Every caring parent wants his child to grow up as a tolerant person with an open heart, so from an early age he tries to instill in him the positive qualities of the soul using various methods. It is from fairy tales and cartoons that the baby begins to divide the world, separating good from evil, so careful parents try to choose the kindest cartoons for viewing it. Which of them should be selected for the baby’s home collection in order to direct its development in the right direction? Let's try to understand this article in more detail.
Top 10: which cartoons are the best in the majority opinion?
If you conduct an independent survey among the generation that grew up to the 90s, then most of them call almost unanimously such Soviet cartoons:
- "Umka is looking for a friend." The story of a loyal friendship between a teddy bear and a little boy.
- "Mom for a mammoth." The cartoon emphasizes the value of parents for the child and the importance of family relationships.
- "Kitten named Woof". The story for the youngest viewers will give the first idea of what friendship is.
- "Three from Prostokvashino". A whole series of several friends living in the village, speaking in contrast to the city parents of Uncle Fedor, the main character.
- "The Adventures of Piggy Funtik." A cartoon about a piglet who never wants to be a scoundrel, preferring to become honest and decent.
- "Vacation Boniface." The story of the great altruist-lion, who even in the days of his vacation continues to work to make the kids happy.
- "Santa Claus and the gray wolf." New Year's story that no meanness can defeat friendship and mutual assistance.
- "The Adventures of Leopold the Cat." Everyone knows the main phrase of this work: “Guys, let's live together!” It is the main moral of the cartoon.
- "A bag of apples". “Four little son and sweetheart daughter” - this key phrase of the cartoon still causes a sincere smile among those who saw it. The story that any good deed always comes back handsomely.
- "The last petal." The story is about the importance of making the right choice: between one’s desires, selfishness and the need for compassion and sympathy for one’s neighbor.
The best cartoon in the world
One of the kindest cartoons in the world is rightfully considered the “Hedgehog in the Fog”, which received 35 (!) International awards. Its main characters - touching the hedgehog and Teddy bear, who are best friends, were touched, many of their words and dialogues have long been winged and are widely used to this day despite the fact that the cartoon is already 43 years old!
These heroes became so popular that several stories were shot in different versions: puppet and painted in different styles.
- "How the Hedgehog and Teddy Bear celebrated New Year." The lyrical note of the plot makes you smile when the Hedgehog, not finding a suitable Christmas tree in the forest, he himself becomes this holiday tree, if only to make a pleasant dear friend.
- “If the stars fall.” The episode about how friends rubbed the stars so that they shine especially brightly.
- "Tram, hello."
- "Autumn ships." One of the cutest episodes from the entire collection, the characters are wonderfully drawn, and almost every phrase opens a new string in the soul.
- "Winter's Tale."
- "How the Hedgehog and Teddy Bear changed the sky."
The well-known song "Clouds - White-headed Horses" from one episode of this cartoon immediately evokes warm memories of childhood, a smile of delight and is often mentioned in the audience’s reviews.
For children under 3 years old
Kind Soviet cartoons for the youngest teach kids the necessary qualities such as good nature, responsiveness and a friendly attitude to the world. They also advocate to be faithful not only to their family, but also to life principles, to achieve what they want and to be courageous, despite the vicissitudes of life. For example, in the cartoon "Little Raccoon", the main character is shown as an incredulous, slightly cowardly creature, but at the same time helping his mother in household chores. In the process of history, the situation is such that you need to make a choice: be friendly or aggressive towards the new and the unknown, how this choice will affect the further development of events.
In the story of a little white teddy bear named Umka, the main character is just a kid, just starting to know the world. The song that sounds in the cartoon becomes a favorite childhood song, because many mothers used it as a lullaby for their children. This Soviet kind cartoon for the smallest has two series and teaches children the concept of friendship and devotion.
“Mom for a Mammoth” - a cartoon released in 1981, tells about how a baby is looking for his mother around the globe: he will have to be very brave, persistent and purposeful in finding his family. The song that sounded in it, inevitably becomes the anthem of all orphans, each of whom sincerely sincerely believes that he will find his mother. From viewing feelings in the souls of children only the very good and kind are born: the cartoon makes it clear that all the creatures of the world are one big family.
