Stillwater
This gorgeous Apple TV+ animated series follows three siblings who learn life's lessons from their wise panda neighbor, Stillwater, through beautifully illustrated stories drawn from Zen and Taoist folklore. The series as a whole (five seasons, 2020–2026) is remarkably gentle and feelings-forward, with the mildest of emotional bumps and no scary, violent, or inappropriate content to speak of.
A wonderful fit for ages 4 and up, though even younger children can enjoy it comfortably alongside a caregiver.
Episodes to know about
Karl is afraid of ghosts on Halloween night; the episode's embedded story involves a dragon that seems frightening to villagers but is revealed to be kind and harmless.
Michael feels abandoned when his siblings both have other plans on Halloween; the episode handles these feelings warmly and all three end up together by the end.
Various episodes show a child feeling sad, disappointed, or left out; these moments are gentle and always lead to a comforting resolution.