Review

Peep and the Big Wide World

Common Sense Media says

Preschoolers learn science with a pinch of humor.
Age
3
Quality
 

  • Teaches good lessons about solving problems with science.
  • Peep, Chirp and Quack all appear to be young birds: Where are the mommy and daddy birds? It's slightly disturbing that Peep appears to sleep all alone in an abandoned soda can. No matter, the birds are curious and interested in the world around them, and though they often disagree (particularly egotistical duck Quack and hotheaded robin Chirp), the conflict pushes them to learn more about scientific concepts, even if only to prove each other wrong.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there are two stories per episode, each focusing on a problem that needs to be solved with science. The series is so friendly and funny that kids won't even realize they're learning. The cartoons are followed by filmed segments in which real kids work with the same concepts in ways that can be easily reproduced at home.


This review of Peep and the Big Wide World was written by
Age
2
Based on 16 parent & educator reviews:
  • 31% say there are positive messages
  • 31% say it's educational

Most useful reviews by all members

Adult
April 9, 2008
 
very cute
This is educational, cute, and great for the little ones.

Parent
September 13, 2011
 
i love Peep
I love this show!!! My son and I watch it when ever we can :)

Parent of 2 and 6 year old
April 6, 2011
 
One of the best shows ever!
Both my boys LOVE this show! I have a two year old and a six year old who never get tired of watching it. Peep is a morning ritual in our house. They love the characters and the silliness of the show. I love the clarity of the characters and the skills my kids learn while watching.

Educator and Parent of 2 and 5 year old
March 17, 2011
 
Quack is FUNNY! This is as entertaining for adults as kids. I have also used this show in my middle school science class to discuss scientific method.

Parent of 2 and 8 year old
January 3, 2011
 
a fun, spunky show for the younger kids
the characters are fun and the lessons are simple. bright colors- not a lot of fast motion. catchy music and sound effects. great ideas for simple experiments to follow up with too. available in spanish also!

Kid, 10 years old
August 25, 2011
 
Not Right For Kids My Age (10)
This show great for little kids! My sister (5) loves this show and watches it every day. I don't like it that much, but I rather this then Dora or something else. The characters are Chirp, the brainy bird, Quack, the hysterical duck, and finally Peep himself, the smart, funny, happy, adventurus little chicken. Great show for little kids!

Parent of 8 and 11 year old
January 8, 2010
 
I love, love, LOVE this show. So sweet and calm and engaging. It doesn't sell anything, it doesn't talk down to kids or act as though children are all deaf and slow-witted. A brilliant, brilliant show

Adult
April 9, 2008
 

Adult
April 9, 2008
 
My Grand Daughter's Favorite... Since She Turned One!
What a wonderful show for teaching my little pal words, walking, talking, concepts, manners, how to have fun (or not), animals,.... all about the world... She is ravenous for Peep, Chirp and Quack. As soon as she comes to see me she points at my box of Peep DVDs until I put them in the player, even though she's already seen them four times a week for three hours a day. She adores Quack and his Fish Museum. Peep is her buddy, she giggles at Quack, and she looks at me with a little smirk when Chirp frowns or rolls his eyes. We have a great time, we laugh, and the shows are fantastic teaching tools.

Educator and Parent of 7 year old
June 20, 2010
 
An 'old friend'.
My family loves this show. In fact, my son refers to it 'as an old friend'. We love the simplicity in the pictures and how innocent the characters are. It is easy to identify the characteristics of each character and it makes for wholesome entertainment.

(ION, PBS)

Songs and stories infuse gentle series for tots.