It's a Big Big World

My daughter and I loved this show when she was young. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but the songs are catchy and meaningful. The puppetry is masterful and creates characters with distinct personalities. The shows also teach important concepts in a way that appeals to young children. The conflicts on the show are generally mild. Characters disagree, but they manage to work it out. The "adult" characters are there to advise the less-mature characters while encouraging them to reason for themselves. Older children and many adults may not appreciate the relatively quiet and at times slow pace of the show. However, young children really benefit from a slow pace and repetition -- even to a point that can annoy adults. I recently showed parts of the show to my 3-year-old niece on YouTube, and she was mesmerized.

The only problem was that the songs themselves were too short. When I finally found a way to download it, she wanted to listen to "Touch the Sky" (the song at the end of the show) over and over!

This show is amazing for your kids who are interested in science! Except one or two episodes, but this is awesome!

My son has watched It's a Big Big world since he entered our big world last September. He is obsessed with it! He might be crying or fussy,but the second he hears the theme song to the show he is all smiles! We watch it every single morning. I also tape every episode so Ihave it on hand and ready to go whenever I need it! I love also love the show! Snook is the best, he reminds me of a few of my old college friends! Our favorite episode is when Snook helps Madge with her migration- lots of singing and dancing!!! We're hoping for some toys to come out soon! If anyone knows where I might find a giant sloth stuffed animal, please let me know.

My 17 month old daughter just loves this show. As soon as she hears the first few notes of the opening song a smile from ear to ear appears. From that point on she's a happy little girl. The music makes her dance. The best shows for her are the ones in which they really focus on the music as she is still too young to follow a storyline. The great part about the show is that my husband and I can actually sit with her and watch this program without going insane.(What's with Boobah, anyway?) I hear tell that adults are watching this show even without their kids being around. In our family even Grandma and Grandpa are hooked. This show is great fun!

Honestly, I love this show! I'll tell you why: It's one of the best children's shows on today. My five year old son is in love with it (has been for several years), and I am, too, because it's witty,fun and wonderful.

The puppetry is amazingly done and the movement is fluid and seamless. The set (digital and otherwise) is entirely charming. The songs are so catchy that I often find myself singing along, and even humming them as I work or clean. And the praise doesn't stop there.

It doesn't condescend to children (which I appreciate for two reasons. One, it doesn't drive me bonkers to see it on, and Two, I remember being that young. And even then, I found that sort of thing insulting. My son seems to feel the same way.) Also, no one on the show has a horribly annoying voice *cough* *Barney* *cough*, everyone brings something special to the table.

And it has a great list of messages. Equality, friendship, cleaning up, caring for natural resources, listening, problem solving and scientific inquiry, all in a way that's exciting (but not frustrating or over-complicated) to children, and still enjoyable for adults. And they have bits of audience participation here and there, but respectfully done.

The sloth (the star of the show) is a bit like a surfer/philosopher, and he's a nurturing soul. My favorite character of the lot, easily.

I think it's a great show with a lot to teach and entertain young and old, alike!