what the heck?? I thought dora was stupid this show makes dora look cool! NOT WORTH SEEING!!
Oobi
(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Noel McNeal, Tim Lagasse, Tyler Bunch, Where to watch: Nick Jr., Online)
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Common Sense says
Bare-hand "puppets" will delight preschoolers.
Themes in this show include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 2 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Oobi was written by Andrea Graham
Parents need to know that this excellent educational show celebrates the moments of curiosity and discovery in a preschooler's life. The program's themes are based on sharing, caring for others, believing in yourself, and making friends. It encourages preschoolers to discover their world and develop social skills.
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- Families can talk about the various situations Oobi faces that relate to a young child's life, such as overcoming fear and shyness, coping with separation anxiety, and relating to others.
- Each episode leaves room for further discussion about self-expression. How do you tell other people what you think and feel? Why is it important to care about others' feelings?
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What’s the Story?
In stark contrast to many other shows aimed at this age group, OOBI is about a preschool-aged child. Instead of using older role models to aspire to, Oobi and his sister Uma are discovering their world alongside kids of the same age. The show's characters -- Oobi, Uma, and Grampu -- are no more than talking hands with googly eyes, yet in their simplicity is a formula that really relates to the preschool set.
Is It Any Good?
When it comes to preschool programming, Oobi really breaks the mold, succeeding in its simplicity and its quest to educate and entertain the newest of little explorers. Whether it's reveling in a rain puddle or refusing a bath, the show strikes close to a child's heart and also celebrates the daily accomplishments that build a child's confidence and competence. After the show, kids may be inspired to make their very own Oobis with their own hands -- a fantastic idea for imaginative play.
Oobi is meant for very young children who are just beginning to explore their surroundings; as a result, older children may lose interest in its simple style. Oobi the character speaks in basic object/action sentences that resemble the speech structure of a child just beginning to talk. This should not be seen as detrimental to a child's speech development -- rather, it's a language that young children understand and appreciate.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
what the heck???
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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Dumb Show!
I think this show is just ridiculous!!! I wont let me daughter watch this!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
As Oobi says, Beautiful.
I learned about this from a friend. It is SOO adorable and funny! The downside: "poop" is said in one episode. As in, "The baby pooped." It made me laugh hysterically!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Three Words: Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!
Awesome Show! It relates to a child's life and shows a child's point of view.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Kids Love This!!
We really like watching this show together. My husband will also pretend to be Oobi to get our daughter to finish dinner, get ready for bed etc. It's great!
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