Parents' Guide to Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

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Common Sense Media Review

By Larisa Wiseman , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 3+

Simple-but-cute cartoon emphasizes social skills.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 3+?

Any Positive Content?

Parent and Kid Reviews

age 3+

Based on 25 parent reviews

Parents say that the show is adored by both children and adults, with many praising its cuteness and ability to teach valuable lessons in a fun way. While some critics find it simplistic or annoying, the consensus is that it offers positive messages for young viewers without resorting to violence or overly flashy graphics.

  • cute characters
  • teaches lessons
  • positive content
  • suitable for toddlers
  • nostalgic appeal
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age 3+

Based on 58 kid reviews

Kids say this show is enjoyable and effective in teaching social skills, although some episodes exhibit varied quality and questionable morals. Many adults fondly recall it from their childhood, appreciating its catchy themes and colorful animation, while others critique it for its simplistic plots and repetitive nature.

  • fun animation
  • teaches morals
  • nostalgic for adults
  • suitable for young kids
  • varied episode quality
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What's the Story?

Aimed at preschoolers, WOW! WOW! WUBBZY! features a cute, bouncy, and rather nondescript (but somewhat squirrel-like) yellow fellow named Wubbzy and his friends Widget and Walden (who also appear to be animals of some sort). They all live in the whimsical, pastel-colored world of Wuzzleburg and share all sorts of adventures, from racing a super-souped-up vehicle in a derby to looking after Wubbzy's strange new pet. Wubbzy (voiced by Grey DeLisle) is a carefree little guy who just wants to have fun; naturally, his escapades sometimes get him into trouble. Luckily, Widget (Lara Jill Miller) is a mechanical whiz who's always willing to help Wubbzy out of a jam, and bookish Walden (Carlos Alazraqui) is never without some pearls of wisdom when Wubbzy needs guidance. The three friends face the same kinds of interpersonal and developmental issues that preschoolers face -- such as fitting in and getting along with others -- and they have to figure out how to resolve those issues.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 25 ):
Kids say ( 58 ):

Although the series' animation is unremarkable -- the colors and depth pale in comparison to many other popular preschooler cartoons, such as Noggin's The Backyardigans -- the storylines are simple, engaging, and funny, and the characters are cute and energetic. Unfortunately, it's likely that some young viewers will be bored by the flat visuals, but hopefully they'll watch long enough to absorb the show's positive messages.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the problem or dilemma Wubbzy faces in each episode. What's bothering Wubbzy in this episode? If Wubbzy's in trouble, how did he end up in this predicament? Did he do something irresponsible -- if so, what was it? How does he resolve his problem? What do Widget and Walden do to help? What did you learn from the episode?

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