City Moon
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What is the opening introduction and premise of the City Moon story?
This is Believe One Network Every Topic Everywhere. Okay, our friends. So it is fall. Did you know that? It turned the first official day of fall was like Yesterday or the day before. Just a few ni like a minute ago, it was The first day of fall. Autumn. So today we are exploring a fall story because things change when the seasons change. And I forgot to say something, so now we got to. So today we're reading a story called City Moon. This was written by Rachel Cole and illustrated by Blanca Gomez and read today by Mommy and Are we? Me quishi? Miss Squishy. Me squishy. Oh okay. I am.
How do the boy and his mother begin their evening walk to look for the moon?
Oh, you're squishy. Okay, well I am mommy, so then today's story will be read by Mommy and Squishy. No. I beg your pardon? My texture is squishy. You can squish me. Oh I'm sorry. I did not understand. Your texture is squishy. So you are something that is squishy, but you are not squishy. That is not your name. Am I to guess what you are? You're a couch dumpling. Wow, that's incredible. I've never met a couch dumpling before. Pleased to meet you, Mr. Dumpling. You have no name, you're just a couch Okay, all right. You guys, ready?
Why does the moon keep disappearing and re‑appearing as they walk through the city?
But I like it when people call me cute look. Cute little couch dumpling. In the fall, when leaves are coming down, it gets dark before we go to bed. After dinner, after toothbrushing time, we put on pajamas. Thin coats. And shoes. We take keys. And BANG the big front door behind us. Інна пикчевики. It's a boy and his mom. Right? It's evening. It's night. We are going on a walk. To look For the moon. We crane our necks up to the sky and But it's hiding. Hmm, where is it?
What does the reflective puddle reveal about the moon’s presence?
We can see them walking over to the park. And you can kind of see a glow from behind A building in the picture. Oh there it is the moon We see it. We stop Look, but as we walk. It hides again. We see glittery dots in the sky. Mama Are those Other moons? They're stars. says Mama. How? Star. There's only one rule. We turn a corner. Mama
How do city lights, cars and sirens affect the children’s search for the moon?
Is that Another moon? Oh look in the picture we can see there is another moon there. But no. It's the same moon. There's only one moon. Says Mama. Oh The same. No. We wait to cross a street. Is That the moon? In the puddle? In the picture we can see there's been some rain. And there, in the puddle reflected, is that same moon. That's the moon's reflection. Mama tells me. Oh.
What moment finally lets the boy see the moon clearly behind the buildings?
A reflection. We take a step. And it's gone. Where did it go? Busy people walk in shadows. Cars race home, their lights flash and shine. Fire engine speed and sirens whale. We walk along with them, heads up to the sky, but where is the moon? And then I There it is. Bright and light and round and glowing we stop. And look. And we can see the moon, can't we, behind these big buildings. If you live in a big city, Then you know what it's like to look for the moon.
Mamma Why doesn't everyone look? They're busy. Mamma tells me.
How does the bedtime routine end the moon‑watching adventure?
Walking and riding bikes home and cooking dinner and putting children to bed and it's also time for us to go to bed. She whispers. We walk home, and there it is, rising high, looking down before it hides behind a cloud. An airplane flies above. Its red and white lights twinkle. The cloud moves and the moon peeks down at us. We are yawning. We climb the stairs and stand on the stoop. We open the door and take off coats and shoes. I climb into bed. And see the moon. Can we keep the curtain open? Мама сейчас. Yes. And whispers good night. And the boy goes to sleep. Looking up at the moon. What a wonderful way to end the day. Don't you think?
What closing thoughts and calls to action do the hosts share at the end of the episode?
Catch them playing don't know what outside is like because catch them playing. Yeah. Well I suppose we should open a window and let you look out then. I I'll leave the windows open for you, my little couch dumpling. Excuse me, my cute little couch dumpling. No you can just call me. Sure. Cutie. Alright. Well friends, we're glad you joined us on this walk through the city to find the moon. And we would also like to say that B Mm. And we hope. That you can join us. For another story. Tomorrow. If you like the show, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe. It really does help the show to grow. Thank you for listening.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening introduction and premise of the City Moon story?
0:01–0:57
2
How do the boy and his mother begin their evening walk to look for the moon?
0:57–1:53
3
Why does the moon keep disappearing and re‑appearing as they walk through the city?
1:53–2:52
4
What does the reflective puddle reveal about the moon’s presence?
2:52–3:38
5
How do city lights, cars and sirens affect the children’s search for the moon?
3:38–4:23
6
What moment finally lets the boy see the moon clearly behind the buildings?
4:23–5:28
7
How does the bedtime routine end the moon‑watching adventure?
5:28–6:47
8
What closing thoughts and calls to action do the hosts share at the end of the episode?
6:47–7:44