Tinkerbell & Legend of the NeverBeast: Reviews & lessons

At our recent Twitter party — in conjunction with the UK release of Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast — we talked about the film’s key themes, including not judging people by their appearance, the importance of nature and learning how to care for animals. How can we encourage our children to learn such valuable life lessons?

Check out the BritMums review of the film. Several bloggers also attended the Gala Screening of the new film Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast. See what they thought about the film, out now.

Reviews

Have you seen what @MummyMatters thinks of the new film? http://t.co/8RJaQtX61q

Find out what @kateonthinice thought about the new film http://t.co/xbLaraKAKW

Check out the sneak preview of the new film with @CalifornianMum http://t.co/MMFZ5BPBGE

The film and its lessons

The film shows that women can be very individual and yet still be strong in their own diverse ways – great message! @kateonthinice

I loved the character of Fawn. She was so spirited and BRAVE! A great role model for girls! She was caring but strong-willed and independent. She saw the good in others @cafebebe

Fawn trusted her heart and did not judge the Neverbeast on his looks or size or the fact he was different @TiredMummyofTwo

Another important lesson we learnt from the film: it’s never too late to admit you’re wrong! @missielizzieb

Fawn has always been LB’s favourite fairy so she loved the film. She adores animals of all shapes and sizes 🙂 @MummyMatters

Ella’s favourite part of the film was how brave Gruff was in saving the fairies! http://t.co/FspG6gkJTE @cafebebe

We really enjoyed it – have tissues ready for the end though! @missielizzieb

I should add that the film is for girls and boys. Our son loved it! 🙂 x http://t.co/qjgyPm6YsV @LilinhaAngel

Teaching kids to celebrate difference

It is part of our family ethos that every person has value and has a story to tell @kateonthinice

Most prejudice is learnt behaviour, Grown ups need to show kids how to behave and not be judgmental themselves. @TiredMummyofTwo

We tell our kids that people are more than what you see on the outside & it’s what is inside that counts @jooleroo

I teach them that being different is a good thing! @fancy2135

Start with explaining that we are all different in some way – hair colour, eyes etc. @@littleboo_21

Lead by example. Make sure they see YOU looking for the best in everyone @mammaborrins50

So proud when my then 9 year old son was called gay and said “and if I am, there is nothing wrong with that” @kateonthinice

We celebrate differences and being different – I think the kids learn from that. @TheBeezleyBuzz

Show them lots of pictures of different cultures – we are all different but the same inside x @KirstyGreer

My daughter has difficulties having ASD & deals with this every day. I use stories to encourage good morals @Win1603

When Elizabeth lost her hair we explained to her class why one boy said she looked beautiful it made me cry @TIredMummyofTwo

Be open with your kids about people’s differences lifestyles. @RosieRowe

I think you should welcome curiosity but remind them that words and staring can be hurtful
@TheMiniMesandMe

Appreciating animals and nature

At the moment they are enjoying seeing the squirrels play in our back yard @utterlyscrummy

We encourage the kids to help out with looking after our cat feeding and grooming to teach them to care @TheBeezleyBuzz

I’m teaching my daughter to watch for signs that animals want to be touched instead of running up to pet them. @modzy78

My eldest got gerbils for her 6th birthday and loves caring for them @KirstyGreer

We go on walks in the countryside all the time so the girls get exposed to all kinds of bugs and nature @KirstyGreer

The best pet we have had for the girls is a mouse he is very playful and happy to be held #TinkerbellNeverbeast @TiredMummyofTwo

If kids find bugs etc. scary, help them research them and talk about why they are here and what job they do @emmfurn

DD loves learning about nature finding nests etc and looking after our pet dog @missielizzieb

We met some fantastic animals at the Gala screening http://t.co/GTjqkNXwgP My girls are now animal fairies! @TiredMummyofTwo

We loved the meerkat at the screening on Sunday! That’s 1 pet I could get used to! http://t.co/G9grhpOuYo @cafebebe

We rescued a staffie dog no one wanted him because he was ‘scary’ looking! 🙁 @MeTheManandBaby

The last word

Everyone is unique. Sometimes a face doesn’t show it but inside that person could be your new best friend! @CarlaRTOATSblog

 

Interested in the film? Get a peek at the film’s opening sequence