Parents with young children between the ages of 2 and 5 have been exposed in recent years to the mania of … you guessed it Dora the Explorer. You can see it on tv and dvd. There are also countless toys, clothes, and other household items from Dora. Once you know what to look for, it is almost impossible to miss her. Take your kids to the store, they are not ashamed to point it out.
Since 2003, Dora and her friends have reached millions of homes around the world. With dozens of DVDs, in many different languages, and an abundance of products, Dora is a must-have.
If you’ve never heard of Dora by any chance or are looking to learn a little more, Dora started her career as a children’s show that was eager to help anyone in need or explore anywhere. She is usually accompanied by her best friend Boots. Map and Backpack also make their way with Dora and Boots helping along the way to provide direction and tools to get from one place to another or overcome an obstacle.
As Dora makes her way, she usually runs into Swiper the Fox, who usually tries to slide something in and throw it. Of course it is always found and the journey continues. Dora’s friends also come by from time to time to help. They include; Isa the Iguana, Benny the Bull and Tico the Squirrel.
One of the reasons the show is so popular is the fact that they try to get viewers to interact, sing, dance, and answer questions. Dora also teaches Spanish, counting, teamwork, perseverance, and many other things.
So what do others think about Dora the Explorer? Well, you may have guessed it. There are those who love it and those who hate it. The negative comments that I have seen about Dora is that some people do not like that their children ask for things in Spanish or that the program is too simplistic. It seems that many of the refusals were based on what an adult would find entertaining and not a child. Others did not like the bilingual aspect of the program. When it comes to positive feedback, there are a lot of people who just love it. Kids love it too. Children look at them over and over again. The show is said to be healthy, entertaining, and educational. Of course, tastes vary and there is no one program that will satisfy everyone.