Engaging "Craig of the Creek" spin-off good for young sibs.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
Persevere when you're learning new things. Don't give up. The most important thing is to try. Failing at something isn't the end of your journey. Be appreciative of the things you're given. Stand up for yourself. Use your imagination as inspiration. Become independent. Follow your heart. Trust your family. Ask for help when you need it. Be kind. Be honest.</p>
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Violence & Scariness
a little
Mild peril includes falling from a play structure, facing age-appropriate fears.
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Jessica's family is Black, and lives in a diverse suburban environment. Jessica's playmates come from different backgrounds, including a friend named Stanley whoseLolo brings him to the park often. Positive, strong, female role models include Jessica's imagined version of herself, who shows up in her bathroom mirror.
Jessica, who is a small child is gearing up to become more independent, tries new experiences like doing her nighttime routine by herself, or playing in the big kids' playground. She always says "thank you," even when she's focusing on a goal, modeling grace and courtesy.
Positive Messages
some
Persevere when you're learning new things. Don't give up. The most important thing is to try. Failing at something isn't the end of your journey. Be appreciative of the things you're given. Stand up for yourself. Use your imagination as inspiration. Become independent. Follow your heart. Trust your family. Ask for help when you need it. Be kind. Be honest.
Positive Role Models
some
Jessica's family is supportive of her and relates to her in honest, caring ways. Her dad is a very involved caregiver, taking her to the park and encouraging her to try things, while supporting her when she fails. Her mom shows her tremendous respect, especially when she calls her "Miss Jessica." Her brothers help her gain independence by being honest with her and being supportive. The future self she conjures up is enthusiastic and courageous.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Jessica's Big Little World is an energetic and endearing spin-off of Craig of the Creekthat's meant for younger viewers. The main character, Jessica (voiced by Lucia Cunningham), is young enough that she needs supervision to do her bedtime routine but old enough that she wants to go to the big-kid playground. At home, Jessica imagines her future self as a larger-than-life entertainer who shows up in the bathroom mirror holding a microphone. The role models in this show are loving and honest, encouraging Jessica to persevere in her quest to become independent. Jessica's diverse community makes everyone feel welcome. Character strengths demonstrated on the show include courage and communication.
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What's the Story?
In JESSICA'S BIG LITTLE WORLD, Jessica (voiced by Lucia Cunningham) knows what she wants. She might ask her dad to take her to the big-kid playground, or she might decide to try her bedtime routine by herself. Her family supports her in her efforts to become more like a big kid, but her biggest fan is herself. Whether she's interacting in the mirror with her magical future self, Big Jessica, or giving herself a pep talk, Jessica is moving forward in life. Will her brothers let her play with them? Or does she need to prove that she's a big enough kid?
Great news for parents looking for enjoyable TV that's going to provide good role models for youngest kids -- the Craig of the Creek spin-off fills the big shoes. Jessica's Big Little World won't bore the older sibs who are Craig of the Creek devotees. In fact, there's enough depth and humor here for the whole family.
The morals and messages in this show are gracefully woven into the storylines, allowing for kids to enjoy the wholesome entertainment of this cartoon. Short episodes provide snack-sized content for young viewers, but they might want to get deeper into the plot than the quick format allows.
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By Joly Herman
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