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Parents' Guide to

The Paper Girls Show

By Jenny Nixon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

BFFs find creative fuel in a paper-themed fantasy land.

TV YouTube Kids' Animation 2020
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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What's the Story?

THE PAPER GIRLS SHOW introduces us to tech-loving Caily and fashion-obsessed Reese, two besties who enjoy visiting their local used bookstore/makerspace and working on cool STEAM projects together. When they find their inspiration gears grinding to a halt, they open up a magical old book that transports them to a paper-themed imaginary world called Confetti. This strange land is full of adventure and friends -- like poet/musician Dev and conservation-minded Kami -- but it has a dark side, too, mainly embodied by the nefarious and wasteful Queen Frivol and her paper-munching robots, the Shredders.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

This cute animated series features a diverse cast of brainy girls and offers up helpful lessons about turning mistakes into an opportunity for growth. The Paper Girls Show alternates between two animation styles: one an anime-inspired 2D look, and the other packed with texture and pattern that mimics the look of paper crafts and collage. Both are full of visual appeal. The episodes are pretty short, but if kids want to keep the fun going, they can check out the links in the show notes, which lead to origami and STEAM-inspired how-to videos based on each story. It's a unique approach that gives the series a bit more dimension and educational value than most, which any family can get behind.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about some of the topics covered by The Paper Girls Show, such as the importance of conservation and recycling. What are some ways you can work on lessening your own environmental footprint in the real world?

  • Did watching The Paper Girls Show make you excited to try out the STEAM projects they link to? Which will you try first, and how will you personalize it?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: May 7, 2020
  • Network: YouTube
  • Genre: Kids' Animation
  • TV rating: NR
  • Last updated: June 29, 2022

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