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Pocoyo
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- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Adventurous kid's curiosity will appeal to preschoolers.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series will appeal to preschoolers' curiosity and imagination, and its positive messages about interpersonal relationships won't be lost on its young audience. Pocoyo exhibits negative traits that are common for this age group, including selfishness and frustration over not being able to do something his friends can, but each story shows how he identifies the problem and works to fix it. The show's brief format also encourages TV time limits for this age group, allowing kids to watch the story unfold and conclude in fewer than 10 minutes.
What's the story?
POCOYO is an animated series that centers on the mischievous adventures of a 4-year-old boy and his assortment of animal friends. Pocoyo (voiced by Alex Kearns) lets his insatiable curiosity guide his way, and it often takes him in unpredictable directions. Through his imaginative adventures, he discovers how the world around him works, and when his pals Pato, Loula, and Elly join him, their interactions also teach him how to be a thoughtful person and a good friend. The English version of this series was adapted from its original Spanish and is narrated by Stephen Fry.
Is it any good?
Pocoyo's simple, contrasting animation lends itself nicely to the show's style, which uses physical interplay and gestures rather than verbal exchanges between the characters to tell a story. The narrator speaks directly to Pocoyo, asking questions and offering encouragement, and he engages kids in the story by asking for their input as well.
Preschoolers will relate to Pocoyo's imaginative curiosity about the world, as well as his less admirable qualities like selfishness, jealousy, and frustration, which often cause problems between him and his friends. In each story, he's faced with a situation that causes him to address one of these traits, and he must figure out a way to overcome it and retain his relationship with his pals in the process. Need another reason to like it? Each segment is less than 10 minutes long, making it easy for parents to keep their preschoolers' TV time to a minimum. Check out the companion website for more Pocoyo fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about friendship. Is Pocoyo a good friend to Elly, Pato, and Loula? In what ways does he show that he is? How do his actions sometimes hurt their feelings?
Kids: What problem did Pocoyo and his friends have to solve today? What ideas did they have for working it out? What would you have done differently?
Did you like the animation style in this cartoon? Have you ever seen a show like it? How did it compare to some of your favorites?
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Hooray for Pocoyo!!
My child loves Pocoyo! I love the simplistic style of the show. It's simply the characters against a white screen. I think it helps to keep the child's attentions actually. As for the content, while Pocoyo can act like a brat he always comes around with some guidance from the narrator. Overall it's a positive message. While the show is not educational, it is great to teach kids about emotions and what to do with them.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 25, 2011
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I have a 5 yr old bro and he kinda likes it i think it is soo cute muah muah Pocoyo
though it doesn't educate in 123/abcs but it is cool
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One of the best positive shows for toddlers
It's hard to find a children's show these days that not laced with cynicism, sarcasm or adult humor. If you are looking for a truly sweet, cute show that won't offend, Pocoyo is one of the best. Pocoyo is computer animated and the characters are in bright cheerful colors against a white background. Pocoyo is a small child, so his vocabulary is limited. The other characters(a pink elephant, a duck, a dog and a bird) don't speak word so most of the advanced vocabulary is provided by the narrator. The shows are made up of several short episodes that focus on topics, like sharing, making new friends, overcoming fears, etc. It's not a ABC/123 kind of show, so you won't get much of that here. All the same, it is a very fun and humorous show to watch with the kids. It really gets and holds their attention, and you don't have to worry about the content.
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Better than most.
My two year old loves this show as well. My only concern is the main character often does things impulsively. However, the message is great and teaches kids how to act in different situations.
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Love the animation and the connections the children can make with the characters. High contrast between the characters and the mostly blank background allows the children to focus on the characters and action without too much stimulation.
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Love it for introduction to Spanish
My kids have definitely picked up some Spanish by watching this show (we record the Univision broadcast). I have to fast-forward through the commercials, but they love it and can understand the story without necessarily knowing all the words.
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Great for all ages
I LOVE Pocoyo! I know you're thinking "isnt she a little too old for that," and yes, but we started watching it in class and he's soooo adorably cute and is always thinking about his friends before he thinks about himself.
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Kid, 10 years old
May 17, 2011
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head on swit swat
its soooooooooooooo lame for older kids. but little ones it's good for.
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| TV rating: | NR |
| Network: | Online |
| Cast: | Alex Kearns, Stephen Fry |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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