I remembered watching this as a little kid back at the 90s when it was released on PBS, my all time favorite channel on TV and I've always loved it ever since, but a few years have passed and I've seemed to have forgotten it after all these years.

However, that doesn't take away the fact that I loved it so much. The premise is very decent (two kids (along with their friend in the third season of the show) use a magical pearl to transport themselves to a fantasy land with talking dragons and learn some valuable lessons about sharing, caring, and being nice to people while having some creative adventures). The characters are enjoyable and so cute. Max and Emmie are appealing, Kassie, the pink dragon, was so cute and her lines are great while Zak and Wheezie are hilariously likable. Even Wheezie's "Love it!" was very funny. The only character that didn't hold up for me was Ord, the blue dragon. He was very endearing in the first season, but at the second and third seasons, his whining was very irritating.

On the bright side, the music is very charming. The theme song was so catchy, but not in an irritating way. The stores are very easy to following in the first two seasons, but in the third season, it becomes repetitive by repeating the same formula.

The animation is not that great, but I do like the background art and some of the colors, though.

Overall, Dragon Tales, although flawed, is a pretty good children's show since it was target at an audience and would always be recommended to fans of PBS.

Dragon Tales is not a masterpiece of a series, nor did it need to be. Adults mayn't find it their cup of tea(I'm 19 but I do see some good qualities in Dragon Tales), but children will be entranced, and I am saying this on behalf of my friend's kids who love this show. The animation is not always great, but I do like the colours and some of the background art.

The music is charming, true it sticks in your head after a while, but not in an irritating way. This music is simple, which I consider a good thing actually considering the target audience, and is easy to remember. The stories are easy to follow and are very sweet. In Season 3, they do get repetitive, as you feel with the theme they keep dishing out the writers are running out of ideas.

The writing is decent enough again considering the target audience, with catchphrases that you'll either love and hate. Wheezie's I Love it may grate to some, but I have heard it many times prior to this show and have heard it too often to be annoyed by it, besides even I use it. The characters are on the whole engaging. Max and Emmie grew on me, and I love Wheezie. The only character I am not always so keen on is Ord, whose whining gets irritating after a while. And the voice acting, consisting of very talented veterans, is well done with Kathaleen Barr standing out.

All in all though, Dragon Tales even with its flaws is a charming little series. I can understand why those may not like it, but if a child likes this series I think Dragon Tales has done its job well. 7/10 Bethany Cox

first, the characters get along much better than characters in the aforementioned movie. in fact, they get along great by treating each other with care and respect.

references to retreating into one's bedroom and opening a special box with one's closest allies is indeed an important perspective. increasing one's capacity to get along with others, bonding (share more deeply,) are major goals of the act, which went largely ignored in the 90s with the cultural reaction to the attitudes of the 80s (grunge, apocalyptic thoughts etc.)

contrasting with times in altered states/ imaginary realms, often, what happens outside of those times are not within a child's (or person's) control. should the goal of that act of imagination be isolating oneself from others, or to seek more meaningful relationships? dragon tales points to the latter; and for that, commendable.

This is a show that stresses problem solving for young children. A six yr. old girl and her four yr old brother travel with the help of a dragon scale to a Dragonland and interact/play with four young dragons. The dragons' teacher helps direct them when they are having difficulty with their challenges. The music is fairly repetitive, and can be a bit much for parents, but it is great for kids. This show is a nice change from much of the programming aimed at these kids.

After watching Dragon Tales recently, I have mixed feelings about the show. While it had some enjoyable moments, I also found some aspects lacking. The show revolves around two siblings, Emmy and Max, who go on adventures with their dragon friends in a magical world called Dragon Land. The concept of exploring a world entirely of dragons is imaginative and intriguing, and the show does a great job of showcasing the power of friendship and problem-solving skills.

However, the animation and voice acting could have been better. The animation is bright and colorful but needs more detail and polish than other kids' shows. The voice acting, while not terrible, could be more impressive too. Some voice actors sound like they're just reading lines, which can be distracting.

