Half of the summer vacation is already over! But you still have time to discover five funny and amusing programs on France.tv, which the little ones will absolutely love.
Half of the summer vacation is over! During this month of July, you may have already discovered the cartoons of our previous Gulli special recommendation and you are now on the lookout for new programs that will appeal to both the little ones and the whole family. This time, we invite you to discover cartoons that are just as amusing as they are totally crazy, available in full and free of charge (without advertising) on the France.tv website or on the channels of the France Télévisions group.
So, you still don’t know what content to recommend to your children for fear that it doesn’t match their age or interests? Are you looking for tips to entertain your little ones or discover nuggets to watch with them? Discover our five favourites, to watch urgently on France.tv or on the channels of the France Télévisions group.
ABRACA (26 episodes x 23 minutes)
Capturing France TV Abraca and Firmin.
Immerse yourself in a fantastic, funny and crazy universe, with Abraca. This 12-year-old girl is an apprentice magician from the world of Imagi. She leaves her master Don Quixote and goes through a magic well to the famous witch Carabosse who will teach her to master her powers. On Earth, she befriends the witch’s grandson, Firmin, who is passionate about video games.
Together, they will try to help the characters of fairy tales and legends, freed from prison by Don Quixote, to solve their problems. The prince and the frog, the little thumb or the hen with the golden eggs, discover the surprising and hilarious rewrites of the stories that rock children.
Abraca is a production of the MadLab Animations studio (also known for Garfield Originals) inspired by the eponymous video game. The studio is a subsidiary of Ankama Animations, which created the Wakfu cartoon. Besides, you will notice that the appearance of the characters of the two programs is quite similar.
From 6 years old
What they will like:
- Find the characters of their favorite tales and legends
- Abraca’s colorful personality
- Knight, magician or fan of video games: there is something for everyone!
What may worry them:
- Character wickedness and manipulation
- Acabra’s hen can be scary… (but most of the time she will make you think of Hei Hei from the Disney movie Moana)
Also available on MyCanal and Salto.
ME AT YOUR AGE… (52 episodes x 11 minutes)
Capturing France TV
Yanissa (her best friend) and Paul.
At 10, Paul goes to school, plays video games, bickers with his little sister, rides a scooter… In short, a very normal child! Except that as soon as an adult says to him the words “Me at your age”, Paul is immediately propelled back to the time when his interlocutor was also 10 years old! And opportunities to hear this sentence, there are many, because Paul has a large family and many adults who gravitate around him.
Me at your age… Paul’s 52 trips to his parents’ 1980s and his grandparents’ 1950s: when cell phones didn’t exist, when the toilets were at the bottom of the garden, when there was no There wasn’t yet the Internet… And for a boy of the 21st century, it’s prehistory!
This cartoon allows viewers to live a unique experience, by comparing in the space of 11 minutes our current society and that in which the character’s relatives grew up. With each return to the past, Paul helps his family in difficult situations. Thus, he learns more about them, but also about himself and his daily practices.
From 6 years old
What they will like:
- Learn more about history but without lessons!
- Discover the fascinating history of this family
- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of different eras
What may worry them:
- Be careful, discovering a world without technology can disturb some children…
Also available on MyCanal and Salto.
MONSTER DORRIES (26 episodes x 12 minutes)
ABC TV
Matt, Lou and Charlie in Monster Chores.
In Monster Chores, Matt, Ghost Lou, and Charlie seek to master the skills they need to replace the world’s most famous (and oldest) monster hunter by performing his bizarre chores. The house at the end of the street, that of old Helsing the “barjo / dingo of the neighborhood“, actually contains a secret portal leading to magical worlds!
Over the episodes, the trio will help Helsing in all these monster hunts. Witches, werewolves, goblins or even ghosts, the heroes will have to face their greatest fears to in turn become talented and recognized monster hunters.
This cartoon with the air of Ghostbusters, will allow the youngest to wonder if the redemption of monsters is possible. Indeed, Chores monsters proves on several occasions that appearances are sometimes deceiving! And beware of the monsters who start to terrorize the population again after being released from prison, because they could well be arrested again by the shock trio.
From the age of 8
What they will like:
- Go hunting for monsters and investigate their true intentions!
- The highlighting of current themes such as social networks, likes, the desire to be known…
What may worry them:
- Lou (the ghost) can take possession of bodies… and it’s quite disturbing
- Witches, werewolves, goblins, slime attack, some monsters can be very scary
Also available on MyCanal and Salto.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OZ (26 episodes x 23 minutes)
Capturing France TV
Dorothy in The New Adventures of Oz.
Discover the world of the Wizard of Oz with The New Adventures of Oz. One morning, Dorothy finds a strange magical journal that belongs to her mother under the slats of her home in Kansas. When she recites a formula indicated on the notebook, a tornado takes her home to the enigmatic and sumptuous Emerald City (this one will largely make you think of Robotville in the animated film Robots).
Transported to another world, the young girl will do everything possible to return home. During this journey, Dorothy will have to face with her friends Ojo and West and her dog Toto, many formidable dangers. Between intrepid flying monkeys and an evil manipulator, his quest to find the magic necessary to leave the City promises to be strewn with pitfalls.
In this particularly successful cartoon, your children will find the characteristic characters of the tale of Oz. Indeed, Dorothy will come across the Trouillard Lion or even The Scarecrow over the course of the episodes.
From the age of 8
What they will like:
- Go on an adventure with Dorothy, Ojo and West
- Discover the fantastic and enigmatic world of Oz
- Discover fearless characters (even Cowardly Lion)
What may worry them:
- The flying monkeys that attack the heroes are terribly scary
- The villain isn’t shy about manipulating the characters as he pleases
Also available on MyCanal, Salto and Prime Video.
DISCO DRAGON (52 episodes x 13 minutes)
Captude France TV
Betty and Disco.
Disco Dragon is a real breath of fresh air and good humor! The fabulous Disco has an extraordinary superpower: he hears the inner music of children. When his ear itches, it’s a signal that one of them needs his help. With Betty, they always manage to find a solution to rediscover the lost harmony of the little ones. It is certain that music fans will be amazed by this cartoon.
The little extra of this program is to find one of the most famous dubbers in France in the role of Disco: Emmanuel Curtil. From Jim Carrey to Ben Stiller, you must have heard his voice before! Moreover, you will recognize him very easily if you or your children are Disney film fans since he interprets the character of Kronk in Kuzco, the Megalo Emperor. Disco Dingo is a real nod to this role which makes a point of honor to the groove (which will not fail to remind you of the groove of our dear Emperor Kuzco).
From 6 years old
What they will like:
- Discover a cartoon rich in songs
- Follow Disco and Betty on their sometimes perilous missions
- Identifying with children’s situations (moving house, adopting animals, eccentric family, etc.)
What may worry them:
- It is recommended not to be afraid of dragons to take full advantage of the good mood of Disco Dragon (which will certainly be able to touch the little ones but also the biggest ones)
Also available on MyCanal and Salto.
Check out the first images of Disco Dragon in this trailer: