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By Emily Ashby
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Squirrel pals introduce kids to basics of playing games.
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Sammy & Eve
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What's the Story?
SAMMY & EVE follows two squirrels as they play their favorite game, hot and cold, in and around their home. Sammy and Eve take turns hiding an acorn for each other, then giving verbal clues ("warmer" and "colder") as the seeker hunts for it and clapping when it's very close. At the game's end, they celebrate the find with a song.
Is It Any Good?
Lively Sammy and Eve set a great example for very young kids just learning the concepts of fair play and cooperation. Both characters get equal joy from playing each role in their game, and they're always happy to take turns and to celebrate each other's accomplishments in finding the elusive acorn.
These brief stories are very repetitive, following identical formats with only a change of scenery to differentiate one episode from another. Though a little mind-numbing for parents' tastes, they get their point across for the early preschool set. There's also merit in how the characters explore the concept of relative distance by hiding the acorn "under," "beside," and "in front of" familiar objects in the room.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about playing games. Kids: What are some of your favorites? Can any of them be played alone? How does it feel when you lose a game? When you win?
Kids: Do you ever have difficulty playing with certain friends? What is it about them that causes these issues? How do you solve problems when they come up?
Expand on the show's theme of relative distance by hiding an object in your home. Kids: What other kinds of clues can you offer? Can you describe what's next to, under, or over it? Is this more or less helpful than the prompts of "warmer" and "colder"?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2012
- Network : Online
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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