Parents' Guide to

Jessy & Nessy

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Curious friends reinforce important life skills.

TV Amazon Prime Video Kids' Animation 2020
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flixandchill Parent of 2 and 4-year-old
February 9, 2022
age 3+

Not Educational But Still Fun

This is a fun show for younger children that does a good job modeling kind and polite behaviors--lots of pleases, thank-yous, and you-can-do-its! It's not educational (why is it windy? a balloon is sneezing! What's an echo? A nesting doll that looks like you! How do I grow faster? Wear bigger shoes!) but it's still upbeat, fun, and kind. If you are looking for similar shows that do involve learning concepts, try Tumbleleaf or Guess With Jess.

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Lauren B.
Lauren B. Parent
January 8, 2022
age 3+

Fun and positive show for your kids

Jessy and Nessy is a show about two friends who are curious about different things. This show sees kids imaginations as a positive thing. It shows how the main character Jessy works through social emotional things as well in a healthy way!

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What's the Story?

JESSY & NESSY is a preschool series about a curious little girl and her best friend, who happens to be an ancient sea creature. Jessy (Sophie Feldman) is able to look at the world differently from most people thanks to her "inspectacles," magical glasses that let her see things that others don't. When Jessy wears them, she can see her friend Nessy (Jamie Buchanan), a five-and-a-half-thousand-year-old purple sea monster. She can also see lots of other folks, like Mr. Balloon (David Keegan), Dollop (Shai Matheson), and Squimpy (Naomi McDonald). Together, the pair satisfy their curiosity about things by exploring their surroundings, asking lots of questions, and solving problems that arise during the process.

Is It Any Good?

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The colorful and engaging series uses mixed media to create a magical world in which Jessy and the Scottish-accented Nessy actively set out to learn new things. It reinforces character strengths and life skills -- such as remaining curious and being able to work in teams -- in a way that is simple and upbeat enough for young children to understand. From wondering why the wind blows to wanting to know how airplanes stay in the sky, the duo observes, explores, and asks questions to find the answers they are looking for. Adding to the fun are the objects and creatures they interact with, and Jessy's singing and ukulele playing skills. Overall, Jessy & Nessy is energetic and creative and will keep young kids entertained and exposed to an array of important character strengths.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the life skills that are highlighted in Jessy & Nessy. Why is it important to be curious about things? To be able to work in teams? How do these life skills help us become better people?

  • What kinds of things are Jessy and Nessy curious about? How do they go about finding answers to their questions? Do they always find the answers they are looking for?

  • Talk about the friendship between Jessy and Nessy. Does it remind you of any of your own friendships? What makes it different?

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