What happens
Maya’s friends are in this one. It’s a fog day at school, indoor recess, and the sharing shelf has a rule: everything on it is everybody’s. But Bea says “mine” about the blue blocks. Maya says “mine” about the gold marker. And something in the room says it back.
In their voices. A little bit late. A little bit lower. Every “mine” anybody says all day, at the same time, in everybody’s voice. And whatever it says “mine” about, it keeps.
Talk about it after
Questions for the morning, when it’s light out:
- What did the closet keep, and why?
- What’s something you could say “ours” about?
- Why do you think it growled back at Leo?
Parent questions
Is The Echo too scary for my kid?
The Echo is a little braver than Episode 1 in Season 1 (scare level 2 of 3). Maya’s warning before the scary part: “If you have a hand, hold it. If you don’t, hold your own. That counts.” Nothing gory happens and the ending is safe. For a first listen, try it together.
How long is The Echo?
About 23 minutes.
What is the rule in The Echo?
“Whatever you won’t share when somebody asks, it keeps.” When a friend asks nicely, share. Say “ours.”
Where can I listen to The Echo?
Free on Spotify and other podcast apps. It’s Episode 4 of Maya and the Fog.