Parents' Guide to
Scribbles and Ink
Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Funny, artistic duo entertains in shorts for young viewers.
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Scribbles and Ink
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What's the Story?
SCRIBBLES AND INK are two fun-loving artists that couldn't be more different! One is a cat, one is a mouse. One likes clean pencil lines, one likes splattered paint. But together they make beautiful art! Each short follows the pair on a creative adventure where they create art together, separately, or provide instructions to viewers for how to create something special. There's lots of room in their world for their big, bold art - as long as they don't get in each other's way. The stories highlight the importance of compromising in art, and in friendship.
Is It Any Good?
This collection of shorts is sure to please fans of the book and popular web game. Scribbles and Ink are lovable friends who enjoy making art and having creative adventures. Because of the short run time of the show, each episode is able to capture young viewers' attention -- but leaves something to be desired. While the series brings the characters to life in a fun way, the books pack a bigger punch in storylines and learning.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Scribbles and Ink the main characters like to use different art tools. Do you like to use colored pencils like Scribbles, or crayons and paint like Ink?
What is your favorite color to create art with? Why? How does seeing that color make you feel?
What should Scribbles and Ink draw and paint next?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 2, 2022
- Cast: Richard Ian Cox , Maryke Hendrikse
- Networks: PBS Kids , Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Arts and Dance , Book Characters , Cats, Dogs, and Mice , Friendship
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: January 4, 2023
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