Ramsey Ann Naito, Maureen Taxter, Jeff Weiss, Jeffrey Conrad, Tamra Knepfer and David Polter served as executive producers.

Four episodes that aired on Nick Jr. block and Noggin channel have been released to DVD: Surprise Party, Christmas Wishes, Secret Adventures and Best Friends Forever.

Regina McMenomy, a researcher at Washington State University specializing in female pop culture, praised how Holly embraces her girlishness while still being a "strong, independent" thinker.

In comparison, "so many [other] newer girl characters focus on power and gender equality that they've lost their femininity," said McMenomy.

[12] Writing for The World, Jacqueline Cutler said that the show keeps the "sweet spirit" of the original Holly Hobbie brand.

She also said that it would connect to its target audience: "If you're a traditional little girl and love copious amounts of sugar and everything cute, then Nickelodeon's Holly Hobbie & Friends airing Monday, Nov. 13, is for you.