Parents' Guide to

Animal 123's

By Grace Montgomery, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Low-budget counting movie falls flat.

Movie NR 2011 60 minutes
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

  • Animal 123's: Scene #1
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Based on 2 parent reviews

Lebron12James3
Lebron12James3 Parent
February 13, 2022
age 7+

Not a good movie

Not like the cartoon show
bloodsuckingunicorn10
bloodsuckingunicorn10 Adult
July 31, 2018
age 18+

Awesome

i think it was awsome
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What's the Story?

ANIMAL 123's introduces young viewers to the numbers 1 through 12 while teaching them about all sorts of animals ranging from a red-tailed panda to a puppy. While singing counting songs, the narrator introduces basic number concepts by showing, for example, which animal is taller and when it's feeding time at the zoo. As each animal is counted, fun facts about animal habitats and habits also are shared.

Is It Any Good?

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Although there are a lot of fun shots of assorted animals, ranging from the everyday to the exotic, Animal 123's feels a little low-budget. The graphics are pretty low-quality, and the music is not very catchy (the tune from "Pop Goes the Weasel" is used extensively, and otherwise the melodies are pretty unforgettable). Also, some of the songs and sequences are extensively repeated, so most kids probably won't be interested in sitting through the full hour. There are even some small mistakes, such as a video clip of five gorillas shown to represent the number 4.

Animal-loving kids will love seeing so many animals, and parents will love all the interesting facts. But with so many other fun, educational videos out there, you can easily skip this one.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about animals. Which animal in the video is your favorite?

  • Which animals in the video are wild? Which ones are pets?

  • What new facts did you learn about animals?

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