Spookley and the Christmas Kittens
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Spookley and the Christmas Kittens
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Spookley and the Christmas Kittens is a 2019 animated short based on children's book The Legend of Mistletoe and The Christmas Kittens by Joe Troiano. The target audience is similar to that of VeggieTales and Sesame Street, in which friendship, love, family, kindness, and helpfulness are valued. Mild scares include howling winter winds, a snow storm, thin ice, and large deposits of snow.
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What's the Story?
At Holiday Hill Farm, where SPOOKLEY AND THE CHRISTMAS KITTENS and a Spookley Halloween show take place, Spookley the square pumpkin is determined to help find the lost green kitten Mistletoe after he wanders off looking for his stolen collar. Despite songs and other entreaties, Spookley can't muster the assistance of his friends, but bent on doing the "right thing," he treks off into the snowy forest to rescue the cat on his own. Mistletoe has met three other homeless kittens also in need of care. Eventually, the others realize they should've helped Spookley, but by then Spookley and the kittens have safely returned.
Is It Any Good?
Watching Spookley and the Christmas Kittens could be a harmless way to while away 44 minutes for restless little ones in the mood for a snowy, friendly tale. There isn't much downside to good-natured talking vegetables, fruits, kittens, and a scarecrow instructing viewers on good values and occasionally bursting into songs that underscore the importance of friendship, peace, home, and family. "When I see someone in trouble I can't look the other way," Spookley explains, and who would argue?
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why the kittens were looking for home. What were they missing that they couldn't find at home?
Why do you think Spookley was determined to do "the right thing"? How do you know what the "right thing" is?
Spookley, Mistletoe, and the kittens had an adventure that brought them closer together. What things have you done with your friends that brought you closer together?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: December 6, 2019
- Cast: Vlasta Vrana, Sonja Ball, Craig Francis, Richard C. Jones, Daniel Brochu, AJ Henderson
- Director: Bernie Denk
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Cats, Dogs, and Mice, Friendship, Holidays
- Character Strengths: Courage
- Run time: 44 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: October 8, 2022
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