Sago Mini Friends
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Sago Mini Friends
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Sago Mini Friends is an animated show for preschoolers that focuses on modeling gratitude as well as other important skills like learning and following rules, being patient, taking turns, helping, apologizing, and saying please and thank you. Sometimes the friends have disagreements or get jealous of each other, but their differences are always worked out in ways that model positive behavior.
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What's the Story?
SAGO MINI FRIENDS, based on the award winning app, is an adorable nod to gratitude featuring Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit, and Robin the bird. Along with a unique cast of residents as colorful as their own whimsical world, the four friends play, explore, imagine, and celebrate daily in their joyful town of Sagoville. In each episode, Harvey and all his friends express their true thankfulness for all things, big and small, through optimism, kindness, preschool-friendly humor, and unforgettable original songs.
Is It Any Good?
Finding shows for preschoolers that are both entertaining and educational isn't easy, but this series has it all. Sago Mini Friends is everything parents of young children could want in a 30-minute episode. With a sweet crew of animal friends who speak in adorable voices, the bright and bold animation uses action, words, and songs to teach all about approaching life with gratitude. They do a great job of laying out any problem they're facing and then demonstrating how they work through it in a way their young audience can understand.
Plus, the show has an imaginative and silly tone with a very Mo Willems-esque vibe, often leaning into the unexpected to help foster creativity. Naturally, there's also a smattering of extra-catchy songs throughout, especially the thankful song featured in every episode. Last but not least, the friends often have to work to keep the youngest member of their group, Robin, feeling included and happy -- a predicament many young kids with toddler siblings will find highly relatable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about gratitude. How do the characters on Sago Mini Friends display gratitude? Why is this an important character trait?
Are the characters in Sago Mini Friends adults or kids? Are they all friends? How can you tell?
How do the animals in the show demonstrate other character traits like teamwork and empathy? Why are these things important when playing with friends?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 16, 2022
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Cats, Dogs, and Mice, Friendship, Numbers and Letters
- Character Strengths: Empathy, Gratitude, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: December 1, 2022
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