Customer Reviews

Charlie and Lola, Vol. 1-8

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
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Okay, so I loved Charlie and Lola the first time we flipped on Disney for Baby Jane, but if it's possible, I have fallen further in love with this show since I bought the first two seasons in boxed set. Here's why:

***The children are thoughtful and kind to one another (no bratty sass);
***Charlie and Lola are loving brother and sister in an age where siblings are rivals;
***They work through their problems together;
***They use their imaginations, in fact, the show's foundation is based on using the imagination;
***The kids are adorable, realistic to their ages, and have wonderful senses of humor.

16-month old Baby Jane watches an episode before bedtime with a big grin and smiling eyes, and I feel good about what she's absorbing. Heck, it's even soothing to have on in the background while I'm doing dishes. We've watched through volume five, and so far picture and sound quality has been excellent. I'll be watching this show when I'm fifty, it brings such a good feeling of love and humor into our home.

Thank you Lauren Child. You must have a beautiful heart.

I'm 29 and I watch this show with my 17 year old sister. It is absolutely wonderful. We laugh so much at the quaintness of the characters and their quirks. The stories are very well written and have a positive message that if taken in by all kids, would benefit them, their parents, siblings, and society. This is all done intelligently and without patronizing kids.

My other favorite shows are The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and Lost. But this is the only one I can see trying to make my future kids watch.

Charming stories, funny and sweet, extremely rare to find kids' videos that provide such wholesome, whimsical delight. We are very picky, don't allow TV, but do let our 2 and 7 year old girls watch these (especially on long car trips!) and they love them. They rank right up there with "Andy Pandy" and "Harold and the Purple Crayon."

These programs are so fantastic. They are non-violent. The children are very kind, say please and thank you. They do have conflicts and are worked out in very creative ways. The Christmas episode actually says, "Baby Jesus" and they sing the song "Away in a Manger". I really appreciated that since I do believe in Jesus and celebrate his birthday as Christmas day. It's refreshing to find the true meaning recognized in a childrens show, where American's are so afraid to mention Jesus on his birthday, he's been all but removed, it's ridiculous. I am very happy with these videos, and would recommend them to any parent looking for quality programming that you do not have to worry about what your child is watching.

When I got Charlie and Lola for my son, I was a little skeptical that he would like this show. Most other kids shows just don't hold his attention that well. Any time Charlie or Lola are on the screen, my sons eyes are glued to the television. Since he was three months old, he has loved them! This show teaches good manners, how to deal with picky eaters, to use your imagination, and so much more! This is one of the few kids shows that doesn't irritate me when it's on, as well. It's also nice to see a kids show where the siblings are not constantly at ends with each other and actively help each other out. I cannot give this show enough praise, there are endless good things about it and I actually love it myself! The characters don't get old and annoying, like many other shows out there today. This show is whimsical, quaint, and charming. It is one I recommend for kids of all ages and parents fed up with Big Bird and Elmo.

My 28 month old discovered "Charlie & Lola" videos while visiting Grandpa and Grandma in AZ (we checked them out from the local library down there). When we returned home, we were disappointed to not find "Charlie & Lola" at our library or any local stores. We initially were just looking for a single DVD, but found the box set. It is a great value! Amazon had the best price, plus our order arrived in less than 4 days (over a weekend!). Thank you for the great customer service and excellent value! We recommend "Charlie & Lola" to everyone--pleasant music, funny story lines, and cute characters. My niece and nephew (6 & 8 years old) still love to watch them when they come to visit.

My twin granddaughters are enchanted by Charlie & Lola. They giggle with them and hum along to the theme music. The stories encourage caring about each other, sharing, cooperating and compassion; to say nothing of creativity and fantasy play. I have to say this is the best discovery ever!

These are the cutest DVD's. The main characters are British siblings. They have adorable accents and sayings and they are the only DVD we can watch over and over and over again without driving me crazy. The brother is older and is very nurturing. The siblings have a sweet relationship based on teamwork, respect and communication. It's a much better alternative to the bratty and destructive character's on most other kids cartoons. They hold my 2 year old's attention and my 10 year old nephews too. Great purchase.

I got the kiddo's watching this on Disney a few years ago and when I came across the DVD's I just had to get them. Well they spent the rest of the week watching them, again and again. They are very educational and very tricky in how they add the education in there. They are there to help children understand morals although they are not preachy. Some have a point, some are just for fun, and that makes them perfect.

Charlie and Lola are highly recommended for your children, or even the child in you because they are that enjoyable.

But Charlie!!!

One of the few shows I will let my children watch. The children can relate well to Charlie and Lola and the grammar is terrific. My husband and I do not allow our kids to watch very many shows due to the poor language and not knowing what the characters are. This show is the best I have seen in a long time and my kids love it! It makes me laugh as well!