Parents' Guide to

Dougie in Disguise

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Curious kid's charming travels engage, teach young viewers.

TV Online Kids' Animation 2012
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age 2+

Based on 1 parent review

Corymom
Corymom Adult
March 8, 2016
age 2+

Toddler animated show

Dougie is a young 2 year old boy who loves to use his imagination. He magically appears in new imagination based real kinds of world, and selects and learns about what's going on in that place. Toddlers will love learning about what they do their, what they say their, what's over their, the food their, the clothes their and lots of things. Imagination shows are animated at toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to bring learning about the world for the first time has never been so much fun, because first times only happen once.

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What's the Story?

In DOUGIE IN DISGUISE, a young boy named Dougie uses his sticker book to initiate imaginative adventures with his canine friend, Tim. Each episode opens with Dougie rearranging the stickers in his book and using a sticker to inspire a costume and change of scenery that immerses the curious fellow in experiences such as being a lion, a police officer, and a carpenter. His travels introduce him to new friends, too, whom he helps through various troubles. At the adventure's end, he returns home to tell his parents all about what he learned that day.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say: Not yet rated

Simple animation and charming storytelling mark this enjoyable series that encourages kids to look at the world from different perspectives. As Dougie dons disguises, he assumes the characteristics of the people, animals, and objects he becomes, immersing himself and his viewers in a entirely new environment. In so doing, he learns about a variety of topics, tries his hand at new jobs, and always lends a helping hand to the new friends he meets.

Dougie in Disguise keeps preschoolers engaged through interactions that test their critical-thinking skills and encourages them to recall details about the story, similar to the format of Dora the Explorer. With excellent examples of friendship throughout and Dougie's boundless curiosity and sense of adventure, this fun series has much to offer its young viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the different roles Dougie plays in Dougie in Disguise. What responsibilities does he have in each case? Which jobs look like fun to you?

  • Do your kids enjoy new experiences the way Dougie does? Do they find it easy to make new friends? What are the difficult aspects of being in a new situation?

  • Kids: What kinds of roles do you like to imagine yourself in? Why is imaginative play fun? How does listening to stories inspire your imagination?

  • How does Dougie demonstrate curiosity? Why is this an important character strength?

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