What happens
It’s October, and at the playground everyone has had one treat. That’s the rule. But behind the squeaky swing, at the edge of the woods, there’s a tree with candy growing right out of its branches. Red ones. Yellow ones. Chocolate with caramel inside.
Every time someone asks for one more, the tree gives it to them. And the path home gets a little farther away. Maya, Bea, Twiggy and little Milo are about to meet the biggest tree in the whole forest. It only knows one word. More.
Talk about it after
Questions for the morning, when it’s light out:
- Why did the path home keep getting longer?
- What’s the difference between wanting another and needing another?
- How did Maya keep Milo safe, even though she was scared?
Parent questions
Is The More Tree too scary for my kid?
The More Tree is the scariest so far in Season 1 (scare level 3 of 3). Maya’s warning before the scary part: “If you want a hand to hold, find one.” Nothing gory happens and the ending is safe. For a first listen, try it together.
How long is The More Tree?
About 17 minutes.
What is the rule in The More Tree?
“Every time you ask for more, the path home gets longer.” Wanting another isn’t the same as needing another.
Where can I listen to The More Tree?
Free on Spotify and other podcast apps. It’s Episode 5 of Maya and the Fog.