Snow Awesome!

This compilation of Nickelodeon-aired programs exudes a festive air with several seasonal episodes. The opening double-length special, Nella the Princess Knight‘s "The Knight Before Christmas," finds Nella and her friends halting their singing and decorating activities when they see Santa being chased down by purple ice dragons who make off with his bag of gifts. With the presents for the town in jeopardy, Nella and company follow the "Frostbite Brothers"—who sound like Bowery Boy knockoffs ("Yowza! Ya got in!")—to their lair and use problem-solving to get the holiday back on track for the people of Castlehaven. From Sunny Day, the double-length "Best Christmas Ever" finds hair salon head Sunny bogged down with a demanding customer but very worried when a sudden snowstorm threatens to keep her apart from her best friend dog sidekick Doodle. Also including the bonus Nella story "Let It Snow," as well as three segments from the genie fantasy series Shimmer and Shine ("Snow Place We’d Rather Be" takes the trio to an ice palace in search of a Snowflake Gem), this compilation is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)