Parents' Guide to Hanni and the Wild Woods

TV Discovery Family Channel Kids' Animation 2023
Hanni and the Wild Woods poster: Hannie and her friends smile as they jump in the woods.

Common Sense Media Review

Diondra K. Brown By Diondra K. Brown , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 3+

Sweet animated series teaches preschoolers to love nature.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 3+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Coo smiles in front of a house with a fence in the forrest.
  • The Forest Friends gather together to talk in a semi-circle in front of the colorful trees.
  • Po plays tennis with a yellow paddle in the brightly colored woods.

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What's the Story?

HANNI AND THE WILD WOODS whisks viewers away to the sweet and colorful world of the Forest Friends. Hanni, Po, Coo, and Ty-Ty all have a shared love of nature and work together to enjoy and protect their environment. Together the friends express love for their surroundings, bravely defend those in need, work hard to accomplish their dreams, and help luck find its way. While the Forest Friends embark on different adventures, they're constantly trying to balance duty with fun, and keep Wreck and Tangle from ruining their efforts. It's always a joyous time when the Forest Friends come together.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This preschool series is light, fresh, and fun. The Forest Friends' love for nature will be inspiring for young viewers. When solving a problem, the friends let their special strengths shine, which sends positive messages about individuality and teamwork. Hanni and the Wild Woods' animation is bright and the show is filled with lots of lovable characters. While the series is more entertaining than educational, it's still a nice watch for little ones.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Hanni and her friends each have a unique strength: love, bravery, hope, luck. Why are they all important, and how do they impact the friends' teamwork?

  • How should the Forest Friends stop Wreck and Tangle's fun from disturbing the forest?

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Hanni and the Wild Woods poster: Hannie and her friends smile as they jump in the woods.

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