Why is Dora the Explorer So Darn Popular

Parents with small children between the ages of 2 and 5 have in recent years been exposed to the mania of… you guessed it Dora the Explorer. You can watch her on tv and dvd. There is also countless Dora toys, clothes and other household items. Once you know what to look for it is almost impossible to miss her. Take along your kids to the store, they're not shy about pointing her out.

Since 2003 Dora and friends have made it into millions of homes across the world. With dozens of dvds, in many different languages and merchandise galore Dora is a must have.

If by chance you've never heard of Dora or your looking to learn a bit more, Dora started her career as a kid's show who was eager to help anyone in need or explore any place. She is typically accompanied by her best friend Boots. Map and Backpack also make their way with Dora and Boots helping out 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 swipe something and throw it. Of course it is always found and the journey continues. Dora's friends also come from time to time to help out. 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 the viewers to interact, sing along, dance, and answer questions. Dora also teaches Spanish, counting, team work, persistence and many other things.

So what do others think about Dora the Explorer? Well you may have guessed it. There are those that love it and those that hate it. Negative comments I've seen about Dora is that some people don't like their kids asking for things in Spanish or that the show is overly simplistic. It seems many of the negative were based on what an adult would find entertaining and not a child. Others didn't like the bilingual aspect of the show. As for positive feedback, you get a lot of people just loving it. The kids tend to love it as well. Children watch them over and over again. The show is said to be wholesome, entertaining, and educational. Of course tastes vary and there isn't one program that will satisfy everyone.

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