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The secret behind why parents - and kids - love 'Bluey'

A new season of the hugely popular Australian cartoon Bluey is dropping on Disney+. With its made-up family games, high jinx and humanity, the series has hooked both kids and their parents.
Dad becomes a Ragdoll so Bluey and Bingo have to work out how to move him so they can get some ice cream.

If you have small children at home, you might just be waiting for the new season of Bluey, the Australian cartoon about a family of talking dogs named the Heelers. The series has won an International Emmy, attracted millions of viewers around the world, inspired podcasts, an upcoming musical and all kinds of merchandise.

The secret to success might be are known to be just as smitten with the show as kids.

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