Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
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Sweet kids and their imaginary friends find adventure.
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My Big Big Friend
What's the Story?
In MY BIG BIG FRIEND, Yuri, Lili, and Matt are normal-sized friends who love to spend time together. As it happens, they each have an imaginary friend who can be seen by all three kids (but not by grown-ups), and the six pals go on all kinds of adventures together in their imaginations. The "big big" animal friends, blue elephant Golias, pink giraffe Nessa, and green kangaroo Bongo often help their real-life companions work through problems as they explore and learn.
Is It Any Good?
This sweet series can help kids get their imaginations going; it's fun to watch the characters and their imaginary friends make discoveries. Younger kids will like the animal characters and the pastel world being explored, while older preschoolers will take the subtle lessons to heart -- for example, the difference between having fun with your imagination and telling little white lies to others, as when Lili brings a flower to school and exaggerates quite a bit about how she grew it and its origins. My Big Big Friend occasionally has the potential to be shrill, such as when the kids are arguing or whining, but generally it pulls back into its usual pleasant pacing and storylines.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about imagination. What's fun about using your imagination? Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Does My Big Big Friend inspire you to be more imaginative?
Families can also talk about real-life friends. What makes a good friend? How do the three kids on the show support each other?
How do the characters in My Big Big Friend demonstrate empathy? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 9, 2010
- Network : Kidstream
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Empathy
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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