Parents' Guide to

James the Cat

By Audrey Shapiro, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Sophisti-catted tales best for older preschoolers.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

Community Reviews

age 4+

Based on 3 parent reviews

age 5+

This title has:

Great messages
Too much swearing
age 2+

CHILDHOOD CLASSIC!!!!

YOU REALLY NEED TO WATCH THIS SHOW ITS AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!!!

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (3 ):
Kids say (2 ):

James the Cat stretches young minds with magical ideas and characters, making it a refreshing departure from run-of-the-mill cartoon messages. And the idea of all sorts of animals living together in a garden is charming and appropriate for all ages. That said, the show can sometimes be a bit impenetrable for very young children. The stories move quickly, and some words are mumbled in foreign accents. For those reasons, it's a better fit for slightly older or more sophisticated kids.

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