Interrupting Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol
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Interrupting Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Interrupting Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol is a festive, funny, and musical continuation of the animated series Interrupting Chicken. In this special, Piper and her family host a holiday party for her classmates. Along the way, they learn that every gift is special in its own way. Piper's literary holiday adventure is unique and spirited, and includes themes like the importance of giving, holiday spirit, communication, and the power of storytelling.
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What's the Story?
INTERRUPTING CHICKEN HOLIDAY SPECIAL: A CHICKEN CAROL gives viewers an invite to Piper and her family's holiday party. Her Papa gathers the children around to read A Pigville Carol by Charles Chickens -- a play on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The story shares Ebinzer Wolf's quest to end Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah in Pigville. Piper can't bear the thought of the characters losing out on the magic of the holidays, and inserts herself in the story to make a difference. Along the way, she learns that giving is more important than anything and that everyone has a gift to give.
Is It Any Good?
This is a sweet holiday special that puts a modern twist on a classic story. Interrupting Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol continues Piper's fascination with storytelling and bringing people together through her special gift. Being reminded that giving is always better than receiving is a powerful reminder for viewers young and old alike. The special's beautiful animation and original songs are festive and memorable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Chicken Holiday Special: A Chicken Carol, Piper's Papa reads a classic Christmas tale at the holiday party. What's your favorite Christmas or holiday story? Why?
Do you like storytelling like Piper? What do you like telling stories about?
What's your favorite holiday tradition?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 2, 2022
- Cast: Sterling K. Brown, Juliet Donenfeld, Luke Lowe
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures, Book Characters, Friendship, Holidays
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: January 18, 2023
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