TV Article Dora the Explorer By EW Staff Published on July 21, 2012 04:00AM EDT Photo: Nickelodeon (Nick Jr) This animated TV series features the adventures of Dora, an eight-year-old girl who embarks on a trip in every episode in order to find something or help somebody. Along the way she demonstrates great creativity and resourcefulness while teaching viewers Spanish by introducing them to short words and phrases. Positive, happy and always eager for a challenge to solve, Dora radiates positive messages and behaviors.