In terms of storylines, some of them seemed predictable. While the show does a great job of teaching valuable lessons to kids about friendship and problem-solving, the plotlines could have been more engaging and creative. Furthermore, some of the characters felt underdeveloped, and I would have liked to see more depth and complexity in their personalities.

Overall, I rate Dragon Tales a 6 out of 10. While it's not the best show, it still has some enjoyable moments and valuable lessons for kids. However, the show could have been better regarding animation, voice acting, and storytelling.

I do not know why so many people flame this show. it is for little kids, and little kids seem to enjoy it. let them, and maybe you can get out of the room and go read a book while your child or sibling enjoys this wonderful children's show. I always thought it was canceled, but it is still going, and i want to watch it every day, but i am at school when it is on. Well, that really really sucks. but on my vacations, 10 am is my Dragon Tales time. And BTW, i am 15.

first, it's super cute, although the animation is a little lacking, and it teaches really great lessons, for kids and adults who don't mind little kid shows. the songs are a little addictive, but they're fun, and if your kids like it, then what the hay? let them watch it.

Their derpy, vacant expressions and clumsy oafish steps still haunt me to this day. Must everything for children be inane, emotive drivel? No. Just no.

This program did an excellent job of helping children develop their emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, showing kids how to cope and work through the challenges they may face.

One of my favorite shows from my childhood, and something I look forward to sharing with my future children. <3

If you would like to learn more I highly recommend watching YouTube channel DefunctLand's video on the history and legacy of Dragon Tales, showing us the rare soul that was artist and creator Ron Rodecker.

My daughter loves it, but she is under 3. I can barely watch the show, because: 1. The animation is extremely primitive by all standards. 2. Why do those kids have strange head to body size proportions? It makes them look like almost all of them had a vitamin D deficiency in their childhoods. 3. Why do all the characters and creatures in dragon land have to have names or titles with dragon as the prefix? 4. The show is overly cheerful and boring, dragons are overly anthropomorphized and have no personality, and music is overly repetitive and simple. 5. Although the messages this show sends are positive, the poor execution makes them intolerable. I was surprised to find out that Dragon Tales is the product of the Sesame Street Workshop. Very disappointing... I wouldn't necessarily recommend switching to cartoon network as opposed to the suggestions from some of the viewers. I don't find cartoon channel appropriate for immature audiences, and it teaches children poor taste and terrible manners, but if you watch PBS or PBS sprout channel, try to avoid Dragon Tales, unless you want to raise unsophisticated simpletons with no personality.

Dragon Tales stars two siblings named Emmy and Max who move to a new house with dragon wallpaper in the playroom. They discover a dragon scale in one of the drawers, which takes them to a place where they can play with and interact with dragons and befriend big blue Ord, shy smart pink Cassie, and conjoined twins Zak and Wheezie. I personally have always found Wheezie to be pretty fun (sometimes I quote the "love it" thing), but everyone else is pretty cool as well. The songs between each episode, while not masterpieces, are quite catchy and fun for the kids. As an added bonus, it's perfect for kids in the process of moving, especially the first episode and the episode To Fly With A New Friend and Room For Change, since the whole premise of the series is Max and Emmy discovering how to get to Dragonland after moving to their new house. The season 3 episode To Fly With A New Friend also features the idea of moving by introducing Enrique, who moved from Colombia (it's never stated within the show but I assume that Max and Emmy live in America when they're not in Dragonland). In Room For Change, Cassie has to switch rooms because some new eggs will soon add to her already massively numbered siblings. She is at first reluctant to move to her new room but discovers something special inside. Points also go to great side characters like Quetzel, Quetzel's brother, Enrique, Lorca, Cassie's siblings, Mungus the giant, Sid Sycamore, Cyrus, Eunice the unicorn, Mr Pop, Miss Tibbs, the Nodlings, Polly Nimbus, Dr Booboogone, and Celeste. If I were to name any flaws, they're that Ord's whining gets a little grating after a while but not enough to render the show unwatchable, and the later episodes lack the magic of the earlier ones. Overall, I'd say that this is a sweet sweet series that I would recommend to anyone with any imagination whatsoever.

