Nella the Princess Knight

One of Nickelodeon's newest heroines, Nella uses a heart medallion to change from just a plain friendly princess to a valiant princess knight with armor if the need for more muscle arises in this compilation that includes eight stories. "Princess Nella's Orc-hestra" finds the little royal, her gaggle of forest friend "critters," and knight pal Sir Garrett fretting when a choral performance is disrupted by a growly orc creature. A sparkling music montage accompanies the transformation of Nella, who corrals the orc with a glittery purple ribbon, only to discover that the little guy really enjoyed their show and was trying to participate—in his own way. "That's What Best Friends Are For" shows off the sweet bond between Nella and her unicorn BFF Trinket, as stringent nighttime work preparing their float for a parade leaves Trinket feeling under the weather but trying to take one for the team instead of getting needed rest. Also including "Inside and Seek" (featuring a rambunctious new minotaur friend), and "Up All Knight" (in which a glowing bird is harassed by antagonistic youngster Sir Blaine), this lesson-packed colorful series is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)