Dora the Explorer Room Decor

by Giorgina Devereaux

There is a lot to be learned from the animated character, Dora Marquez.

Every episode is filled with surprises and is an adventure with Dora trying to help someone.

Her use of Spanish words/phrases inspires the learning of a new language and keeps the episodes entertaining.

This character's vivid colors will definitely bring excitement to the bedroom and create a magical feel.

There is a lot to be learned from Dora.

Her positive personality and ability to not hold a grudge against a fox named Swiper despite his deceptive ways is inspirational.

However, when confronted with a villain, Dora takes a stand once she realizes that compromise is not possible.

Dora's value system reflects that of strong family values.
 

Although she does not spend as much time indoors with them, she loves her family.

Dora shares her Latino customs without forcing them on others. Interestingly, her best friend is a monkey by the name of Boots. Boots became her best friend when she saved his treasured red boots from being taken by Swiper.

Her passion for sports is evident by her participation on a baseball team with Boots and other friends as well as soccer. She is also skilled at playing the wooden flute.

Together, Dora and Boots venture out and he helps her solve clues and puzzles. Boots is friendly, enthusiastic, and usually only wears his red boots. Along the way to their adventures, Boots does a series of flips, somersaults, and cartwheels, which makes it much more entertaining.

A Fiesta Trio appears whenever Dora and Boots are successful in a portion of their quest (their quests are generally divided into three portions).

The Fiesta Trio congratulates them and briefly celebrates with a few seconds of music. The Fiesta Trio consists of a grasshopper, a snail, and a frog.

To help Dora complete her quests, her purple Backpack provides what she needs. The Backpack is magical and produces large items, such as ladders, space suits, and other things that cannot fit inside. This Backpack was given to Dora as a gift by her mother and father.

In order for the Backpack to open up, Dora asks the viewers to say, "Backpack." The Backpack sings an introduction and asks the viewers to select what Dora needs from its contents. Whatever contents remain is returned to the Backpack and then the Backpack says, "Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. ¡Delicioso!" (Delicious).

Another item that is essential for Dora and provides guidance and advice is a Map. This Map is rolled up and is stashed in a side pocket of the Backpack. Dora asks viewers to say, "Map" to make it come out of the Backpack. The Map introduces itself to the viewers with a song.

Another very close friend of Dora's is Isa the Iguana. Isa is skilled at gardening and loves to grow flowers of all types. Isa seems to have a crush on Boots. Although she treats Dora and Boots the same, Isa greets Boots more shyly than Dora.

Another character is Tico the Squirrel, whom is a friend of Dora's and lives in the forest and speaks Spanish (and very rarely speaks English). Tico wears a colorful striped vest and is generally seen driving a small yellow car. He also travels in helicopters and boats. His purple fur, round body, and small triangular stumps for arms and legs give him character. Tico's purpose is to help Dora teach the audience words and phrases in Spanish. For instance, if Dora tells Tico something in Spanish, such as, "faster" or "look out," she asks the viewers to say it with her.

Another character is Benny the Bull. He is a friend of Dora's and lives in a barn. Benny loves to eat and usually rides in a hot air balloon. He is mostly blue with little yellow horns.

Benny stands on his hind legs and is a bit taller than Dora. His attire consists of a blue bandanna with white polka dots around his neck. He sometimes assists Dora by providing her with something that she needs on her current quest.

Other human characters include Dora's father (Papi), her mother (Mami), her grandmother (Abuela), her cousins (Diego, Daisy, and Alicia), her twin baby brother and sister, her teacher, Boots' music teacher, King Bobo, and Santa Claus.

There is a lot to be learned from Dora. Her kindness and compassion for others is evident in her deeds. It is a wonderful theme to incorporate into a child's bedroom because it is a reminder of her wonderful traits.

Dora the Explorer room decor consists of the following items that feature Dora:

• Alarm clock (featuring Dora and Boots)

• Bedding set

• Ceiling fan

• Ceiling fan light pull

• Decorative switch plate

• Desk

• Door sign (personalized)

• Drapes

• Fleece throw

• Game rug

• High back chair

• Lamp

• Night light

• Round table with chairs

• Saucer chair for kids

• Sofa (open sofa with slumber)

• Step stool

• Storage organizer

• Toddler bed with canopy

• Toy box

• Vanity and stool set

• Wall border

• Wall clock

• Wall decals