Why Dora The Explorer Is So Popular

By Frank Lops

Dora the Explorer is a popular televisions show that a lot of children watch. Most adults also know of Dora the Explorer, because their kids or grandchildren watch it. So what is so fun about this cartoon about a girl and her friends that go on different adventures and sing along the way?

You tune in to any of the episodes and you are bombarded with a multitude of colors. The bright colors draw you to the screen and it keeps the attention of both young and old.

Dora is a spanish girl who is always kind spirited and does not let obstacles hold her back. Her and her best friend Boots are always looking to go on cool adventures during the show.

Each one of us uses our imagination to paint a perfect picture or reenact a cool scene. If you do not use your imagination you surely have such dreams that use your imagination. Dora is like this also, but she makes her imaginations come true.

Another thing that Dora is known for is her willingness to help her friends around her. Children who are watching this will learn that helping each other is a good way to progress in life and become more happier.

Plenty of viewers can't wait to interact with Dora the Explorer throughout the show. The way you can interact with her is through songs and context sensitive actions. Interaction is a part of every episode and kids really get into it. They sing the songs and choose the right actions to help Dora on her journey. Not only that, she also speaks a little spanish.

Swiper, the evil villain of the show, is a thief who always tries to swipe things that are not his. While he is in the act, you can help Dora by shouting "Swiper, no swiping" three times and he will retreat in defeat.

By doing this they are able to stop that terrible Swiper from stealing items that do not belong to him, this is an important part of the show. After doing this you have just saved the day and Dora and Boots can go ahead with their adventure. This climatic point happens in every episode and kids are always looking for that moment.

The music that Dora, Boots and her friends sing is always uplifting and interactive. You have to go along with her and help sing. At the end of the adventure you get to sing the same song that is in all the episodes called "We did it". Children get excited because they know the words and can twist and dance with Dora and her friends.

Dora the Explorer is a great show to watch because not only is it extremely entertaining, each episode also feels like an experience that you should not have missed. - 29967

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