing Penny penguin back to visit.
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My Favorite Cartoon!
It may be slow with some contrived situations, but I don't notice it! I just flat out enjoy the cleanliness of the show and I REALLY enjoy listening to them.
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The best!
With so many shows trying to teach kids about letters, shapes and numbers at this age, it is refreshing to find something targeted at social skills. I disagree with the commonsense rating. My 5 year old loves the show and he has taken up the cause. Please give us more quality tv that teaches about compassion, kindness to others, and understanding.
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Good show
Who says all TV has to be educational? I like to watch TV for fun sometimes, and I'm sure my daughter does, too! She likes to watch the "Koala Brudders" as she calls it, and she likes to help me, just like they help thier friends. I like the claymation, it's nice for a change.
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| Topics: | book characters, wild animals |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Jonathan Coleman, Keith Wickham |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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