From 4 to 8 years
There is no need to prove that the kindest cartoons are Soviet, tested by time and several generations of children who grew up on them. “38 parrots”, “Caution, monkeys”, “Capitoshka”, “Adventures of the Domestic girl Kuzi”, “Cheburashka and the crocodile Gena” - the heroes of these stories are firmly entrenched in the hearts of many people. Yes, and how not to love the shy Elephant and his girlfriend, the impulsive Monkey from the 10-episode cartoon "38 Parrots", who, in the company of a philosophically-minded Boa and a slightly outrageous Parrot, are trying to explain concepts that are difficult for the child’s mind. What does it mean to say hello, how to measure length and height, how to share a great mood, how to become strong and much more. Many phrases from this series of cartoons are quoted to this day, while remaining relevant and modern.
Another plot will be interesting not only for middle-aged children, this kind cartoon for the smallest is also very useful. The 1976 film with an unprepossessing title “Just Like That” explains the importance of generosity of the soul when you can give a present to a stranger not just for something, but just like that, and how it affects a person and the environment. According to the plot, the boy gives a sad donkey a bouquet of flowers, starting a chain of disinterested acts. The teddy bear is especially touching, which conveys the essence of the modern materialist man, who, in response to a sudden gift, tries to fence off: “I have nothing!”, But when she realizes that this is not an exchange, but a gift, it blossoms with her soul.
For the whole family
Among the kindest cartoons for children there are many such characters who, in their colorful way, are forever embedded in the memory, and their statements change the perception of the world, making each person at least a little bit better. For example, the phrase now famous: “Yes, okay, and so it will do!” taken from the cartoon "Vovka in the Far Far Away." The main character, a lazy and negligent boy Vovka, becomes the owner of a magic casket in which two twins live, ready to do any work or desire of the owner. There is only a nuance: they have the desire to help and power, but they have no intelligence and ingenuity, so Vovka has to redo all their work under pain of death, because the action takes place in a fairy tale where the king rules.
Another famous character, from the kindest cartoon fairy tales for everyone - the Lolo penguin is distinguished by his makings of a leader from the first days of his life: he, despite the prohibition of adults, constantly strives to do something new, unusual, therefore he often gets into alterations (although safely from them is selected). Lolo for three series of the cartoon goes from a simple penguin to a pack leader, proving with his courage that only self-confident individuals occupy high positions in life.
New Year's stories
Be sure to recall the Soviet cartoons of the period 1950-1985, which touched on the theme of the New Year. From the earliest years, wise parents show these spiritual little stories to their children, educating them in the best qualities of the soul. For example, in the “New Year's Journey” (1959 release), the boy worries that his dad, who works in the Arctic, will be left without a Christmas tree for the holiday.
Unshakable faith in Santa Claus (that is, to help higher powers) helps him achieve what he wants. Another cartoon, "Santa Claus and Summer", talks about the fact that if you have a dream and a desire to fulfill it, you can always figure out how. “When the Christmas trees light up”, “The Nutcracker”, “The Snowman — the mailer” - all these stories are based on a common essence: it is important to help those in need if you want to help you once.
Country of Soviets or Hollywood?
Some readers may be outraged: how are Soviet cartoons the kindest? Are there really no foreign cartoons worthy of this title? After all, the well-known full-length cartoons, fairy tales, the romantic “Thumbelina”, the instructing “The Lion King”, the funny “The Jungle Book” and the gentle “Bambi” do not deserve the attention of children? Of course yes, but these stories are so hyped that it makes no sense to present them. Moreover, the plots of these stories were repeatedly shot by animators from different countries, which is why the main characters of each have their own characteristics of character and behavior. It should be noted that Balto is a real story about a sled dog who overcame himself in order to deliver medicine to sick children. Many scenes in the film are so sentimental that a rare viewer can hold back tears. The film did not have the due success at the box office due to low fees, but this does not make it less valuable from the standpoint of moral qualities.
Cartoon revealing the kindness of the soul
Probably every parent noticed that many children like good cartoons about dinosaurs. For children, the most noteworthy of this niche is Earth Before Time. The main characters of this story are five, and each of them has its own character trait that children like.
- Little feet (the American version of the name LittleFoot) is a cub of a huge dinosaur that has recently hatched from an egg, in the first part of the film he loses his mother, and later circumstances separate him from his grandparents, he does not have a father. The kid attracts the attention of children with his purity of thoughts, although you can see that he is a little cowardly and passive.
