Have you heard about the show Gabby’s Dollhouse? This is a story about a little girl named Gabby who has a pair of special cat ears that helps her to shrink and fit into her cat-themed dollhouse.
Inside her dollhouse, she creates wonderful adventures using a surprise gift that she receives from her Meow Meow Mailbox. Joining her in the dollhouse are her kitty pals who have distinct personalities and live in different areas in the dollhouse.
Pandy Paws is Gabby’s best kitty pal who goes with her everywhere.
Kitty Fairy loves plants and flowers and she is in charge of the dollhouse garden.
Pillow Box loves reading bedtime stories and letting her imagination flow. She stays in the bedroom.
Cakey Cat loves making cakes and adding candy sprinkles to his pastries! He lives in the kitchen.
Baby Box Cat loves doing anything artsy and crafty. She stays in the Craft Room.
Mercat is a mermaid cat who loves spa parties and making science experiments. She stays in the bathroom.
DJ Catnip loves music and movement. He stays in the music room.
Carlita is a car-shaped cat. He loves playing and inventing games. He stays in the playroom.
Finally, Catrat is a cranky but loveable cat who loves hanging out in many different places. He finds himself the most handsome and the best kitty pal there is!
Why do we love Gabby’s Dollhouse?
We love Gabby’s Dollhouse because watching it helps Tala learn about the beauty of working together and solving problems by listening to each other’s ideas. This TV series also empowers kids to have a growth mindset, learn from their mistakes, and continue persevering until they do things right.
But for me, what stands out with the Gabby’s Dollhouse series is its playlist. Their playlist includes original songs, each of which is focusing on a value or a concept, such as friendships, a growth mindset, inclusivity, and dreaming big.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Playlist
If you search Gabby’s Dollhouse Playlist on YouTube, you will see a total of 33 original tracks sang by one or all of the Gabby’s Dollhouse characters. In this article, I will only include 6 of our favorite songs, which, in one way or another, has helped us (not just Tala) in her emotional growth.
Whoopsies
Value: Determination
Whoopsies I made a mistake and it’s ok (it’s ok)
Whoopsies are what it takes to get better and better every day
Whoopsies I made a mistake and it’s ok (it’s ok!)
Whoopsies help me, look see, I’m better at this today. Whooo!
This song by Baby Box Cat reminds everyone that hey, we all make mistakes, and that is ok! Mistakes help us grow and become better. Thanks, Baby Box, for reminding both kids and adults alike that if there is something that we want to improve in, all we need to do is just to practice and be patient with ourselves in the process!! After all, a small progress is still progress!
Just Breathe
Value: Emotional Regulation
All my thoughts are racing and my heart beats fast.
And I’m feeling low, even though I try to do my best.
When I get that feeling, I can take control.
I can take a breath to ease my mind and take it slow.
Take a breath and let it go.
Just breathe.
Take a pause and you’ll see
That the way you feel can change almost instantly.
In this song, Pandy Paws is reminding everyone about the importance of pausing and breathing slowly when things become too much to handle. Indeed, regulating one’s emotions is a skill that both kids and adults need to master. Hey, everything will be alright! Just breathe!
Living in the Meow
Value: Being Present
Living in the meow, meow, meow
Living in the meow-ow-ow
Let’s get dressed up, make our own movie
When I’m with you it’s all tutti-frutti
Living in the meow, meow, meow
Living in the meow-ow-ow
And I know with all my stuffing
We’re gonna be laughing and hugging
This song is a play on words of the line “living in the now”, which means being present. It challenges us to be present with whoever we are with. This is extremely difficult now that we are constantly glued to our gadgets, but hey, thanks, Pandy Paws, for reminding us to be present and live in the meow… I mean… now!
Spice of Life
Value: Embracing Diversity
Sometimes, it seems we’re not at all alike
But we’re friends, and that makes it alright
When we mix it all together
What’s different makes us better, you and I
Though we don’t look like each other
Still, we care for one another
Doesn’t matter if we’re different
After all, it’s a spice of life
In this song, Pandy Paws is telling us that we can still care for one another even if we are different. I love this song because it empowers everyone to look beyond differences in skin color, ethnicity, or religion, when it comes to friendship and collaboration. Indeed, our differences make our lives more colorful when we mix them all together!
Power of Yet
Value: Growth Mindset
I don’t know how to do this (yet!)
I may not have the answer (yet!)
But I’ll never say never, I can always get better
That’s something I won’t forget
I’m gonna practice
‘Cause I’m gonna stay at this
I’m gonna satisfy my soul
No need to feel low now
Just give it a go now
Pretty soon, you’re gonna know how
Just keep going, and going, ooh
In this song, Gabby is teaching us all about having a growth mindset. There might be things that we are not good at yet, but with practice and perseverance, you’re gonna know how to do it eventually! And yes, do not forget Gabby’s favorite word… YET!
Roll With It
Value: Dreaming Big
The sky’s the limit, and we’re all in it.
Let the ideas fly. Let the tales begin.
Our stories can take us anywhere!
If we can dream it up, we can play our own stories.
An idea can fly if we just roll with it! Roll with it!
We can take a tale we know and make it our own
We can do anything now up in the clouds
Look at me now!
In this song, Pillow Cat encourages the listeners to let their imagination fly and enlarge their vision of their future! I love how this song teaches kids to dream big, visualize what they want to be in the future, and just have fun in the process of achieving their dreams!
What’s Next?
If you are looking for a kid-friendly show that is entertaining, full of values and has a GREAT PLAYLIST, then definitely try Gabby’s Dollhouse! We love it!
Or, if you are on a no-TV-policy at home, you can always listen to Gabby’s Dollhouse songs on YouTube! Click here for the link! This has been on-repeat in our house for months last year!
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