Welcome friends! It's time for a Little Kids Big Hearts Storytime. This month's story comes from the Land of Qook-a-lackas and is all about what happens when you slow down just enough to notice what matters.

In this story, we meet Quince, a gentle Qook-a-leekie who loves the forest and moves through it slowly, noticing everything. Quince spots something others have missed: the Quilips are leaning, the Quoodle keeps dropping its twig, and the forest feels a little off. One small thing at a time, Quince begins to help. Not in a big way or a loud way, but in a small, steady, slow way. And slowly, others start to notice too.

Todd and Rose, age eight, read the story together and share the magic of a world where paying close attention is its own kind of superpower.

Perfect for kids ages 3 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Visit the Land of Qook-a-lackas and meet some wonderful new characters
• Discover that slowing down helps us notice things that others miss
• Learn that small, quiet actions can create real and meaningful change
• Explore what it means to care for the world around you in your own small way
• Be reminded that the best things usually start small

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Listening By:

• Going on a slow walk with your child and asking: "What do you notice that you usually miss?"
• Talking about one small thing your family could do to care for your neighborhood or environment
• Asking your child: "Is there something or someone you have noticed lately that needed a little help?"
• Celebrating the quiet, steady helpers in your child's life

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

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Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from the Big Heart Beats album

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