Listen Together
Kidventure Episode
In this episode, Todd travels to the Land of Qook-a-lackas by moonlight with Jack, Harper, and Nile, three kids who each have a parent serving in the military. There they meet Quodger, a Qook-a-lacka whose grown-up is far away helping care for the moon mirrors past the misty mountains. A big cloud storm has interrupted the moon phone calls, and Quodger is feeling the quiet in a big way.
Together, the kids become Moon Helpers and come up with two ideas that Quodger, and any kid missing someone they love, can actually use: Moon Messages, drawings or notes you can send to someone far away to let them know you are thinking of them, and a Cozy Kit, a collection of soft and comforting things to help get through the hard moments at home.
Along the way, Jack shares the sloth stuffy that plays his dad’s voice when you squeeze its belly, Harper talks about the feeling that a parent might be gone for 100 years, and Nile reminds everyone that calling an auntie counts too.
Featuring the voice of Quodger, played by actor Roger Clark.
About the Guest Star Qook-a-Lacka
Quodger is played by Roger Clark.
Roger Clark is an actor with over 25 years of experience across stage, screen, voiceover, and performance capture, having performed in nearly 50 countries. He is best known for his role as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, which earned him the 2018 Game Award for Best Performance and a BAFTA nomination.
Listen Together, Learn Together!
Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Kidventure By:
- Asking your child: “What would you put in a Moon Message for someone you love?”
- Making a Cozy Kit together with a stuffy, a blanket, and a favorite treat
- Starting a countdown calendar until your loved one comes home
- Talking about all the feelings it is okay to have when someone is away
- Encouraging your child to draw a picture or write a note to send to someone far away