What happens
It’s a foggy Saturday, and at one o’clock Maya decides she’s big now. She’s going to lie in bed with her eyes open and skip her nap on purpose. Moose won’t come in the room. And there’s a very old rule about that.
Tonight, one hour at a time: a yawn that comes out wrong. Grey eyes in the dinner window. Nails that click on the blanket. And something in Maya’s pajamas walking down the hall toward Lily’s room.
Talk about it after
Questions for the morning, when it’s light out:
- What is a Grumble? Do you have one?
- How do you feel when you skip a nap?
- Why wouldn’t Moose come in the room?
Parent questions
Is The Grumble too scary for my kid?
The Grumble is the scariest so far in Season 1 (scare level 3 of 3). Maya’s warning before the scary part: “This one’s closer than the others. Get under a blanket.” Nothing gory happens and the ending is safe. For a first listen, try it together.
How long is The Grumble?
About 18 minutes.
What is the rule in The Grumble?
“Everybody has a Grumble. Naps aren’t for you. Naps are for the thing inside you.” Rest is how you keep your grumpy side asleep. Even big kids need it.
Where can I listen to The Grumble?
Free on Spotify and other podcast apps. It’s Episode 3 of Maya and the Fog.