Parents' Guide to

My Little Pony: Friends Are Never Far Away

By Grace Montgomery, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Sweet pony tale teaches the importance of friendship.

Movie G 2005 21 minutes
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MikaelaJ
MikaelaJ Adult
September 12, 2020
age 2+

Amazing Story Even Watching it Back 15 Years Later

I used to watch this movie as a little girl. I can remember now why I loved it so much! If anyone isn't sure, don't worry! This story teaches so many valuable lessons about friendship and working together! I would not hesitate to have my kids watch this.

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What's the Story?

In MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDS ARE NEVER FAR AWAY, Sky Wishes (Saffron Henderson) wants her friends in Ponyville to finally meet Star Catcher (Lenore Zann), her magical Pegasus pony friend from Butterfly Island. But Sky Wishes soon finds out that Pegasus ponies are very shy and reluctant to leave their island. Along with her friends, Sky Wishes decides to throw a fun party full of glitter, sundaes, and a fun friendship dance. But will the two friends be able to get everyone together and show them the value of making new friends?

Is It Any Good?

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Although parents may have trouble getting through this syrupy sweet tale, they'll appreciate the lack of iffy content and the nice message about the importance of making friends. My Little Pony: Friends Are Never Far Away is an especially appropriate story for kids who've struggled with shyness -- they'll be encouraged by watching the Pegasus ponies discover making new friends isn't really that scary after all.

Fans of the newer My Little Pony series may be a bit confused by the different animation and style here, but it's a gentle, simple introduction to the series for younger fans.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about friendship. Why is it important to make new friends?

  • The Pegasus ponies are very shy in My Little Pony: Friends Are Never Far Away. What are some ways to overcome shyness?

  • How is this version of My Little Pony different from other versions of the series?

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