I grew up on the original Sesame Street back in the 1970s. It's a real shame to see how far the series has fallen from it's glory days, therefore I was very skeptical when I heard that the Children's Television Workshop was working on a new series. I figured it would be as poor as the Sesame Street has been for the last 15 years. I couldn't have been more wrong, Dragon Tales is an absolutely charming series that little ones and even their parents will enjoy greatly. Dragon Tales is filled to the bursting point with cute (yet in no way obnoxious) characters and lots of singing and dancing. I have to make a confession, I often times whistle the "Bet You Can" song when I mow the lawn!

Fans of the classic CGI series "Reboot," will get a kick out of hearing some very familiar voices. Kathleen Barr is on hand (I'm sure she sings some of the songs), as is Andrea Libman. But the most familiar voice is that of Shirley Millner, Hexadecimal herself as Doctor Boo Boo Gone. It's amazing to hear the same voice of crazy Hex coming out the mouth of the kindly old Doctor. She truly is a talented voice actress.

Dragon Tales proves that there may yet be hope for quality children's programming on television.

Dragon Tales is one of my favorites out of the PBS Kids bunch and preschool shows in general! It was made by Sesame Workshop, previously called Children's Television Workshop, the same company that created Sesame Street (hence its name), another one of my favorites. I watched it on VHS a lot when I was little, and I still own and watch those videotapes. For a few years, I lost interest in Dragon Tales, hated it, and didn't give it a chance, but a couple of years ago I became neutral to it for a while and finally gave it a chance, and I now officially like it again. I find it to be a wholesome, whimsical, nicely animated, and sweet series. My favorite episode is "To Kingdom Come."

The dragon scale transporting kids to Dragon Land is an original concept that creates a separate, alternate dimension for dragons. Dragon Land is colorful and filled with magic, inhabited mostly by friendly dragons and very few humans, which explains why mythical creatures like dragons aren't known to exist in the human world. The series is unique and different from typical preschool shows, focusing on fantasy adventures rather than educational content like letters and numbers. Some of the backgrounds look similar to the backgrounds from Teddy Ruxpin, which makes me like the series even more! I used to think this was a rip-off of Teddy Ruxpin because of that, but now I know it isn't; other than the similar-looking backgrounds, the two shows have nothing in common.

Dragon Tales addresses several important themes and challenges, such as social skills and everyday problem-solving. The main characters often need to work together to solve their problems and provide each other with emotional support. These are valuable lessons for everyone. The show covers familiar topics like sharing and teamwork, as well as less common themes such as facing fears, anger management, and standing up to bullies. For instance, in one episode, the characters learn the importance of not giving up and trying alternative approaches when faced with failure. The show also depicts the significance of sharing through an episode where Ord learns the value of sharing by giving half of a cupcake to someone in need. These themes are presented uniquely and originally, avoiding clichés often found in other children's shows.

The characters are some of the best things about the show, aside from what I mentioned above. They're all quirky and have unique personalities. My favorite character is Ord, partly because he is so big and strong that he can lift heavy items like a piano, yet he can be easily frightened at times. He somewhat reminds me of Winnie the Pooh, one of my lifelong favorite fictional characters; they're both extremely sweet and kind in nature and always hungry (or almost), and they bring along food to various places just in case. Also, Ord's voice sounds a lot like Patrick Star, one of my favorite SpongeBob characters. Zak and Wheezie, conjoined twin dragons with polar opposite personalities, are my second favorite character(s). Their dynamic is an example of how twins can be different; Zak is quiet, organized, worrisome, and hates loud noises, and Wheezie is loud and happy-go-lucky, and she has a tendency to make messes. I especially love the latter's catchphrase, "Loooove it!" (I might start quoting it soon), and find her laugh funny. Emmy, Max, and Cassie have realistic and relatable personalities. Emmy and Max often argue realistically but are always there for each other in difficult situations. Like me, Cassie has a tendency to feel shy or unsettled when she meets new people and puts up with dramatic changes, but the more she gets to know them, the more comfortable she feels around them.

