Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Clever, charming puppet teaches cooking, problem solving.
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The Tiny Chef Show
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Based on 3 parent reviews
What's the Story?
THE TINY CHEF SHOW takes viewers into a tiny kitchen where tiny dishes are made by Tiny Chef. The funny Tiny Chef invites the audience into his tree stump kitchen, where he's accompanied by his assistant cook, Olly; helper, Henry the snail; and pet, Ruby the caterpillar. The show's segments include "Dish of the Day," where Tiny Chef and Henry announce which vegetarian dish will be made, "What's in My Bag," when Henry shares the ingredients needed for the dish along with fun facts, and "Dish with Chef," when Tiny Chef interviews a celebrity. Tiny Chef wants to share his love of cooking with all children, and keeps a smile on his face despite some mishaps in the kitchen.
Is It Any Good?
This sweet, funny, clever series has all the ingredients of a great watch: an engaging flow, entertaining characters, and educational nuggets. The themes of culinary tips, friendship, and problem solving are presented in a helpful, understandable way for young audiences. The Tiny Chef Show will likely inspire children to want to get in the kitchen and make yummy dishes, big or small. Tiny Chef's catchphrase is "Love you so much, bye!" and viewers will certainly want to watch week after week, as he is so lovable and fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in The Tiny Chef Show, Tiny Chef goes on trips around the world to learn more about food. Have you ever been on a fun/educational trip? What was the best thing you ate there?
Which recipe did Tiny Chef try in the episode you watched? Have you ever eaten this food? If so, when? If not, would you like to try it?
Who is your favorite character from The Tiny Chef Show: Tiny Chef, Olly, Henry, or Ruby? What positive characteristics do they have?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 9, 2022
- Cast: Kristen Bell , Ru Paul , Josh Gad
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Cooking and Baking , Friendship
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: December 14, 2022
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