Manny et ses Outils

If you want your kids to learn basic spanish, don't show them Dora, show them this. I used to watch both Handy Manny and Dora when i was little and i watched a lot more Dora but i learned more from Handy Manny in less than 10 episodes. The characters in this are fascinating , i didn't dislike one character and most of all its a great educational show that teaches kids Basic Spanish, or basically what Dora wanted to be

My first thought also was that Bob the Builder (our favorite) was definitely a big inspiration for this show. And on top of that they took a cue from the success of popular Spanish/English bilingual shows, such as Diego. However true that may be, my boys love construction themes and tools (how cute is a hammer named Pat & a screwdriver named Felipe?), and I like watching them learn some Spanish too. They took to this show right away and ask to watch it all the time! I think it's pretty cute and tolerable for adult viewers, which is more than I can say for most of the other shows aimed at kids. The episodes stick to a predictable pattern, it's upbeat and delivers some good messages. Although it may not be the most original program ever, it's enjoyable children's programming all the same!

This show is great for kids. It's unique and has great lessons for kids to learn. It's not like Bob the Builder nor should it be compared to it. This is totally different and effects a completely different age group and possibly generation. The mix of English to Spanish is good because it's not trying to teach kids Spanish but keeps them understanding that some kids might talk in broken English. Therefore it teaches them tolerance. Lately I believe that kids shows have been striking out for age groups 5 to 10 but this is a great one and the producers did a fantastic job on this one. I love to sit and watch it myself with my niece. She learns about fears, expectations, and that you can do and be anything you want. This show is great for both boys and girls. It's worth the watch and it's worth the time to set your kids in front the the television (which normally I would not condone). I love that the voice of Manny is a former "That 70's Show" Character. Way to go "Fez". How wonderful for you to break the mold of mainstream TV stars and break into children's television. You have earned my respect as an actor. Back to the show though, this show was worth the wait to see and continues to surprise me with the great episodes they put out. This show has earned my respect as a children's show. The voices and the people behind the show are wonderful creators and deserve so much credit.

My Grandson is very picky on what he will watch on TV, it often takes awhile for him to warm to a show. This time he really liked it and it won't get him really worked up like some shows can, and more importantly it doesn't get on my nerves early in the morning like some shows. It's cheerful and easy going, a bit like the Thomas the Tank Engine. You can stand it being on in the background without gritting your teeth like Barney and stuff. I did notice the voice of "RED" from the 70's show in one episode, I thought it seemed funny to hear his voice in a children's show. Kudos to Wilmar- and creators also of course

Manny is a repairman with a toolbox full of talking tools, all of which are cleverly named: for example, the measuring tape is Stretch, the hammer is Pat. Together Manny and his tools take on a variety of jobs, which always require thinking through possible ways of getting them done. In one episode, they're trying to help a lady get a new oven into her house, but it's too big for the door, so they have to try to find some other way to get it into the house.

Manny is a Latino, and speaks a mixture of English and Spanish, as do some of the other characters on the show; only one of his tools has a Latino accent -- Felipe, the phillips screwdriver. When other characters greet them, they typically say, "Hola, Manny. Hello, Tools."

My 4-year-old daughter loves this show. She enjoys learning what the different tools are and what they do.