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Peep and the Big Wide World

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Preschoolers learn science with a pinch of humor.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Teaches good lessons about solving problems with science.
 

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 Peep and the Big Wide World

Parents need to know that there are two stories per episode, each focusing on a problem that needs to be solved with science. The series is so friendly and funny that kids won't even realize they're learning. The cartoons are followed by filmed segments in which real kids work with the same concepts in ways that can be easily reproduced at home.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about science and the many areas in which it is used. What are some scientific things around your house? Is there science in the kitchen? Parents can easily create learning experiments for their own kids to try at home.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Peep and the Big Wide World

    Peep is a funny show about a chicken, a robin, and a duck. My favorite character is Quack (the duck) because he is really funny! I think this show is really good for kids ages 3-14 because it has no violence and easy-to-understand words for toddlers and young kids, plus the humor for the big kids. A great show!

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

    Educational and entertaining

    We started watching Peep about 2 years ago, when my children were 4 and 2. It has been a steady favorite ever since. They still think it's hilarious, and they frequently share the things they've learned about science with others. They have also conducted "experiments" similar to those done by the children in the live-action segments. The social messages included in the show (sharing, thoughtfulness, etc.) are appropriate for preschoolers, but are subtle enough not to turn off older children, even after repeated viewings.

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

    very cute

    This is educational, cute, and great for the little ones.

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

    My Grand Daughter's Favorite... Since She Turned One!

    What a wonderful show for teaching my little pal words, walking, talking, concepts, manners, how to have fun (or not), animals,.... all about the world... She is ravenous for Peep, Chirp and Quack. As soon as she comes to see me she points at my box of Peep DVDs until I put them in the player, even though she's already seen them four times a week for three hours a day. She adores Quack and his Fish Museum. Peep is her buddy, she giggles at Quack, and she looks at me with a little smirk when Chirp frowns or rolls his eyes. We have a great time, we laugh, and the shows are fantastic teaching tools.

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

    A Happy and Funny Show

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