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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TV

Live to Lead

age 11+

Cinematic docuseries on change makers covers mature topics.

Network: Netflix (2022)
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BOOK

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call: Dungeon Club, Book 1

age 10+

Strong theme of friendship in fun and positive adventure.

By: Molly Knox Ostertag (2022)
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BOOK

Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter

age 10+

Inspiring biography of the sports and civil rights pioneer.

By: Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long (2022)
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BOOK

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

age 13+

Vivid fantasy series off to an intriguing start.

By: Amelie Wen Zhao (2023)
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MOVIE

Kangaroo Valley

age 6+

Absorbing kangaroo docu has peril, predator chases.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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BOOK

A Very Mercy Christmas

age 4+

Sweet story about a Christmas caroling pig and her friends.

By: Kate DiCamillo (2022)
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MOVIE

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

age 5+

Stunning, thoughtful book adaptation celebrates friendship.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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BOOK

Your Pal Fred

age 7+

Hilarious adventures of a polite robot.

By: Michael Rex (2022)
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BOOK

The Way Champs Play

age 4+

Charming book affirms girl athletes, teaches sportsmanship.

By: Naomi Osaka (2022)
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BOOK

New Dragon City

age 8+

Tweens fly high in suspenseful dragon adventure in New York.

By: Mari Mancusi (2022)
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BOOK

Island of Spies

age 9+

Smart kids save the day in engaging WWII spy mystery.

By: Sheila Turnage (2022)
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MOVIE

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

age 8+

Musical adaptation has positive messages, some scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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BOOK

Leon the Extraordinary, Book 1

age 8+

Good decisions save the day in fast, fun superhero romp.

By: Jamar Nicholas (2022)
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BOOK

Dragon Noodle Party: A Story of Chinese Zodiac Animals

age 4+

Fun intro to the Chinese zodiac -- with noodle recipe!

By: Ying Chang Compestine (2022)
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BOOK

Sisterhood of Sleuths

age 9+

Lively Nancy Drew homage/friendship tale has history, heart.

By: Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (2022)
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GAME

Marvel's Midnight Suns

age 13+

Marvel's supernatural side takes the spotlight.

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Windows (2022)
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TV

Interrupting Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol

age 4+

Sweet holiday special celebrates storytelling year-round.

Network: Apple TV+ (2022)
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TV

Willow

age 10+

Ensemble shines in fantasy quest; some romance, violence.

Network: Disney+ (2022)
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BOOK

Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy

age 8+

Unlikely friendships fuel funny sci-fi graphic novel.

By: Jonathan Hill (2022)
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BOOK

Mihi Ever After, Book 1

age 9+

Lively fantasy spotlights diversity, busts stereotypes.

By: Tae Keller (2022)
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