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Franny's Feet

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Phoebe McAuley, George Buza, Where to watch: Sprout, PBS Kids, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Girl's magical travels teach about other cultures.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show incorporates people of various races and disabilities, and cultural and physical differences are treated respectfully. The grandfather is a patient and loving caretaker.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Franny's Feet

Parents need to know that this series exposes viewers to racial and cultural differences around the world and even thoughtfully touches on disabilities. Helping others is a central theme, and Franny and her new friends talk openly about their feelings. The show combines vocabulary development and global learning with age-appropriate storytelling.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the places Franny visits. How are the people different from Franny? What does Franny find she has in common with them? Where have you encountered people who looked or spoke differently from you? Parents can also talk about sharing feelings with friends. What kinds of things make your friends sad? How do you help them feel better?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Learn how to express and show feelings.

    It talks about feelings openly which I feel is important in today's society. Children need to lean about feelings and that it is OKAY to show them. really for kids two till about 10 year olds. But if kids older like it, then that is okay too !!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Boring!

    Horrible! Bad name! Bad animation! Bad show!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Franny's Feet is Toe-riffic!

    This sweet show introduces younger children to multiculturalism, language, and social behaviour.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

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