New McDonald's Farm

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on video.

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About the program

Year of production	2004
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	30 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	Australia
Production Company	Roadshow Entertainment 牋牋牋牋

Synopsis

Max and Milly live on a farm with their animal friends: a sheep, a pig, a horse and a chicken and together they share the workload of looking after the animals, taking care of the gardens, of ploughing and planting as well as making time for stories, singing and dancing.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

teaches responsibility and putting tasks that need to be done ahead of things that you want to do, especially when others, or animals, are dependent on you
also demonstrates the importance of kindness, patience and helpfulness.

Questions to ask

Why do you think it is so important for Max and Milly to do their jobs before they do anything else?