True and the Rainbow Kingdom
A warm, cheerful animated series following 8-year-old True and her cat Bartleby as they solve magical problems in a vibrant fantasy kingdom using wishes, teamwork, and kindness. The content is almost entirely gentle, with no villains, no mean-spirited humor, and a steady focus on empathy and perseverance.
A great pick for preschoolers and early school-age children, roughly ages 3 to 7.
Episodes to know about
Various episodes place True and friends in brief, low-stakes jeopardy such as being swept along rivers or trapped in underground tunnels; peril always resolves within minutes and characters emerge unharmed.
Grizelda acts self-centered or dismissive in most episodes; the show uses these moments to model patience and unconditional kindness rather than rewarding or laughing at her attitude.
True's habit of pausing, breathing, and thinking through problems before acting makes this a gentle show to watch together and a natural conversation starter about how to handle everyday frustrations.