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Television. With so many channels and
platforms available, and the ability to watch “TV” shows anytime and anywhere, parents need a guide to what’s good – and why. The 2020 Parents’ Choice Television Awards spotlight shows for preschoolers that make remarkable family viewing, shows directed at teens who are champing at the bit to be grownups, and even a game show that tests one’s trivia smarts. In short, Parents’ Choice Award® winners celebrate how fun it is to learn something new. For families who gather around a TV screen, for kids who need an after-school screen snack, and for teens exploring careers, these shows are for you. Just click on an image to read the Parents’ Choice Awards® review.
Claire S. Green Editor-in-Chief
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The Stinky & Dirty Show
Jessy and Nessy
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
Pete the Cat
Creative Galaxy
Bug Diaries
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
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Tumble Leaf
Helpsters
Ages: 0-5 Amazon Studios
Ages: Preschool Apple TV+
Blue’s Clues & You!
Nick Jr Block Party: Major Math Ages: 2-5 Nickelodeon
Ages: 2-5 9 Story Media
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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Ages: 2-4 Fred Rogers Productions
Nick Jr Sunscreen Song Ages: 2-5 Nickelodeon
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Peg + Cat
Pinkalicious & Peterrific
Clifford The Big Red Dog
Ages: 3-5 Fred Rogers Productions
Ages: 3-5 WGBH
Ages: 3-7 Amazon Studios
Charlie’s Colorform City
Dinosaur Train
Snoopy in Space
Ages: 3-7 9 Story Media
Ages: 4-7 The Jim Henson Company
Ages: Family Apple TV+
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Molly of Denali Ages: 4-8 WGBH Educational Foundation
Let’s Go Luna! Ages: 4-9 9 Story Media
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Ages: 4-9 9 Story Media
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Ages: 6-8 Nickelodeon
Arthur Ages: 4-8 PBS
Odd Squad Ages: 5-8 Fred Rogers Productions
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Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 Ages: 6-10 Nickelodeon
Cyberchase
Costume Quest
The Bravest Knight
Ages: 6-10 Amazon Studios
Ages: 6-10 HULU
Ages: 6-8 PBS
Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 Ages: 6-10 Nickelodeon
Costume Quest Christmas Special Ages: 6-10 Amazon Studios
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Niko and the Sword of Light Ages: 6-10 Amazon Studios
Ghostwriter
Just Add Magic
Ages: 6-11 Apple TV+
Ages: 6-10 Amazon Studios
Middle School Moguls
NewsDepth
Know Ohio
Ages: 6-11 Nickelodeon
Ages: 8-12 ideastream
Ages: 8-12 ideastream
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Middle School Moguls
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Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Did I Mention Invention?
Pet Vet Dream Team
Rock the Park
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Animal Tales Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
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Best Friends Furever with Kel Mitchell Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Hope in the Wild
Earth Odyssey
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
A New Leaf
Consumer 101
Vets Saving Pets
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
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Lucky Dog with Brandon McMillan Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Crikey! It’s the Irwins Ages: All Ages Animal Planet
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The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Mission Unstoppable Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Hearts of Heroes Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Oh Baby! with Anji Corley Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin Ages: 13-16 Litton Entertainment
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Established in 1978, Parents’ Choice Awards® is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s toys and media. Our selection process screens for originality of design and purpose, long-term learning value, long-term play value, fair market value, and fun. We champion toys and media that prompt kids to ask: How? Why? and What If? We honor books that tempt even the most reluctant of readers. We applaud well-crafted music that respects, not insults, children. Parents’ Choice Award winners attest to the power of learning through play. And that’s why we say: Read More. Play More. Learn More.
PARENTS’ CHOICE FOUNDATION ®
Read More. Play More. Learn More.
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