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The Wonder Pets!
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Kid-friendly mini-operas about teamwork and more.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this very kid-friendly show is about being part of a team, gaining confidence, and using responsive communication (the original musical compositions feature communication through song, like a mini-opera). It will help preschoolers and kindergartners learn more about working cooperatively with others.
What's the story?
Stars of THE WONDER PETS! Linny the guinea pig, Ming-Ming the duckling, and Tuck the turtle are classroom pets who, after the last child has left for the day, answer a tin-can call from a baby animal in distress somewhere in the world. They instantly fly, hop, or crawl into action by flying off to the rescue in their Flyboat (made from scattered playroom toys). The main characters communicate via song, using real children's voices. Award-winning composers have developed musical accompaniments that match the ups and downs of each adventure and the culture of the area explored.
Is it any good?
Even though Linny, Ming-Ming, and Tuck are animals who sing opera and fly in a toy boat, they're very relatable for young viewers. First off, thanks to the preschoolers who provide their voices, they sound like real kids. Also, by using photo-puppetry, the animators manipulated photographs of animals to give the characters realistic visuals.
More precocious preschoolers and some kindergartners may find the fuzzy softness of these three pets, and the show in general, too young for their taste. Too bad, because The Wonder Pets!, which combines adventure, an exemplary model of teamwork in action, and interesting information about different animals in our world, is a brilliant addition to the world of children's television.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the characters' ability to stick with a challenge without becoming frustrated, to work together as a team, and, along the way, to share funny experiences with friends.
Which Wonder Pet is your favorite? Why?
Specific animals featured in the episodes, such as a baby dolphin caught in a net, may spark discussion about the challenges these animals face in the wild and how humans are intervening to support (or hinder) their survival.
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- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
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OK
My daughter LOVES watching the animals and learning about different places. However the voices drive me nuts!
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Kid, 10 years old
April 9, 2011
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APPROPIATE FOR ALL AGES!
OK three stars JUST FOR BEING GOOD FOR LITTLE KIDS. Stupid show, but teaches little children about teamwork.
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Great if the duck didn't have a speech impediment.
I think Wonder Pets would have and could have been a GREAT cartoon for kids and the first time I saw it that is exactly what I thought. BUT, they have the duck that talks with a speech impediment! Not that kids who have one are bad but when your kids that are trying to talk are listing to a duck say twouble etc through the whole thing it gets a little old!!! I refuse to let my children watch this!
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Kid, 9 years old
December 6, 2010
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7-year olds hate these shows!
for me,i extremely hate it,and i am lucky i do not have nick jr,but i only watch at night because i am under 13 and i have no choice to watch it sometimes and i bate that for my brother and i stay on the computer til i want to go to bed
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I WISH THERE WAS NO LISP
AHHH ok so if the whole celery thing isnt annoying enough, they had to make the duck have a LISP!!!! AAHHHH and honestly, how do cows get stuck in trees and why did the puppy have so much trouble going to the bathroom when the door was RIGHT THERE AAHH
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Good premis, but bad lisp!
My 2 1/2 year old son really loves this show, and I must admit, the premis is very good. He likes to sing the "teamwork" song, and will even act out some Wonder Pets and the songs (teamwork and when they're discovering which animal is in trouble) when he's playing in his room. My only problem with this show is Ming Ming's lisp. When young children are learning to pronounciate clearing, it doesn't help to be watching a duck who says "twee" instead of "tree". This show would be a 10/10 if not for the lispy duck.
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My son loves this show more then anything this and backyardagins are his vav anyways its great for children to find excitment in there books or backyards what ever they watch
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It may be good for kids, but it will drive parents insane.
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| Topics: | friendship, horses and farm animals, music and sing-along |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Matthew Black, Scarlett Sperduto, Teala Dunn |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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