Parents' Guide to

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Spunky book heroine continues to delight in animated show.

TV PBS Kids Kids' Animation 2018
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A Lot or a Little?

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

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Based on 44 parent reviews

alexjrrrrrr
alexjrrrrrr Adult
May 5, 2022
age 3+
worst show ever, half the houses in the town are pink and even the FISH are pink, pinkalicious is also a spoiled brat who bosses everyone around shes so annoying and doesnt take "no" for an answer never watch!
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Jenna D.
Jenna D. Adult
January 31, 2022
age 4+

Most annoying show ever

This show is the very bane of my existence. I loathe this show with every fiber of my being. I despise it with the fire of a thousand suns. The biggest reason for this is how ridiculous the made-up words are, like 'pink-a-perfect'. If they at least used words that made sense with 'pink', like 'pink-tastic', it wouldn't be so bad. But they don't. Instead they throw in ridiculous made-up words and everything has to be pink this and pink that. Drives me nuts. I would watch Caillou over this any day.
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What's the Story?

Victoria Kann's much-loved book characters grace the screen in PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC. Spunky, outspoken Pinkalicious (voiced by Kayla Erickson) lives to be creative, and her big imagination inspires lots of unexpected fun for her; her younger brother, Peter (Jaden Waldman); and her friends around their hometown of Pinkville.

Is It Any Good?

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Pinkalicious' exuberance translates well from print to screen. As in the books, she can be a little naughty and occasionally inspire similar behavior in others around her, and her consequences (or lack thereof) aren't exactly realistic. But her impulsiveness can also be endearing and relatable to kids with similar tendencies, and to some degree to the grown-ups who love them. Pinkalicious excels in encouraging creative thought and self-expression. Her adventures always have an artsy angle, from impromptu music performances to more general appreciation of colors (especially pink!), and imagination is central to her experiences. With original music featured in each episode, Pinkalicious & Peterrific is an engaging series that's most fun for fans of the books.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how art concepts like color, music, rhythm, and dance factor into Pinkalicious & Peterrific. Are your kids passionate about a favorite color like Pinkalicious is? How can we use the arts to express our thoughts and emotions?

  • Kids: Can you relate to how Pinkalicious gets herself into trouble now and then? What positive character traits like curiosity do you see in her and the other characters? Do you find it difficult to consider the consequences of your actions before you do them? Why is it important to respect the rules adults set for you?

  • Have you read the Pinkalicious books? Do you like to read (or be read to)? Why is it important to spend time in screen-free activities?

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