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Jasper the Penguin

YMA recommendation

approved Approved as non-violent media  

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on ABC 2.

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About the program

Year of production

Unknown

Classification advice

 
Rating G
Consumer advice lines None
Duration 5 minutes
   

Other information

 
Country of origin UK/France
Production Company

Millimages

       

Synopsis

Jasper sends letters back home to his fellow penguins telling them all about the different experiences he has in his new life on the other side of the world with his good friend Emma. He always remembers to send an item along with his letter, explaining how people use it and how it was useful to him.

Points to consider

Words of caution

  • None

Positive aspects

  • friendliness, helpfulness and kindness
  • examines alternative uses for common items
  • demonstrates creativity in solving problems.

Questions to ask

  • Why do you think the cats liked Jasper’s lemonade when none of the people did?

 


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