Little Bear

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on video.

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About the program

Year of production	1995-2000
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	10 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	Canada/China
Production Company	Nelvana Limited & Wild Things Productions

Synopsis

Little Bear is a curious and imaginative young cub who is lovingly guided and encouraged by Mother and Father Bear. Together the family and their friends share many adventures.

Points to consider

Words of caution

There is one instance of slapstick comedy when Little Bear wacks his father on the bottom with a fly swatter. He is trying to hit a fly but hits his dad instead. The fly flies away unharmed and Father Bear talks to Little Bear about the need to respect nature.

Positive aspects

teaches respect for living creatures
demonstrates healthy family relationships
Little Bear discovers that it is OK that he enjoys different things to his friends and that he doesn’t have to prove anything to them
The Bear family takes pleasure in the simple things of life and together demonstrate the values of love, respect and honesty.

Questions to ask

How are flies useful? What would happen if there were no more flies in the world?
Little Bear and Father Bear make breakfast for Mother Bear and are thoughtful and considerate of one another. What could you do for someone else that would brighten their day?