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Issue Date: September 27, 2009
Let your kids watch these shows
Great news: These 8 new programs entertain and educate, reports TV Guide's Nerina Rammairone.
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New shows*
PRESCHOOLERS
Jungle Junction
Weekdays starting Oct. 5, 10 a.m., Disney Channel
What it's about: Menageries of animals that travel on wheels (yes, wheels) in place of feet explore the jungle and teach respect for the environment.
Why kids will love it
Fun animals (like a pink pig scooter and a "hippobus") in exotic locales travel at high speeds.
Parental warning
Your kids may ask you to turn down the AC and trade in the SUV for a compact. Kiddie tough love.
Dinosaur Train
Weekdays, check local listings for times, PBS Kids
What it's about
A young T. rex named Buddy goes on adventures with his adoptive family of pteranodons in this CGI series from Lisa Henson (daughter of Jim).
Why kids will love it
It combines two things guaranteed to fascinate this age group: dinosaurs and trains.
Parental warning
You may have to brush up on your knowledge of the Mesozoic Era.
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K-5
Willa's Wild Life
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Willa's Wild Life
Saturdays, 11 a.m., NBC, and Sundays, 9 a.m., Telemundo
What it's about
A 6-year-old critter lover brings home a bunch of wild animals, including two elephants, two penguins, a kangaroo and a giraffe, to live with her and her dad -- and learns it's OK to be different.
Why kids will love it
What could be more fun than seeing penguins living in a family's freezer and the mayhem that ensues when an elephant washes the car or a kangaroo fixes your hair?
Parental warning
You'll have to explain to them -- again -- why they can't have an elephant, penguin, kangaroo or giraffe as a pet.
Fanboy and Chum Chum
Saturdays starting Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m., Nickelodeon
What it's about
A comic book-loving tyke and his pal use their imaginations to live like their favorite fantasy heroes.
Why kids love it
This CGI series is a slick ode to young fanboys everywhere, making it cool to don tights and capes in public.
Parental warning
May increase your son's desire to actually don that cape and tights when he leaves the house.
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TWEENS
Dude, What Would Happen
Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.,Cartoon Network
What it's about
Three teenagers conduct over-the-top experiments that lead to fascinating answers. (Example: What would happen if you tied 375 helium balloons to a sumo wrestler?)
Why kids will love it
Isn't this the stuff all tween boys dream of doing? Now, if only their parents would stop checking in on them ...
Parental warning
This really is the stuff all tween boys dream of doing, so beware: They might try these experiments, too.
Glenn Martin , DDS
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Glenn Martin, DDS
Mondays, 8 p.m., Nickelodeon
What it's about
A dentist and his family trade in the 'burbs for life on the road as they travel around in an RV.
Why kids will love it
One less dentist to worry about! And no school!
Parental warning
Meeting mobsters: funny. Explaining organized crime? Not so much.
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TEENS
Glee
Wednesdays, 9 p.m., Fox
What it's about
High school misfits band together to restore the school's glee club.
Why kids will love it
The school spirit is contagious, and it's like High School Musical every week.
Parental warning
We dare you not to like this charmer with that Freaks and Geeks vibe grown-ups love.
The Vampire Diaries
Thursdays, 8 p.m., CW
What it's about
Based on the popular young adult books, the series follows a young girl who falls for a vampire with a heart of gold.
Why kids will love it
If your kids liked "Twilight," they'll die for this show. Bonus: Teen fave Nina Dobrev from the Degrassi series stars.
Parental warning
Expect more mooning over the undead, with requests for a black wardrobe and moody makeup to match.
* All times listed are Eastern.
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