Twinkling with the Stars

Twinkling with the Stars is an American children's television series. It is an animated prequel to The Kiddie Channel's preceding show, Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed, focusing on host Nadella Sandecker, as an 8-year-old girl who lives with her family in an unexplained location. It premiered on March 9, 2023 on Kiddie Plus. This incarnation of Nadella was introduced by Jacinta Bowler in September 2022.

Plot and Hallmarks
Twinkling with the Stars takes place in the suburban areas of an unidentified big city, following the childhood days of Nadella as she goes on new adventures to try with her best friend Night Light, who both always learn and explore a variety of subjects before ultimately going to bed at the end of every episode, while knowing all about the adventure.

For example, in the show's first episode "Nadella's Good Night", she would rather dream instead of getting up. Nadella loves to sleep in bed, cuddling up to Night Light, and dreaming about fun things. Her dreams are exciting and fantasy, but then she must go to school and face reality. Many recurring episodes occasionally focus on this topic.

Also, similar to Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed, the show frequently uses the same music-box theme song throughout each episode. Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver, who created the original series, also produce this show and voice Nadella's parents.

When Nadella goes to bed at 10:30 PM, her bedtime routine involves brushing teeth, washing face, singing the show's theme song as a quiet lullaby, cuddling with her parents, and a kiss goodnight.

Because she is younger, Nadella mostly differs in physical appearance from the adult version in the original series. Her bedroom and much of its furnishings (such as the bed by the window, purple curtains, small green plants, shelves, lamp, toys, and circle-patterned brick walls) are direct allusions to the Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed studio set.

Main

 * Nadella Sandecker (voiced by Maxine Allisha and Stacia Newcomb) is the titular protagonist. She is eight years old. Her favorite best friend is Night Light, with whom she shares a special bond. As an adult, she also appeared in Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed. Her catchphrase is "Twinkletastic!"
 * Night Light (voiced by Artigo Bergeson and Tabitha St. Germain) is the best friend of Nadella who is a Twinkle Light as his name suggests. He appears 2D in this show but previously appears as a 3D puppet in Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed. His catchphrases are "Star-mazing!" and "Shine on!"
 * Little Dreamer (voiced by Lindred Fischer) is a young star-shaped firefly who provides light at Nadella's bedside, and previously guest-hosted Twinkle, Twinkle, Time for Bed before Nadella takes over. Her only catchphrase is "Sweet dreams, you've earned them."

Supporting

 * Mrs. Sandecker (voiced by Sara Linton) is Nadella's mother.
 * Mr. Sandecker (voiced by Jeffrey Tolliver) is Nadella's father.
 * Chalino Sandecker (voiced by Maller Mattarusky) is Nadella's little brother. He appears as a baby/toddler in various episodes.
 * Eddie (voiced by Nova Petropolis) is great at drawing and sketching.
 * Olivia (voiced by Billard Honzadelin) loves to play sports.
 * Lucas (voiced by Peyser Sheridan) is a gifted singer.
 * Julie (voiced by Andrea Copellino) owns a bookstore.
 * Aspen is the neighbors' troublesome but friendly dog.

Season 1

 * 1) Nadella's Good Night/Nadella's Imagination
 * 2) Nadella's Birthday Party/Nadella Wants to Grow
 * 3) Nadella Bakes Cupcakes/Nadella and Night Light's Best Day Ever
 * 4) Nadella with Something Completely Silly/Nadella and the Yard Sale
 * 5) Super Nadella/Nadella's School Day
 * 6) Nadella's First Sleepover/Nadella Makes Music
 * 7) Nadella Unplugged/Nadella the Great
 * 8) Nadella's Show and Tell/Nadella Snowed In!
 * 9) Nadella Misses Mommy and Daddy/Nadella's Amazing Friends!
 * 10) Nadella Camps Out/Nadella's Library Books
 * 11) Nadella Flies a Kite/Nadella the Artist
 * 12) Nadella and the Dentist/Nadella with Family

Season 2

 * 1) Nadella's Wonderful Adventure/Twinkle, Twinkle, You're a Star!
 * 2) Nadella's Little Brother/Nadella in Charge
 * 3) Nadella's Sweet Valentine Surprise/Spot the Differences
 * 4) Nadella Hunts for Treasure/Nadella Rides a Bike
 * 5) The New Clubhouse/Nadella's Bad Hair Day
 * 6) To Night Light, Love Nadella/Little Dreamer, Can You Please Light Up Bright?
 * 7) Nadella the Babysitter/Nadella's Special Dress
 * 8) Night Light Goes Missing/Nadella's Space Adventure
 * 9) Nadella's Very Merry Gift/Nadella and Chalino Celebrate Holidays
 * 10) Chalino Wants to Play/Nadella Around The Clock
 * 11) Nadella's Top Secret/Nadella Cleans Her Room
 * 12) Nadella Gets Packing/Nadella The Grown-Up

Reception
The series is positively received. Common Sense Media stated that the show's best aspect is the titular protagonist and her companion, who will "enchant youngsters who tune in for their adventures" and was described as "a delightful nod to the original bedtime series".