Wonderful series. It includes both entertaining and educational values.
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Shelldon
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: NBC)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Oddball characters overshadow messages in floundering show.
Themes in this show include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Shelldon
Parents need to know that the characters in this underwater-set series are a quirky group of aquatic creatures with extreme personalities, including a few who are chronically grouchy/rude and at least one who picks on and intimidates his peers. Although the main characters deal with issues that kids will easily relate to (wishing to be the team MVP and coping with a bully, for instance), and the solutions always send messages about self-image, friendship, and respect, ultimately much of the show's positive content is lost amid the oddities of the characters themselves.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Shelldon's life compares to that of real-life kids. Kids: Can you relate to his issues with friends and family members? What problems did he have to overcome? Who did he turn for help? What did you learn from his experiences?
- Have you ever seen real-life versions of these sea creatures? How accurate do you think the characters are? Is it important to be true to life in animation? Why or why not?
- How does this series compare to some of your favorite shows or movies? What makes something a “good” show to you? Which are your favorites?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Educational
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Give an educational value, especially for global warmings. Wonderful series.
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| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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