This is one of many musical preschool shows I've seen, but 90% of the songs are in their own separate segment called Dragon Tunes. Most of teach life lessons in a fun way. They are catchy, groovy, and jazzy. My favorite Dragon Tunes segment/song is "Hum" because it explains that all you have to do to help yourself get through a hardship or a fear is hum (though this may not always be the case), and the music and vocals are both soft, beautiful, and relaxing. "When You Make a New Friend" is my second favorite. It explains the joy of making new friends, hence the title, which I find relatable. Not all the songs teach something, but I don't have a problem with that. There are some fun dance songs that encourage movement and are sure to get the audience up and dancing, like "Shake Your Dragon Tail," "Stretch," "Wiggle Song," and more.

The theme song is awesome too. It is very soft, pretty, relaxing, and has a good beat. I don't know what else to say about it.

In conclusion, Dragon Tales holds a special place in my heart, not just for its nostalgic value but also for its unique storytelling and valuable life lessons. The characters are relatable and endearing, and Dragon Land is full of wonder and magic. The Dragon Tunes segments add an extra layer of fun and teach important lessons in an engaging way. Overall, Dragon Tales remains a timeless and beloved show that continues to inspire and entertain both children and adults alike.

In my opinion, Dragon Tales is not great or fun at all. It's way to unrealistic, silly, and annoying. The story's about a girl and a boy named Emmy and Max who visit talking annoying dragons. The animation is very weak and unfinished, the songs are unoriginal. Why aren't Emmy and Max and the dragons ever singing these songs? Why do they have to have guest vocals singing on every one? It makes so sense at all, I just don't get Dragon Tales at times! Most animated kids show's that I have watched make sense, it's rare I watch an animated preschool show that has lots of things that aren't making sense in certain episodes like Dragon Tales. The jokes, none of them funny. Some of the voice acting was very weak. Andrea Libman just dose not make a good Emmy. Andrea Libman just can't make a good little girl voice for Emmy. Danny McKinnon was decent, but not great as Emmy's brother, Max. It's cool when these animated preschool shows can get a happy ending with the parents coming into the room to check on they're kids, but not in this show. Arthur, Oswald, and Little Bear are more entertaining than this show. The only thing I liked about Dragon Tales was the music. Still, this show was bland and forgettable.

And that's what started Dragon Tales Around the room, the dragons flew But Emmy and Max knew what to do They climbed on the backs of their dragon friends Now the adventures never end.

Dragon Tales, Dragon Tales It's almost time for Dragon Tales Come along, take my hand Let's all go to Dragon Land!

There's Ord, he's the biggest Not so brave of heart There's Cassie, so shy Oh, so very smart There's Zak and Wheezie In these tales of fun Cause you know two heads are better than one

Dragon Tales, Dragon Tales It's almost time for Dragon Tales Come along, take my hand Let's all go to Dragon Land!

Dragon Tales is the kind of show that grabs most kid's attention and holds it for the duration. The show attempts to teach things like courtesy and empathy while the main characters have adventures in a fantasy world where dragons are the norm and children are rare, exotic creatures. Voice work is nice and the general look and feel of Dragonland is nice. Though the animation is not outstanding, I doubt kids notice or care how many frames it takes for a scene fade. I can't believe the other user comment I read that totally puts down the show. I'm sure most adults would find little entertainment value in a show that targets such a young audience, but that says nothing about the quality of the show for young kids. If you're looking for something clean and light for your toddler (and up), Dragon Tales is a great choice.

