Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Short animated clips hold lessons for youngest viewers.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Growing with Lottie Dottie
What's the Story?
In GROWING WITH LOTTIE DOTTIE, a variety of clips featuring Lottie Dottie and her friends are pieced together to create a 12 minute show. Each clip contains a subject like finding a treasure, examining a bug, or baking a birthday cake. There's also music and a little adventure.
Is It Any Good?
Appropriate for the youngest viewers, this series has some educational plusses, and it's got enough variety to hold attention. The narrator translates what the birds on screen are saying -- their clucks and peeps are unintelligable, but cute. Growing with Lottie Dottie is tame enough for sensitive viewers without losing its spark. Little ones will look forward to seeing what's going to happen next, while adults can be assured that the content has some very basic educational benefits.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Growing with Lottie Dottie, the characters are curious about things they discover. How does curiosity inspire growth?
When friends on this show need help, the other characters understand and make sure to help them. How do you show empathy to people in your life?
Lottie Dottie and the purple rooster and the chickadee work together to get things done. How can teamwork make life easier?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 18, 2021
- Network : YouTube
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Animals , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Friendship , Numbers and Letters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 7, 2026
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