Common Sense Media Review
Incredibly gentle, slow-paced show stars puzzle-making cat.
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Looi the Cat
What's the Story?
LOOI is a very simple, wordless series for young kids, starring a cat with a wizard hat who likes to play in his pastel-colored room. In each episode he receives a box with puzzle pieces, which he puts together with the help of his magic wand. Each puzzle forms the shape of an animal that comes to life; Looi then has a few moments of play with his new friend, dancing and bouncing around.
Is It Any Good?
This gentle series is warm and pleasant, thanks to its pastel colors, pretty music, and animation that gives Looi's world a relaxed, soft vibe. It offers a laid-back viewing experience for very young kids, who may be entertained by what they see, but it will be too slow-paced for older ones. While puzzles are put together based on shapes embedded in them, and Looi ends up playing with the friendly creature that's created, it's not all that educational. Still, it's a fine choice for some quiet-time TV.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they think the characters are saying and thinking, since the show is nonverbal. They may also be able to guess which type of animal is being created by the puzzle before it's actually completed.
Kids: What is your favorite animal? What animal would you want Looi to create next? What would Looi play with that animal?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 25, 2014
- Network : Xfinity
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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