Static Background and flash animation does not appeal. No parents. The little one gets his way the big one constantly chatters on max's mistakes,takes max's toys without permission
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Max and Ruby
(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Samantha Morton, Billy Rosemberg, Julie Lemieux, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Siblings set a positive example for preschoolers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Max and Ruby
Parents need to know that this series is based on Rosemary Wells' children's stories, which provide a nicely packaged world for young kids. Max and Ruby have no parents, but the subject is never addressed. Ruby takes care of her younger brother, and they have the kind of caring relationship that any parent would want their own kids to have.
Read our full review by Joly Herman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the relationship between the siblings. What do the siblings do that your own kids could learn from? Have your kids noticed or asked where Max and Ruby's parents are?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
To dull
- I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good for toddlers and 5+ yo
Teaches children how to problem solve...teaches elementary school kids patience with toddlers
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I think it is a *good* show for my 2yo. It helps children to solve problems on their own...it also shows older children 5+ how to be patient with their toddler siblings. Not great...but not bad either
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
max and ruby are orphans
Where are their parents? Max is ADHD and gets in Ruby's way. Why is the grandmother always asking Ruby to bake for her? Poor Ruby whom is still a child is raising Max on her own. Stop runnng the show.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 29% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 29% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 29% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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