- Sarah is a girl dinosaur from the Triceratops genus (they have a distinctive feature - three horns on a powerful skull). Sarah, in contrast to Littlefoot, has a very explosive character, stubborn and persistent. It is she who often pushes the main character to accomplish another feat.
- Spike is not smart, speaks very little, but is a true friend. It has large sizes, a large appetite and no less large responsive heart, so many children distinguish it from all the dinosaurs in the cartoon. The kindest dinosaur Spike is an orphan, but by the end of the cartoon everyone else considers him their full member of the family.
- Pitris is a baby pterodactyl, which the rest of the kids are taught to fly at the beginning of the film, as he is afraid. This he succeeds far from immediately, but only under the influence of deadly circumstances, from which many kids have heart aches.
- Dacian is the most unusual among the entire company, a cross between a dinosaur, a platypus and a bird. She has a ridiculous habit of repeating several times: "yes, yes, yes," while she is very small, so she often rides on Spike, considering him his brother.
In the category "The kindest cartoon about dinosaurs" this story was so popular that subsequently more than 12 episodes were shot. And, despite the fact that each series had its own director (which influenced the general perception of the main characters), these good-natured stories are one of the most beloved among children.
Musical Cartoons
There are many Soviet cartoons for the smallest good musical stories, the key themes of which children love to listen to before bedtime. The well-known song “I am in the sun”, which was sung by Lion Cub and Turtle in the cartoon of the same name, still attracts the attention of children who are ready to listen to it several times in a row, dancing with delight.
Girls prefer the fairy tale about Ariel, whose life was subsequently shot a whole animated series. The daughter of the ruler of the oceans of Triton - the little mermaid Ariel, who is only 16 years old, is depicted as a pretty girl who is keenly interested in everything connected with people. She is inclined to get too carried away with various things, the true purpose of which she often does not suspect. Because of this character trait, she often finds herself in various unpleasant situations, but her loyal friends: crab Sebastian and fish Flounder, always come to her aid.
Also among the musical cartoons, the story of Thumbelina, and the two most striking adaptations can be called the kindest:
- 1984 cartoon, Soyuzmultfilm studio. A touching story that will certainly affect the subtle notes of the soul in a child.
- Cartoon, created in 1994 by Walt Disney Studios. It is in it that there are a lot of songs that are liked not only by children, but also by romantically-minded adults.
The main character is a tiny girl, no more than seven centimeters tall, kidnapped by a family of toads who are looking for a wife for their negligent child. To return home, the baby has to go through almost all circles of hell, falling from one trap to another. Her beauty becomes the bait for many creatures, but a kind and responsive heart helps to find reliable friends who at a critical moment help her to avoid death. The cartoon is drawn very high quality, with the smallest details that children love so much.
Cartoons of the last decade: what should be shown to children?
Recently, sincere animated animated films of high moral quality are becoming less and less, the screens are flooded with the same type of story with flat jokes, in which there is completely no deep meaning that affects the consciousness of the child. Beautiful pictures - no more. But even from this host of template tapes, you can select some of the kindest cartoons, which in their reviews recommend viewers to watch:
- "Up!". The story of an old man who, under the pressure of circumstances, nevertheless decides to fulfill his late wife’s dream - a trip to a waterfall in South America, even if not as originally planned. A stunning full-length cartoon, telling about how important it is to be optimistic and not be afraid of difficulties, because then you can overcome all the obstacles to your cherished desire.
- "Monster in Paris." A touching and a little sad story about a creature named Francourt, who, due to a catastrophe in the laboratory of an experimental scientist, becomes the owner of huge growth, an unpleasant appearance, but an amazing voice, as well as the ability to play musical instruments. The plot of the cartoon makes it clear that appearance is not important, more important is the presence of a good heart, responsiveness and the ability to sympathize.
You can recall many more great cartoons created both in the former Soviet Union and abroad: the cult "Well, wait a minute" and his American version of "Tom and Jerry", "Winnie the Pooh and all-all", cult tapes Hayao Miyazaki, almost each of which is monumental in the world of animation and a great many other really good cartoons. There is simply no single opinion on which cartoon is the kindest, because opinion is a subjective thing, depending on the person’s inner world and his psychological state at the time of viewing.