Parents' Guide to

Lyla in the Loop

By Diondra K. Brown, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Funny, inventive animated show spotlights creative thinking.

TV PBS Kids Kids' Animation 2024
Lyla in the Loop poster: Lyla stands in front of her apartment building next to Stu, wearing a yellow hoodie while smiling.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Lyla in the Loop: Lyla and her siblings sit in her colorful room discussing ideas with Stu.
  • Lyla in the Loop: Lyla and her family sit at the counter in her father's restaurant flipping waffles and toppings.
  • Lyla in the Loop: Lyla, her siblings, and her friend, Everett, watch Stu make a special dish.

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age 4+

Based on 6 parent reviews

PBSFanFromChile
PBSFanFromChile Parent of 4-year-old
April 15, 2024
age 4+

Lyla is a role model for tweens and little girls.

My niece loves Lyla and their sidekick Stu. This blue pet helps Lyla to solve many problems and this will be very important for my niece. Even with their siblings Liana and Louisa lots of fun. Even their little brother Luke had a collection of socks, including the pair of socks with the Wombats printed on it (Work It Out Wombats!) featured as courtesy of GBH. Their games and activities are available on https://pbskids.org/lyla or in the PBS kids games app. Also on the website or on the video app (U.S. only, games can be played worldwide), got segments and full episodes. My niece is watchin' on PBS GUAM KGTF TV12 streaming live on YouTube at 6 pm ET (8 am local time next day). This series is a hit, so my niece will be watchin'. Waitin' for new episodes and season 2.
Jennifer D.
Jennifer D. Parent of 4-year-old
April 5, 2024
age 4+

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What's the Story?

LYLA IN THE LOOP finds 7-year-old Lyla Loop (voiced by Liyou Abere) tackling relatable problems in creative and intelligent ways. From creating a new daily special at her family's restaurant, Loop's Lunch Diner, to finding things in hard to reach places -- no problem is too difficult for Lyla to solve. She thoughtfully asks for help from her animal sidekick, Stu, her best friend, Everett, and her siblings Louisa, Liana, and Luke, making sure that everyone's voice is heard. Lyla's parents, Louis and Lydia, encourage Lyla's curiosity and encourage her to keep trying when things are hard. There will always be humor and kindness whenever Lyla is near.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (6 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Creator Dave Peth (Odd Squad and Peg + Cat) and head writer Fracaswell Hyman (Little Bill and Gullah Gullah Island) have created magic with this show. Lyla in the Loop is a fun-filled watch for the whole family, jam-packed with learning opportunities. The show portrays positive role models and prioritizes representation. STEM, creativity, and critical thinking skills are highlighted throughout the show, encouraging viewers to user their own problem-solving skills.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Lyla's special sidekick, Stu. If you could spend time with Stu, what would you do together?

  • What kinds of problems does Lyla have to solve? How does she use creative and critical thinking skills to find a solution?

  • Why is teamwork so important in problem solving?

  • Curiosity and perseverance are two of Lyla's greatest traits. How do they help her?

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