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Bram Bookend

L-shaped plum wooden bookend with a broad upright face, mint base and little mustard arms.

TeachesMaking a shared plan visible

EpisodeThe Hidden Plan

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Share the plan first!”

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The script.

Bram and a helper each start arranging a pretend shop differently. Bram lays out two picture cards and agrees the plan before moving more props. They choose a bakery selling bread-shaped hats made from paper.

0–6s

I thought we were making a bakery. You thought it was a hat shop!

Bram and a helper each start arranging a pretend shop differently.

6–16s

Let's choose together before we build the counters.

Bram lays out two picture cards and agrees the plan before moving more props.

16–25s

Excellent. Extremely fashionable imaginary toast.

They choose a bakery selling bread-shaped hats made from paper.

25–30s

Share the plan first!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Bram Bookend, plus 6 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

making a shared plan visibleToo Many IdeasWhimsy has a hundred ideas for the fort, and Bram helps them pick one and draw the plan.With Bram Bookend, Whimsy Whisk · tap for the script

0-6s Whimsy spins her loops, ideas flying out like bubbles.
Whimsy: A tower! A tunnel! A moat! A disco! A dragon slide!
6-16s Bram stands tall and holds up a big paper.
Bram: Let's choose one beginning and draw it so we both see it.
16-25s They draw a tunnel together and stick the plan on the wall.
Whimsy: Tunnel first. Choose one beginning!
25-30s They build the tunnel; Whimsy pops out the far end wearing a lampshade as a disco hat.
Bram: Share the plan first! Whimsy: Disco can be next!

“Share the plan first!”

checking that everyone heard a planWho Missed the Message?Bram announces the cleanup plan, but Saffy didn't hear it, so Elo checks who missed the message.With Bram Bookend, Elo Eggcarton, Saffy Sponge · tap for the script

0-6s Bram announces the cleanup plan while Saffy is splashing in the sink.
Bram: Blocks on the shelf, books in the bin, go!
6-16s Saffy wanders in confused, holding a block over the book bin.
Saffy: Where does this go? I didn't hear.
16-25s Elo opens his lid and counts the friends.
Elo: Check who missed the message! Bram, let's draw it too.
25-30s Bram tapes up a picture plan; Saffy reads it and puts the block away, then sponges the whole shelf until it squeaks.
Bram: Share the plan first! Saffy: Squeaky clean!

“Share the plan first!”

agreeing rules before playNew Game RulesBram and Nellie start a game but have different rules, so they stop and agree out loud.With Bram Bookend, Nellie Knight · tap for the script

0-6s Bram and Nellie begin a hopping game on the rug squares.
Nellie: I hop in an L! Bram: No, everyone hops straight!
6-16s They both freeze, confused.
Nellie: New rules need shared agreement!
16-25s Bram grabs a crayon and draws both hops on a card.
Bram: Let's write it. Straight hops on blue, L-hops on red?
25-30s They play by the card; Nellie's L-hop lands her right into the laundry basket, and she peeks out with a sock on her ear.
Bram: Share the plan first! Nellie: L-hop to the laundry!

“Share the plan first!”

sharing the leadership roleWho's the Boss?Bram leads the whole pretend show and doesn't leave room, so Stella suggests taking turns leading.With Bram Bookend, Stella Stamp · tap for the script

0-6s Bram directs a pretend puppet show, pointing everywhere.
Bram: You stand here, you stand there, I do all the talking!
6-16s Stella Stamp taps her handle.
Stella: Can I lead the next part? Lead, then let others lead!
16-25s Bram thinks and adds Stella's name to the plan.
Bram: Okay. I lead act one, you lead act two. Plan's on the wall.
25-30s Stella leads act two and stamps a big star on the curtain; the audience of stuffed toys falls over in a heap.
Stella: Lead, then let others lead! Bram: Share the plan first!

“Lead, then let others lead!”

including an access need in a planRoom for ChayaBram's picnic plan has steps Chaya can't climb, so they change the plan so everyone can join.With Bram Bookend, Chaya Chair · tap for the script

0-6s Bram shows a picnic plan on a high hill with steps.
Bram: The picnic is up the steps on the hill!
6-16s Chaya looks at her four short legs.
Chaya: Those steps are tricky for me. Can the plan change?
16-25s Bram crosses out the steps and draws a ramp path.
Bram: Let's use the ramp path instead. Change the setup, include the person!
25-30s They picnic at the top; Chaya unfolds and becomes the perfect table for the sandwiches.
Chaya: Change the setup, include the person! Bram: Share the plan first!

