Common Sense Selections

Common Sense recognizes outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society.

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Song of the Six Realms book cover: A young woman gazes into eyes of a young man; his body is upside down and curved over her
BOOK

Song of the Six Realms

age 13+

Gripping, tense mythology-based fantasy has scary creatures.

By: Judy I. Lin (2024)
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Thabo and the Rhino Case movie poster: Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane and Ava Skuratowski stand in the Africa savanna
MOVIE

Thabo and the Rhino Case

age 8+

Rhino poaching mystery has animal death; peril; language.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2024)
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A close-up of an otter's head is shown on the poster for Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story
MOVIE

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

age 6+

Beautiful, heartwarming nature docu has positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Piper Chen Sings book cover: Black-haired girl sings into hairbrush, surrounded by butterflies, a dachshund at her feet
BOOK

Piper Chen Sings

age 4+

Girl overcomes pre-performance jitters in empowering tale.

By: Phillipa Soo , Maris Pasquale Doran (2024)
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The Night War book cover: Dark-haired girl in red dress fleeing a castle at night
BOOK

The Night War

age 9+

Gripping Holocaust-refugee thriller has history and a ghost.

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (2024)
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Tigers on the Rise movie poster: Closeup of tiger
MOVIE

Tigers on the Rise

age 6+

Animal docu stars Indian conservationists; some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Tiger movie poster: Two tigers cuddle.
MOVIE

Tiger

age 6+

Gorgeous animal docu is full of wonder; also peril, death.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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We Were the Lucky Ones TV show poster: Logan Lerman and Joey King face away from each other.
TV

We Were the Lucky Ones

age 15+

Family's Holocaust drama is violent, filled with hope.

Network: Hulu (2024)
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We Grown Now Movie Poster: Blake Cameron James jumps high enough to look like he's flying as others watch
MOVIE

We Grown Now

age 10+

Sensitive friendship drama mixes joy, serious themes.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2024)
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Sheine Lende book cover: Shane in overalls and backpack, in front of giant sunflowers, followed by gray ghosts of mammoths
BOOK

Sheine Lende: A Prequel to Elatsoe

age 12+

Poignant Lipan Apache fantasy of home, loss, family bonds.

By: Darcie Little Badger (2024)
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Ahoy! book cover: A parent and child standing on a rug pretending it's the ocean
BOOK

Ahoy!

age 4+

Fun picture book embraces imagination and time together.

By: Sophie Blackall (2024)
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Black Girl You Are Atlas book cover: Collage of a Black girl with big hoop earrings
BOOK

Black Girl You Are Atlas

age 12+

Stunning art and poems of Black girls' struggle and triumph.

By: Renée Watson (2024)
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What's Inside a Bird's Nest book cover: Colorful image of mother and baby bird in nest
BOOK

What's Inside a Bird's Nest?: And Other Questions About Nature & Life Cycles

age 4+

Colorful, engaging intro to bird life packed with science.

By: Rachel Ignotofsky (2024)
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Nature Cat: Nature Cat's Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire poster image, a big tree with the title and forest creatures
TV

Nature Cat: Nature Cat's Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire

age 6+

Goofy nature special has a positive Earth Day message.

Network: PBS Kids (2024)
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Dora TV show poster: Dora balances on a tree trunk over a river with her friends Boots, Tico, Benny and Isa.
TV

Dora

age 3+

Fantastic reboot beats original, with extra energy and fun.

Network: Paramount+ (2024)
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The Long Game Movie Poster: Collage of Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, and golfers
MOVIE

The Long Game

age 10+

Inspiring real-life story has racial slurs, mild violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Hop TV: Big bold letters forming the name HOP. Little green frog with red hair peaking through the letter O.
TV

Hop

age 3+

Sweet preschool show encourages growth, embracing yourself.

Network: Max (2024)
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Girls State poster: A girl smiles with flag-colored braces
MOVIE

Girls State

age 10+

Teen girls show resilience and smarts in political docu.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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Epic Tails movie poster: A mouse leads a boat crew
MOVIE

Epic Tails

age 6+

Mythology adventure has smart, brave characters; icky jokes.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2024)
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Olivetti book cover: Vintage typewriter with bouquet of flowers emerging from the top parts
BOOK

Olivetti

age 8+

Tween and typewriter on poignant, funny quest for lost mom.

By: Allie Millington (2024)
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