Another reviewer seems to dislike or not understand children's television. There are so many shows today showing unpleasant and inappropriate behavior to our children, even under the guise of Y7 rated shows. Most of the cartoons on Toon Disney, for instance, revolve around the hero of the show defeating bad guys, who almost universally do and say mean things to the hero or other innocent people. I dislike my children watching these shows, as they don't need to be exposed to that kind of mean behavior influence. Yes, the hero always wins, but I'm not sure the kids always understand that almost everything the bad guy says is something that they should not say. On Dragon Tales, the themes usually include a problem that requires teamwork to solve, and always have a nice ending. I have never had problems with my kids emulating a bad behavior from that show.

These beautiful dragons who have been co-designed with Ron Rodecker, famous dragon artist, teach children how to get along. My favorite episode is #133A "Not Separated At Birth" In this one Zak and Wheezie disagree with each other so much that they separate- with the help of magic crystals.

My only vice: Throughout season 3, there was a recurring theme that was repeated throughout several episodes- following directions. Guess the writers got sick and tired of people not following directions.

The show is set in Dragonland, a continent of some size on a different world, possibly a different dimension. [the writers are careful not to ruin the backplot] Emmy and Max find a dragon scale in their new house's playroom, which transports them to this peaceful magical place, and they've been going there since.

Dragon Tales is a gift from a loving deity. All I have to do is pop the DVDs in, and my 2 year old gives me and my wife time to ourselves. The shows are cute, funny, and teach children how to share, how to cooperate, and how to face their fears. This show ranks second only to Sesame Street.

This is a show that stresses problem solving for young children. A six yr. old girl and her four yr old brother travel with the help of a dragon scale to a Dragonland and interact/play with four young dragons. The dragons' teacher helps direct them when they are having difficulty with their challenges. The music is fairly repetitive, and can be a bit much for parents, but it is great for kids. This show is a nice change from much of the programming aimed at these kids.

"I wish, I wish, with all my heart to fly with Dragons in a land apart!"

I love Dragon Tales! It's the best show on PBS. I watch it all the time with my kids and they love the songs. The songs do get stuck you your head but hey that's better then listening to the 'Teletubbies!'

I'm also glad that they added new characters to the show.

"I wish, I wish, to use this ride, to go back home until next time."

As an adult, I can't honestly say that this is the greatest piece of art that was ever made! But, my kids enjoy it. It's harmless fun that little kids can enjoy, and parents can rest assured that there is nothing bad in it. My kids like, it's "safe", and that's good enough for me

I watch this show when I wake up in the morning and in the afternoon. Emmy and Max have a good way of transportation to Dragon Land. A shade of green comes up when the dragons need Emmy and Max, So they open the chest and say I wish I wish with all my heart to fly with dragons in a land of heart. They play Dragon Tunes as well. At the end they say I wish I wish to use this rhyme to go back home until next time. It is like the dragons have magic.

I am 13.5 years old and I still watch it. The show is so cute! This is only my personal opinion, so don't flame me for anything I say. Also, don't think that I am stupid because I'm not. It's just me that I like this show.

My 2 year old is hooked on Dragon Tales (along with Blue's Clues). I really don't get exactly why. Visually, it's not that appealing. He's 2, so the storyline isn't relevant. Maybe it's a color scheme? I think the stories and general message of the show are great. Hopefully it will have some value to him if he is still into the show in a year or so. I do know this...he sits through the entire episode. Occasionally he will laugh. The other night we were watching the tape when the kid in the cartoon, Max, is trying to bang notes on a toy xylophone with some flowers!?! They then shatter (for no apparent reason). My kid cracks up, full belly laugh with tears in his eyes. I'm laughing with my kid while he is enjoying himself over this weird, somewhat unfunny scene. I have to say that I would have laughed at this on my own because it was odd that fresh cut flowers would shatter (with full glass shatter sound effects). Anyway, if the kid likes it, I like it. Positive stories. A little weird and a little lame for adults but let the kids decide what they like. Think of the stuff we made OUR parents sit through....oh ya, pal...it's payback :) Tbone