Listen Together
Kidventure Episode
In this episode, Todd travels to the Land of Qook-a-lackas with Charles, age nine, Vivien, age seven and a half, and Summer, age five, where they meet Quivvy, a Qook-a-leekie who loves performing more than anything in the world. Quivvy sings, dances, turns every game into a show, and fills a journal with ideas for new performances. Quvvy’s sparkles used to burst everywhere. But lately, some friends have been pulling away, and Quivvy has started dimming those sparkles just to fit in.
Together, the kids help Quivvy figure out something really important: you do not have to choose between being yourself and keeping your friends. Along the way, they share what lights them up, from Charles and his deep knowledge of the Titanic, to Vivien’s gymnastics and piano, to Summer’s pageants and ballet, and discover that the things that make us different are the very things worth celebrating.
Guest Star Qook-a-lacka
Crystal Clarke is an American actor and developing writer working across film, television, and voiceover in the UK and US. She is known for portraying Georgiana Lambe in ITV/PBS’s Sanditon. Her narration of One Big Open Sky received a 2025 Audie Award nomination. Her creative focus is quality storytelling that bridges gaps and broadens representation within historical narratives. Crystal also advocates for visibility and inclusion for neurodivergent creators. Follow her on Instagram at @thatcrystalclarke.
Listen Together, Learn Together!
In This Episode, Kids Will:
- Travel to the Land of Qook-a-lackas through a glowing doorway and their own imaginations
- Help Quivvy figure out how to stay true to herself while leaving room for her friends
- Share the things that make them uniquely themselves and feel lit up inside
- Learn that friendships can stretch and grow without anyone having to shrink
- Discover that being yourself sometimes means letting other sparkles shine too
Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Kidventure By:
- Asking your child: “What is one thing that makes your sparkle shine brightest?”
- Noticing and naming what lights your child up, even if it surprises you
- Talking about a time you felt like you had to hide something you loved to fit in
- Encouraging your child to try the week’s mission: do one thing this week that feels like you