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By Stephanie Morgan
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Gratitude is modeled and celebrated using songs and actions.
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Sago Mini Kids: Happy Thankful Day
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What's the Story?
In SAGO MINI FRIENDS: HAPPY THANKFUL DAY, Sagoville celebrates Thanksgiving and everything they're thankful for with a big festival. But trouble strikes when Harvey and Robin are transformed to an unknown place via Alan's "here-to-there-inator." Will they make it home in time for the festival?
Is It Any Good?
The Thanksgiving season is the best time of the year for a show that focuses on gratitude, and this holiday special doesn't disappoint. Sago Mini Friends: Happy Thankful Day is exactly what fans of the show would expect, a story that finds friends spreading thankfulness far and wide with their actions, their words, and even a special festival. The episode contains two charming songs, with one focusing on the idea of expressing gratitude by creating a Thankful Tree. It's not all lessons, though. The gentle juxtaposition of Alan and Robin's positivity with Lucy and Leonard's deadpan stoicism will make kids giggle too. All in all, this is a short and sweet special families with preschool-aged children will love.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Sagoville's Thankful Day is celebrated. What did you think of the Thankful Tree? Is it something you'd like to try making at home?
Talk about what happens to Lucy and Leonard when they start to experience thankfulness. Why do they light up? How do you think they feel?
Talk about why gratitude is an important character trait. What are good ways to show gratitude on Thanksgiving Day? What about the rest of the year?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 18, 2022
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Animals , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Gratitude
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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