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The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!

By Brian Costello, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Sweet, noncommercial holiday story best for young kids.

Movie NR 2000 48 minutes
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This is a cute and sweet Christmas story that also manages to not be too sentimental. It's a story best enjoyed by younger kids, but parents will also appreciate both the story and the overall message. It might be a little sad for kids (unwanted toys and all), but the idea of "happiness [having] no particular address" should resonate, especially for those who aren't exactly where they want to be at Christmas.

Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! is a wonderful adaptation of a popular Christmas book. It's creative and clever, the type of movie parents will feel good about letting their children watch more than once during the holidays.

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