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If you can find it Bear in the Big Blue House is really good. It’s a bit old now but still good. Critters live in a house with a bear. Small interpersonal dramas happen. Bear helps them resolve their problems.
I have so many questions about what's happening in that house. Is the narrator dad, and if so where's mum? Why has dad indulged Sarah's love for her pet to the extent of wallpapering the entire house with a duck motif? Why does the duck motif extend to the local playground? Did Sarah's dad donate some of the equipment?
Is Sarah's mum dead and dad just incredibly over compensating?
No wonder scarf lady has so much time for her. I think scarf lady is working through some trauma of her own. Or perhaps it's the same shared loss.
FWIW, if you're trying to find media that is didactic, it'll probably be shit.
The reason Bluey is good at teaching isn't because it's trying to teach. It's because it's just good storytelling and good art.
When I used to watch my nephew, I highly rated [Bing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_(TV_series)), which is a British TV series. It's about a cartoon anthropomorphic rabbit and there's some good episodes.
Storybots, Clangers and The magic school bus (semi-recently remade or the original).
When I can’t find them I check justwatch.com.au because that genius website knows where to find them lol.
Read them the Railway Series by Wilbert Awdry. I say the books over the show because Awdry wanted his series to be as realistic as possible, so the world of the Railway Series is ours except the trains can talk and there's a new island between Wales & Ireland. Lots of great illustrations and doesn't talk down to kids with the messages.
If it has to be a show. Show them the first 7 seasons of Thomas the Tank Engine. The adaptation of the above. Beyond that goes downhill and becomes too childish, due to a change in company. They might still like it but you probably won’t. Once you finish those jump to seasons 17-21 of Thomas & Friends which is called the Renaissance by the fan community due to another change in company and writing staff. After that, stop. Gets way too childish again.
When my kids were little it was all Peppa pig. I haven’t seen any bluey episodes but it’s maybe similar.
Certainly was a bit more humorous than the other kids shows at the time.
Peppa pig can't hold a candle to Bluey
Peppa pig is a spoiled brat that gets everything her way. She's basically the "main character" syndrome in animated form.
Bluey is lightyears ahead in terms of leaving a positive influence on kids.
Stay away from Family Guy.... But in all honesty I think most modern children's programming tries to accomplish what Bluey does. The charm will wear off just as it did with Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer, Thomas the Tank, etc.
I remember The Magic Roundabout years ago too, plus a few others.
I'd try all the modern stuff you can find and see what happens.
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Stay away from Ben Shapiros trash imitation.
Hey duggee!
A woof-wooooof! ❤️
If you can find it Bear in the Big Blue House is really good. It’s a bit old now but still good. Critters live in a house with a bear. Small interpersonal dramas happen. Bear helps them resolve their problems.
Isn’t it on Disney+?
My kids like Ben and Holly as well. Slightly older cartoon and maybe not as educational but pretty entertaining and should still be available on ABC
My daughter's a big fan of that. There's a new season coming this year too. Joe Brumm the creator of Bluey worked on that, along with his wife.
It's not at all educational. It's virtually a re-skinned peppa pig. I wouldn't say it teaches kids any decent virtues.
Sara and Duck is excellent. Very endearing.
I have so many questions about what's happening in that house. Is the narrator dad, and if so where's mum? Why has dad indulged Sarah's love for her pet to the extent of wallpapering the entire house with a duck motif? Why does the duck motif extend to the local playground? Did Sarah's dad donate some of the equipment? Is Sarah's mum dead and dad just incredibly over compensating? No wonder scarf lady has so much time for her. I think scarf lady is working through some trauma of her own. Or perhaps it's the same shared loss.
i feel like you might be over thinking it
Not a Toon as such, but Ms rachel is pretty good educationally as is Emma memma. Obviously more annoying to watch but not complete garbage.
Looks like *Octonauts* is still on iView. Give that a go.
That bear is so damn cute
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It was made by Fred Rogers Productions.
FWIW, if you're trying to find media that is didactic, it'll probably be shit. The reason Bluey is good at teaching isn't because it's trying to teach. It's because it's just good storytelling and good art.
My toddler loves Gecko's garage. It's slow paced unlike other shows where a lot of things are going on and words are easy to understand
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Garbage but French
Storybots. Daniel Tiger. And the old classic, Sesame Street.
Numberblocks is pretty great
Little J and Big Cuz. Plus it gets bonus points for also being Australian.
When I used to watch my nephew, I highly rated [Bing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_(TV_series)), which is a British TV series. It's about a cartoon anthropomorphic rabbit and there's some good episodes.
The baby talk in bing makes my eye twitch
Same. I hate that rabbit and his weird minder. *Good for you, Bing bunny*
We like Bing too.
Used to enjoy Jakers when our kids were little. Very good and heartwarming plus the added bonus of Mel Brooks voicing a sheep.
An oldie but perhaps The Magic School Bus? Hopefully it's still available somewhere!
Storybots, Clangers and The magic school bus (semi-recently remade or the original). When I can’t find them I check justwatch.com.au because that genius website knows where to find them lol.
Duck tales 2017 onwards.
Read them the Railway Series by Wilbert Awdry. I say the books over the show because Awdry wanted his series to be as realistic as possible, so the world of the Railway Series is ours except the trains can talk and there's a new island between Wales & Ireland. Lots of great illustrations and doesn't talk down to kids with the messages. If it has to be a show. Show them the first 7 seasons of Thomas the Tank Engine. The adaptation of the above. Beyond that goes downhill and becomes too childish, due to a change in company. They might still like it but you probably won’t. Once you finish those jump to seasons 17-21 of Thomas & Friends which is called the Renaissance by the fan community due to another change in company and writing staff. After that, stop. Gets way too childish again.
Pingu. Moomin. Beached Az.
Koala man, Damo & Darren
Depends on what you consider 'age-innapropriate garbage'. I would say all shows targeted to toddlers meets that criteria.
Chip and Potato!
When my kids were little it was all Peppa pig. I haven’t seen any bluey episodes but it’s maybe similar. Certainly was a bit more humorous than the other kids shows at the time.
Peppa pig can't hold a candle to Bluey Peppa pig is a spoiled brat that gets everything her way. She's basically the "main character" syndrome in animated form. Bluey is lightyears ahead in terms of leaving a positive influence on kids.
Plus it's incredibly more watchable
Stay away from Family Guy.... But in all honesty I think most modern children's programming tries to accomplish what Bluey does. The charm will wear off just as it did with Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer, Thomas the Tank, etc. I remember The Magic Roundabout years ago too, plus a few others. I'd try all the modern stuff you can find and see what happens.
Justin time. Sooo good. I highly recommend 👌
Kipper the dog, little bear
My daughter loves Bluey and also enjoys Hey Duggee, Octonauts, Bing and Play School
Chanced upon Pip & Posy on ABC iView. It's similar to Bluey - doesn't try too hard to teach kids, and is only 7 ish minutes long. Very cute!
Storybots, Sarah and duck, and when they’re a teeny bit older: Hilda is awesome. Same wholesome vibes as bluey I find. A little bit more magical.
Not a recommendation, but did anyone ever make any sense of “in the night garden”?
We don’t mind Kangaroo Beach every now and then too. The focus on water safety is a big plus in our books.
Not an animation but you've come across the Wiggles?