Oswald

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	2001
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	10 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	UK/USA
Production Company	HIT Entertainment PLC & Nicktoons Productions

Synopsis

Oswald is an animated show that depicts the adventures of a group of friends: Henry the Penguin, Oswald the Octopus, Daisy the flower and Weenie the dog. Shows include Henry learning that haircuts don’t hurt and that if you have an accident or make a mistake it is best to tell the truth.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

develops listening skills
models positive approaches to conflict
depicts characters helping one another to achieve common goals as well as taking responsibility for their actions when they make a mistake.

Questions to ask

It was really hard for Oswald to tell Henry about the broken vase. What would you have done?