A new animated RTÉjr series called Alva's World has arrived on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. As well as entertaining kids, the series aims to give pre-schoolers the tools they need to understand and tackle problems with life online.
Alva's World sees a pint-sized heroine pitted against the plots of three duplicitous dunderheads - the Trolls of Gizmo. The show aims to provide a much-needed set of water-wings for a generation of children who will likely find themselves online in a few short years.
Gizmo is the world that echoes the internet environment and social-media landscape, with all its wonders and risks. Kids will be drawn in through fun stories and compelling characters, but subtly taught about - and given tools for solving - problems they will undoubtedly face.
Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children's & Young People's Content, RTÉ, said: "I am so excited to welcome Alva's World to RTÉjr. Kavaleer have produced a truly thought provoking, engaging and genuinely funny series, sited in the online world, for Irish pre-schoolers (and their parents) to enjoy."
"The series will be available across all our digital services, RTÉjr and Player, so the subject matter of the series couldn't be more apt. It is never too early for kids to learn about navigating the online world safely and Alva's World is the perfect series to do this with."
The full box set of Alva's World (26 episodes) are available to watch on the RTÉ Player now.
