Little Bear (1995) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Follows a young bear as he goes on exciting adventures in the forest, gets into trouble and learns new things with his friends, including Emily, Duck, Hen, Cat, and Owl. His parents are Mother Bear, who is always there when he needs her, and Father Bear, a fisherman who is often at sea. Based on books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
TV-Y7-FV • 1995 • 4 seasons
Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who lives nearby, play together in the...
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Is Little Bear appropriate for kids?
Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who lives nearby, play together in the... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Little Bear
No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.
Violence and gore in Little Bear
Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.
Language in Little Bear
No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Little Bear
There is no substance use depicted in this series. Characters occasionally consume forest foods or herbal tea, but no drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are present.
Mature themes in Little Bear
Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.
Scary moments in Little Bear
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Little Bear yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Bear appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Little Bear is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who…
What age rating does Little Bear have?
Little Bear is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Little Bear about?
Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who lives nearby, play together in the...
How many seasons does Little Bear have?
Little Bear has 4 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Little Bear?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Little Bear.
How violent is Little Bear?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Little Bear per our reviewers.
Is the language in Little Bear appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Little Bear.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Little Bear?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Little Bear.
What mature themes appear in Little Bear?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Little Bear.
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