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By Diondra K. Brown
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Positive messages in festive winter adventure.
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Eva the Owlet Holiday Special
What's the Story?
EVA THE OWLET HOLIDAY SPECIAL takes viewers to Treetopington during the community's winter solstice celebration. Eva, her friends, and family are busy preparing for the big party by reading winter solstice stories and writing their moon wishes. As the Wingdale family flies to the oak tree to hang their moon wishes, they discover Kai, an injured oriole who's been separated from his family during their journey south for the winter. The Wingdale family warmly welcome Kai to their holiday celebration and do their best to help him reconnect with his loved ones. Meanwhile, Eva finds herself torn between two important tasks: earning her flaptastic flyer from the fireflies, and helping Kai. In her biggest test of friendship yet, Eva must make a difficult choice: keep her special moon gift, or give it to Kai.
Is It Any Good?
This festive episode is "absohootley" adorable. Eva the Owlet Holiday Special emphasizes the true meaning of any holiday: spending time with loved ones. Eva goes on a developmentally appropriate journey of discovering the importance of empathy and love over receiving presents. Diversity is also highlighted in a subtle way, as Kai and his family are orioles. This allows Eva to learn about the different customs and needs of birds who aren't owls. This is a great watch for fans of the series.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Eva and her family celebrate winter solstice. Is this a holiday you celebrate? How are your traditions similar to or different from the residents of Treetopington?
What is empathy? How did Eva show empathy to Kai? Why is it an important character strength?
If you could make a moon wish, what would it be? Grab some paper and crayons, and draw it out!
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 13, 2024
- Cast : Dino Andrade , Vivienne Rutherford , Evie Hsu
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Friendship , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Empathy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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