Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+
Adventurous animal tale will have kids riveted.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this uplifting, heartwarming adventure has strong messages about family and perseverance, as well as a few tense/scary moments when the animals are in peril. While kids under 5 will enjoy the animals, they probably won't follow the story. And older tweens may find it too juvenile, despite the abundance of attitude and irreverent humor. But those in the 5-8 age bracket will fall in love with the characters and get the humor -- this film is aimed at them.
- Families can talk about what kids should do if they get separated from their parents.
- How did Shadow, Chance, and Sassy cope with their fear of being alone?
The good stuff
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Educational value: Kids will learn worthwhile lessons about sticking together in the face of adversity.
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Positive messages: The story teaches the importance of family, teamwork, loyalty, and perserverance.
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Positive role models: The animals are brave and often resourceful; they care strongly about each other and their family and stick together even when things get hard.
What to watch for
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Violence and scariness: A fight, but no injuries are incurred. Family pets are lost, but eventually they find their way home.
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Sexy stuff: Not an issue
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Language: Not an issue
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Consumerism: Not an issue
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue