It's a Big Big World

I have discovered this show while watching PBS with my 11 month old daughter.

The opening song caught BOTH of our attention and I'm AMAZED on how they made the puppets work.

Jaiden seems to have a love for music and "It's a Big Big World" is her favorite tune. She could be doing anything and if that song plays, she stops whatever she is doing and listens.

The show will grab your little one's attention and as he/she gets older, he/she will appreciate the messages that each episodes bring.

Here is what I think: Snook the Sloth will generally teach you that everything doesn't have to be RUSH RUSH RUSH. Take your time. Sometimes you can figure out things better that way too.

Bob Loves the ants...seems to be not the way Anteaters supposed to love them (Live and Let Live kinda guy, I guess)

I could go on but I only have 1000 characters.

BBW is #1

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.

Excellent show - the animation and puppeteering is fantastic and high quality. The story lines are all very friendly and positive. They pace is not the hyperkinetic, seizure inducing frentic, change scenes three times a second style that dominates too much programming for kids. Our daughter absolutely loves this show, and smiles and babbles happy noises when she hears the theme song. She has a total crush on Snook the Sloth and smiles when he is on screen. She especially loves the closing song.

The themes the show covers are all good, learning friendly concepts - science, math, self-discovery, getting along, confronting fear and doubt sensibly, and growing. The animals are mostly youngsters with some adults, like Snook and Madge the turtle, to guide and mentor the young animals.

One small criticism - Bob. What is up with Bob? He has his "moments." He's the Woody Allen of the World Tree. Bob ought be voted off the island. Also, Snook is indeed a stoner, but a lovable one.

Hey PBS - how about a DVD?

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

I didn't realize that this show is brand-new, as my baby girl is also brand-new (two months old and we just started watching). It's a Big Big World is a wonderful peek into the lives of animals of the rainforest. The main character is a sloth, but colorful monkeys, a fish, birds, a frog, an anteater, a wise tortoise and others also make appearances. I'm partial to Snook the Sloth, a gentle, easygoing role model with a Zenlike charm. My daughter is captivated by the energetic pair of monkeys. The puppetry and animation on this show is visually appealing, with its bright colors for her and realistic details for me. Social values seem to be a common theme, such as tolerance, balance, and living as part of the "spirit of the tree". Along with Jakers!, another favorite, we'll be watching this show for a long time!