“Change the setup, include the person!”

Guest appearances

making a plan visible to everyoneThe Fort PlanStella and Bram build a fort with different ideas, so they draw the plan first.With Stella Stamp, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Stella stacks pillows. Bram stacks books.
Stella: The fort goes over here! Bram: No, it goes over there!
6-16s Their half-forts wobble and fall down.
Bram: Hmm. We need to share the plan first.
16-25s Stella stamps a picture of a fort on paper. Bram points.
Bram: Books on the sides. Pillows on top. Stella: Deal! Now we both see it.
25-30s They build together. The fort stands tall. Stella stamps a little flag on top. Bram leans in proudly as the door.
Bram: Share the plan first!

“Share the plan first!”

revisiting a shared planChore Chart ShuffleRudi always gets the hardest chore on the chart, so he and Bram rework the plan together.With Rudi Radish, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Rudi stares at the chore chart.
Rudi: I always carry the books. My leaves are tired.
6-16s Bram looks at the chart.
Bram: Share the plan first. Want to talk about it?
16-25s They redraw it with turns.
Rudi: Monday books, Tuesday dishes. / Bram: Agreed!
25-30s Bram carries books. They lean on him perfectly because he is a bookend. Rudi laughs.
Bram: I was born for this! / Rudi: Agreements can change!

“An agreement can be discussed!”

asking for directions in a new placeFirst Day HallwayCleo and Nixie are lost on their first day, so Cleo asks Bram the way.With Cleo Compass, Nixie Snowflake, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Cleo and Nixie stand in a long new hallway. Cleo's pointer spins around and around.
Nixie: Where is the art room?
6-16s Cleo almost starts wandering, then stops.
Cleo: Ask before wandering! Bram, which way to art?
16-25s Bram points with his little arm.
Bram: Past the books, then the red door. Nixie: New is a real stage.
25-30s Cleo's pointer clicks straight. They march to the red door together.
Cleo: Ask before wandering! Nixie: Thanks, Bram!

“Ask before wandering!”

making a crowded plan visiblePlan on the WallWhimsy's party plan is a tangle in her head, so Bram helps her draw it out.With Whimsy Whisk, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Whimsy tells the plan in a big whirl. Friends look confused.
Whimsy: Snacks, then dance, no, games first, then cake!
6-16s Bram holds up a big sheet of paper.
Bram: Share the plan first. Draw it?
16-25s Whimsy draws three pictures: game, snack, dance.
Whimsy: One, two, three. That is the plan.
25-30s Friends point at the pictures and line up. Whimsy beams.
Bram: Share the plan first! Whimsy: Choose one beginning! Whimsy: It worked!

“Share the plan first!”

showing a plan so everyone gets itPlan on the LidElo's plan gets lost when she says it once, so Bram helps her show it too.With Elo Eggcarton, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Elo says the plan once. Friends wander away.
Elo: Wait, did you hear? Elo: Hello? Friends?
6-16s Bram holds up a marker.
Bram: Share the plan first. Draw it where everyone sees. Elo: Good idea!
16-25s Elo draws the plan on her lid: a ball, a slide, a nap.
Elo: Look on my lid! Bram: Perfect. Elo: Ball, slide, nap.
25-30s Friends read her lid and line up. Elo checks each one.
Elo: Check who missed the message! Bram: Nice!

“Check who missed the message!”

saying what you expect out loudThe Unsaved SeatScrib is upset Bram didn't save him a seat, then realizes he never asked.With Scrib Scroll, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Lunch room. Scrib holds his tray, frowning at a full table.
Scrib Scroll: Bram! You didn't save me a seat! / Bram Bookend: You never asked me to.
6-16s Scrib unrolls a little, thinking.
Scrib Scroll: Oh. I only thought it. Save me one tomorrow?
16-25s Bram nods; Scrib squeezes onto the end of the bench.
Bram Bookend: Yes! Plan made. / Scrib Scroll: I'll scoot over for today.
25-30s Next day. Bram holds a seat with his bookend base. Scrib rolls in, beaming.
Bram Bookend: Next day, seat saved! / Scrib Scroll: Spoken expectations work!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

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