Harry & his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Distressing scenes; Slapstick comedy; Accidental harm

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, seen on DVD

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About the program

Year of production	2005
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	9 minutes approx.

Other information
Country of origin	Canada/UK
Production Company	CCI Entertainment

Synopsis

Harry’s favourite toy is his bucket full of dinosaurs which his Nana gave him for a present. Whenever Harry wants to ‘get away’ he jumps in the bucket and enters Dino World where his dinosaurs come to life and they have great adventures.

Points to consider

Words of caution

scary scenes,such as when Harry draws a picture of a monster which then comes alive in his dreams
slapstick comedy, such as Harry splashing his Nana with mud
accidental harm, such as Harry and his dinosaurs all getting glued together

Positive aspects

overcoming fears
admitting when you’ve done something wrong
learning to be responsible
stimulates imagination and presents the importance of play

Questions to ask

Was Harry’s monster real or ‘make-believe’?
How did Harry make his monster less scary?
Why didn’t Harry want to have a bath?
Why was Harry afraid to tell his Mum that he’d broken her tea cup?