ToddWorld (Discovery Kids)

common sense media says

A fun place for families to visit together.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this series is a safe, friendly place where imaginations meet common sense. The characters deal with real-life situations and come up with answers that are relevant to viewers' lives. The show is bright and cheerful, and the content is appropriate for even very young children.

Positive messages: Teaches good basic lessons and encourages acceptance and imagination.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the themes of the series and how they relate to themselves. What characters are kids most drawn to? Can they relate scenarios back to their own life?

What's the story?

What's the story?
The animation in TODDWORLD looks like a child's drawing -- bright colors and funny shapes abound. In each episode, Todd and his friends confront a challenge: a strange plant that suddenly pops out of the ground, or a lost baby platypus. The friends have to figure out how to deal with their many obstacles in a way that will be fun for young viewers.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The lessons are simple but good: don't judge someone until you know them, and you don't have to look the same to be a family (the platypus' mom turns out to be a kangaroo). Everyone is accepted, and spontaneous, imaginative ideas and playfulness are encouraged.

There's not a lot of joking or fooling around, just straightforward but gentle lessons about basic life lessons. It's a nice show for families to watch together and could easily lead to good discussions about how the show's situations occur in everyday life.

TV themes & details

Themes
TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y
Network: Discovery Kids
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Discovery Kids

This review was written by Sarah Wenk
 
 

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Colorful, creative and diverse.
My 2 1/2 year old and I found Toddworld just by luck as a TiVo suggestion, but he loves it and asks to watch it almost daily. He has 'The Underwear Book' by creator Todd Parr, so the animation was already familiar. I find that the show goes out of it's way to be inclusive of everyone (almost preachy), but since you never see this much kindness and tolerance even in other kid's programming, it's a welcome influence. The colors & the music jukebox interlude keep my son interested the whole 1/2 hour.

 
Best childrens program on the television!
I absoloutly love this show. When it comes on in our house i have to get up and dance with my little ones - in fact if i'm out of the room my 3yr old shouts me to come in so i don't miss it! Yes, i know, very sad indeed. P.S does anyone know if the jukebox music is available to buy?

marykins2004
parent of 7 year old
 
Good Show! Different
This show is different...we LIKE it! The characters are different, wide variety! The show does not talk down to toddler/preschoolers. My grandson feels it's a 'big kid' show, but...I think it's aimed at kids from 2-6 even! Very nice.

 
I love love love ToddWorld
The characters have understandable fears and problems to solve. Everyone treats each other with kindness and love. And, I hate to admit it, but the songs between segments of the show are really catchy.

Laura Swain
parent of 3 and 5 year old
 
be careful
On the surface this seems like a really nice show. However, after watching it a few times I have come to realize that it is more of the same liberal agenda being promoted all over the media. No, you don't need to look the same to be a family. Who ever said that? But it's not 'whatever goes' within the context of a family either. You need 1 mom and 1 dad and they can be as kooky or not as they want. I will no longer let my sons watch this show.

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